HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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10/04/19 11:04 PM
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After having to shut down the line early last season because of bladder cancer, the past 8 months have been rough and a roller coaster. Had surgery X2 in March followed by radiation treatments. Then in April they found that it had spread to my right eye muscles, my 9th rib, my hip, and 2 of my lymp nodes. Went to the Mayo clinic in MN for a biopsy on the eye, they are the ones that found the cancer. Came home and did more radiation, this time on the eye and a lymp node. Was feeling pretty defeated until they put my on this stuff called Keytunda, it is suppose to be a cancer killer. I won't find out what it is doing ie killing the cancer, stopping it from growing, or nothing until after my 4th round later this month. But...........My eye is opened up, I can see, and I have been getting out doing the things I love. At this rate I should be good for another season. Did a bunch of moose hunting, not the way I prefer, sitting and waiting vs the stalk. Having only 1 eye kinda kicked me plus having to figure out how to shoot left handed. Saw a lot of sub legal bulls and only had one that I seriously questioned but didn't pull the trigger. It was awesome to be out there. Spent the past few days out in the woods chasing beaver with Recondo. We hit a new area, not a bunch of sign like we normally see but we connected with a few. Always been a castor guy but tried something different this time. I used Bengay, along with spearmint mixed with glycerin. Worked pretty good and had quite the sweet smell. We ended up with 13. Couldn't beat the sights and the good company around the camp fire though
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10/04/19 11:13 PM
10/04/19 11:13 PM
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Dang, you've had a rough go. Good to see you back posting.
swampgas chili and schmidt beer makes for a deadly combo
You have to remember that 1 out of 3 Democratic Voters is just as dumb as the other two.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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10/05/19 11:12 AM
10/05/19 11:12 AM
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You are one tough hombre. You left out the fact you also found the time and energy to build wolf snares for me! My prayers are with you!!!
Just doing what I want now.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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10/05/19 02:38 PM
10/05/19 02:38 PM
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bucksnbears it has been rough, but I have good people from this forum that helped keep me motivated AKTRPR, helped pull my line, Wolverine Hunter got me out on the water chasing halibut, and AKHowler who is an inspiration in overcoming this obstacle and calls just to check in. Then there is Crucible6, that dude took me into town for treatment, got me out dip netting, and hooked me up for moose season and chasing beaver. All people I connected with here on Tman over the years. And I got to mention the wife, my greatest champion through all of this AV, I hope you connect!
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10/05/19 10:40 PM
10/05/19 10:40 PM
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Very good , way to get'um.
Let me sugar coat this
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10/06/19 12:22 AM
10/06/19 12:22 AM
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Allan Minear
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HFT congratulations on the cancer free news that's always a work in progress I hope for continuing health and happiness JR is a good guy to use as a roll model on how to survive cancer and cancer treatments chemo and radiation aren't always fun without a good support system behind you.
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10/07/19 09:03 AM
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HFT. I’m glad to hear you’re getting out and about. I have an uncle dealing with a different form but still no fun. Looking forward to hearing your beating it and updates on your trapping success this winter.
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10/07/19 11:27 AM
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Praying for you, hope you'll have a good season.
Psalm 34:6
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10/09/19 09:37 PM
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Pulling for you HFT, hope you have a good season!
Rumors of my assimilation have been greatly exaggerated.
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10/17/19 01:56 PM
10/17/19 01:56 PM
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HFT, Thanks for agreeing to teach the cat and canine section at the trappers school in Birchwood this coming weekend, some lucky students are going to get some great info!
you can vote your way into socialism, but you will have to shoot your way out.
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10/19/19 01:12 PM
10/19/19 01:12 PM
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congrats on so far beating the cancer I had bladder cancer in 07 had surgery to remove bladder, prostate and associated lymph nodes, then a secton of small intestines to replace bladder,all pipe worked hooked back up, 12 years clean.... keep the good fight, god bless
I do not recognize the biden/harris administration as legal
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10/20/19 04:18 PM
10/20/19 04:18 PM
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All the best to you hft.Hope you have a great year and full recovery.
Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.
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10/21/19 12:13 AM
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Thanks again John I heard you gave and excellent presentation!
you can vote your way into socialism, but you will have to shoot your way out.
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11/10/19 08:21 PM
11/10/19 08:21 PM
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Thanks for the kind words guys Actually got out today on the wheeler, only made it a bout 5 miles in and had to turn around after winching myself out of a freaking mud hole for the second time. This weather is ridiculous! 39 right now at the house. Looks like it will be a few weeks before I can actually run. Got a little gear out, so we will test the waters
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11/11/19 01:35 AM
11/11/19 01:35 AM
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I know how you must feel we've had a few days of sub zero temps and a few different snow storms hit down here and thankfully no 70+ mph winds to go with it yet ? Yesterday it was raining here which turned into snow just before day light this morning we may drop down below zero again tonight but our high tomorrow may reach the mid 30's ??? Look at the bright side the critters you'll catch when it does get back to normal weather wise will be nice and prime ! Allan
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11/13/19 09:52 PM
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I know I shouldn't complain Allen, at least I am out there Ran gear yesterday, not much happening. Was hoping things would freeze up more but that didn't happen either. Tried going the opposite direction to see how far I could get. Made it to a bait station and figured I'd drop snares and come back out today and drop some beaver. Rolled up today to drop the beaver and sure enough got a pretty surprise! Vegas Jim had given me a half dozen of those Dakota Line snares with the stingers on them about 3 years ago before he left state, I am hooked on those dang things! We are suppose to get some weather over the next few days, hoping for snow! Be safe out there guys!
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11/13/19 10:13 PM
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NICE!!!! Man, what a nice cat. Your skinning, now!
Just doing what I want now.
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11/13/19 10:56 PM
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Allan Minear
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Congratulations on a darn nice looking lynx keep your skinning knife handy and sharp I've got a feeling your going to have a great season ! We had a rain storm set on top of us here and of course the temp had to drop before sun up so everything was covered in ice our gravel road was a skating rink even it's never a dull moment this season so far.
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11/13/19 11:02 PM
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Well got the results back from my PET scan, kinda bitter sweet. Found some new stuff in my eye muscles and lungs, they don't know if it lit up because it is dying or growing, The spots they found on the last PET scan back in June are either gone or are almost gone. Looks like this medicine Keytruda is killing it, but with cancer you never know but I am optimistic All geared up for this season and ready to rock and roll!. Picked up a moose yesterday, should be nice and stinky when the season opens! Let's look on the positive side. If the drug is working it will probably continue to work even in new places. Good that you are getting out. That in itself is good therapy !
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11/14/19 01:25 AM
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Thanks guys! White 17 I believe it is, my body tells me it is. Just grateful that today's medicine has advanced as far as it has. Still have my bladder and everything works That is almost unheard of with a person that has stage 4 bladder cancer that has spread. Being out in the woods is the BEST therapy I haven't busted my butt yet.
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11/14/19 01:28 AM
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Way to go John, looks like a beautiful cat. Is it as silver as it looks in the pic? Keep it up, nothing happening here yet. Proud of ya Brother....
Alaskan #9 Trap Company JR Pederson PO BOX 58226 Fairbanks AK 99711 cell# 907-378-7291 pedersonjr@yahoo.com
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11/14/19 01:40 AM
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Nice cat John! All the best. Ryan
If you take care of the land the land will take care of you
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11/14/19 12:13 PM
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Glad to see you're getting out John!
Rumors of my assimilation have been greatly exaggerated.
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11/16/19 01:11 AM
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Well done John! Great to see you getting out there! You're in my thoughts every day bud!
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11/18/19 09:58 AM
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As long as you don't quit you're headed towards a win. Look forward to following your posts again this year. That cats a beauty.
Thanks
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11/19/19 05:08 PM
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Keep strong and keep it up! Positive vibes and prayers my friend!!
"There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin." Linus Van Pelt www.alaskafinandfur.com
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11/19/19 09:22 PM
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Thanks for the good vibes and positive thoughts guys Well we finally got a little snow, maybe a foot but I don't know how long it is going to last. It rained most of today off and on and they are calling for the same up until Saturday. Had planned on putting more gear out today but decided to just run my trail as best I could and see how conditions were and look for track. I think I might wait a spell to go full speed, plenty of yote and fox track but.................. Walking up to my first marten set I can see that the coffee can had been torn off the tree and the 120 was sitting there fired. What the heck? Looking around in the snow, no fresh track but I could see large indentations in the snow. Hmm maybe a moose? I walked another 100 yds to the edge of a slough were I have 2 lynx sets, one on each side of it. Walked over to the first set that had half a beaver wired to a tree as a walk through and it was gone. Looking around I can see the indentations i the snow, hmmm.. As I started to walk to cross the slough to the other set I looked at the trail it just didn't look right. I know dang well when I walked it Saturday I didn't make it that wide through the swamp grass. Once I hit the middle I could clearly see indentations in the snow and I knew they were from a bear walking not a freaking moose! Got to the next set and sure enough the trap had been fired and the cable tight! I had him for a minute! I had bought a bunch of old Montana #3 from tradbow up in FBX and I run them for lynx, love the dogless design. Just glad that joker wasn't there when I arrived Hope with this snow he decides to go to sleep for the winter. The latest I have seen them out was after Thanksgiving but normally they are gone by now. Did pickup the first yote of the year, young female, thick fur, but way dark. Be safe out there guys!
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11/19/19 09:54 PM
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Brownie? Makes a .22 feel puny!
you can vote your way into socialism, but you will have to shoot your way out.
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11/20/19 10:46 AM
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Darn nice coyote just the same ! Don't you just love it when they wrap up a 8' snare around a little tree like that when they do is when you try to grab your cable cutters and remember you left them on the table in the fur shed ! I'm glad you didn't run into the bear I agree that a .22 isn't much at times . Allan
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11/21/19 11:07 PM
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Glad I got that Bravo up and running. We had close to a foot of snow and after today and 40 degree temps, it is nothing but 2 inches of slush I am not a fan of puddle jumping! I know if I had my Polaris out there I would have sunk it, got stuck, or blown it up with these dang warm temps! No sign of Yogi, hoping it stays that away Did pick up another kitty and I think this is the high year for them based on all the track I saw today.
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11/22/19 12:46 AM
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Another nice looking lynx keep up the good work ! I don't have a Bravo but I do have a old Polaris RMK we just got 4" of new snow but tomorrow's forecast is for 50 above so much for what snow we've got. I'm glad to hear the bear left the area your trapping hopefully you don't get a visit from another one .
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11/22/19 04:25 PM
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Glad you got it running right John!
Rumors of my assimilation have been greatly exaggerated.
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11/28/19 01:41 PM
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I had planned a hunt about year ago to go chase deer out at Montague Island. It is hands down one of my favorite hunts and the thought of getting out there helped keep me motivated. There were a few mishaps prior to getting there. My good buddy Crucible 6 blew out his back during moose season, that was a real bummer, and it was confirmed that he ruptured 2 disc's, so he will be laid up for a spell. I hooked up with a Army buddy here in Wasilla Sunday evening. He owns the boat, a nice 30 footer. We have done this hunt three times now and have done a few fishing trips as well. He has aspirations of being a guide when he finally retires. Our trip down there was a little hairy We jacked knifed the boat right in the middle of Anchorage and almost took out a telephone pole! But we finally made it down to Whitter 3 hours later, hooked up with two other buddy's, got the boat launched and ready for first light. If you go on the big water in the winter months you know how unpredictable the seas can be. The trip out there wasn't to bad and we made it in 3 hours. I can't say the same for the trip back though. Took 4 1/2 hours and we got a bit beat up We were hoping that there was snow out on the islands, makes it so much easier to spot movement and it is pretty quite moving. This is one of my favorite spots out there, 2 draws come together at a creek and the head of a lake. Picked up this little button buck walking around a bend. He was already at a dead run heading to the thick stuff when I saw him. Missed the first shot but balled him up with the second. Got him gutted and drug down to the shore line for pick up and continued to hunt. I poked around quit a bit in hopes of getting the deer to move towards my buddies and as I did I found myself on the back side of a lake, I sat down there and ate my lunch and just enjoyed the view. When I finished I decided I would follow a draw up a little just to get a looks see. About 20 minutes later I found myself on top of a ridge line looking down to were two draws met. I was telling myself there has got to be deer here. I looked up the draw and towards the next ridge line and sure enough about 900yds away I saw 2 deer! I looked back at the lake and thought to myself that will be one heck of a pack and seriously contemplated if I really wanted to go after those deer. Well.... I closed the gap and got to within 200 yds of were I saw them and I just stood there scanning the draw and ridge line. I had thought they went to the left but wasn't sure. After a few minutes I decided to try calling. I had watched on that show Meat Hunter they guy would give a fawn in distress call, sometimes it would work sometimes not. I blew on the thing four times........ and as I dropped my hand I heard a thunk behind me, I barely had time to get my gun up when a head popped over a raise 20 yds behind me That was worth the long pack out I have a friend that has had fox getting her chickens all summer long. She has seen them numerous times, never thought to ask what color. Set a few snares and yesterday picked these 2 beauties up I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving and are grateful for the many blessing you have in your world!
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11/28/19 01:58 PM
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Way to go, John! You are an inspiration! Happy Thanksgiving.
Just doing what I want now.
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11/28/19 02:37 PM
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Nice work John, Your attitude is healing... That is some good looking eats ya got there. The river still isn't solid at my crossing so I'm gonna go down and try to get a moose in Minto Flats. I thought my freezer was full of meat but half of it was skulls ant they don't eat very well. Happy Turkey Day brother and keep up the good fight while putting fur on the stretchers.
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11/28/19 09:40 PM
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Once again a great job sharing your outdoor experiences Looking forward to the next one.
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11/29/19 12:05 AM
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Congrats on a good hunt John!
Rumors of my assimilation have been greatly exaggerated.
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11/29/19 12:14 AM
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Looks like a nice spot to hunt. Those cross foxes are beauties.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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11/29/19 12:49 PM
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Crosses and silvers do very well at the Rondy auctions.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/01/19 08:20 PM
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Thank you for the kind words guys, it is appreciated! JR, I feel your pain. Went out on Friday and was running in about 6 inches of water, Freaking crazy weather! But on the plus side we got this last night and according to the weather people it is suppose to get in the single digits Looking forward to my next run! Hope you connect and get meat in the freezer The kindness of people always puts a smile on my face. Full Freezer wrote and asked for my address, my wife was tickled at getting this in the mail Alaskan Grown What better way to spend a dreary winter day then to process meat Did the yearling today, going to let the big one hang until next weekend. I think I need to reevaluate the ammo I use for these jokers. .223 69 grain hollow points did a number on him. Would have been fine if it was a head shot but one in the chest cavity took out both shoulders and created a lot jello if you know what I mean. Picked up a big buck mink right here at the stream behind my house Things are pretty flooded around here and not looking forward to the shelf ice that is going to follow. drasselt, that is the game plan for this year And just a friendly reminder draw hunt dead line is on the 15th of this month! Hope we all get drawn!
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/01/19 09:05 PM
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So good to see you back in action!
Just doing what I want now.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/03/19 10:21 PM
12/03/19 10:21 PM
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Descent run today picked up 3 yotes and a red. The trails are still flooded out but with 6 inches of snow on top of them. Managed to get stuck once and soaking wet That cold weather can't get here soon enough! I love rolling up and seeing this sight Cut otter track today, with the creeks flooded out not much I can do right now except know they are around. Seriously thinking of just pulling all my marten sets, I have not seen a single marten or ermine track. yukonjeff, I have done that in the past with silvers, the crosses are good barter material. Hooked up with a guy that does tanning, he does all my lynx for a couple of fox or a yotes.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/04/19 02:01 AM
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I was commenting to my son just this weekend about the non-existent weasel population on our line. Not even one living under the cabin, which is the first time I remember this ever happening. On the other hand, more canine sign than I've seen in several years.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/07/19 09:46 PM
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WTG
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/11/19 02:45 AM
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Well I don't know what to think of this dang weather. We got a foot last Monday and after the past few days of warm winds and rain it is all gone Had planned on getting more gear out but with thin ice on the flats and no snow that was a little difficult. Did get a few otter sets in. Pulled a 220 after the last snow because of overflow and the creek freezing up, sure enough the joker came through after I pulled it Been seeing a lot of bull moose out on the line, looks like they are starting to drop their antlers. Love finding these right on my trail There is no feeling better then scanning the wood line were you have gear and seeing this........... That same trail, same tree, has produced 5 lynx and 4 yotes over the past 7 years Got that one with a stinger kill spring, was able to reuse the snare Hopefully we get some colder weather and snow sooner then later. My trail is solid ice which makes for a very slow and bumpy ride! You guys be safe out there!
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/16/19 09:18 PM
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Well it has been pretty dang slow out on my line. The full moon, clear skies, and warm temps have got the critter chilling and not on the prowl. It is cold enough at night that things are freezing up pretty good though, and that is a awesome thing! I feel bad for this little machine though, as you can see I am running on nothing but ice. It is a little tank! Found another shed, Did a little walking around out there today and found a herd of about 12 bulls, all with their antlers still, Hopefully it will drop down to single digits later this week and they will drop them. Always seems that they do that when it is really cold. Rolled up on this today, thought it was a small otter at first, biggest dang mink I think I ever caught! I picked a little one up here behind the house yesterday when I get them boarded I will take a pic. Other then that, the jokers have been leaving me presents in the middle of the trail, on the ice, with no track. I got a few more sets in for them today, just gotta exercise that tactical patience You guys be safe out there!
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/16/19 09:42 PM
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You must be running a studded track I assume? In the days before studs the smell of melting plastic slide rails was a sure bet on a luge run like that! Looks like a heck of mink there.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/16/19 10:11 PM
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drasselt, I got a few screws on the track, helps with traction, I am afraid if I had lugs/studs on it I'd tear it apart. That pic was on the nice section of trail Some spots it is just open tundra and no ice or snow. white, I am impressed that I actually offended you with that little pea shooter Glad I didn't post a pic of the AR my wife won at the state fair from friends of the NRA raffle That would have been triggering
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/16/19 10:36 PM
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[quote=HFT AK]drasselt, I got a few screws on the track, helps with traction, I am afraid if I had lugs/studs on it I'd tear it apart. That pic was on the nice section of trail Some spots it is just open tundra and no ice or snow. I call em all studs, they also help with chipping up ice for lube. Of course if it's just tundra not much heat-relief for the hyfax there but at least it's a smoother ride than a 4 wheeler
you can vote your way into socialism, but you will have to shoot your way out.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/19/19 10:26 PM
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Well today was an interesting day. I spoke with Crucible6 the other day. He lives down by the Palmer hay flats, and when we talked he was like John you ain't gonna believe what I saw today! I saw 2 ptarmigan! The first one I second guessed myself, maybe a seagull, the second I know for a fact it was! I am thinking to myself....OK. Well low and behold today at first light I swing my sled in to check a patch of spruce with a bait station in it when what flies up right in front of me, a freaking ptarmigan! 12 years of hunting trapping out there and that was a first! Never expected them to be in the low lands like they are. Further on down the line I pull up to a lynx cubbie to relure, made it stinky, hop on the sled and hit my loop to get back out on the main trail when I come across this track. I found three track total the one was to faint to take a pic. It sure as heck looks like a bear track to me, and if it is it is a pretty small cub out in mid December at 8 degrees. What are your guys thoughts? I have only had a wolverine come through my line once, is that a possibility? That track looked like it was paralleling a set of cow and calve track and everything was headed towards a creek that is about 500 yds away. I figured today would be a good day to walk that creek out and scout for some otter. I made it up the creek in the general vicinity were I thought the moose would cross and sure enough found their track, but only theirs. I kept walking, came around a bend and in the distance I saw something that just didn't look right, this is what I found, Felt bad for that little fellow, he is froze in tight! The ice around him was pretty clear, the only thing I can think of was he fell in and couldn't get out. Ended my run catching this pretty fellow on my last snare line It is getting colder here, in the single digits finally and they are actually calling for some snow come next week! You guys be safe out there!
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/20/19 01:01 PM
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From what I see I would say bear track. For one thing a wolverine should have hairier feet. Did you chip-out that fox? Also I saw 3 Ptarmigan sail across the Parks near Lowes a week or two ago. Surprised me. They usually seem to come to the lowlands when the snow gets deep up high. I've seen them dead on the tracks by Birchwood even.
you can vote your way into socialism, but you will have to shoot your way out.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/20/19 02:23 PM
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In the Mackenzie delta we have no mink this year. not sure if maybe the creeks are still running and they are under the ice. But with there total absence seems like maybe a virus has gone through. not surprising seeing as to how no one traps them anymore. Leads to overpopulation and sickness, that's what the hippies don't understand is that the trapper is a vital part of a healthy ecosystem. It's really interesting that when the wolf reintroduction started in the greater Yellowstone eco-system years ago, the environmentalists clamored that predation was necessary for a healthy population of elk, deer, etc. But when the "healthy predation" involves humans, they regard it as horrible or somehow destroying the species, and heaven forbid WEARING OR utilizing that animal.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/20/19 03:25 PM
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drasselt- If I had trapped or shot that fox it would absolutely come out. I have fox and yote that run that creek so I am thinking that will become a point of interest for them, curious to see how it plays out. I wonder if the ptarmigan had a population boom this summer and are dispersing? I have a few buddies that run up in and around Hatchers Pass, the snow isn't deep, maybe 2 ft at most but it is hard pack right now. As for the track, I am headed back out there tomorrow and am going to recon it a little more. I can not imagine what a little cub would be doing out in this weather and if there is a den near by I'd like to know! Don't need no run in with a momma bear
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/20/19 05:46 PM
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Wolverine tracks are usually in the typical paired weasel pattern
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/21/19 10:18 PM
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Well got out there and got things set for this snow we are suppose to get, Confirmed that yes indeed those were bear track, About a quarter mile down I cut track, from the stride it looks like a little bear maybe 4 ft. Couldn't say if it was a blackie or a brownie. This guy wasn't to happy to see me though Finally am able to run the creek and got some more gear out today. You guys be safe out there!
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/21/19 10:30 PM
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Nice cat HFT, That little wandering bear might end up in one of your sets.
Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/23/19 10:23 PM
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scottermac, that is a toad! Pretty productive day I love it when you find this....... That kitty walked back and forth a couple of times in a 100 yds stretch. So I left him a present Suppose to get a skift of snow tonight so it will blend right in Looks like this guy made it through the season without getting capped I even saw a cow with a collar on today, she wasn't picture friendly though. I don't know what is up with the kitties this year but I am not complaining one bit Picked the first one up on a bunny trail, the second somehow got a front foot through the yote snare. Now if I could only get one to step in a freaking trap! Made it home and took a walk down to the pond, picked up mink number 3 from the same set I go in and get my Xmas present from the chemo doc tomorrow, infusion number 6. I want to wish everyone a very Happy and Merry Christmas!
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/24/19 12:38 AM
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Merry Christmas HFT if possible sit in a chair in a place you can see out a window should help get you through that stuff. Keep up the good work on your line ! Allan
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/24/19 01:08 AM
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I love leaving presents! You got quite the journal HFT!
Cold as ice!
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/24/19 01:59 AM
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Thanks guys Bushwack Jack, I run alot of snares, mostly pinch points and bunny trails. Those have been producing pretty good this year especially for the lynx. I have about a dozen cubbies out and zero catch's in foot holds. Not from a lack of trying. My bait stations have not been doing to hot this year, lack of snow and there is plenty of voles and mice just running all over the place out there, easy pickings. As for sets for the k9's, I run mostly hay sets, the weather around here blows, freeze, thaw, rain, wet snow, yeah you get the picture. All I can say is I try cat catcher, there is a chunk of deer scrap in there along with a dab of Canine Force.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/24/19 04:29 PM
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Thanks guys Bushwack Jack, I run alot of snares, mostly pinch points and bunny trails. Those have been producing pretty good this year especially for the lynx. I have about a dozen cubbies out and zero catch's in foot holds. Not from a lack of trying. My bait stations have not been doing to hot this year, lack of snow and there is plenty of voles and mice just running all over the place out there, easy pickings. As for sets for the k9's, I run mostly hay sets, the weather around here blows, freeze, thaw, rain, wet snow, yeah you get the picture. All I can say is I try cat catcher, there is a chunk of deer scrap in there along with a dab of Canine Force. Thanks for the reply and for the tips HFT AK. One more question. You said you mostly use snares. So do I. But then you also said you mostly use Hay sets for K9s. I thought the Hay set is specifically a foot hold set. Is there a way to do it with snares that I am not aware of? Thanks again.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/24/19 08:12 PM
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Bushwack Jack, yep the hay set is for traps only. bfisch, knock on wood, I have never had that happen The occasional vole damage but even that is rare. mad_mike, TY Still hoping you connect!
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/26/19 10:09 PM
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I hope everyone had a happy holiday I was smiling ear to ear this morning as I slid into my parking spot in this fresh 8 inches of snow Rolled up to my first set and bam! Got Mr Otter in a 330 A ways down the line I picked up a nice little red in a snare. Didn't see much for fresh track but it did snow all last night and was still coming down when I came in this evening. You could make out the indents in the snow from the fox Just a matter of time Be safe out there!
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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12/29/19 09:55 PM
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smalltime, ran by it today, nothing yet. Yep it has gotta be a high year for the lynx down here. It was a pretty day out there on the line, fresh snow and plenty of fresh track Ended up picking a yote up at a bait station, a fox on a bunny trail, and a mink along the creek. Had a kitty visit a jack pot but he wasn't interested, he was headed towards more of my gear so maybe next check Had a otter in a yote snare, have no clue how in the heck that could have happened, big catch circle, and it somehow slipped out of the snare. I am thinking I had him either by the tail or a foot. Hopefully this weather will hold for a spell! You guys be safe out there!
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/01/20 06:46 PM
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Well 2019 went out pretty crappy here. A chinook blew in and it was a whoppin 47 degrees The snow melted, the creeks opened up, not cool. But...................... 2020 came roaring in last night with a fresh dump of snow 6 inches of fresh powder and cold temps to follow Happy New Year everyone!
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/03/20 07:52 AM
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Impressive thread, I just read the whole thing tough sleeping some nites older I get. I pray that you win your fight and you are completely healed all that ails you sir thank you for sharing time with us all Later Red
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/05/20 10:41 PM
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Thanks for all the kind words guys Well the winter weather has finally come -23 here at the house and it looks like it will be all week. Hoping it get the critters hungry Ran today, seen a bunch of kitty track but of course no were near my gear. I think they might be looking for partners, they are traveling in areas I have never seen them travel. Like wide open areas. Did manage to pick this little fellow up You guys be safe out there!
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/05/20 10:45 PM
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That fox looks fluffy! Nice!
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/08/20 09:25 PM
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Well went out to top off the bait stations today, everything is froze solid so I am hoping the dang birds don't eat it all Been pretty dang chilly here with it averaging about -25, and it is suppose to last for at least a week if not more. Ran out back behind the house just to have a looksy, ended up hanging snares. I can't remember seeing so much track back there as I did yesterday! Picked this pretty red up at a jack pot. About three weeks ago when everything finally locked up I walked the creek. I found a track that I thought was a wolf, but I second guessed myself and told myself that it could be burn out or freeze thaw on a yote track that would make it look bigger. Well running today I found this in the middle of my trail. No mistake about what it is He left a present in the middle of the trail, looks like he has been chowing down on moose. Next run I will be leaving him a present and hoping he come back through that away Be safe out there!
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/08/20 09:39 PM
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Man, that is cold. Whole state is getting there, now. We will be cold here in the next day, or so. And big winds to go with it. Gusts to 60mph. Stay safe, and don't trust ice.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/10/20 10:46 PM
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Surprised the coyote hung around, after getting "hung up".
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01/11/20 01:42 AM
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Good to see you getting after it John, I hope to see some pics of that wolf strung up soon.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/11/20 10:10 PM
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Ran out back this morning to check. It has warmed up a bit, we are in the single digits anyway Picked up this pretty red. The highlight of the day was akntrpr from TOK stopped by today and we BS;d for a spell. Always love spending time and telling and listening to stories of our outdoor adventures He showed me a pic of his moose blind, made me pretty envious, almost a 5 start hotel, skeeter free and heated! av- that last big dump of snow we had he was almost able to walk through the snare, had him mid belly and glad I got him. Hope the weather has been good to you! Ted- That joker passes through at least once a season for the past 4. Never the same area or route. I am actually surprised that he ran around as much as he did chasing moose. There are quite a few small calves out there, hopefully he will stick around for a spell.
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01/11/20 10:48 PM
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Single didgits here, now. 10 ' seas, heavy freezing spray. We are stuck in town for at least another week.
Just doing what I want now.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/15/20 10:40 PM
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Been busy this week with dang doctor appointments but got out there today and ran everything. My morning started off with finding this girl along the railroad tracks. Seems like every year a few get smacked by the train within a 200 yds stretch. The railroad people were already on it getting it to the main road for the charity list. Not as much track today as I was hoping for after a fresh snow. We got about 2 inches Sunday, but the temps are back up in the teens. Picked up the bigger fox on a bunny trail and the little one at a bait station. Also picked up a mink in a 330 set for otter. I have to wait till it thaws out to figure out were all te dang blood came from. Finished my day sitting watching this Back to the doctors tomorrow, hopefully some good news. Be safe out there!
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/15/20 10:58 PM
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Praying for you, man. You are doing well! Positive thoughts.
Just doing what I want now.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/16/20 12:46 AM
01/16/20 12:46 AM
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Allan Minear
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HFT great pictures from your line those are some good looking critters ! I also hope and pray that your Dr's visit goes well you've got this !!!
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01/16/20 02:01 AM
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Hoping for good news for you!
you can vote your way into socialism, but you will have to shoot your way out.
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01/16/20 11:14 PM
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Well guys here is the latest from the doc's.................. Stage 4 high-grade muscle invasive trans cell carcinoma bladder cancer that had metastasized to six distant sites in the body...... Two surgeries, multiple scopes, all kinds of imaging, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, 3 ER visits, more than 90 trips to Anchorage and a trip to the mayo clinic in Rochester MN. Today the radiologist and chemo doc both looked me in the eye and said........... "You are cancer free!" Still have 4 more rounds of Keytruda to do for preventative maintenance but I will suck that up Thank you for all the encouragement and support
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01/16/20 11:57 PM
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Well guys here is the latest from the doc's.................. Stage 4 high-grade muscle invasive trans cell carcinoma bladder cancer that had metastasized to six distant sites in the body...... Two surgeries, multiple scopes, all kinds of imaging, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, 3 ER visits, more than 90 trips to Anchorage and a trip to the mayo clinic in Rochester MN. Today the radiologist and chemo doc both looked me in the eye and said........... "You are cancer free!" Still have 4 more rounds of Keytruda to do for preventative maintenance but I will suck that up Thank you for all the encouragement and support That is wonderful news!
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/17/20 12:18 AM
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John, that is fantastic!!! You clearly have a great medical team, a great constitution, and WHAT IT TAKES! You are one tough, blessed dude.
Just doing what I want now.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/17/20 12:52 AM
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You're proof there is always hope with a positive attitude and the will to beat cancer. Congratulations on your hard fought victory.
formerly posting as white dog
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/17/20 01:05 AM
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Aknative
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Oh man that's good to hear!
Rumors of my assimilation have been greatly exaggerated.
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01/17/20 02:25 AM
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01/17/20 03:23 AM
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Allan Minear
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Congratulations HFT that's the best news I've heard in a long time ! Those last treatments will just be a slight bump in the road and a faint blur in the rearview mirror of life !!!
Isn't it amazing how much power is contained within those 4 little words " your cancer free " then the floodgates open and relief sweeps over you making the rollercoaster ride that you've been one was worth it !
Allan
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/17/20 03:28 AM
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Wow you must be one tough hombre good job!
you can vote your way into socialism, but you will have to shoot your way out.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/17/20 11:41 PM
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/18/20 05:50 PM
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01/21/20 02:28 PM
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Excellent news!! Very happy for you!!
My Super Wide will pull your broken down 4 stroke, up a hill backwards, with you on it!
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/22/20 01:49 AM
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That's great news on the Dr report. Congratulations!
"Wise men learn more from fools than fools learn from the wise."
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/24/20 04:08 PM
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smalltime- that is a weird rack! I always wonder what stories lay behind horns like that Accident, fight, genetics, makes me wonder Well got the first batch of fur ready for tanning Got a bunch more that will go to auction or to Fur Rondy, Picked this pretty little boy up this morning on the short line Got one moose out on the bait stations yesterday, started on the second and the dang chain slipped off on the chain saw. Before I could get it cleaned out and put back together it froze Headed back out on the morning to finish that up Be safe out there!
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01/24/20 04:51 PM
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Wild_Idaho
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Nice red HFT! And good looking bunch of fur there
Last edited by Wild_Idaho; 01/25/20 11:39 AM.
Real name Eric The sharpest hammer in the box of crayons.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/26/20 06:35 PM
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Thanks for all the kind words guys I had a lot of support from a dang good wife, family a few buddies, and friends Especially the wife Ran out back today, picked up this pretty girl at a bait station Be safe out there! Pretty fox
Nevada bound
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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01/27/20 10:38 PM
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Great news John. Glad to hear the great update with your health. Keep setting the snares buddy.
If you take care of the land the land will take care of you
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01/29/20 09:45 PM
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Might wanna try some blind sets where they hunt the rabbits if they are leaving any sort of pattern.That usually works good with the cats for me when there is lots of rabbits.The cats will stay in a rabbit pocket and hunt for a few days then move on.Cat snares on the rabbit runs have added pelts for me. True,the bait piles arnt nearly as effective if the animals arnt hungry.
Forget that fear of gravity-get a little savagery in your life.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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#6752521
01/31/20 05:42 PM
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Indeed Seed for next year. Picked this boy up behind the house, #6 Be safe out there!
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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02/07/20 09:51 PM
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Well the wife decided that we needed a vacation, so off to Vegas we went for a dew days It hit 72 one day and I was able to take my shirt off and I gotta tell you that sun freaking felt awesome! I enjoy slots but am old enough to know you only gamble with a budget and when your outta money you step away. This trip I hit triple 7's three times That is a first for me Still waiting to win that jack pot It got down to the last $20. I had been playing this game silver strike, every time you hit it you get a $10 coin. Well that morning as we walked downstairs I saw a promo that was the same set up but with a 40 dollar coin. I told the wife last 20 I want to hit that game....... sure enough I got it plus an additional 2 $10 ones for a total of $60 I had thought about keeping it and giving it to AKHowler when I see him next, cause you know it has a wolf on it But that was a fleeting thought with the wife So got in last night and hit the line running this morning getting K9 gear reset and relureing everything. We got about 4 inches of fresh snow out on my line on Wed. The birds are all over the bait stations but no track. Ran the creek and came to the first kitty set Not the prettiest of cats, but I will take it! Had her full pad back leg and two toes on the rear, she wasn't going any where Now what makes this kitty special is that TED (Aktrpr) had stopped in a few weeks ago and gave me a bottle of his mojo and we talked a spell, That man is a wealth of knowledge!. I kinda felt like I was back in Vegas as I watched a kitty go down my line and hit this snare, knocked it out of the way, on a bunny trail he hopped right over 2, and just when you think it couldn't get any worse.... he walked to within 10 yards of a cubby, looked at it, layed own and rolled in the snow a little, then got up and went the opposite direction! Looks like another chinook is blowing in with temps in the 40's and rain, You guys be safe out there!
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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02/07/20 10:35 PM
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Welcome back, dude! You are an example for all that face adversity!
Just doing what I want now.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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#6762604
02/08/20 02:30 AM
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Thanks for the kind words AV. bfisch- I try to put out 2 traps, I got enough of the dang things I prefer walk throughs but we just haven't had the snow for those this year. Yeah I hear what your saying but it was 36 out there today and they are calling for rain, rather have a exposed trap vs one that is froze down.
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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02/17/20 10:08 PM
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Been pretty dang slow out on my line the past few days, Between the weather and the crappy conditions started to shut segments of my line down today. Missed a few yotes at pee posts, one all but danced on top of the pan But it had warmed up enough and then froze hard enough to lock that trap down. This mornings adventure started at 18 degrees and snowing. By the time I got out on my line we already had close to a foot, Coming home this evening it was 39. Got everything dug out hopefully the critters will move. Picked up this little red at a bait station, not what I wanted, Got all my snares high for the yotes and kitties, this little thing was beyond rubbed and if it was in a trap I would have let it go. Things have been going alright with me medically, the infusions still jack me up but don't me from rolling My eyeball is wide open, now I just need for the muscles to rebound so I can see straight
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Re: HFT_AK Journal 2019-20
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#6774418
02/18/20 01:33 AM
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Wild_Idaho
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Good luck on the coyotes and nice catch on the cat. I understand your pain on the coyotes dancing all around the set and not getting caught. Thanks for taking us along on the line.
Real name Eric The sharpest hammer in the box of crayons.
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