Post by outdoorswithdon on Oct 19, 2005 18:19:45 GMT -5
Guys,
Just returned from 3 week hunt on the southern tip of the Alaska Peninsula. I hunted big coastal brown bears on a private tribal lease near the Aleutian Islands. I saw nearly 70 different bears, passed on several 8 footers and stalked to within rifle range of 3 legitimate 10 foot monsters. I did not kill a bear, however. All 3 big ones presented a unique problem, and blown opportunity. OK with me, as I was also there to photograph and get material for a couple magazines. I can now also return for the spring hunt if I can work out the finances.
I have hunted all over Alaska now, and can say this area was the wildest, most remote and difficult terrain I have ever hunted. I sincerely wish every American could at least see this part of our country. It would make everyone feel good that there are truly some places left that are virtually untouched, and the way they were 10,000 years ago.
Glad to be back, and on to a late start with whitetails
Don Mulligan
www.outdoorswithdon.com
Just returned from 3 week hunt on the southern tip of the Alaska Peninsula. I hunted big coastal brown bears on a private tribal lease near the Aleutian Islands. I saw nearly 70 different bears, passed on several 8 footers and stalked to within rifle range of 3 legitimate 10 foot monsters. I did not kill a bear, however. All 3 big ones presented a unique problem, and blown opportunity. OK with me, as I was also there to photograph and get material for a couple magazines. I can now also return for the spring hunt if I can work out the finances.
I have hunted all over Alaska now, and can say this area was the wildest, most remote and difficult terrain I have ever hunted. I sincerely wish every American could at least see this part of our country. It would make everyone feel good that there are truly some places left that are virtually untouched, and the way they were 10,000 years ago.
Glad to be back, and on to a late start with whitetails
Don Mulligan
www.outdoorswithdon.com
