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Title: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: L. E. Carroll on May 18, 2010, 03:14:00 AM
I fly out tomorrow night..... a few days early, as I'm visiting family up there before the hunt.  

I will be meeting up with Thomas Burns aka: Hogdancer, Cj Lacosta, and Curt Yeager aka: Bows N Errors, from here on T/G, along with 2 more Trad Types next weekend in Homer AK. to start our long awaited "spot and stalk" Black Bear hunt      :wavey:          :jumper:
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: AF_TT on May 18, 2010, 03:18:00 AM
Good luck Gene!
I hope you guys stay safe and come back with great pictures and stories!
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: woodsman 365 on May 18, 2010, 04:13:00 AM
Sounds like fun. Good luck!!!
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: wapitimike1 on May 18, 2010, 05:24:00 AM
Go shoot a giant!
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: barebow17 on May 18, 2010, 05:41:00 AM
Good luck Gene. Take alot of pictures, Leon
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Tom on May 18, 2010, 06:16:00 AM
Looking forward to the story and pictures, stay safe.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: ckanous on May 18, 2010, 06:20:00 AM
Good luck and I cant wait for the story also!
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: frassettor on May 18, 2010, 06:24:00 AM
good luck..  :wavey:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: BowMIke on May 18, 2010, 06:42:00 AM
Sounds like a great trip with great companions.
Hope you all have a wonderful experience!
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: piggy on May 18, 2010, 06:42:00 AM
Have Fun!
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Whip on May 18, 2010, 07:03:00 AM
I'll sure be watching for the report on this one!  Have a great time everyone, and good luck!
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Post by: rastaman on May 18, 2010, 07:07:00 AM
Can't wait to see the pictures!  Good luck and be safe!
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Froggy on May 18, 2010, 07:09:00 AM
Good Luck to ya'll.... look forward to pics !!
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: wisconsin wood butcher on May 18, 2010, 07:15:00 AM
enjoy!! what bow are you taking?
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: BCWV on May 18, 2010, 07:19:00 AM
Good luck! Looking forward to the story.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Mudd on May 18, 2010, 07:22:00 AM
Sounds like an exciting time is about to begin. It's wonderful to think of a group of "brothers of the bow" coming together for a real hunt. Somehow it doesn't seem to feel any different than when they were gathering to hunt rabbits or pigs. Isn't that cool?

I pray you and the rest have a fun, safe and eventful time/hunt.

Take a bunch of pictures please!

God bless,Mudd

PS: If you have need, there's a decent automotive mechanic around Soldotna on the Kenai Peninsula.
Check for Bill Williams( just tell him his brother recommended him)
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: elknutz on May 18, 2010, 10:00:00 AM
Good luck, have a great trip!
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Mohillbilly on May 18, 2010, 10:25:00 AM
You'll love Homer Ocean.  We hunted Kodiak with them.....top notch, first rate, awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   Good luck!!!!
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: maineac on May 18, 2010, 10:28:00 AM
Good luck and I hope you stay safe.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: BowMIke on May 18, 2010, 10:46:00 AM
Bears are supposed to be distantly related to hogs, so they better watch out for Thomas "Hogdancer"! He's bad medicine for them!
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Nakohe on May 18, 2010, 10:56:00 AM
Good luck Gene, hope you get a giant.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: KentuckyTJ on May 18, 2010, 11:26:00 AM
HALIBUT HUMM! Take the biggest cooler you can those dude are tasty. Good luck and be safe. We need photos when you return.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: hayslope on May 18, 2010, 11:46:00 AM
Have a great trip and the best of luck to you guys.  Make sure to pack a back brace....you're gonna need it when you are trying to hoist one of those "fridge doors" out of the deep!!!
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: pdk25 on May 18, 2010, 12:09:00 PM
Good luck.  I'm a little jealous.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Steve H. on May 18, 2010, 01:20:00 PM
You'll be driving within 2 miles of our house.  Wifey and I just bought a case of Alaskan Summer Ale for guests!
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Paul Mattson on May 18, 2010, 01:30:00 PM
I'll be up in the Fairbanks area on June 10th.  Can't wait to do some Halibut fishing, in Valdez.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on May 18, 2010, 01:34:00 PM
Good Luck!  My brother lives in Eagle River.  Cell number 907-854-4406 if you need anything.  He just got back from his Brown Bear hunt.  He got a White Wolf.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: ron w on May 18, 2010, 01:36:00 PM
Sounds like a dream trip......have fun,eat good,shoot straight!!!
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: L. E. Carroll on May 18, 2010, 02:33:00 PM
Wisc./Wood/Butcher

I'll be using a 60"58# Kwyk Styk with a 53# Cheyenne R/C in Back up position..Curt Yeager will be using a 60# SR Swift...not sure about the others..This is my "Retirement Present" to me hunt..Can't wait  :wavey:      :jumper:
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: JoLo on May 18, 2010, 03:20:00 PM
Best of luck Gene, and have a safe return.
  :archer:
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Day Dreamer on May 18, 2010, 04:07:00 PM
Have fun, be safe, take lots of pics.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Mint on May 18, 2010, 04:15:00 PM
Stay safe and good luck. Hope you will post about your hunt it is definitely one I want to make.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: cacciatore on May 18, 2010, 04:23:00 PM
Good luck Gene.Keep us posted.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: AkBillyBow on May 18, 2010, 04:58:00 PM
Good luck.  It sounds like the bears are popping out a little later than usual this year.  I am planning on going out of Whittier (on my boat) in about 10 days.  Each day we have bright skies and warm weather will bring out more bear.  You should have a blast,  Homer is a great place!!

AkBillyBow
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Ragin Bull on May 18, 2010, 05:02:00 PM
Best of luck Gene   :bigsmyl:   Can't wait for   :campfire:
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Steve H. on May 18, 2010, 06:07:00 PM
Since I posted, my wife called and said there was a blackie out in the avalanche chute above our house!
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Friend on May 18, 2010, 06:15:00 PM
A retirement present to yourself you say.
You may wish to celebrate your retirment anniversaries too.

Be careful, be safe and good hunting.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Guru on May 18, 2010, 07:59:00 PM
Good luck guys    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: wisconsin wood butcher on May 18, 2010, 08:26:00 PM
theres no better retirement gift
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 18, 2010, 08:27:00 PM
Bring back stories. Have  a great time!!! :campfire:
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: elkken on May 18, 2010, 09:04:00 PM
Best of luck Gene ... be safe and have fun.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: dnovo on May 18, 2010, 09:11:00 PM
Awesome!  We hunted with Homer Ocean back in the spring of '01. Had a great time. I got a bear and a 85# halibut. The people at homer ocean will take care of you.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: homerdave on May 18, 2010, 10:50:00 PM
if you end up in homer with time to kill give me a call, 399-2340.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Oldruffedhunter on May 18, 2010, 11:11:00 PM
Good luck & have a safe trip.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: JMartin on May 19, 2010, 12:03:00 AM
Lots of luck, take pics, be safe.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Curmudgeon on May 19, 2010, 02:30:00 AM
Gene,

I'm going with you!  Been packing tonight, sorting stuff and sharpening knives.  Curt invited me over a year ago and made a bow for the hunt to boot. Hope to initiate it properly and at least get some halibut.  See you there.

Randy
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: B M A on May 19, 2010, 02:44:00 AM
Have a great time and enjoy. Take plenty of pics.  Give me a shout when you get back.  We will miss you at Western States.  Brock
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Rackman on May 19, 2010, 01:15:00 PM
Sounds like an awesome hunt! I'm sure we'll here some stories when you guys return!
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: BMN on May 19, 2010, 01:43:00 PM
Good luck. Looking forward to seeing lots of pictures.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on May 19, 2010, 04:04:00 PM
Hammer a big black bear for all of us Gene.  We will raise a toast to you at Western States Memorial Day Weekend.

Clay
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: 2ndxarnd on May 19, 2010, 08:17:00 PM
Good luck, can't wait to hear how things go.
Richard
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Benjy on May 19, 2010, 09:01:00 PM
Good luck Gene, I have been looking at this adventure. I can't wait to see how you do!!!
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Geo S on May 19, 2010, 09:24:00 PM
Good luck. Can't wait to read the stories.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: AkDan on May 21, 2010, 01:11:00 AM
Gene, I doubt you'll make it up this way but if you do drop me a line.  Got some great grayling fishing going on right now, and some pretty good rainbow fishing is about to or is happening, gonna go check it out this sunday.  

Dan
North pole
tradbow@hotmail.com
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: AkDan on May 21, 2010, 01:13:00 AM
Steve,

do I still constitute guest status?  If so can you buy me some amber LOL!   Wish I had more time, I'd be there this weekend, gotta love OT! Oh btw, the Jay Massey memorial shoot is this weekend.  If you need info holler.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Davt on May 21, 2010, 07:58:00 AM
Good luck.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: JEJ on May 21, 2010, 01:43:00 PM
Is it just me or does Gene sound a little excited about meeting up soon with bears and big, tasty fish? Rounding up a bunch of TGers for an Alaska trip sure sounds like a great time. I have always thought if I ever got up that way to hunt and fish that Homer Ocean Charters would be a good way to do it. Looking forward to your report and lots of pictures. Good luck to all of you!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Jerry Wald on May 21, 2010, 02:10:00 PM
good luck - have fun - remember its a journey

Jer Bear
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Cherry Tree on May 21, 2010, 03:00:00 PM
Good luck! enjoy your self! and be safe!
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: amicus on May 21, 2010, 03:59:00 PM
I love Alaska. Be safe and have a great time.

Good luck

(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc214/amicuspaint/iceberg.jpg)
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: wv lungbuster on May 21, 2010, 04:12:00 PM
:campfire:  Good luck
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Steve H. on May 22, 2010, 05:42:00 PM
The boys were last spotted outside Moose Pass, traveling west and south, filled up with coffee.
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: L. E. Carroll on May 30, 2010, 01:20:00 AM
Had a great hunt... details and pictures in a few days,,[ as I'm borrowing a computer now ]and will be able to do better when home on June 5th.

Yes a successful hunt and fishing trip....1 boar with trad gear and one sow with optional equiptment, along with 12-14 halibut.

Pictures and stories in a few days.

Gene  :wavey:
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on May 30, 2010, 03:45:00 AM
Well-done, Gene!
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: sou-pawbowhunter on May 30, 2010, 07:32:00 AM
Way to go, can't wait for the pics and stories.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: wv lungbuster on May 30, 2010, 07:47:00 AM
:campfire:
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: barebow17 on May 30, 2010, 08:52:00 AM
Well done Gene. Cant wait for the story.  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: Curveman on May 30, 2010, 09:18:00 AM
Story! Pictures! NOW!!!   :D    :clapper:
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: steadman on May 30, 2010, 09:35:00 AM
Glad you made it back safe Gene. Looking forward to the pics and stories!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: coaster500 on May 30, 2010, 11:46:00 AM
Sounds like you had a great time   :)

Can't wait for the pictures and story !!!
Title: Re: Alaska Bound...wish us luck!/ We're done details in a few days
Post by: L. E. Carroll on June 06, 2010, 12:16:00 PM
Have returned and posted my story last night under a post "results of Alaska bear hunt with HOC" ,,,, hopefully you will enjoy.  BTW sorry for lack of pictures but they wil be added by my most recent "New Best Friends" [ great guys who made the trip, and joined in the adventure, in addition to myself ]

Gene  :wavey:    :jumper:
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