Seems like the place to ask, so here goes. I have a grizzly hunt booked for the middle of June. A baited hunt near Cantwell. First question, I fly into Anchorage the day before I'm picked up and will be staying overnight. Where is the best place to get a room somewhere near the airport? Do not need anything fancy, probably just a meal and a bed. Next question, is there anything for this hunt and time of year that is a necessity that myself or the outfitter may not think of? I live in Wyoming and am an outfitter here so I'm pretty well versed and set up for equipment. Just seems like every hunt I've been on there is one simple item where a guys thinks he wished he'd have brought. Thanks in advance. The hunt is lodge based, so no need for camping equipment and that sort.
There are a number of hotels near the airport with shuttle service. Research it, take your pick, and reserve a room., the earlier the better. It's tourist season, so it won't be cheap. Be sure to specify non-smoking, if you are not a smoker yourself.
I'm curious (but none of my business!) - I don't hunt bears for sport, so my ignorance may show, but why mid-June?. That seems a bit late for good, unrubbed hide? They should be coming out long before then.
I think. April? early May?
Last edited by las; 01/28/23.
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I had my thermacell going full tilt and I have pictures of the state birds copulating on my thermacell…it seemed to attract them rather than discourage them.
We had $10,000 worth of gear and equipment but we did not bring $1.50 head nets….I’ll never make that mistake again.
Have fun and I hope you share your story after you get back.
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I cannot remember the last time wore a headnet... avoid bananas and beer...
He ain't hunting from a boat....
The only true cost of having a dog is its death. "It would have been a good distance shot if they hadn't been so far away". Seth Kantner in "Shopping for Porcupine"
Seems like the place to ask, so here goes. I have a grizzly hunt booked for the middle of June. A baited hunt near Cantwell. First question, I fly into Anchorage the day before I'm picked up and will be staying overnight. Where is the best place to get a room somewhere near the airport? Do not need anything fancy, probably just a meal and a bed. Next question, is there anything for this hunt and time of year that is a necessity that myself or the outfitter may not think of? I live in Wyoming and am an outfitter here so I'm pretty well versed and set up for equipment. Just seems like every hunt I've been on there is one simple item where a guys thinks he wished he'd have brought. Thanks in advance. The hunt is lodge based, so no need for camping equipment and that sort.
Ok, you'll want to have one of these with you at all times, I carry one in my gear, ALWAYS..... Lj
I cannot remember the last time wore a headnet... avoid bananas and beer...
He ain't hunting from a boat....
Beer and bananas are the only two things I have read that attract bugs. I stop drinking beer for the summer (accept the gin and tonic bill) and especially drop bananas. I find most around me are swatting and slapping while DEET keeps me mostly bug free. I have very little response to bites and they generally are gone within an hour or so.
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They often have most of the shedding done and the tannery comb out leaves a thin but uniform hide. It is not the gorgeous thick and full hide, but not ugly.
Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.
I inferred about the b&b-did not know about the comb out.
Hey, do they work on live, shedding dogs?
The only true cost of having a dog is its death. "It would have been a good distance shot if they hadn't been so far away". Seth Kantner in "Shopping for Porcupine"
