BOWHUNTING BLACKTAIL IN ALASKA: ALASKA DEPARTED - EP1

Alaska presents many challenging opportunities and exciting hunting targets for the dedicated backcountry hunter, especially for those just carrying a bow and arrow. In 2021, Brad Brooks spent six weeks archery hunting Alaska in pursuit of three different species. This mini series will follow along on this amazing hunting adventure.
In this episode, the first of our Alaska Departed series, Brad lands in Alaska for their first leg of his six-week journey. The target for this section of the weeks-long hunt are Sitka blacktail deer, a critter he has become drawn to for the challenging nature of their habitat and as a hunting quarry. The previous summer, Brad and crew hunted Sitka blacktail with rifles, so attempting to hunt them with a bow and arrow will present all new challenges. Will Brad be successful and sneak successfully into bow range for these gorgeous inhabitants of the Alaskan high country? Follow along to find out.
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[@mitchellmaytorena1137]

My yorkie stepped on my iPad and brought me here. I’m glad she did.

[@Argali]

That's funny, but we're just glad you're here however you got here!

[@Grayghost1969]

Been waiting for this series. Great hunt Brad. It’s one of my highest priorities to get back to Kodiak. Agreed it is such an amazing, wild place. Looking forward to the rest of your time in Alaska!

[@Argali]

Thanks, Chris!

[@andykantor9556]

Excellent video. Can't wait to see the rest of the adventure.

[@Argali]

Appreciate you watching, Andy!

[@DialedinHunter]

So so good and so so stoked for these to start rolling out again!

[@Argali]

Thanks for watching, Josh.

[@justingarant9367]

Love the opening/ narration with the journal recording. Pumped for this series. What a damn first deer, sweet shot of you holding steady and making it happen. Good stuff 👍👍 Hunt Wild

[@Argali]

Thanks, Justin! The stars aligned for that stalk for sure.

[@gwhunt1023]

Sooo glad these guys are back…been waiting :)

[@Argali]

It took us a while but we back. :)

[@mlampo]

Nice buck! You made it look easy. It’s cool you’re rocking a 1911 old school style.

[@Argali]

Hahaha, thanks, Matte. Love that pistol.

[@jakef1977]

Nice! That was incredible! First stalk on the first buck. And he is awesome! Way to get it done Brad!

[@Argali]

Thanks, Jake!

[@andymize1607]

Awesome! For sure on the bucket list of things to do

[@Argali]

Alaska is worth exploring!

[@kurtisbrooks7905]

BK coming through with a solid game eye that is unmatched!

[@Argali]

He's a real peach

[@countrybowhunters]

Action sweet video I didn't realize how lush and green it is. 😍 amazing job brada Brad love the blue crocs

[@Argali]

Thanks brada!

[@vancejohnson1778]

Really awesome hunt, looks amazing there

[@Argali]

It's an incredible place

[@huntingtheoutdoors]

1000% on bucket list to go to Alaska

[@Argali]

well worth the trouble, time and money.

[@MarlinMark444]

Good shot. Have you ever used a stickbow? Not diggging on you Jam. Just curious. You seem like a candidate for the old school stickbow/wood arrow crew.

[@Argali]

For sure. I use the compound a lot but enjoy the trad bow too.

[@davidstrickland1412]

Great video? Did you get all the meat?

[@Argali]

Oh yeah. I always take everything!

[@nateandrachelledell2240]

Enjoying your hunt. Thanks for sharing. Just curious, does Alaska not have a regulation about flying and hunting on the same day? Here in Colorado you aren't allowed the chance to "scout from the air." Not implying that you could spot a blacktail in that stuff from the float plane.

[@Argali]

Great question Nate. AK does have regulations about hunting/flying the same day, but only for some species. You can't hunt moose or caribou same day, but blacktail you can.

[@nateandrachelledell2240]

@@Argali Thanks for that info tidbit. That makes a lot of sense. Looking forward to the next episodes.

[@Argali]

@@nateandrachelledell2240 Yup, no problem.

[@xlncy]

Spooky place...

[@tffd30]

Was your pilot the pilot from Grizzly Man?

[@Argali]

Yep, that's Willy. He's an excellent pilot. We can't say enough good things about Willy. He's just a great all-around guy and a lot of fun to fly with. If you're ever on Kodiak in need of a backcountry pilot, Willy is your guy. His company is Kodiak Air Service. We love flying with them!

[@wadehays2349]

Was that same day airborn ?

[@Argali]

Yes. You can hunt same day with blacktail.

[@wadehays2349]

@Argali new to me I guided dall sheep and moose for 7 year in AK and we were not allowed to fly and hunt same day ..

[@Argali]

Yup!