SE Coastal Bear/Moose/Deer hunt

[troutkingmaster]

Hey there, I know this forum is dominated by fishing talk but I am hoping some of you who go to AK quite frequently can offer any advise on what to expect (besides rain...).  

The setup will be getting dropped off at a forest service cabin on Kupreanof Island that is 40 miles from the nearest town by water and hunting Oct. 1st-7th before getting picked up. We will have our own boat that we can use mid week if we have to but it will be limited because of the tides. Our local support is coming from a guy who also happens to be an Alaska Wildlife trooper so I am sure we will be getting plenty of info from him as we draw closer.

My question for all of you that have spent time up there is what would you bring that they DONT tell you about. I know the importance of getting in shape, good pack, good rain gear, good footwear, water purification, meat care supplies, all the stuff you can read for days about... but specifically, what did you bring (or wish you would have) that made the trip that much better.

[Ufatz]

For many years I had a hunting cabin on Kupreanof. Did lots of deer and duck hunting there,  caught fresh crabs on the low tide, caught all the Coho's we wanted for fun, and enjoyed the good life. It was not so busy out that way is it is now but you will have a good time. Be careful where you walk and always remember there are big brown creatures that can and will kill and eat you if they feel like it.  Also remember that you do not HAVE to shoot at every wolf you see  just because you see it. Take extra socks.  Take some sort of rubberized low "house slippers" for around camp. Carry a good pocket knife. Have a compass or GPS and KNOW how to use it-you can get turned around in that country quicjer than you think. It is not necessary to carry 500 round of ammo. Carry a GOOD portable radio so you can here news and weather broadcasts. Be EXTREMELY careful boating around the island if you are not familiar with tides, kelp beds, rocky reefs and sudden changes in the weather.  Southeast weather can be viscous and quick changing. Take some popcorn and a book or Kindle. Carry waterproof matches.....lots of them.  Take more bourbon than you think you will need. Make sure you can carry your camera in a waterproof bag or pack.

Have fun and have respect for MY country and all the creatures that live there.