Any word on bears in this area thinking bout heading out this weekend
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According to Claude at Alpine Creek Lodge, they've had the road open to his place (almost exactly halfway across - just past the Susitna Bridge) for the past few weeks. I think it has to do with the F-22 recovery effort, but whatever the reason, the road is unofficially open halfway from the Cantwell side. As for bears, I haven't been up there, but Claude reports that things are melting down and that they've at least spotted tracks out and about. Send him a PM for a more up-to-date report.
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Originally posted by Brian M View PostAccording to Claude at Alpine Creek Lodge, they've had the road open to his place (almost exactly halfway across - just past the Susitna Bridge) for the past few weeks. I think it has to do with the F-22 recovery effort, but whatever the reason, the road is unofficially open halfway from the Cantwell side. As for bears, I haven't been up there, but Claude reports that things are melting down and that they've at least spotted tracks out and about. Send him a PM for a more up-to-date report.
As far as bears I was up there for a few days to do some work on our cabin and see some friends in Cantwell and only had one day to try to find bears. It was snowing HARD and blowing 30 mph and flat light made for dismal spotting and ended up with my hitting drifts and falling off my sled on two different occasions, being by myself I decided to retreat to treeline again and with only 1/2 mile visibility did find a den through the binos. Snowshoed up and found no one home....well atleast blowing on the squeeler right outside the den rifle ready didn't turn up much in the way of bears
Here is a pic of some of the AWESOME weather:
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I went up friday evening on the cantwell side.. Road was damp and muddy form the snow and rain.. COntinued to snow and rain.. low cloud deck.. made it spotty to glass.. Several hours from behind the glass I saw a sow and cup traversing the hill side.. Saw another bear.. Big bear, but couldnt get across a gourge to get to it.. Sled conditions are rough.... Turned around at the susitna and went back to roughly mile 5-15 and glasses south.. Saw one loan bear moving on the north side but couldnt find a acess point to access ATHNA land..Came early Today..Quality Counts @ Dahlberg's Taxidermy
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Originally posted by Mr. Grayling View Post[ATTACH=CONFIG]48460[/ATTACH]
Drove all the way to the Susitna River on Saturday. Low clouds and snowing. No bears, 22 caribou, 5 moose, and 3 ptarmigan. Did some shooting and had a great time.
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So question, if I waited until June 2nd or 3rd, will I see bears down there? If so, where should I go to try my hand at getting one? I would love to get out and try to find a Grizz. If someone could point me in the right direction, it would be nice. I also drew a any bull tag (DM333) in the area and would like to check it out if possible. PM me if you don't want tons of people down there. I just want my first bear this year, so any help would be great.Hunt until you don't like it any more
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tip...spend time looking for bears. they are a tough weekend score. sometimes it takes alot of time. only so much can be done via the internet. best bet is just go for it and spend time behind the glass! figure anywhere theres a road you won't be a lone so any tip you get chances are someone else has the same info one way or another. so my advice to you is just take the plunge and start hunting!! and have some fun while your at it!Www.blackriverhunting.com
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Originally posted by jcorwin4278 View PostSo question will I see bears down there?
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Any snow reports??? Would hate to drive the 6 hours there to find out trails are still snowed in....... Much appreciated.I am serious... and don't call me Shirley.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM2K7sV-K74
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