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Uncharted Alaska: Solo. Updated 1-18

Started by Kevin Dill, September 27, 2016, 11:40:00 AM

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DesertDude

Outstanding!!! Why I joined Tradgang.   Thank you
DesertDude >>>----->

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1978-1998

Bernie B.

What an amazing well told hunt!  Thank you for sharing with us!  As mentioned before, probably the best thread I've read this year on Tradgang!

Bernie

Butchie

Incredible adventure and storytelling.  Thank you for sharing something I can only dream of!  Simply awesome!
"Don't worry about the old blind mule, just keep a load in the wagon!"

beendare

Great adventure...and it rates up there with the best told hunting stories I've seen.
You don't drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there."
― Edwin Louis Cole

Kevin Dill

Thanks sincerely for the comments. I don't do many stories but always hope I can make someone feel what it's like to be in my boots. 15 days without seeing another human would test most people I think. I was tested, though the solo part of it wasn't an issue. I never grew lonely or dispirited. I just kept to my routine and hunted as hard as possible.

I've never been Mr Last Minute Hero. Killing the bull on day 12 amounted to a semi-miracle and I recognize that. I consider that bull a gift and even a sacrifice. The close encounter is beyond anything I've experienced.

So today I have a big freezer loaded with moose meat which I value greatly. I brought home 5 loaded coolers of meat from the processor. I am a lot more excited by that than anything...even the beautiful rack & skull which will ship down to me sometime in early winter.

I hope you all have a great hunting season. KD

cacciatore

1993 PBS Regular
Compton
CBA
CSTAS

Walt Francis

Kevin,

How, or I should say, with whom do you ship the horns and meat?
The broadhead used, regardless of how sharp, is nowhere as important as being able to place it in the correct spot.

Walt Francis

Regular Member of the Professional Bowhunters Society

Kevin Dill


The Night Stalker

Speed does not Kill, Silence Kills
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Margly

This is one of the best stories/go along Ive read    :)  
Thanks for sharing    :thumbsup:
With a healthy dose of madness and bad memory, life`s a wonderful journey      :thumbsup:    

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TGMM Family of the Bow

bowhunterfrompast

Rick Wakeman
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John Havard

Kevin, I've just now seen this post.  Wonderful job of documenting your hunt and doing it all alone brings double kudos!  Congratulations from someone who fully appreciates just how darned hard your accomplishment is.

Hummer3T

looks like an incredible adventure kevin.  thanks for sharing and congrates.
Life is about learning from your mistakes!

Chek-mate hunter I 62" riser with 60" limbs 49&42lbs@28

Samick Sage 62" 50lbs@28

Big Jim Mountain Monarch Recurve  60 inch / 50 lbs @ 28

Kevin Dill

QuoteOriginally posted by John Havard:
Kevin, I've just now seen this post.  Wonderful job of documenting your hunt and doing it all alone brings double kudos!  Congratulations from someone who fully appreciates just how darned hard your accomplishment is.
Well I for sure know YOU understand what it's like to work hard for a big bull in Alaska. Even the easiest moose isn't easy. I tried to offset the 'hard' parts by employing as much 'smart' as possible. Experience is certainly the best of all teachers. It also helps to have fine friends who share their knowledge. Thanks John!

Bow man

Thank you for sharing the great story Kevin.
Compton Life Member
PBS QRM

redant 60/65

Wow what a hunt and great story and pic's
  :clapper:
Larry

kennym

Most excellent Sir! Outstanding story and pictures.   :thumbsup:
Stay sharp, Kenny.

   https://www.kennysarchery.com/

beyondmyken

Just read all of this.  Fantastic job.  You got me interested in a pulley system again for my elk hunting  At 60, heavy stuff on steep hillsides is not at easy to muscle around.

bwcollins


vintage-bears

Thank You Kevin and Congratulations!

I've enjoyed your hunting adventure.
Such a pleasure following along and very much appreciated.

Bravo, Bravo, Bravo!
"In the wind, He's still alive"
TGMM Family of the bow
New York Bowhunters

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