A while ago I posted an invitation to go to Kodiak Island and hunt Sitka blacktails with me. Did not have any takers so I went by myself. I did not get any deer but had a great hunt. Thought that I would post a few pictures so you can see what it was like.
Getting there
Mail plane terminal
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Mail plane my ride to Larsen Bay
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Larsen Bay ahead
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Village of Larsen Bay
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A couple hours after I got to Larsen Bay I was out hunting. Seen a couple of bucks and a few does. Not much snow this year and what there was of it was real crunchy. With no snow up high the deer were still spread out. Usually at this time of the year there is enough snow that the deer have moved out of the higher country but not this year.
Looking up towards the head of Larsen Bay
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It is a little brushy in places
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Looking back towards town
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Any bears still out? Thanks for sharing pics. Missing Alaska.
that looks like fun!!
Then next day I went across Larsen Bay to hunt.
Looking at the head of Larsen Bay from the other side
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Lake was a little frozen
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Back at the beach waiting for a ride home
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My taxi has arrived
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Next day went across Uyak Bay
Looking out at Shelikof Strait
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Looking up Uyak Bay Amook Island is on the right
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Next 2 days I went the the head of Larsen Bay to hunt.
This was a pretty decent buck ( center of picture) that I did not get.
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Doe and fawns.
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One of my favorite places to hunt on this planet.
Good stuff Marty.
Glad to see Jake is still a captain...
Without the snow that trip can be tough with stick and string.
~CB
Great stuff!!!
Looks like a great trip. Awesome pics. Thanks for sharing.
There are a lot of eagles around.
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Where I stayed in Larsen Bay
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My ride back to Kodiak
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To sum it up the weather was great. I seen a lot of deer everyday. Did a lot of hiking and hill climbing. Never seen any bears but did see fresh tracks almost everyday. Did not bring any deer home but had a great hunt.
Thanks for showing us........ :thumbsup:
Awesome, thank you. Looks like a neat hunt. Did you carry a back quiver of some sort. I notice not a lot of arrows in your bow quiver.
ChuckC
Nice :thumbsup:
Looks awesome, thanks for sharing! :thumbsup:
Dream hunt!! Thanks for the pics!! :thumbsup:
For sure if I had seen your post I wouldn't let you go alone :banghead:
Kodiak is a great adventure. I've got to make it back up there myself one day... Great pics, especially love the sunset pic.
Pretty neat stuff. Thanks for taking some photos.
I carried a Safari Tuff quiver strapped to my backpack. I have been using this setup for a few years and it works well. I plan on going back again next year.
Sure wish I had seen your posr. At least Idont remember it. Thanks for sharing!
Alaska is my dream hunt, thanks for sharing your hunt with us.
That's pretty cool. I remember your invite post. Chomping at the bit..glad it was a fun adventure and more importantly safe! Thanks for sharing
Sorry you had to go alone. Maybe you'll have some takers next year. Thanks for sharing, looks like a beautiful place
Dang I would absolutely love to go to Alaska. Thanks for sharing
Very nice
Nice. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a real good time.
That's awesome. I spent 7 months salmon fishing in the shelikof after college. That is my favorite place on earth, thanks for posting!
Jake
Looks like it was a good time. Great pics.
Thanks for sharing.
I was invited up to hunt sitkas' on Kodiak Island a few years ago but had other commitments and couldn't make it. My best friend's daughter and her boyfriend live there now so I can see another chance in the future.
Thanks for sharing your hunt and photos!
Wow I totally missed the invite thread but that looks awesome. Something I've always wanted to do. Nice!!!
Marty,
I would like to join you again in Larsen's Bay...I will be sure to drop you a line as the season gets closer. Maybe we can get Keith and the boys to come back as well.
Great pics, thanks for sharing.
Kevin
Kevin,
I definitely plan on going back again next year. At this time I am thinking that it will be the third week of November. Keep in touch.
Marty