Heavy packs in. Heavier packs out. Watch big blacktails fall on this DIY Alaska adventure.
BARNEVELD, Wis. – Most of Alaska’s trophy Sitka blacktails come from Kodiak Island. No place in the world has a higher density of this unique subspecies of mule deer. But that doesn’t mean they come easy for the Vortex® crew and friends, Brad Brooks and Jason Kauffman, from Argali®.
Click here to watch the action as the DIY, unguided hunt quickly unfolds.
A floatplane ride, heavy backpacks, and steep, alder-choked mountains. Gusty winds, dense fog, torrential downpours, and the danger of running afoul of a brown bear around every corner. The friends get a taste of everything the island offers—including big bucks on the ground.
MORE KODIAK CONTENT
Interested in a DIY Alaska blacktail hunt of your own? Tune into the Vortex Nation™ Podcast Ep. 301: “How to hunt Alaska”, where we chat with Brad Brooks from Argali® Outdoors to discuss the logistical considerations, what to expect, and how to get the best hunt for the money.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Check out Vortex Nation™ Podcast, Ep. 300: “Untold: Alders to Alpine – The Rest of The Story” to hear the hunters share details the hit the cutting room floor in the edit. Vortex® videographers, Mike Wozniak and Cooper Long, also join to give their thoughts on the crazy terrain, extreme weather, the big bucks, and Mark almost blacking out.
Vortex® Hunts is a seasonal video series showcasing America’s wild game and the diverse landscapes they roam. For the most up-to-date news about this and other regular shows on the Vortex Nation™ YouTube channel, visit VortexOptics.com or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
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