Went hunting with my little sis yesterday, she did good! Nice little 3x3 buck, first one of the season. Attachment 10176
Note: profuse amounts of camo and heavy hunting boots are required in Alaska...
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Went hunting with my little sis yesterday, she did good! Nice little 3x3 buck, first one of the season. Attachment 10176
Note: profuse amounts of camo and heavy hunting boots are required in Alaska...
Hahhahah. Awesome.Quote:
Originally Posted by alaskabushman
Grizzly spotted less then 3 miles from my house.
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Grizzly bear sighted in Goldhill area
Submitted by swoodard on Mon, 2014-07-28 16:24
FAIRBANKS- Biologists with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are warning residents in the Goldhill area of a confirmed bear sighting.
At least two different people called into Fish and Game last evening reporting the bear, both within a half mile radius.
One resident reported the same bear, an adult Grizzly, entered into his yard twice.
Biologists say their main concern at this point is to keep the community informed and alert that this bear is around that area.
They warn that it is important to keep garbage put away, any sort of bird or animal feed, and to report the bear if it is seen.
We spoke to Tony Hollis, a biologist with Fish and Game, about the safety of the area.
He said, "It could become dangerous of course. If this bear gets conditioned to human food and just starts rummaging through human food it could become a problem yes."
He continued on the importance of reporting any sightings of the bear saying, "We will try to locate where he is going to be. If we try to chase him right now it will just be a game of cat and mouse."
Dang it, he just came through my yard apparently. I live smack dab between Chena Ridge and Goldhill Rd.
Walking the dog on Sat.Quote:
FAIRBANKS — A grizzly bear that showed up in two yards on Goldhill Road Sunday night might be the same one that was seen on Chena Ridge a couple weeks ago and biologists are warning area residents to keep an eye out for it.
"I'm assuming it might be the same bear," wildlife biologist Tony Hollis at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Fairbanks said. "Chena Ridge is just across the Parks Highway and up a hill."
Two residents on Goldhill Road called ADF&G on Monday to report that a grizzly bear came into their yards Sunday night, about a mile up the road from Sheep Creek Road Extension.
A man said the bear ripped open a door on his dog truck and a woman said the bear bit into three garbage cans and scattered garbage around her yard. There's a good chance it's the same bear that was reported on Chena Ridge about two weeks ago, Hollis said.
That bear showed up at the same house twice in the same night and the homeowner got pictures of it. The bear didn't cause any problems or pose a threat and ADFG didn't receive any further reports.
"If it's the same bear, now it's getting into a little trouble," Hollis said.
Judging from the pictures and tracks he saw of the bear on Chena Ridge, Hollis said the bear is "decent size."
"It's not a little tiny one, that's for sure," he said. "A young adult is what I think it is."
Hollis advised area residents to keep their eyes and ears open and to be "bear prepared" by cleaning up garbage, removing bird feeders, securing outdoor freezers, cleaning barbecue grills and keeping pet or livestock feed indoors.
Anyone who sees a bear in the area is asked to call Fish and Game at 459-7206.
"Call us and let us know so we can keep track of where it's at in case we have to go out and look for it," Hollis said.
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First time on the Chena with the canoe. I ended up having to sit down in it instead of on the seat since I didn't have any gear or kids with me. It was too light for the seat. I was able to change positions a few time just fine. All in all though, great trip. Saw no one else on the river since when I started off it was misty rain. My friend Lori came and helped me at the end to shuttle me back to my vehicle and took a picture.
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My favorite spot.
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Looks like a good trip.
That's a nice river for paddling. I like to kneel in the middle best. Geat for the shoulders eh!:thumbs_up::thumbs_up:
I'm not as sore as I thought I would be. Must be that fiddle playing working the shoulders muscles.
Dang it, that pesky grizzly is still around and I leave on Thurs. for the Women's Salmon Derby in Valdez. My kids are staying here with my daughter spending several nights with friends. Scat and tracks were seen around a cabin today not half mile from my house. The grizzly season opens on the 10th so I doubt that sucker will be around by the time I get back.
do you know how to skin grizz pilgrim...........lol
good luck in the derby!
Doggy getting big...LOL.....Quote:
Originally Posted by 1stimestar
Bella at the vet today, 45.8 pounds
I'm pretty sure I could figure it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Canoetripper
Just got back from the women's silver salmon derby in Valdez. Got totally skunked. Boo, no fish at ALL. Had a great time though and ended the trip with a zipline adventure near Talkeetna.
Finishing ground school.
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9 platforms, 3 rope bridges, one spiral staircase, one repel (that was a hoot).
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Repelling down to the next platform.
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More pictures of the actual trip coming soon.
Looks like a fun time.
More pictures from my vacation. Valdez, Prince William Sound, the fish hatchery, Hatchers Pass, Worthington Glacier (and others), hiking, camping, etc. Wrangell St. Elias Mountains, Talkeetna Mountains, Chugiak Mountains, The Alaska Range. I think I am finally getting a good handle on my camera (which has no automatic settings at all). I'm shooting mostly in Aperture Priority.
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I fixed the picture thingie. We'll see if the fix is permanent.
Great pictures!!!
Wonderful pictures.
Looks like you had fun! Its been many years since I've been to Valdez, but it is a beautiful place. I did go on a caving expedition to the Wrangell ST. Elias mountains in 2008, that was an awesome trip. Nice pictures, I'd say you are certainly getting the hang of your camera! I especially like the one with the fireweed. Our fireweed down here is almost gone... :eyore:
Very cool.....great pic's.....I do recognize a couple of those boats.......
Thanks.
Looks like you have quite a handle on that camera. Beautiful pics of some beautiful country.
Lol I thought someone might.Quote:
Originally Posted by hunter63
Here's a picture my friend Lori took.
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Oh yeah - Deadliest Catch is one of my must see shows.
Maari learns to swim and I caught it on video. Sorry, my new cell phone's camera is soo crappy.
http://youtu.be/cWS8GVsMtWs
Hey, very cool.......gotta love them.
Look at all the energy......Go, GO, Go, Then crash.....
We took Bella to the neighbors place, and she had a play session with their 3 dogs.......came home after supper and crashed.
That's great. Bet she sleeps well tonight.
I missed this thread while we were gone. You go girl. Love the Outdoor Adventure pics and the ones from your vacation are super! I'm a Deadliest Catch junkie as well.
Earthquake!
Looking to be a 5.4. I was standing talking to Olivia who was sitting when it started. It lasted a good long time, long enough for us to get to the door way and yell upstairs at my son to get downstairs. Epicenter near Ester. I live between Ester and Fairbanks but my address is Ester. All is well, just a big ol adrenaline rush. Oh yea, there were a ton of aftershocks too.
Heh, here is two of three pages of aftershocks.
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Glad it was just a test. I can't imagine living on a merry go round.
Glad everyone is OK. The only shake, rattle and roll I want to do is sung by Elvis.
We had two more biggish ones last night.
At last!
They're baaaaaccckkk!
Well, we actually always have them. It's only dark enough to see them for part of the year.
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Big dipper.
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One word.
AWESOME!!!!
Well, technically that was three words.
OK, now I'm up to nine words.
I'm going to stop now. Great pictures. Definitely on my bucket list to experience the Northern Lights.
There are other ways of seeing the Auroras. Of course, you'll have to change your rating.
http://www.space.com/27021-breathtak...stronauts.html
Here's a live webcam near me that I often use to check conditions. You can check in at night and see if you see some auroras.
http://www.ronnmurrayphoto.com/North...laskaAuroraCam
How cool would that be?Quote:
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Thanks for the link.Quote:
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