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They will probably do a 24hr opener.
The official Unit 13 caribou thread. (2013-2014)
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They will probably do a 24hr opener.
Hmmmm, interesting...on Sep 12th the hotline reported 862 bulls remained in the quota, yet on 17 Sep the hotline reported "as many as 250 bulls remain to be harvested". Did 612 (862-250=612) bull bou get taken in 5 days? The pattern throughout the season up to 12 Sep was about 250 bou every time the hotline was updated, which was roughly every 5 days. Did bou/moose hunters really take 612 bull bou in 5 days? I'd bet $100 F&G will not have a 2nd season in Unit 13 this year.
By the way, I don't have a Unit 13 bou tag this year, so I do not have a "horse in this race". I do have several friends who have the tag and they have been unable to fill them b/c they have not seen any bulls.
By the way, I don't have a Unit 13 bou tag this year, so I do not have a "horse in this race". I do have several friends who have the tag and they have been unable to fill them b/c they have not seen any bulls.
AkHunter45
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I'm kinda curious as to why anyone would hunt caribou during the rut as they are basically inedible during that timeframe. I had a buddy shoot one in early October 1 year and it stunk so bad I decided against shooting one. His wife wouldn't even let him bring it in the garage to butcher it. He tried to give me some of the meat but I wouldn't touch it.
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Bulls are inedible during the rut, but cows shot during the same time frame are just fine.
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I don't think anyone will argue with you as far as bulls being inedible when in the rut. The bull we took on Sept. 16th was in a valley all by himself and therefore I figured he would not be rutty. While I'll admit I haven't eaten any of it yet, there was zero smell of "ruttiness" on the bull or meat. The first thing I did was smell the ol boy up close - zero rutty smell. Probably shouldn't shoot them if there chasing or herding cows or into late September.
This has been discussed a lot on the forum. Personally, I have taken a lot of bulls from unit 13 right up to the very end of the season (Sep. 20) and never had any issues with "rutty" taste/smell. I could see it more toward the October opening (if it happened), but wouldn't really worry too much in the first season.
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Must be that bull didn't get the email that the rut was started???
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Perhaps the rut is delayed this year. Just throwing that out. I have no real clue, but the herding up seems to be later than usual... no?
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I only asked because I know the hunt closes after tomorrow but the subsistence hunters still hunting yes? Cows can't be shot so shooting a bull would seem like a waste of meat but maybe I am incorrect in saying the sub hunters can still hunt. I simply just curious as to what others thought on the subject. Jpost , congrats on the caribou bud, hopefully it will reopen so my wife can get another crack at a bull.
Roger
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Just got back form Dc483 a nightmare and a half trip. Talked to guys that have been up there for 10 or more days and little to no caribou seen (Cows calves) But after the 5 hour drive to the big Su from the Cantwell side. the next morning up to the summit hunted a day the next morning this appeared. Man what a mess motors homes sliding down every hill up there. After I ran out of trailer tires we headed out the Paxton side up to Fairbanks back down to Cantwell and home.
joefish00000
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shot these two bulls out on our week long moose hunt! bulls were few and far between, we were happy with what we got!
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People got some nice bulls on this page! Congrats!
Here are some pictures from my hunt last weekend (14th-15th) and the little dink bull I shot (people who saw my rig driving by probably thought, "Hey, they shot a cow!" but he had all the required equipment down below).
Sunrise Saturday, mile 100ish:
Deborah and Hess out in view:
Windy Creek Road:
My little bull (the only caribou we saw the whole trip):
Packing the last half out Sunday morning:
Moonrise Sunday over Mt Sanford:
I posted the full story of my hunt and more pictures on my website if anyone's interested.
Here are some pictures from my hunt last weekend (14th-15th) and the little dink bull I shot (people who saw my rig driving by probably thought, "Hey, they shot a cow!" but he had all the required equipment down below).
Sunrise Saturday, mile 100ish:
Deborah and Hess out in view:
Windy Creek Road:
My little bull (the only caribou we saw the whole trip):
Packing the last half out Sunday morning:
Moonrise Sunday over Mt Sanford:
I posted the full story of my hunt and more pictures on my website if anyone's interested.
4merguide
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GREAT pics...!!! :topjob:
northernalberta
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Wow, nice photos Troutnut... I want that first one for my desktop!
Your caribou was about the size of mine... I got 104 pounds of meat back from the butcher after blending with pork fat about 20%.
Your caribou was about the size of mine... I got 104 pounds of meat back from the butcher after blending with pork fat about 20%.
Stranded_Herp
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Another sucessful bike-in hunt, this year solo. What a grueling hunt that demanded the most from every outdoor/hunting skill I have ever learned. From emergency first aid to pack repair, bike repair, and tent repair, and water purification and on and on.... I was pushed to my physical and mental limit....you can run big boy but you can't hide....
JOAT
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Nice SH. Those trips where you're faced with challenges and in the midst of it thinking "this sucks", are the ones that always stand out as some of the best experiences in life.
4merguide
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They are definitely the ones you remember real well that's for sure......lol.
Nice set up ya got there SH.....:topjob:
