Hard to believe we are already at Episode Seven for this season. Man, time is flying by.
This episode was the most intriguing hunt of the year. It was a ton of fun, even if we were forced to fit it in to some dates that were less than optimum.
I wish Alaska translated well into video. To really absorb all its grandeur and vastness, you almost have to be there. Smell the salt spray and the rotting kelp, hear the masses of waterfowl migrating, the absence of human noises to a degree that you barely even hear many aircraft. The coolness of the dense Sitka Spruce jungles and the clarity of the water often filled with so many species of fish, only the most avid angler could identify them all.
Who would have thought we could put together this kind of a hunt that if split among three hunters could be had for less than $2,000 from your doorstep to Alaska and back home? Next year, and there will be a next year, I will go a little later and will shoot the bear of my dreams. You can take that to the bank.
Those of you who watch this may call me dumb for not shooting the one nice bear I had a chance at. It was early in the hunt and I was sure more awaited.
Had wolf season been open, you will see how easy it would have been to fill a tag on that guy. Next hunters who find him may be more likely to have a tag and open season.
We tried some new format in this one, including Troy (cameraman) as part of the episode. We almost tried too hard to incorporate that, where people think we have a third camera guy filming Troy and I. Guess Troy does too good of a job setting up the scenes. We still have some work to do to get that format down pat, but our attempts to give you more of a feel of what goes on behind the scenes will continue.
I hope you enjoy the adventure of Alaska. I sure did.
I am going back again this spring to the exact same location. I am going to bring another hunter with me and we will bag two monster black bears, now that the recon has been completed.
Wonder if anyone would be interested in a SE AK black bear hunt if all they had to pay for was their tag and their airline ticket? Probably not, if they had to put up with me and have the camera in their face all the time. My son has first dibs on the hunt, but he is non-committal at this point, so I better start looking for some fall back options.
If you want to read the "As it happened" thread, here it is. Alaska Black Bear
Here is a preview clip if you are interested. Episode 7 Teaser
Same days and times every week.
Wednesday at 11:00 am
Friday at 10:30 pm
Sunday at 3:00 pm
All times Mountain time and always on Outdoor Channel.
And with all episodes, feel free to email or contact any of the sponsors at the links below.
Federal Premium Ammunition
Leupold Optics
Otis Technology
Yeti Coolers
Mystery Ranch Backpacks
Kenetrek Boots
Leatherman
Montana Black Gold
Ripcord Arrow Rests
Tightspot Quivers
Montana Decoy
And always feel free to let Outdoor Channel know what you like to see.
And if you see a company whose products we use, who are not a sponsor shown on the show or site, send them an email and ask them what they are waiting for.... another bear hunt where they have their head in the grease pot eating oats and honey?
This episode was the most intriguing hunt of the year. It was a ton of fun, even if we were forced to fit it in to some dates that were less than optimum.
I wish Alaska translated well into video. To really absorb all its grandeur and vastness, you almost have to be there. Smell the salt spray and the rotting kelp, hear the masses of waterfowl migrating, the absence of human noises to a degree that you barely even hear many aircraft. The coolness of the dense Sitka Spruce jungles and the clarity of the water often filled with so many species of fish, only the most avid angler could identify them all.
Who would have thought we could put together this kind of a hunt that if split among three hunters could be had for less than $2,000 from your doorstep to Alaska and back home? Next year, and there will be a next year, I will go a little later and will shoot the bear of my dreams. You can take that to the bank.
Those of you who watch this may call me dumb for not shooting the one nice bear I had a chance at. It was early in the hunt and I was sure more awaited.
Had wolf season been open, you will see how easy it would have been to fill a tag on that guy. Next hunters who find him may be more likely to have a tag and open season.
We tried some new format in this one, including Troy (cameraman) as part of the episode. We almost tried too hard to incorporate that, where people think we have a third camera guy filming Troy and I. Guess Troy does too good of a job setting up the scenes. We still have some work to do to get that format down pat, but our attempts to give you more of a feel of what goes on behind the scenes will continue.
I hope you enjoy the adventure of Alaska. I sure did.
I am going back again this spring to the exact same location. I am going to bring another hunter with me and we will bag two monster black bears, now that the recon has been completed.
Wonder if anyone would be interested in a SE AK black bear hunt if all they had to pay for was their tag and their airline ticket? Probably not, if they had to put up with me and have the camera in their face all the time. My son has first dibs on the hunt, but he is non-committal at this point, so I better start looking for some fall back options.
If you want to read the "As it happened" thread, here it is. Alaska Black Bear
Here is a preview clip if you are interested. Episode 7 Teaser
Same days and times every week.
Wednesday at 11:00 am
Friday at 10:30 pm
Sunday at 3:00 pm
All times Mountain time and always on Outdoor Channel.
And with all episodes, feel free to email or contact any of the sponsors at the links below.
Federal Premium Ammunition
Leupold Optics
Otis Technology
Yeti Coolers
Mystery Ranch Backpacks
Kenetrek Boots
Leatherman
Montana Black Gold
Ripcord Arrow Rests
Tightspot Quivers
Montana Decoy
And always feel free to let Outdoor Channel know what you like to see.
And if you see a company whose products we use, who are not a sponsor shown on the show or site, send them an email and ask them what they are waiting for.... another bear hunt where they have their head in the grease pot eating oats and honey?
