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Great ... the Island is a nice & special place. I was only able to make it out there once this...
Great ... the Island is a nice & special place. I was only able to make it out there once this last season, for a few days. Johnnie- muskeg
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DIY salmon fishing on POW Island - trip planning checklist
If the weather stays like it has been you will need plenty of Sunscreen …...- muskeg
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- Forum: Fishing Hole
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Transporting fish home from Alaska
Even in Styro-Fish boxes fish will not last 3 days. Delta out of Ketchikan (seasonal) has a bad rep.- muskeg
- Post #13
- Forum: Field care - Meat, Trophy, Taxidermy
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Transporting fish home from Alaska
Actually it depends on which town your staying in as far as cutting, vacuum sealing and boxing opportunities. Other than excess Ak Air baggage the method is usually FedEx overnight. Which is very expensive. Like 35 to 45 lbs runs me about $250 to central Oregon coast. Ak Air baggage sitting on...- muskeg
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- Forum: Field care - Meat, Trophy, Taxidermy
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Tipping what’s the standard?
From my experience. Many hunters or fishermen do not tip the owner of the company. Actually pilots in SE Ak are not tipped that often any way. If an employee is flying you, you could tip him. Or like mentioned above the contractor went above & beyond your expectations, then it's what you think... -
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SE Ak bear hunt dates?
Bears don't all stand up at the same time. Some of the rubbed Bear hunters see in early to late May are the earlier risers. They can hang the den for a week or even two while waking up. Then make their way to the lower elevations and beaches. Some even come out of the den kinda rubbed up (hair...- muskeg
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- Forum: Other Big Game
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POW Gear list
@ Coveyleader... yes that is a strange rule. I only used a bait stand a few times and only when I had a disabled hunter. There is a USFS lab / cabin float house in 12 Mile Arm that sometimes goes a season or more without any one even there. Even when they are there it is only for short periods...- muskeg
- Post #73
- Forum: Hunting in Alaska
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POW Gear list
Yes a float is considered a dwelling (even seasonal) ... your bait stand must be 1 mile away.- muskeg
- Post #71
- Forum: Hunting in Alaska
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POW Gear list
@ wllm1313 .... I suggest you give ADF&G or ADF&W a call to see the latest interpretation of the Black Bear meat salvage rules.- muskeg
- Post #69
- Forum: Hunting in Alaska
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POW Gear list
Hunting reg book .... Page 24 ..... "Salvage for black bears Meat: In all areas of the state during Jan 1-May 31, edible meat must be salvaged and removed from the field. This meat may not be used for pet food or bait." Page 34 ..... "edible meat - big game (except bear): the meat of the...- muskeg
- Post #67
- Forum: Hunting in Alaska
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POW Gear list
Well ... I would say that the worms are pretty visible .. but that doesn't make it inedible ... just kinda of unappetizing .. just cook it well done. But they all have tape worm. As far as being fishy rank, you can usually tell by the smell test of the fresh meat. But I have a friend out of...- muskeg
- Post #62
- Forum: Hunting in Alaska
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POW Gear list
That's great wllm ... I have eaten both spring and fall bear meat from the Island as well. I use to have a whole hindquarter or more made into pepperoni sticks, when there was a butcher in Craig, once I considered it good eater, even when meat salvage was not required. I also took an active role...- muskeg
- Post #60
- Forum: Hunting in Alaska
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POW Gear list
You are only required to salvage Spring bear meat ... after June 1st no meat salvage is required. The meat required salvaged is just the front & back quarters and the back straps ... you can use the non-required salvageable meat from bear as crab & shrimp bait as well. You only are required...- muskeg
- Post #58
- Forum: Hunting in Alaska
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POW Gear list
Walmart in Ketchikan does not sell Dry Ice ... Safeway has some during summer months sometimes. All motels in Ketchikan usually have freezer space available if your overnighting in town before your departure. You can get 50lb sack of fine salt at Phillips fish plant in Craig or in Ketchikan on...- muskeg
- Post #38
- Forum: Hunting in Alaska
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POW Gear list
Plenty of locals hunt in ExtraTuff boots. They also make them with 'Cork' soles. It all depends on how tough your ankles are. Don't forget a very good headlamp. And a dry bag for your gear and one for your gun is a very good idea when hunting from a skiff. I personally do not like chest...- muskeg
- Post #28
- Forum: Hunting in Alaska
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Alaska draw results are posted
Congratulations on the draw tags … for those that drew Prince of Wales Island and need info give me a shout … I have 40 years experience on the Island. Since the Bear draw went into affect several years ago the Black Bear hunt has become very good. Very few fall hunters in the field and really...- muskeg
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- Forum: Hunting in Alaska
