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  1. #21
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    Re: 2021 northern bc fly in hunt

    Quote Originally Posted by IronNoggin View Post
    October? Nope, no way for me.
    Been in there in August & September, couple times late into September and was getting quite nervous that the rapidly cooling weather, and subsequent drop of the river flows might trap our sleds up there.

    Best of Luck, going to be an interesting tale come out of that one NelsonBob!

    Cheers,
    Nog
    The lake looks quite big and its only at 3,000ft. Is there a risk of freezing? If it did, how would they get you out?

  2. #22
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    Re: 2021 northern bc fly in hunt

    “They” wouldn’t.
    You’d be walking out or calling SAR for a helicopter.
    Twist and pull.

  3. #23
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    Re: 2021 northern bc fly in hunt

    If it’s a big lake I wouldn’t worry. Urs has been flying that country a long, long time and can provide you good guidance. I’ve seen it change from early fall to mid winter conditions up there, literally overnight while sheep hunting.
    In fact it wasn’t overnight. It was mid stalk on some rams.
    -25°C and over 2’ of snow turned our sheep hunt into a moose hunt.
    Last edited by Krico; 01-24-2021 at 05:11 PM.
    Twist and pull.

  4. #24
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    Re: 2021 northern bc fly in hunt

    According to the data for Fort Nelson, the average low temps first week of October at 1500ft are 0 to -1 Celsius.

  5. #25
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    Arrow Re: 2021 northern bc fly in hunt

    It is quite unlikely the lake would freeze.
    Would take an extended cold period to do so.
    No way in hell you would ever "walk out".
    Best bet is to take some form of communication - just in case.
    Chopper would be the only way unless you could hunker long enough for the lake to freeze hard enough to support a bird on skis...

    Going to be watching hard for your report!
    Will be a rather worthwhile expedition and read of your adventures!

    Best of Luck!!

    Cheers,
    Nog
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVNNhzkJ-UU&feature=related

    Egotistical, Self Centered, Son of a Bitch Killer that Doesn't Play Well With Others.

    Guess he got to Know me

  6. #26
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    Re: 2021 northern bc fly in hunt

    Thanks Nog, I would rather shoot myself than hike out of there in the winter.

    Definitely very exciting - just hope I haven't bitten off more than I can chew. My daughter is going to make the video - hopefully not one that ends like Grizzly Man. A couple of experienced members are being generous with their experience in the drainage.

  7. #27
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    Re: 2021 northern bc fly in hunt

    3 of us Flew into Johia Lake with Urs and went 3 for 3 on caribou do not remember seeing another hunter

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