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Thread: Headed to Kodiak!

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    Headed to Kodiak!

    Tuesday 23 Oct I will be embarking on an epic journey. I will be flying to Kodiak Island with my hunting partner, spending the night and then jumping in a float plane for a hop to the west side of the island. We’ll land on a small lake where we will make camp for the next 8 days. Having drawn a coveted Kodiak brown bear tag, I hope to take a bruin with my 1895 Guide Gun 45-70 stoked with NOE 460-530-FN. My max range with XS sights will be 100 yards. If that distance doesn’t seem attainable, I will have a .338 Win mag along with J-bullets to shoot out to 200 yards for bear (and 300 for deer). Wish me luck!
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    Good luck and we want pictures or it never happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Have fun

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    Good luck. Might want to bring a 22 also for some birds. Had a friend draw a tag about four years ago. They saw three but didn't score.

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    G'Luck & Wishing you & your buddy a Great adventure!


    Please take some pics & share here when you return!
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    Best of luck on your journey, have fun and be safe . Looking forward to the pictures- CASTER
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    Good Luck. I had friend who drew an elk tag for Afognak Island. He used a Model 1895 Marlin in 45-70. It was very dense forest land. He had great time. Enjoy.

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    Awesome, I am envious! Have a great trip and good luck getting your brown bear!

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    Will you bring fishing poles if you get your bear early?
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    Live the dream! Pics Please!

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    Very cool! Good luck to you, I hope you get it done with the Marlin!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg S View Post
    Good luck. Might want to bring a 22 also for some birds. Had a friend draw a tag about four years ago. They saw three but didn't score.
    A buddy did this same hunt years ago. He said there were hundreds of ptarmigan around. I'll have a 12 ga and .22 pistol along.

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    Will you bring fishing poles if you get your bear early?
    No. I really don't want to introduce fish smell into our little world.
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    Great guns, what an epic adventure. Just saw a episode of Mountain Man last night that has this guy who was the only guy who lived on one of the bays of Kodiak Island and does a Brown bear guide service there for over thirty years. Great episode too.

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    Great adventure!
    Best luck.

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    Have a great trip/hunt!

    LOL about fish smell. You know how horrible bears smell, right?

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    That's the thing that dreams are made of! I believe you will have the hunt of a lifetime. God be with you.

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    Have fun and good luck.

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    That sounds like a good time, good luck and have fun and I hope you score big.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dougader View Post
    Have a great trip/hunt!

    LOL about fish smell. You know how horrible bears smell, right?
    I don't mind the smell, but don't want to attract bears into camp.
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