Bears are a simple fact of life on Kodiak. They are there and they're unpredictable. Most of them want nothing to do with man, but there are others that form the basis for all the bad stories you hear about them. If you go to Kodiak with a fear of bears, it will be hard to enjoy your hunt; you'll be too busy being scared. Be aware, be careful, but don't think there is a bear behind every alder just waiting to eat you. You may not even see a bear on your trip. (I think that would be a shame, but that's me.) When you kill a deer, drag it to a clear area (if at all possible) to take pics and gut or cut it up. Its much easier to bear with a bear that you see 50 yards away than one that pops out at 10 feet. Do NOT unload your rifle, but put it closely safe at hand. Don't become so engrossed with the task at hand that you disregard what is happening around you. Be aware.
Feet and insulation - everybody's feet has a different response to cold. If you've never hunted in cold weather it would be a mistake to base YOUR needs on what worked for someone who lives somewhere that has subfreezing temps for 3-4 months a year. I'd much rather have sweaty feet (and change socks as needed) than have cold feet, but that's just me. Somethings can only be learned through experience.
Feet and insulation - everybody's feet has a different response to cold. If you've never hunted in cold weather it would be a mistake to base YOUR needs on what worked for someone who lives somewhere that has subfreezing temps for 3-4 months a year. I'd much rather have sweaty feet (and change socks as needed) than have cold feet, but that's just me. Somethings can only be learned through experience.
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