Guiding season pics

[bruin]

Some pics from this past season of guiding. I started in the Yukon and really struggled to find the sheep. This was a new outfit and we went in pretty much blind for the first couple of hunts. We were 1 for 3. We were able to find several good 7 year old rams which we passed on. After I left things improved considerably (coincidence??) and they took some great rams. At the end of August I flew up to Arctic Red with my wife for a couple more hunts. It was a wacky weather year but tons of fun all the same.

Enjoy!

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[bruin]

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[bruin]

I did get a handfull of kills on video this year. The sheep in the snow was an awesome stalk and he was killed at 60 yards on camera. It will be a little while until I can get those posted up.

[frenchbar]

Wow! great pics bruin..tfs.

[markt308]

I did get a handfull of kills on video this year. The sheep in the snow was an awesome stalk and he was killed at 60 yards on camera. It will be a little while until I can get those posted up.

Can't wait to see that

[MB_Boy]

Great shots as per usual Bruin!

[GoatGuy]

looks good.

Did you get to do the horse trip out? Sounds pretty haywire. Glad I wasn't part of the rodeo on the way in there.

[BCrams]

One of the threads I look forward to each year! Great photo`s.

[whitebirch]

great country & great shots!

[Philcott]

Beautiful pictures. Thanks.

[bruin]

I didn't take part in the horse trip. You should talk to AW about that. It was a tough, unmaintained trail by the sounds of it. Very cool country and a great adventure. Hats off to those that did it. The horses came out in good condition in the end. I think it was an education for sure, and if its done again next year it will be even better. The hunting was very successful with the horses and they got to hunt some country for moose and caribou that doesn't usually get touched.

[Stone Sheep Steve]

Sweet pics, as always Bruin!!
Luv the rams bedded in the snow!! What date was that??

SSS

[frenchbar]

i realy love the shots of the moose antlers with the skulls on .. ive got a few and find every one i come across to make the coooolest pics. the rest are DAM nice also .

[Glenny]

Foof. Amazing stuff.

[GoatGuy]

I didn't take part in the horse trip. You should talk to AW about that. It was a tough, unmaintained trail by the sounds of it. Very cool country and a great adventure. Hats off to those that did it. The horses came out in good condition in the end. I think it was an education for sure, and if its done again next year it will be even better. The hunting was very successful with the horses and they got to hunt some country for moose and caribou that doesn't usually get touched.

He was telling me about it, sounds like the trip out was better than the trip in but still pretty darn challenging.

[bruin]

That was around the 10th of Sept I believe. We got kindof a freak snowstorm that dumped 1 1/2 feet where we were and almost 3 feet in base camp. Couldn't fly the cubs for several days and sheep hunting was very challenging. Luckily at melted within a week and then it got quite warm and windy for the rest of September. Not exactly ideal conditions for moose and caribou!

[Wild Images]

Wicked pics Mike, might just be me but I love those later longer haired capes
Looking forward to the vids

Ken

[bruin]

i realy love the shots of the moose antlers with the skulls on .. ive got a few and find every one i come across to make the coooolest pics. the rest are DAM nice also .

We actually found those 3 big bulls within a mile of each other. The widest we thought would be about 65-68", but all 3 are obviously big mature bulls. Not sure what killed them. Suspect a tough winter or something as they all looked to be about the same age.

[bruin]

He was telling me about it, sounds like the trip out was better than the trip in but still pretty darn challenging.

Absolutely, not for the faint of heart! Even the trip in went alot better than it could've by the sounds of things. It was a green string on unknow country = potential wreck!

[tomahawk]

I look forward each year to those HBC'ers who take the time to share pictures like this, I have hunted many times in country like this but those days are behind me now so they are really appreciated, thanks Bruin!!

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That right there is awesome!

[frenchbar]

We actually found those 3 big bulls within a mile of each other. The widest we thought would be about 65-68", but all 3 are obviously big mature bulls. Not sure what killed them. Suspect a tough winter or something as they all looked to be about the same age.

i think the unknown story of their demise is what makes special pics...to me anyways .

[srupp]

Bruin absolutley AWWESOME..THANK YOU FOR SHARING sweeeeeeet..


cheers

Steven

[moose2]

Great looking pictures Bruin. What beautiful country you are hunting in. Thanks for posting I enjoyed looking at them. That would have been quite the site to see all those bull moose alive in the same drainage during the fall.
Mike

[dana]

Like the others have said, I look forward to the End of Season pics every year. Some great pics in there. I think the moose skulls are my favorite.

[huntingmom]

Awesome pictures Bruin.
I guess getting back into the society must be one of the hardest things to do after the huntin' is over.
If you have more pictures to share... I would love to see it.

[Rodd]

Thanks for sharing Bruin! Those are some really nice pictures of some awesome country! I'd sacrifice my left arm for one of those Dall hunts... Love the pic of the Moose Horns with the basin as the backdrop. Cheers!

[coach]

Outstanding pictures, Bruin! Like so many others, I look forward to this thread every year. Thanks for taking the time to share with the rest of us.

[whitetailsheds]

Awesome thread.....thanks for posting. Love it! 3 large moose skulls? Lotsa wolves?

[kennyj]

Awesome photos, and congratulations on another successful season.Thanks for sharing.
kenny

[kootenayelkslayer]

Beauty pics, Mike. Looks like it was a great adventure...as always!

[Rattler]

Incredible pictures Mike! Like others have said, the end of guiding season posts are always some of my favorites. Love the bedded ram pictures in the snow. Thanks for sharing.

[TheProvider]

Great pics. thanks for sharing. Got to love finding those old deadheads

[Fella]

Spectacular pics! I'd love to see that kind of country in person, even if it was only for an hour. Beautiful!

[325]

Wonderful pictures. Thanks so much for sharing!

[Living in the Peace]

Awesome pics,thanks for posting looks likes some incredible country

[Dually]

Awesome Pic's to say the least. Thanks for sharing!!

[yama49]

Awesome pics, that moose through spoting scope is a hawg... thx for sharing..

[325 wsm]

sweet pics. looks like you found the sheep & the bous.....

[Duk Dog]

Awesome stuff. Always enjoy the post season pics from those of you that were guiding. Congrats on a good season.

[Duk Dog]

Some pics from this past season of guiding. I started in the Yukon and really struggled to find the sheep. This was a new outfit and we went in pretty much blind for the first couple of hunts. We were 1 for 3. We were able to find several good 7 year old rams which we passed on. After I left things improved considerably (coincidence??) and they took some great rams. At the end of August I flew up to Arctic Red with my wife for a couple more hunts. It was a wacky weather year but tons of fun all the same.

Enjoy!



Where were you guiding in the Yukon?

[180grainer]

Really nice pics and some awesome looking animals.

[ElectricDyck]

Great pics of some cool country! Being bearanoid, I like the pic of the bear crap in front of the tent! Always wonder how you guys sleep so well in in the bear burritos in griz country. Looking forward to your vids.

[Ovis17]

Sweet pics as usual. I definately look forward to the season summary threads from you and K.E.S. every year. Can't wait for the videos.....

[trigger]

awesome pics bruin. looks like another awesome season. thanks for sharing. i look forward to some of your footage.

[WKCotts]

awesome pics. thanx for sharing

[Springer]

Amazing Field Photo's and man those Moose Euro's are wicked..Well done and thanks for sharing your pics Bruin.

[decker9]

All i can say is WOW! amazing country you hunt in Bruin!! love the photos!!!

Cheers!!

[Brambles]

TOP notch as always Mike, now you get to hunt for yourself and bag another 200"er

[ianwuzhere]

good pix. some dandys for sure, and some big bull moosies..
looks like some fun times, thanx for postin!

[Elkhunter 17]

Great pics Mike!!

[Blainer]

Fantastic picture share!

[Rackmastr]

Awesome season of pics!!! Thanks for sharing em!

[sparkes3]

very nice pics.one of these days i will do a hunt like that.

[Call of the Wild]

Simply amazing!!! Thanks for sharing sweet pictures of your season.

[paulgug]

Amazing thread, those pictures are awesome. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us people who can't make it to those remote areas.

[WKCotts]

just saw ya in big buck! congrats! still love that buck

[guest]

Terrific Pic's Mike !

You have some GREAT adventures behind you. Congrats on your hard work that equals success.

CT

[Getbent]

Love it...awesome stuff!

Vids still coming?

Cheers

[knightcc]

BEAUTY PICS. Great looking country.