Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: otterman]
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08/01/13 10:12 AM
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alaska viking
"Made it two years not being censored"
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"Made it two years not being censored"
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In Southeast, there is quite a bit of room, however, private land off the grid is hard to come by, and very expensive. There are a few alternatives, such as a "floathouse", or live-aboard boat. The thing is, the water, weather, and terrain pretty much dictates every aspect of an outing, be it a day trip, an extended hunting or fishing trip, or a full blown adventure. This is dangerous and unforgiving country, and as such, Mother Nature pretty much keeps competition and people density in check. (I'm talking about away from towns of any size). There is certainly no lack of oportunity to get well away from the beaten path around here, and there are vast areas that probably haven't seen a human in 100 years. The challenge lies in getting there while carrying most of what you will require to survive on your back. Much of this country (southeast Alaska) is not suited for snow machines, and if you head inland from the coast, you are climbing mountains, steep, large ones. And the bulk of them are only climbable with techincal gear. Then there are the valleys: Some are broad, glacier-fed systems that go for miles and miles, but are restricted to travel by specialized craft, in some cases air boats only. Others are small creeks with brush choked right to the bank, and other than a game trail here or there, are difficult to navigate at best. Coastal travel is far and away the most popular mode of getting around here, and there is really a LOT of room. Yes, certain areas can get busy, and there are not many "secret spots" close to town, but one can certainly have a beach or cove all to himself with a little boat gas.
Just doing what I want now.
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: otterman]
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08/01/13 11:19 AM
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Spek Jones
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Another thing that will impede population growth here is the fact that only a small percentage of the land is in private ownership. The federal government owns the majority of the land, and it's all labeled and locked up in one designation or another. The state is in the real estate business and has subdivided some of their land, usually some of their least desirable land, and in out of the way places. But, most of the country is locked up, and the kings men keep tightening the regulations for use and access to it, so I don't see them ever allowing private ownership of any of their current holdings. If there was another population boom here like we had in the '70's, I honestly don't know where the people would stay.
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: Spek Jones]
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08/01/13 11:40 AM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 11,684 Armpit, ak
Dirt
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Another thing that will impede population growth here is the fact that only a small percentage of the land is in private ownership. The federal government owns the majority of the land, and it's all labeled and locked up in one designation or another. The state is in the real estate business and has subdivided some of their land, usually some of their least desirable land, and in out of the way places. But, most of the country is locked up, and the kings men keep tightening the regulations for use and access to it, so I don't see them ever allowing private ownership of any of their current holdings. If there was another population boom here like we had in the '70's, I honestly don't know where the people would stay. It appears they are going to come here. I can't wait till they build the road, so I can get on it and leave.
Who is John Galt?
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: otterman]
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08/01/13 01:01 PM
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Posts: 4,450 Fairbanks, Alaska
Pete in Frbks
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Fairbanks, Alaska
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#21 (with credit to my friend "Hook," a one-armed trapper on the Chatanika River...) "If you're gonna play 'dumb-azs," play it down South someplace where you don't die when you finish in First Place....!"
Pete
Last edited by Pete in Frbks; 08/01/13 01:02 PM.
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: otterman]
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08/02/13 09:47 AM
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Joined: Dec 2007
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alaska viking
"Made it two years not being censored"
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"Made it two years not being censored"
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Ditches and farm ponds are few and far between!
Just doing what I want now.
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: otterman]
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08/05/13 10:30 AM
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Joined: Dec 2007
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alaska viking
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"Made it two years not being censored"
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#23- Summer is spent preparing for winter.
Just doing what I want now.
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: alaska viking]
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08/05/13 11:06 AM
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P.A.L
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#23- Summer is spent preparing for winter. That's living in north. 4 month's busy time and then the winter is here again and the darkness. 24 hours per day of sun is nice, but way too short period when compared to long winter.
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: otterman]
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08/05/13 03:09 PM
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Joe B
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Joe B
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#24 Have a few grand in cash and an old Ford pickup with a camper. Spend a couple months sightseeing and fishing and camping then leave at first frost.
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: otterman]
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08/05/13 06:03 PM
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Dirt
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trapper
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#25 When it starts raining it's hunting season, unless you're in Southeast.
Last edited by Dirt; 08/05/13 07:27 PM.
Who is John Galt?
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: MAAA]
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08/05/13 07:19 PM
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waggler
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How long does darkness last and is it a total darkness ? Barrow is at 71 degrees north and Ketchikan is at 55 degrees north, that's more than 1000 miles between the two. There's a lot of difference in daylight hours depending on how far north you are. Where I trap in S.E. Alaska I have more than six good hours of daylight on the shortest day of the year. If I really stretch it it's more like eight hours from first light to dark. Alaska is a huge place with very different conditions from one area to another. Where I trap the average daily temperature is about 32 degrees in December.
"My life is better than your vacation"
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: otterman]
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08/06/13 12:13 AM
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Posts: 2,103 user conflictville, Alaska 99X...
martenpine
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#26 No matter how much your signifigant other loves Alaska in the summer, plan ahead for an alternative unless she's Alaskan grown.
When there is shot in the air, there is hope. When in doubt, throttle out! ATA, NTA, NATCA, ITA
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: Backcountry]
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08/07/13 11:03 AM
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Hupurest
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"Andy S wannabe"
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Please correct me if i'm wrong, but I was told that southern Alaska is similar to northern Midwest. . I heard it is pretty much like Iowa...
I'll take wolves over idiots any day.
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Re: Alaskan Dreamers
[Re: Hupurest]
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08/07/13 02:52 PM
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Posts: 5,638 Bethel, Alaska
fishermann222
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Please correct me if i'm wrong, but I was told that southern Alaska is similar to northern Midwest. . I heard it is pretty much like Iowa... Refer back to #22
I survived the Tman crash of '06
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