The Pimped Keg Diner is OPEN!

[Marc Taylor]

We've got soft-serve Licorice Ice Cream over FMV Dog Food, Anise-flavored Gel Ball Appetizers and Strawberry Koolaid!

No charge until June 30.
This is NOT a family diner, so sows keep your grubby cubs away from the barrel.
All brown bears will be turned away if caught at the barrel.
Be aware that photo surveillance is in use!


Management

[northway]

Good luck Marc! Hope you score on some good bears!

[ProHunterAK]

are keg stands authorized?

[Sollybug]

No they are not legal. Too much incidental bycatch. I myself was attracted to such a stand one day and they are almost irresistable. This one happened to be a roasted porter and it was 12 hours before I could legally drive again. But I think in this case the stand is actually holding bear bait. Notice the tap and pump are removed!

[AGL4now]

Thit, NOW if I could just find a date that would enjoy a fine dinner.

[pike_palace]

We will be having a Pimped Keg Diner opening up here soon as well.

First week of May or so.

[Mountain Man Jack]

I like the stickers. What's the snow level comparison to this time last year would you say?

[Wilder]

Very nice Taylor, very nice! Looks like the snow is melting fast down south! Good luck...

[Ak River Rat]

My buddy got the bait out this weekend while I was working in Anchor town. Last time we went in early, break up was late and when we finally got there the cupboard was cleaned out. This time we got a bit trickier. I found an 85 gallon overpack drum. The thing is huge! We find a bear that big and it is a keeper. He said he put in 300lbs of dog food plus lots of goodies to sweeten the meal. 55 gallon drums only hold about 200lbs, so we should be pretty well set. This drum also has much smaller holes so they'll have to work harder to get at the food.

[Marc Taylor]

A little more snow at the site this year. Snow was solid this year on the walk in. Last year is was very punchy, even with snowshoes on.
I figure it will soak for a good month before anything shows up.
Thanks for looking. I'll post pictures as soon as they are collected.

Taylor

[RANGER RICK]

Marc

Nice set up for sure and I like the one sticker quite well !!

RR

[AlaskanOutdoorsman]

I want to put one of ADF&G's yellow "Keep Alaska's Bears Wild" sticker on my drum but I don't think F&G has a sense of humor.

[fishingyoda]

My buddy got the bait out this weekend while I was working in Anchor town. Last time we went in early, break up was late and when we finally got there the cupboard was cleaned out. This time we got a bit trickier. I found an 85 gallon overpack drum. The thing is huge! We find a bear that big and it is a keeper. He said he put in 300lbs of dog food plus lots of goodies to sweeten the meal. 55 gallon drums only hold about 200lbs, so we should be pretty well set. This drum also has much smaller holes so they'll have to work harder to get at the food.

How did you get the over pack in the field? I've been thinking about taking one from work but I think it'd b so hard to lug around it wouldn't be worth it. Is it a metal one or the big plastic overpacks with a screw lid?

[Marc Taylor]

As Blackbear (member of forum) said, it's a record year for early visits! I've been using Gel Balls, Black Death and Drag-Drip Scent, all in Anise flavor from Bait'em907. My bait was dog food soaked in Licorice Ice Cream (there was a thread about that).

The massive brownie cleaned me out in the first 24 hours, but I'm sure the lingering smells brought the black bear in on the 7th, a full week and a half ahead of schedule!

Apparently, cats like the smell of anise. Take note, trappers!

My first black bear checking out this year's COOL Stickers. LOL

This brownie is a TANK. We've watched him grow over the years. Imagine him in fall...

Enjoy,
Taylor

[Marc Taylor]

The blackie.