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Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #7717138
11/14/22 01:31 AM
11/14/22 01:31 AM
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Wasilla AK
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WOW! She made one heck of a mess!!! Amazing the strength they have! Hope you come across her come spring! Good looking moose and a cute marten! Thanks for sharing!!!

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #7717340
11/14/22 11:03 AM
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JR it's like you said it could've been worse , I like many others are glad it wasn't !
I've got a feeling that you will get a shot off at her and that cub .

The marten is sure quite cute little bugger mice pack rat's and squirrels shouldn't be a problem while she's around the cabin either .

Darn nice moose he shot !

We're getting the Snow you're missing today it's nearly a white out here now .

Enjoy your day and Stay Safe out there even if you don't want to ha ha !
Allan


Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #7717393
11/14/22 12:30 PM
11/14/22 12:30 PM
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juneau, alaska
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Oh, man. What a mess. Will almost certainly be back, both of them.
Love the marten. Little Miss White Toes!


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Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #7717399
11/14/22 12:38 PM
11/14/22 12:38 PM
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Montana ,Rocky Mtns.
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What a difference you both made in that mess cleanup.

At least, I noticed, she didn't tear up the foam pad seats on your chairs...I wonder if you could still find more totes like the one that weathered the tooth test . Can't figure why they had to mess up the woodpile. Or why the back wall was chosen to tear into. I'm always trying to figure any possible logic into what they do to stuff.

Bears here do like to chew into generators, gas cans, oil, something about that they like, chewing rubber hose connectors, etc.

I can feel how you felt at seeing all this, from some experiences of my own. Not just the break in, but the ensuing sheer mess. Yes it could have been worse , and you two cleaned things up very well in a short time.

I am good at tackling messes like that....from hurricane cleanup in my days in FLA. I graduated from that to developing a system of organized cleanup , that has worked well in helping friends with their places, and in restoring order to manage 20 stall horse barns with apartments attached. Inherited messes to organize. The system I've “invented” works very well and keeps the mind focused and not overwhelmed.

The main thought I had during all your video, which you of course mentioned, was that those burglars will be back. They follow the same behavioral pattern here too. Until they are stopped.

The siding you mentioned sounds like timely, good insurance to implement immediately.

If anyone wonders of animals reacting to their reflection in glass, just observe birds fighting their image , bumping into glass for minutes on end, to see your thoughts on blinds is spot on.

I call that wee marten Ivory....for her toes. I am borrowing your shots of her for a future portrait.

Glad you took video of all this. It is good education for anyone to learn from, and for your continued history of your life collection.

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #7717518
11/14/22 04:22 PM
11/14/22 04:22 PM
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Bush Alaska
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I always like when they take a big dump on the floor just to let you know what they really think about you mad Those bears are educated and won't stop until someone takes them out. We used a bear fence, you can get them with solar panels so they work all season. We got ours from a place in Anchorage that designed and tested them in Alaska, worked great and sure gives you some piece of mind.

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: Sharon] #7717537
11/14/22 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Sharon
Sure do enjoy your videos. I like hearing your thoughts as you find things or look around.

Really like the neat arrangement of tools, the hangers, and keeping the ground clean , even controlled burn . Seeing how folks keep their gear , and why they prefer certain arrangements in using equipment.

I keep an orderly camp, orderly clean anything. It just looks so good, makes one feel clean to see that.

I'm the same way, made bed, every day , keep things in their place. I cannot tolerate a cluttered mess in the house, grounds, or anywhere.

Like the Aussie tour ovah da glassier grin

Airboats are so great. It amazes me how you go at speed and know where to traverse in the river , around the gravel beds and stuff sticking out of the bends in places.

And that wee loping mink.

Thank you, JR.



That "wee loping mink" is one of the biggest I have ever seen. B&C for sure !


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Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #7717569
11/14/22 05:16 PM
11/14/22 05:16 PM
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Interior Alaska
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Wow, what a mess. That one will likely be a nuisance until it's dead. Hope one of you cabin owners up there get the pleasure. The season can only go up from here!

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #7717793
11/14/22 09:33 PM
11/14/22 09:33 PM
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Eagle River, AK
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JR, there’s a place in Palmer called Fence Emporium of Alaska where you can get a complete bear fence set up for around $300. Comes with a solar panel set up that works great but I always put a fresh new battery ($60) every year just for insurance. Think it’s working good, found grizz hair on the wire over the years. Should be able for him to ship you the materials..
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Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #7726994
11/25/22 09:54 PM
11/25/22 09:54 PM
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Fairbanks Alaska
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Fairbanks Alaska
Happy Thanksgiving Trappers. Haven't set a trap yet as I am still working in town. Found a few pics I didn't share. Here are a couple of the bears at the cabin. Dang those camera make me mad. Cannot believe it didn't get a single pic of her tearing at the shop door. [Linked Image]
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These swans were in Lost Lake when we had our General Trapping School in October. Had to be 75 total on the lake. [Linked Image]
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I'm liking the electric fence on the cabin idea. i'd like more to put the cabin on 4 insulators and make the whole works electric after I put metal on it. Planning on putting up the bait station this spring and thinning out the bear population by 5. Like to put 4 griz hides on 4 hunters walls this spring if any of you nonresident's are interested. Make you a good deal on 1st come 1st serve on any legal bear.
Starting to gather some bait for the season and getting excited to trap but think I am still a month away. Following you guys and waiting. Good luck and be safe out there


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Fairbanks AK 99711
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Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #7727030
11/25/22 10:26 PM
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juneau, alaska
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Good luck dealing with those bears. They just don't belong in areas that are used as residence by humans. Nothing good ever comes of it.


Made it almost 3 years without censor!

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #7727101
11/25/22 11:25 PM
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Wasilla AK
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I hope you get them!

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #7727174
11/26/22 03:02 AM
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M.T.V. Alaska
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Cant have anything nice in the country around here, bears will tear it up.

I do have a 10,000 K bear fence around my beehives and can vouch for its effectiveness, it sends the bears to my neighbors to get shot instead of my yard.

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #7728690
11/27/22 10:55 PM
11/27/22 10:55 PM
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Interior Alaska
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I'm interested in game camera experience as well, if someone has good recommendations for units that operate well in the cold. Browning dark ops?

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #7728704
11/27/22 11:15 PM
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Bush Alaska
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Bush Alaska
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Nowadays they all seem to work well, I use the lithium ion batteries in the cold. They are fun to mess around with and I've found it informative to see how animals react to my sets etc.

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Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #7728759
11/28/22 01:09 AM
11/28/22 01:09 AM
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Fairbanks Alaska
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Fairbanks Alaska
Work well in the day and warm weather. I've run several different brands and cold was their downfall. [Linked Image]
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Some of mine revert back to a different dates and don't keep current date, time or temps. I don't mind paying extra if they preform. My Spypoint has been my favorite but it also looses time and date


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Fairbanks AK 99711
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Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #7728760
11/28/22 01:16 AM
11/28/22 01:16 AM
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The Stealthcams I have do not work good in the cold, neither have the Bushnell's, wildgame innovations and a couple others I have used. At least with the Stealthcams they will work well when it is warm and if it gets cold they may quit working but they will start working when it warms up again, unlike some of the others.

Also canines notice all the models I have tried, especially at night.

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #7728777
11/28/22 05:56 AM
11/28/22 05:56 AM
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Fairbanks, Alaska
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It would appear that AK Howler's "secret" (aside from lithium ion batteries...) is to place the cams quite a ways out from where he thinks the wolves will pass. I assume this minimizes the chance of the animals discovering the device and becoming spooked by it.

Pete

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #7734532
12/04/22 04:54 PM
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Custer Co, Idaho
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I know someone who may be interested in helping you get rid of one of those bears JR. I'll shoot you a PM about it.


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Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #7734698
12/04/22 08:08 PM
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I may be interested in the grizzly hunt.

Re: AKHowler's 2013-14 Journal [Re: AKHowler] #7773365
01/15/23 11:21 PM
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Interior Alaska
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I saw your videos on youtube, hope you start connecting!

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