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 Four for Four on Alaska Bears
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06/05/13 10:25 PM
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dawaba
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With nothing for you to do this spring but argue with other THF members, I thought you might like to see some photos of our recently-completed spring bear hunt to Alaska's Prince of Wales Island. We hunted with outfitters and good friends, Kurt and Trina Whitehead of Alaska Glacier Adventures. We 4 east Texans all scored on big bears, although one of us was picky and waited till the last day to pull the trigger. In addition to bear hunting, the fishing was fabulous anywhere you dropped your line, and we ran crab pots daily. We also dug for clams and caught thousands of shrimp. Eagles were everywhere, as were seals, otters, and sitka blacktail deer. We saw whales most days and even cruised for around a half-hour with a pod of orcas. Robert took the biggest bear. It will make B&C all-time, squaring 7'3" and the skull measured 21 4/16":  Ken's bear was taken the second day and squared 6'10" with a skull of nearly 20". It has a perfect coat, the best fur on the trip:  Jeff just wanted a bear, any bear. His was just under 6', with a 17" skull. He took it the 3rd day. It is an average boar for POW Island: http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/dawaba/th_IMG_0276_zpsc9fb82c3.jpgDave took his bear on the last day, day 8, a 7'1" boar scoring 20 8/16". It will make B&C Awards, falling just short of the all-time book: http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/dawaba/POW%2009/IMG_0407_zpsa8fdc0a3.jpgThe first 3 bears and hunters on the Glacier: http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/dawaba/POW%2009/IMG_0321_zpsf907f52c.jpgCatching kings with Trina: http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/dawaba/POW%2009/POW2012041_zpsd24df1a9.jpgWatching a (too small) bear: http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/dawaba/POW%2009/IMGP0808.jpgA big sow: http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/dawaba/POW%2009/IMGP0802.jpgA young boar at 17 yds: http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/dawaba/POW%2009/IMGP0763.jpgDungeness crabs, the best-eating seafood anywhere! http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/dawaba/POW%2009/IMGP0724.jpgOrcas. This pod had maybe a dozen individuals, including 2 bulls. Their size makes you feel insignificant: http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/dawaba/POW%2009/IMGP0712.jpgThe native Haida people all have totem poles in their front yards: http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/dawaba/POW%2009/IMGP0619.jpgA bear in your lap. Talk about a pucker! http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p186/dawaba/POW%2009/IMGP0769_zpsee7aaed7.jpg We loved the trip. Hope you like the photos.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple.....and wrong." H. L. Mencken
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Re: Four for Four on Alaska Bears
[Re: dawaba]
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06/05/13 10:30 PM
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Erathkid
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That is awesome Dawaba. Maybe someday when my ship comes in... Nah, who am I kiddin', that's not gonna' happen. Would be a once in a lifetime trip for me.
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Re: Four for Four on Alaska Bears
[Re: Erathkid]
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06/05/13 10:31 PM
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BuckRage
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wow....very nice and a trip of a life time  you sure do take some awesome hunting trips 
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Re: Four for Four on Alaska Bears
[Re: Erathkid]
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06/05/13 10:35 PM
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kmon11
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Congrats on another great hunt
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Re: Four for Four on Alaska Bears
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06/05/13 10:37 PM
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Congrats on another great hunt X2
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Re: Four for Four on Alaska Bears
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06/05/13 11:20 PM
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DiverTexas
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Very nice, congrats to all.
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Re: Four for Four on Alaska Bears
[Re: DiverTexas]
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06/05/13 11:55 PM
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Dang nice group of bruins there!! Bucket list item for me...
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Re: Four for Four on Alaska Bears
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06/06/13 02:01 AM
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Matagorda Mud Pig
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Well done. I was there last year. Which side of the island were you hunting?
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Re: Four for Four on Alaska Bears
[Re: Matagorda Mud Pig]
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06/06/13 10:55 AM
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SW side, around Hydaburg mostly. Dall Island, Suemez Island too. We just cruised around glassing the beaches for bears. Once one was found, it was a fire drill jumping into the skiffs and making a Navy SEAL insertion on the shore rocks. Then stalk the bear from downwind. And if he was big enough, then shoot. It was the peak of the rut and we saw 7-12 bears every day.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple.....and wrong." H. L. Mencken
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Re: Four for Four on Alaska Bears
[Re: dawaba]
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06/06/13 01:05 PM
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Wonderful! We leave for Vancouver Island tomorrow-I hope to have a similar pic when I get back. 
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Re: Four for Four on Alaska Bears
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06/06/13 02:04 PM
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looks like a great hunt for sure.
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Re: Four for Four on Alaska Bears
[Re: Nogalus Prairie]
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06/06/13 02:34 PM
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dawaba
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Wonderful! We leave for Vancouver Island tomorrow-I hope to have a similar pic when I get back. Good Luck! You should see lots of bears on Vancouver Island, which has the highest bear density in North America, I believe. And I think you can take two bears, IIRC. Post pics when you get home.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple.....and wrong." H. L. Mencken
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Re: Four for Four on Alaska Bears
[Re: dawaba]
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06/06/13 06:16 PM
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Re: Four for Four on Alaska Bears
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06/07/13 12:34 PM
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We have been fishing the last couple of years out of a lodge down from Hydaburg, called Sea Otter Sound Lodge. If you ever get the chance to go it is an amazing trip.
That part of the planet is truly incredible!
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Re: Four for Four on Alaska Bears
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06/07/13 01:28 PM
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Trevor B
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Those are fantastic bears! Congratulations to each of you guys... it looks like y'all had a blast!
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Re: Four for Four on Alaska Bears
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06/07/13 01:34 PM
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As soon as my sons can fit rifles to shoulders, I'm going back there to hunt.
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Re: Four for Four on Alaska Bears
[Re: Nogalus Prairie]
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06/07/13 02:45 PM
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Tye
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Congrats Dave for another fine bear and trophy!
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Re: Four for Four on Alaska Bears
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06/07/13 03:54 PM
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Very nice, congrat to everyone.
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Re: Four for Four on Alaska Bears
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06/13/13 03:01 AM
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Cash
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Re: Four for Four on Alaska Bears
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06/14/13 02:58 PM
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Very nice. That is my dream hunt.
I want it to party in my mouth.
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