The Roosevelt elk hunt of my dreams...

[Bluffgruff]

...on Afognak.

Now what?

Quit my job.

Build a bear fence, or 2.

Expect misery.

Bring a beast of a Kiwi to pack my elk, and watch my back.

Be Tuffff, with 4 Fs.

Don't give up.

To be continued...

 

[rjthehunter]

Well this should be a good one!!!

 

[seeth07]

...on Afognak.

Now what?

Quit my job.

Build a bear fence, or 2.

Expect misery.

Bring a beast of a Kiwi to pack my elk, and watch my back.

Be Tuffff, with 4 Fs.

Don't give up.

To be continued...

I'll be rooting for you...

From across the strait.

Chasing my own dream Rosie.

Suffering Equally.

With no beasts to help but 3 unexpecting poor souls.

Sleeping behind our own bear fence that was made with your help.

See you in Kodiak for a celebratory beer?

 

[Bluffgruff]

I'll be rooting for you...

From across the strait.

Chasing my own dream Rosie.

Suffering Equally.

With no beasts to help but 3 unexpecting poor souls.

Sleeping behind our own bear fence that was made with your help.

See you in Kodiak for a celebratory beer?

I'm hoping for that beer. I'll buy.

 

[Bluffgruff]

We've done a few hunts before...



How many people have shot game, resting on a meat bag of game?
@Kiwi maybe?

I've climbed more vertical feet watching this guy pull away from me than anyone should have to.

(I wanted to tag mulecreek here, who has also been left in his dust)

 

[Bluffgruff]

Zippity zap

 

[Bluffgruff]

Now everybody has to wait a month.

Sorry.

 

[Braveheart]

45 days and counting for my first elk hunt. Loved the pics!!!

 

[Salmonchaser]

Hell yes, Afognak is a truly interesting and challenging place. Will be watching this adventure

 

[Kiwi]

Good luck! Will be an amazing adventure. Can't remember shooting off a meat bag, but have shot off a pack full of meat!

You should apply in the Fiordland wapiti ballot. Its open for entries now.

 

[Hunting Wife]

I will never forget two things about Afognak. It is stunningly beautiful. And steep.

Hope you enjoy every minute of your time there. Really looking forward to the photos and story.

 

[Gerald Martin]

Maybe a good idea to skip the bacon pants on this hunt. Good luck! I am looking forward to the recap.

 

[MT_elk]

Looking forward to the write up and photos. Good luck!

 

[Deleted member 16014]

None of my dreams - the good ones anyway - involve Roosevelt elk, but best of luck and I know you'll give it a full effort.

 

[KayakMacGyver]

Can't wait to read about this one.. thanks for taking us along for the ride.

 

[Derek44]

Can’t wait for this one. Worked on Afognak years ago and it’s been on my bucket list to go back.

 

[rtraverdavis]

Your hunt reports are always top-notch, @Bluffgruff. Really looking forward to this one.

 

[Caseknife]

Boy, two SE Alaska live Roosevelt hunts to follow right now, gonna be good!

 

[seeth07]

About a week away

The research is done, a plan is set

Things all packed and list checked twice

The rifle is checked and range time complete. The girl is shooting good.

Hard to sleep at night, the anticipation is killer

Soon we both will be landing in hiking hell but the bounty is worth it I hear

Good luck brother, I wish you safe and well!

 

[BAKPAKR]

Zippity zap
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Good luck and watch where you pee at night!