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My 3yr old GSP and I are going to be driving from Pennsylvania up to Fairbanks, Alaska to spend 6months (apr. to sept.) Looking forward to Grouse and Ptarmigan hunting. I dont really have a specific question; just seeking wisdom/advice. Thanks.

Enjoy. Sounds like a trip of a lifetime. What's your GSP traveling in for the ride?

She will travel in the cab of the truck with me. I'll have the truck box with me, but 4000 miles is a long and cold ride.

Good luck. My boy lives up there and he tells me it gets to -40 at night. Dress warm

God I miss Alaska so much. Fresh roasted ptarmigan with crowberries, mm.

Jim McCann runs Britts up in F'banks. Very nice guy too, if you need advice I'd go to him.

Sooo jealous!

Keep us updated on your journey and good luck!

On a second look, April to September? You aren't going to be able to get much bird hunting done in that time frame, are you?

dreamerofdreams wrote:On a second look, April to September? You aren't going to be able to get much bird hunting done in that time frame, are you?

Well, I will be working for the first part of the trip. Grouse and ptarmigan season opens about the second week in August. I should be finished working by then. So I will have almost 2 full months to hunt. I wish hunting was my only reason for this trip, but unfortunately I'm not made of money.

PICTURES, post us hopeless souls some pictures when you get settles in

Corry

Ghosted3 wrote:PICTURES, post us hopeless souls some pictures when you get settles in

Corry

Yup, bring a good camera and share your experience. My mom still has a report i wrote in 4th grade on "Alaska: The Last Frontier."

Good luck and stay safe. The Alaska wilds are a totally different world.

Check your PM's, Duckdon

Its my dream to move to alaska

Your coming at a great time - the snow might not be totally gone, but it'll be definitely on it's way out (well, at least in Anchorage). Don't forget to add fishing to your itinerary! If you need further info, let me know.
Tammy