Another reason they don't bleed much, especially in the fall, the fat they've stored up can seal the wound.
If you don't have to carry it TOO far, and it isn't too big, you can leave the feet and head on the hide and let the taxidermist do the rest.
Moose,
Check out the Alaska section at this site. He did a lot of research on gear, right down to weighing it all to the last ounce.
http://freeweb.pdq.net/mhazelrigs/
Moose,
Haven't been to Alaska yet myself but I suspect it's quite similar to Quebec and Newfoundland. As they stated above, good rubber boots, layered clothing, GORETEX. I know people who've hunted Alaska and it might rain A LOT. I definetly want to hunt there in the next 2-3 years if at all...
Yoop
Haven't been pat hunting in a few years, but an old timer taught me that when I lived in the UP years ago. You're right, it works real slick!
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Sounds like a great plan Moose! I can't top that but here is the 2001 plan:
Caribou - NWT
Whitetail - Michigan
Bear - Michigan (if I draw a tag)
Like you said, if only there was more time and money......
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