Archive for the ‘Planning a Trip’ Category
1December2007
My Whitetail Deer, Quail, & Pheasant Hunting Trip To Iowa
Posted by Darrell under: Planning a Trip.
I’m off to Iowa. Actually, by the time you read this - I’ll be in Iowa, happily hunting for giant whitetail deer. My friend Dana invited me to accompany him to his family farm for this season’s whitetail deer hunt. The ‘farm’ is apparently over 7,000 acres of Iowa rolling hills, all planted in corn; except the treed wind […]
28June2007
What Does a Guided Alaska Black Bear Hunt REALLY Cost?
Posted by Darrell under: Black Bear; Alaska; Planning a Trip; Guides - Tips, Ideas, & Info.
Ok, so you’ve found a guided, fully outfitted hunt for $XXX dollars and now you want to know - What is it really going to cost me? Well, if its an Alaska Spring Black Bear hunt, I can tell you. Even if its not an Alaska Spring Black Bear hunt, a quick review of my […]
27June2007
How Much Does It Cost To Have A Bear Processed In & Shipped From Juneau, Alaska?
Posted by Darrell under: Black Bear; Alaska; Planning a Trip.
One of the questions that no one could answer for me before embarking on my recent Spring Bear hunt in Alaska was “How much does it cost to have a bear processed and shipped to me in Missouri?” I’m not sure why no one had the answer. Apparently, I asked the obvious but wrong people. But, anyway, […]
28May2007
How to Check a Firearm at the Airport
Posted by Darrell under: Gun; Planning a Trip.
I’ll admit that I was nervous about checking my firearm at the airport. What if there was a problem? What would I do then?
I arrived 2 hours before my flight to make sure I had plenty of time to deal with any problems that might arise. I told the lady at the United desk that […]
27May2007
Take pictures of your luggage before boarding the plane!
Posted by Darrell under: Tips & Ideas; Planning a Trip.
A great idea, if you are flying to your destination, is to take a picture of each bag before boarding the plane with your digital camera. Then, if something (heaven forbid) happens to your luggage you can show the ‘lost luggage’ people actual pictures of your missing luggage directly off your camera. This helps make much […]
26May2007
Packing List for an Alaska Archery Black Bear Hunt
Posted by Darrell under: Archery; Black Bear; Alaska; Planning a Trip.
My list of stuff to buy upon arrival:
.44 Magnum heavy loads
Hunting & Fishing Licenses (bear, wolf, fish)
Sunscreen
Deodorant
Toothpaste and Toothbrush
Anti-Bacterial Soap
Rain Gear and Boots (per guide’s instructions)
Shampoo, deodorant, and Soap (for boat)
Aloe in case sunscreen doesn’t work
My Clothing list (one suitcase):
1 Pair Boots
1 Baseball Cap
1 Pair Tennis Shoes
3 Pair Camo Hunting Pants
1 Pair Jeans
2 […]
18May2007
Preparing for My Archery Elk Hunt in Colorado Unit 71
Posted by Darrell under: Elk; By Location; Colorado; Planning a Trip.
I’m returning to Colorado this fall to hunt my old nemesis – Bull Elk. This year the game plan has changed some, though. First, we are going during the rut – the third week of September. Second, we will be toting compound bows instead of rifles, and third, we will be staying at a lodge […]
9May2007
Finding The Right Guide or Outfitter - part 1 - What are Your Needs?
Posted by Darrell under: Planning a Trip; Guides - Tips, Ideas, & Info.
The first step to finding the RIGHT outfitter or guide to properly fit your needs is to define YOUR needs. This takes a little time and some self examination. You should answer to the following questions before ever attempting to find a guide. If your hunting as a group - answer the questions as a […]
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