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With large big game animals such as elk and moose would the new Hoyt technology of the cam and 1/2 with the additional speed be sufficent enough to take down large animals. The Hoyt set at 55# with easton 2114 arrows with 90 or 100 grain muzzy broadheads. I have taken elk with my older Pearson set at 70# but the speed of the Hoyt at 55# is almost as fast as the Pearson. The Hoyt tops out at 60# but the sweet spot is aroung 55#. There is not much difference in the speed from 55# to 60 #. That is why I shoot at 55#'s. What do you think? Tom Le Clair - Tom Le Clair 04/07/2004, ID=2337 |
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 | Honestly, Tom, you're asking the wrong guy because I have no experieince with the tackle you're describing. I can tell you in general that I prefer arrow weight to speed and personally don't care how fast my bow shoots. I can also tell yo that any setup truly adequate for elk will be fine on any game animal in Alaska. Best, Don |
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I would like to inquire about a hunt in 2005 or 2006. I am trying to put together a bowhunt(traditional) for several bowhunters (2-4 family & friends). We are open to both fixed and float hunts. None of us have ever hunted Alaska before, but most of us have hunted deer, hogs, black bear, caribou, and elk in the Midwest, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Michigan, and Canada (Ontario and Quebec). We have all thought of Alaska as the ultimate hunting opportunity and are eager to experience more than what we have been able to extract from magazines. Our initial thoughts are that we would like a hunt (probably 2 X 1) that could be a combo hunt (moose, caribou, and possibly black bear - we have no interest in brown bears or sheep) and that the hunt would be 10-14 days in duration. Of primary concern is that our selected guide/outfitter be familiar with bowhunting. We are not trophy hunters, being more interested in the hunt, stalk, shooting opportunity and camp comraderie than the killing of a - Alan Gillespie 04/06/2004, ID=2336 |
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| Allan -- Siince you don't legally need a guide to hunt the animals you mention, I think you would do well with an outfitted but unguided hunt. That will lsave you some money and allow you experieince the wilderness on your own, while taking care of a lot of the logisitics and giving you the advantage of professional knowledge. A caribou float trip is a great choice, because you will likely see a lot of game. Black bears are available in most areas with caribou. For this hunt, you might contact Greg Bell at High Adventure Air haac@alaska.net In general, you have to hunt a lot harder to find moose than caribou. Ernie Holland offers a great float trip down the legendary Moose John in GMU 19, and that trip also offers great black bear hunting. Contact him at ernstholland@aol.com Best, Don |
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What arrow grain weight & bow poundage do you recommend for grizzly hunting? Thank you for any help on this. - frank barker jr. 03/31/2004, ID=2335 |
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| While many interior grizzlies aren't much bigger than coastal black bears, they are all tough critters with thick hide and heavy bones. Shot placement is critical and I wouldn't sacrifice accuracy for weight. In general, I think a 70# bow with 650-700 grain arrows shoud be fine. Don |
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I need a poster of the vitals and bone stucture of a moose. Where might I find one. I looked everywhere. THANKS ALOT Bob Bosman - bob bosman 03/25/2004, ID=2331 |
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| Bob -- I fielded this request once before and came up empty handed. I have soem inquiries out again and will get back to you if I strike gold. I can tell you that there aren't any real tricks to moose anatomy: the goods are right where they should be. I will try to get back to you with a visual representation if I can find one. Don |
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what is the age in portugal to take the license for bowhunting - hunter 02/24/2004, ID=2308 |
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| Guilherme -- I have to admit that for once I'm stumped. I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the Porteguese regulations! Here are some things you'll need to kow about Alaska though: 1. Hunter education certification is required in certain units for hunters under age 16. 2. Bowhunter education certification is required for most hunts limited to archery-only, but not to hunt with the bow during most general seasons. 3. Non-US citizens must be accompanied by a registered guide to hunt big game in Alaska. Always consult current regualtions, as they are always subject to change. Don |
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Be sure to visit E. Donnall Thomas Jr.'s Website- E. Donnall Thomas is the hunting editor for Traditional Bowhunter Magazine as well as the author of several bowhunting classics including "Longbows in the Far North" and my favorite "Longbow Country." Don spends several weeks a year hunting his former home state of Alaska and when he is not chasing Moose and Caribou, he can be found bowhunting Africa. |