Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: alaska viking]
#3953589
08/20/13 02:50 PM
08/20/13 02:50 PM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,365 Billings, MT
Wolfwoman
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trapper
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Billings, MT
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If I missed something, forgive me, but I don't think a single Alaskan on this thread suggested "Don't do it". I don't think you missed anything on this thread about that at all. LOTS of good advice all around. However, 13 (more like 15 when I was planning) years ago - I was told I 'couldn't' do it ![wink wink](/forum/images/graemlins/default/wink.gif)
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: otterman]
#3955049
08/21/13 10:51 AM
08/21/13 10:51 AM
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 5,527 Orergon
alaska viking
"Made it two years not being censored"
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"Made it two years not being censored"
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Orergon
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You certainly proved them wrong! And you created (literally!), a niche for yourself that is appreciated by many on this very forum!
Just doing what I want now.
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: MAAA]
#3958742
08/22/13 11:04 PM
08/22/13 11:04 PM
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 397 Interior Alaska
EurekaTrapper
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trapper
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I don't miss those hot days like that. I'm originally from Arkansas as well, Heber Springs.
"Wise men learn more from fools than fools learn from the wise."
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: MAAA]
#3958942
08/23/13 03:14 AM
08/23/13 03:14 AM
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 397 Interior Alaska
EurekaTrapper
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I've been up here since 1998 but I left Arkansas in 1988 with the Army. I don't remember any Bramletts. Yup, that's the Little Red River there. That's where the world record brown trout was caught. Not sure if that record still holds though. It was around 40 lbs. Hot and humid isn't my kind of summer. I prefer 70's with the occasional 80's. Eureka Trapper, How long have you lived in Alaska ? I had an Uncel that lived in Heber Springs, alot of his kids still do. Every know Burel Bramlett ? of James Bramlett ? Is it the little red river that they trout fish on there in Heber Springs ? I know they trout fish some on the white river near there. I am a couple hundred miles South West of Heber in a little town called Ozark Ark, about 40 miles East of Fort Smith.
But now i think you are pulling my leg about missing this good old warm weather we have here in Arkansas ! LOL And i bet it was most of the time a little cooler in Heber than it is here ? How long have you lived in Alaska ?
"Wise men learn more from fools than fools learn from the wise."
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: Wolfwoman]
#3958947
08/23/13 03:19 AM
08/23/13 03:19 AM
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 397 Interior Alaska
EurekaTrapper
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You should set out a nice tempting fuel can that's been enhanced with some corn syrup. Last Friday someone stole 3 gas cans from one neighbor and 1 can from the other neighbor. Tuesday another house just up the road was broken into. They haven't messed with our place. ... yet. And they can't steal the trail cam. Those (insert many bad words here) thieves had BEST not try my house!
Yes, it's bad here - they send people around to scout and then the thieves come later and just grab things!
"Wise men learn more from fools than fools learn from the wise."
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: TrappinAlaska]
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08/23/13 10:10 AM
08/23/13 10:10 AM
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 397 Interior Alaska
EurekaTrapper
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trapper
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They probably wouldn't need any more fuel after they use the non-distilled version.
"Wise men learn more from fools than fools learn from the wise."
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: EurekaTrapper]
#3959698
08/23/13 01:24 PM
08/23/13 01:24 PM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 2,365 Billings, MT
Wolfwoman
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You should set out a nice tempting fuel can that's been enhanced with some corn syrup. Last Friday someone stole 3 gas cans from one neighbor and 1 can from the other neighbor. Tuesday another house just up the road was broken into. They haven't messed with our place. ... yet. And they can't steal the trail cam. Those (insert many bad words here) thieves had BEST not try my house!
Yes, it's bad here - they send people around to scout and then the thieves come later and just grab things! I Seem To Recall A Can Down There For Water.... But It Might Smell Like Gas.... ![wink wink](/forum/images/graemlins/default/wink.gif) (PS: No Clue Why My Keyboard Is Capping Each WorD????)
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: otterman]
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08/23/13 08:23 PM
08/23/13 08:23 PM
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Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 7 Michigan
BucknDuck
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I've been holding back from posting on this subject. But my curiosity has gotten the best of me. Here is my situation: I'm single, own my own business, and also have a background in education, accounting, and finance. I've been interested in relocating to Alaska for quite a while, but just recently started pursuing it more, including working on obtaining my teaching certificate.
I would like to spend a week next year getting familiar with the areas of interest and see first hand if Alaska is really where I want to relocate my business and call home. Duck hunting is my other passion besides trapping, so I crave ducky weather. I was also once a ski school director so bring on the winter weather.
As for trapping, I would be lying if I said I wouldn't care so much about getting out on a line. Reading what some of you have posted, I will be giving up quite a bit of my trapping opportunities if I move there due to competition. So what are my chances that I may be able to assist on an already established line and work my way up to eventually having my own line?
But you can't be any geek off the street, gotta be handy with the steel if you know what I mean, earn your keep! - Young Guns
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: otterman]
#3961019
08/23/13 11:57 PM
08/23/13 11:57 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,638 Bethel, Alaska
fishermann222
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"OX"
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Bethel, Alaska
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If your willing to move to the bush to be a teacher you will be able to find a line.
I survived the Tman crash of '06
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: otterman]
#3962042
08/24/13 04:39 PM
08/24/13 04:39 PM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 541 Bennington Kansas
tightlywound1
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fishermann222 i would be interested in learning more about teaching. i have a little over 6 years left till i retire from the army and this is one of the things i thought about doing after i get out.
"Artillery Brings Dignity to What Would Otherwise Be Just A Brawl" "If You Can Read, Thank A Teacher. If You Can Read It In English,Thank A Veteran"
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: Vance in AK]
#3962237
08/24/13 06:54 PM
08/24/13 06:54 PM
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Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 7 Michigan
BucknDuck
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I'm an accountant. The first company I worked for when I graduated from college had me traveling all across the US training accountants. So I had to have an understanding of state tax laws and returns for personal and business in addition to the fed rules and regs.
Thank you for the feedback. I agree that this is a great thread in helping to give a realistic point of view on what to expect moving there. I'm looking forward to visiting next year and getting a first hand look at some of the areas.
But you can't be any geek off the street, gotta be handy with the steel if you know what I mean, earn your keep! - Young Guns
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: otterman]
#3962382
08/24/13 08:35 PM
08/24/13 08:35 PM
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Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 4,324 AK
FairbanksLS
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I doubt there is a one size fits all Alaska dream. Over half the population lives in cities with the majority of those living in Anchorage. I would imagine that being far removed from family causes as many to return to the lower 48 as the length of days or severity of the weather. I know the only thing stopping me from moving to Alaska permanently is that my two oldest children both live in North Carolina, that and I'm afraid I'll not live long enough to establish a trap line in a state with a land area of approximately 365,000,000 acres with 8,000 trappers.
formerly posting as white dog
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