Local HEB newspaper add came out today: A special?
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$7.99 lb.Alaska Sockeye Salmon Fillets
wild, previously frozen
7.99 per lb aint bad, most of the time around here its 8.99
Really......WOW I can get USDA prime rib for that. CRG
About the same price for salmon here, when its on sale....Briskets always 1.68 lb and when on sale .99 have seen them as low as .59 a lb, limit 2 with a 10 dollar purchase. Needless to say during that sale, I'm in the store everyday! ;D
C
And you don't use mesquite on Salmon.
Quote from: westexasmoker on September 30, 2009, 04:13:35 PM
.Briskets always 1.68 lb and when on sale .99 have seen them as low as .59 a lb, limit 2 with a 10 dollar purchase. Needless to say during that sale, I'm in the store everyday! ;D
C
Holy cr@p!! Road trip........... Mid 3's here, even on sale.
Man I'd love to get brisket that cheap. On sale here its around $4/lb.
The fresh, wild caught Alaskan Salmon goes on sale here for $10-13/pound. And, it's good, when I can get it. The farm raised Atlantic Salmon isn't worth buying. Artificial color added? Yuk.
Quote from: westexasmoker on September 30, 2009, 04:13:35 PM
About the same price for salmon here, when its on sale....Briskets always 1.68 lb and when on sale .99 have seen them as low as .59 a lb, limit 2 with a 10 dollar purchase. Needless to say during that sale, I'm in the store everyday! ;D
C
Get me a case at that .99 sale. Be right there to pick it up. Hmm, it's a road trip so maybe that better be 2 cases! ;D
I'm starting to think I just need to start shipping frozen briskets out, ::) seeing what you guys are paying!
C
Quote from: westexasmoker on September 30, 2009, 05:23:07 PM
I'm starting to think I just need to start shipping frozen briskets out, ::) seeing what you guys are paying!
C
That would work to!
There you go WTS......a brisket shipping Company.
Quote from: westexasmoker on September 30, 2009, 04:37:45 PM
Quote from: classicrockgriller on September 30, 2009, 04:18:24 PM
And you don't use mesquite on Salmon.
Oh Yes you do!!! ;D
C
Is that the normal wood for smoking Salmon? CRG
Well around here Alder is typical because that is what the natives used and they used cedar. I have never tried cedar even though people will cedar plank their salmon I always wonder about smoking with it. It has oils in it that I don't know what would taste like. You will also notice that Bradley doesn't make cedar bisquettes. Apple and maple are good, but I say try whatever you think you might like, it might surprise you. That is part of the fun of this smoking, experimentation.
Q,
I've done Salmon on a cedar plank and it was quite good. Of course, you have to use a plank made for the purpose not chemically treated and ready to go on a house. ;)
Quote from: westexasmoker on September 30, 2009, 05:23:07 PM
I'm starting to think I just need to start shipping frozen briskets out, ::) seeing what you guys are paying!
C
Send a case up here when you get a sale like that .99 WOW
Not saying this for sure but maybe a few of you would like to do a bit of bartering next salmon season, I mean I get mine for the low low price of FREE !! Just a thought..
Hmmmmm......in a post quite a while back, I did some "figger'in" on the real cost of "free" fish and, not counting the real cost of living here, it went something like this:
The Boat: $10,000 to $80,000 average
The Boat Puller Truck: $25,000 to $50,000 average ("Spit" trucks average $25[Wink])
The Tackle: Rod: $100-$500 avg, Reel: $150-$500, Lures/Flashers/Hooks/Line/etc. $500-$100, Lead sinkers/cannonballs/etc: $200, Bait/Bait handling: $250, Nets/Gaffs/Clubs/Snakecharmers/Ammo: $200-$500
The Guv'ment (licenses/boat/trailer registration/etc.) $300-$400
The Fuel: $2000-$4000
The Food/Snacks/Beer: $800-$1000
And so on and so on.......
Amortized, Annualized, and Averaged makes the price of our "free" salmon about $3 zillion/lb and worth TWICE the price
;) ;)
LOL yeah Kummok this is true !!
But when you go dip netting for those reds, as much as I like em 80 fish is a LOT !!
The silvers and kings well that's another story all together.... aka I'm keepin those ;D
Just thought maybe a little bartering might be worth the time/effort.
And at 6 zillion a lb. that is a heep ob briskets and butts secret sauces etc. YUMMM !!
While I have two boats too many,one can easily arrange for Fresh Salmon on the cheap.
I can walk from my house and arrange dinner in but a few casts,or a smoker load with but a few more.
Speaking of which,I've fish that need cleaned now.
Hey Big Stick, welcome to the forum. Hope you enjoy your time here talking about great smoked food. CRG
Hey Big Stick and welcome to the forum.
Kummok can you do the calculation again based on bartering all the way over here.
HR
All filleted and vac packed.
Now trying to decide if I want to chase Halibut,or kill a Buck this afternoon.
Quote from: Big Stick on October 03, 2009, 11:20:31 AM
Now trying to decide if I want to chase Halibut,or kill a Buck this afternoon.
I would say have the buck chase the Halibut and when it is caught, shoot the buck.
HR
Go for the buck, smoke it and post pics. CRG
I think "fresh" is easily quantified,when the fillets are less than 15 minutes from being on the hook.
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Thing is,I'd rather not ever freeze a fish and I messed up and bumped into some nice Halibut,which sorta curtails that axiom.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/Fish%20Stuff/Sept_RR_stams_Trout.jpg)
But catching them is still fun...despite my usual preference to Hunt. Decisions...decisions.
Should have checked my histogram and metered the shot differently. Too late now.
Tough to beat smoked/canned fresh (never frozen) Salmon,when introduced to cream cheese and a simple Ritz cracker.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/Fish%20Stuff/OctRRFishDip.jpg)
Very tough to top.
Goodness gracious...was that a Halibut :o :o :o :o
HR
Quote from: Big Stick on October 03, 2009, 11:31:46 AM
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MY GOD look at that thing..
Burned a few vac bags on that one.
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MY GOSH ! What was the weight of that?.......HUGH Did you catch him on a rod and reel?
CRG
Crowding 300lbs is all,which makes it a "large" in my book and well shy of XL dimensioning,in fairness.
Fog still setting on the water,but you boys are going to shame me into getting a boat wet this afternoon.(grin)
Fog, rain, hail, sleet or snow. If you are going to catch another one like that then what the heck are you waiting for Big Stick.
HR
Hi Big Stick and welcome to the forum!
Great lookin' fish and I couldn't agree more with you regarding the definition of "fresh"! ;)
Oh ya... Nice taste in your brand of fishing rod too! ;)
Just can't beat the G-Loomis line up....
Mike
My Baby Boy tried to tie my 1141S 4-8lb GLX into a knot all day yesterday and I just sorta cringed and turned my back. Had to sort through some early fish,to find the grade worth bonking and I actually slummed an STR 1024C in GL2 of all things. (Love that rod though)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/Fish%20Stuff/OctRRFishbabyboy.jpg)
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The 1141 S GL3 is simply amazing,given it's power to weight ratio and is my landslide favorite Steelhead rod. I fish their entire Float Rod lineup,but am sweetest on that 9'6" UL.
'Romantic,
For conversation I catch alot of fish. Here's a big one for comparison.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/Fish%20Stuff/BIGHalibut.jpg)
Nice looking family Big Stick, I know that is your wife and daughter on the left and your son on the right. I just could not guess who is the one in the middle
AMAZING
HR
Big Stick, better watch out for the Bradley smoking and this great forum, it can become addictive. I've got two months of hunting starting in Nov and I am taking my Bradley with me, but I will either have to ween myself from forum or spring for a laptop. Wife can to me when I was on the puter looking at recipes the other nite. She had forgot her drawers...she ask If I was gonna look, I said I've seen that but some of these recipes are new. I slept on the couch that nite> CRG
Pards and I have worn out (2) of the originals and I've a 6 racker enroute currently. As well as doing the ubiquitous mainstays ala S/S refrigerators and homemade wooden models.
Everyone likes smoked fish.
Well you have the fish to smoke. Ya'll have worned out two originals Bradleys....geez Have enjoyed the great pics. CRG
Shot this one a few weeks ago and it just may approach "greatness"...and I'm not predisposed to being biased
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Wow, those things make Jaws look like a puppy dog! Excellent job on taming those boys.
They make me look like bait.
Kevin
nice camera you're shootin with there, Big Stick. a 1D? i'm jealous! ;D
I shoot a 1Ds,40D,XTi and a smattering of Canon P&S's,as well as an Olympus or two.
Keep hearing rumors of a the new 1Ds4 unveiling this month and may have to pull the trigger on it.
The 1Ds mated to the Canon 70-200 F/2.8 (non-IS),can be pretty crisp. Same victim flying through the air above,prior to release.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/Fish%20Stuff/SeptRRTroutA.jpg)
WOW.....I can smell that fish. Awesome pic. CRG
Great Pics Big Fish, lovin the Halibut too...
Had to drag some more home this evening,mainly because they get no fresher.
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Hooked the neighbors up,so my Kharma runneth over.
These are today? You live that close to the water? NIce CRG
Dang you BS, can I be your neighbor? I would love to have some of those fantastic fish! Thanks for sharing and welcome to the forum. ;D
I'm a rock toss from my bedroom window to the ocean and a bunt to the first creek.
Fish abound.(understatement)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/Fish%20Stuff/AugustRRHumpySplendorE.jpg)
Abundance in the salt.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/Fish%20Stuff/AugRRHumpySplendorE.jpg)
(I count 16 in the air,at one time).
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/Fish%20Stuff/AugRRHumpieSplendor.jpg)
Fairly iconic AK pic,from the same afternoon.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/Fish%20Stuff/AugRRHumpySplendorA.jpg)
A freshwater herd...if only for conversation.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/Fish%20Stuff/AugRRAFewHumpies.jpg)
Though in fairness,no self-respecting Alaskan eats Humpies.
The other white meat.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/Fish%20Stuff/AugRRHumpySplendorF.jpg)
Another glimpse.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/AugRRLingin.jpg)
Keeping the kids busy.
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/AugRRPluggingThelanding.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/AugRRDraggingBut.jpg)
Tough way to live.(grin)
Each dang picture is astounding. What a life. I can see you guys have fun and it does keep the kidos busy. Look like great kids and looks like they are having fun.
The pictures are awesome and share all you want.
Fishing is just fill time,between Hunts.(grin)
Baby Boy's pooch.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/Bucks%20and%20Bears/ParadiseDogClassA.jpg)
Sister's 1st Bear(she was 10).
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/Bucks%20and%20Bears/SistermanFirstBear.jpg)
Big Brother's 1st Bear,which was 21-12/16" B&C and 7.5' squared.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/Bucks%20and%20Bears/Kyle_Bear_low_res.jpg)
I look at these pictures and think I am looking at a hunting and fishing magazine...and then I see your kids. I am just amazed. What a life. CRG
Show me a kid that doesn't like to Hunt or Fish and I'll show you a kid that's never Hunted or Fished.
It's only fair,to treat them fair.
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In fairness...Sister is THE Fisherman in the brood.
My son (25) stopped by earlier and I showed him your earlier post and he was speechless. I think he will be asking to look at these pics again.
And you are right, any kid that has fished or hunted loves it and when something in their life takes them away from it, they always refer back
to the fun times they had just going.
Let's not forget those longer in the tooth,their due respect and the appreciations commensurate.
(One of my favorite frames of all time)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/Bucks%20and%20Bears/NovGrampaBuckB.jpg)
Is this the man that taught you to hunt and fish?
Nope...just a good pard's Grandfather,who was immediately "adopted" into The Family. Easily one of the best days I've ever had afield and that would entail alot more than a whole bunch.(grin)
The man is a gem and I remain privileged,to have been part.
Just happy the pics lent him justice.
Hey BS, you in Ketchikan ?? Noticed you killed some deer and a wolf there.... I love your pics my mother does a bunch of wildlife photography has it on flickr under nalaska should check it out if ya have a moment.
db, these are some pictures I thought I would never see.....awesome
Quote from: classicrockgriller on October 03, 2009, 11:01:23 PM
db, these are some pictures I thought I would never see.....awesome
I assume you checked out my mothers site... glad you liked them.
Ketchikan would easily rank amongst the last places I'd live in the State.
dbrown,
I couldn't make any headway in regard to the user name you cited. Might you have a direct link?
Here is a direct link to her galleries..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sallyspics/sets/
Absolutely beautiful pictures dbrown! 8)
Thanks for sharing and pass on a major compliment to your Mom, Very nice!
Mike
PS
I just had to link this one... It's called Preying Eyes... The focus and intensity of the eyes are fantastic! 8)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sallyspics/3556471536/in/set-72157594506136315/
Just an incredible picture!
Thanks Mike for the link and they are some beautiful pictures. Sheads a new lite on Alaska for me, as all I think of is smow and ice.
Thanks again. CRG
On my way out the door to break in a new rifle and confirm zero's on a few others.
Quickly,here's some odds/ends I shot.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/North%20Slope%20Work%20And%20Play/LateJulyHitchWaterCaribou.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/North%20Slope%20Work%20And%20Play/JulyHitchYoungFoxA.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/North%20Slope%20Work%20And%20Play/LateJulyHitchCaribouatShop.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/North%20Slope%20Work%20And%20Play/JuneLateRRBirdseyeview.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/North%20Slope%20Work%20And%20Play/June809KingEiderBrace.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/North%20Slope%20Work%20And%20Play/June609HeadOnBull.jpg)
WOW again. awesome photos. I am speechless. Thanks again for the beautiful photos. CRG
Great shots Big Stick! 8)
Awesome!
Mike
Man BS those are awesome photos yet again, sorry didn't mean to insult you I know Ketchikan is sort of the armpit of Alaska just thought I saw your daughter with a Ketchikan Jacket on... Wherever your at I need to visit. Been down to Petersburg, Juneau and a few other areas on the SouthEast and it is beautiful down there was always working so wasn't able to truly enjoy it.
Anyhow again great pics and hope your rifle sighting goes well.
Am Glad you enjoyed the photos of my Mom's as well.. She travels around Alaska taking pictures now that she is retired.. pretty cool gig she has lol
Your mon db has some beautiful photos also. I really have enjoyed this post and wish everyone on the forum would take a peek.
Thanks, I wonder if we could move the pictures part of the post to a new topic so everyone could enjoy these pictures cause they are just great all the way around..
Pretty good little day. Rolled some Chrome Coho at daylight,zero confirmation went well on a 223AI and a 25-284 and my pard's new Kimber Montana 223 will do 1/2" with 50gr V-Max.
Best part is,the Wife was pulling BBQ off the grill as I hit the driveway.
That does sound like a good day :D
Quote from: Big Stick on October 04, 2009, 03:30:14 PM
zero confirmation went well on a 223AI and a 25-284 and my pard's new Kimber Montana 223 will do 1/2" with 50gr V-Max.
???
I shot comeups on a few rifles,to ascertain all is in order for distant pursuits...mainly as a reaffirmation of known quantitities and the warm/fuzzy.
Rifle (A),one of my 223 Ackley Improved's,did nice things out to the 700yd line,despite being slotted to the yeoman task of fireforming cases for others of the ilk. That typically means the 50gr Hornady V-Max at a 3300fps launch,in virgin hulls,out of it's 20" tube. Nothing fancy,just an LTR barreled action punched 223AI,Badger knob,Badger M4 bottom metal,Badger 20 minute rail,Badger standard rings,Leupie 3.5-10x M3 and a McMillan 3-way adjustable A5 bedded to same. In nice conditions,it will shoot a half minute at the 700yd line.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/Rifle%20Stuff/Nottoobad.jpg)
Rifle (B) was one that I built for my daughter,to replace an initial 25-284 that I literally wore out. It is S/S 700 based,wears Talley LW's,6x42 Leupie with turrets,a Ti takeoff stock and a PacNor 1-10" #1 contoured 22" spout throated in accords to it's 2.815" COAL magbox and always dazzles. It shoots the 75 XFB into stupid knots at 3700fps+.
I gave her free reign to paint in accordance to her whim and she never even blinked.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/Rifle%20Stuff/SissyPaint.jpg)
My pard's Montana gave a nice accounting of itself,after laying moly down the pipe and responded nicely to the aforementioned FF loads slated for my LTR...despite their being about .030" into it's lands. IMHO,a cursory 1/2" cluster at the 100yd line with fodder constructed for an entirely different rifle,is a very positive thing. After bedding,a scope swap(6x42 Leupie wearing M1 turrets) and a little load TLC,I expect it to shine rather brightly.
After Hunting it this sEason he'll have it punched 223AI and mod the mag to accept 75gr A-Max kissing lands and then she'll be at her full potential.
You know...the usual.
BS, I didn't understand all the language, but those are some really nice looking guns. I don't do much to mine in that all I have is upto a 175 yd shot. I go to the deer camp mainly to eat good groceries and listen to the stories (lies?) of the old hunters. It is a fun time. CRG
They are simply tools and I take them seriously enough,to extract their inherent potential.
i shoot a bit.(grin)
Think I will add a note to the post topic that will include photo display from Alaska. Do ya'll mind?
Everyone appreciates a good pic,do as you please.
Back to shooting,here's a few more of my 223AI's.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/BigStick/Stuff/Rifle%20Stuff/Some223AISpecimens.jpg)
I don't mind at all CRG... Nice collection there BS
Prolly,because you shoot a bit.(grin)
Really nice pictures. Love the northen Lights.
HR
Some dam nice pictures.
Would have to agree, CRG....these pics deserve their own thread. I had "wandered off" this thread when it got away from the subject title, then saw lots of "chatter" so wandered back on again...glad I did! Some great pics (and shooters!) BS...glad you shared!!
Kummok, I think Bradley made BS leave.
Quote from: classicrockgriller on October 04, 2009, 10:16:44 PM
Kummok, I think Bradley made BS leave.
Hope not....a bit on the abrasive side (I've seen worse here ;) ) but sure has some great stuff he's sharing on the forum...exceptional pics and I loved the gunspeak!!
In every group some one would appear who believes he know better than one, tries to take over every conversation and thinks he is God's best gift since sliced bread. In this group we bake biscuits and slice briskets.
HR
Kummok, you are right, nice nice pics and a hellofa way to spend your life. I think he just got carried away. I think Brian pm him and told him not to post anything offensive and it didn't stop. He certainly wasn't rude to me. geez
HR, Man cannot live on bread alone. Read this thread and look at his pics. He did get carried away and I wish he wouldn't have. He was a pretty interesting guy.
Oh well.
Quote from: Hopefull Romantic on October 04, 2009, 10:33:46 PM
....In this group we bake biscuits and slice briskets.
HR
MY kind of deep philosophy, HR!! Life's short and I know where I'm going when I die (surprised I made it this far!)...I don't waste time in digital battles when there's biscuits to be made, wood to get in, salmon to catch/eat, and folks that love and need lovin'! ;)
CRG, I have to admit that Bib Stick was an interesting guy and have to admit I was a bit envious. However and when there is differences in opinions, there are some of us who would they we are just different and those who think they are better.
Differences of opinion are reasons to excel or become humble, in either case not insuled or insultive... but that is only my opinion.
HR
Quote from: Kummok on October 04, 2009, 10:43:40 PM
Quote from: Hopefull Romantic on October 04, 2009, 10:33:46 PM
....In this group we bake biscuits and slice briskets.
HR
MY kind of deep philosophy, HR!! Life's short and I know where I'm going when I die (surprised I made it this far!)...I don't waste time in digital battles when there's biscuits to be made, wood to get in, salmon to catch/eat, and folks that love and need lovin'! ;)
Kummok
and I thought I only liked you for how you make the best salmon. Very profound and to the point. Hats off Sir.
HR
Quote from: Hopefull Romantic on October 04, 2009, 10:51:11 PM
CRG, I have to admit that Bib Stick was an interesting guy and have to admit I was a bit envious. However and when there is differences in opinions, there are some of us who would they we are just different and those who think they are better.
Differences of opinion are reasons to excel or become humble, in either case not insuled or insultive... but that is only my opinion.
HR
I agree, I don't come here to argue or insult. I save that for my wife, lol Just kinda wish the whole thing wouldn't have happen. oh well, time to move on
Hrmm I didn't realize he was being insulting, maybe a bit of a "know it all" but heck I have friends like that and honestly there fun to have around cause when they mess up it is just that much more entertaining ;D
db, he started a post "anyone shoot" and I guess things got out of control. CRG
db, your mother has some very nice Photos and I am sure everyone on the forum would like to see them. You should look thru them and pick out 5 or 6 good ones (well ok They are all good) ok....5 or 6 that you like the best. Start a new post in either "general discussions" or "new topics" and post with a title like "Photo essay of Alaska's Wildlife" something like that. Then put a link to the rest of her photos. Every now and then Pick out a new one and post it again along with the link to her pics. I really think everyone would enjoy them. If you want I will post it for you, but she your mom and you can share some inside info about her that I can't. I think it would very enjoyable. Not every post has to be about food. CRG
Okay I will see what I can do... kinda hard pickin the fav's though ;)
Quote from: dbrown1 on October 05, 2009, 07:57:32 PM
Okay I will see what I can do... kinda hard pickin the fav's though ;)
DB1, you should have your mother pick her favorites.
HR
Quote from: classicrockgriller on October 05, 2009, 09:14:47 AM
db, he started a post "anyone shoot" and I guess things got out of control. CRG
Did a little "sluthing" (an X-criminal investigator....cain't help myself ;) ) and I'm guessing that we had a brief visit from "Pirate Air Works" of Ketchikan and possibly Kevin Hack, owner of this bird http://www.dhc-2.com/id1016.htm If so, his location at 'Yes Bay Lodge' is indeed "paradise". Been there, done that and literally all of Southeast Alaska is THAT beautiful! I was fortunate to have lived part of my life all over down there and it never got boring or ugly....even did a year on a lighthouse just south of Haines http://sheldonmuseum.org/eldredrock.htm Incredible fishing and exploring! Won't spend that kind of money to go to that particular lodge but I'm sure it's a bargain and memorable experience for anyone who does. Most of my travels down there were courtesy of the US Coast Guard and my father-in-law, a SE Alaska bush pilot, (read: "free"....other than the four year enlistment part ::) and I got his beautiful daughter out of the deal! 8) ) Shooting deer down there was like being in a shooting gallery....hunted when the snow brought 'em down and they lined the beach...as I recall, the bag limit was 10, mostly shot from the boat...bear hunting (black) was pretty much the same. Don't know if it's still that way but it kinda sounded like it?!?!?
Quote from: Big Stick on October 04, 2009, 10:09:25 AM
Ketchikan would easily rank amongst the last places I'd live in the State.