S22Ep10: Alaska Winter Moose Hunt!

[@scottlindquist9107]

You handle adversity extremely well, you are an awesome individual!!!❤️

[@orvillemeek6893]

Another great presentation...I spent a number of years involved in remote construction site work in Alaska and occasionally we had issues with local community members...that said, we worked hard at being good neighbors and it paid off without fail...your group did an outstanding job dealing with the challenges that were provided to you...keep up the good work!

[@zeldarobinson3382]

Congratulations a successful hunt and you were all incredible the way you handled the thief and destruction of your property and not cheap to replace .glad your all ok and again great video 😊

[@jeffanddarcidejax2480]

I commend you for your great attitudes, and think it's cool that you kept on and focussed on good stuff.

[@isaaclandecker907]

For sure! I think it is all you can do in a situation like that.

[@mountainlifewithdavidkelsie]

Man what a shame ppl have to steal!!! You are a lot nicer than me! My moose hunt would of turned into a door to door thief hunt! Glad you got some meat for the freezer tho! Always enjoy your videos

[@scott6252]

Great you were able to carry on with your hunt after such a loss of equipment, must have been difficult to not look with suspension at many in the village after that.

[@jamiesmtns]

I don't know what I would have done in that situation, but you and your group handled it really well. You're right, it is just stuff and what's most important is you are alive and still got a Moose! Happy hunting, I look forward to your videos.

[@isaaclandecker907]

Thanks! It definitely can be frustrating, but I honestly was pretty happy when I saw that wild berry trail mix still in there. I was looking forward to it the whole trip so all was not lost. 😂

[@jamiesmtns]

@@isaaclandecker907 that berry mix is good! Does this type of thing happen often? With you out on adventures a lot and leaving your plane? Or was this just a fluke?

[@isaaclandecker907]

@@jamiesmtns I think it was mostly a fluke where we were at. The entire village felt pretty bad about it.

[@jamiesmtns]

@@isaaclandecker907 were you ever scared of flying? If so how did you get over it? I don't think I could ever fly in a plane like yours... I'm scared of heights.

[@isaaclandecker907]

@@jamiesmtns honestly, I was never scared of it. I’ve always been excited to!

[@Homelesanta]

Congratulations on a successful hunt! Thanks for the video.

[@puckshcnick]

I had a similar experience to you second bull. The guy that flew me in said I looked like Elmer Fudd when I was running and gunning. You look a little like Elmer Fudd as well. Great video Isaac.

[@isaaclandecker907]

Haha! I thought the same thing when I was "sneaking" through the woods for the follow up shot! 😂

[@rossnelson1098]

Cool as cucumbers. Couple old bulls getting after it! Congrats on returning home safely

[@isaaclandecker907]

I love cucumbers!

[@luckytrapper7656]

I think I would have canceled the moose hunt and went thief hunting. With the snow you could have possibly tracked them down. Thieves are the worst. People come up missing in Alaska all the time.

[@isaaclandecker907]

haha! Well I tend to think someone may have been drunk and just made a bad choice that night. The rest of the village seemed very hospitable.

[@wuya99559]

Did you guys land and tie down at the “old airport” when the planes got run thru?

[@isaaclandecker907]

@@wuya99559 yeah!

[@CanadaTrapper1]

Sucks that you guys got ripped off. You handled it a lot better than I would have. I definitely would have put my tracking skills to use that day.

[@isaaclandecker907]

@@CanadaTrapper1 😂😂

[@masstrapper7645]

Congratulations on the moose. Way to stay positive and still get the mission accomplished. I can’t say I’d have been as calm or cool as yourself in that situation. You set the example that’s for sure. I hope they catch whoever did it. I still enjoyed the video and I can’t wait to see what adventures you are headed on next. 👍👍

[@isaaclandecker907]

Thanks! Hopefully I'll get out again soon! Skiing and work occasionally get in the way.

[@alaskandreamer9574]

Ah man sorry about the few bad apples. Glad you made the best of it and great video keep them coming.

[@kevin6002]

You're unbelievable. Got it done despite all the bumps in the road. Well done!

[@dennishice2128]

Glad to catch back up with you.

[@benburns5995]

Congratulations on the successful winter Moose hunt. Good thing your snowmobile didn't breakdown riding back in the dark.

[@isaaclandecker907]

For sure! Thankfully we had met a few people that could get us out of jail free if we needed the assistance.

[@mrb9182]

Can't leave us hanging this long...lol

[@isaaclandecker907]

I’ve been slacking! 😂

[@mrb9182]

@@isaaclandecker907 Hope you called the cops on the theft. They can enter your serial #'s in the system. That way if who ever stole your guns trys to sell or pawn them they can catch them.

[@ravenraven964]

Correct the only use for serial numbers isnt to stop crime or some other hollywood movie dream its there youst so it can be returned to its owner kinda like the tag on your dog

[@kodyhodges6470]

Awesome, seen your planes in St.Mary’s. Was weathered in there for a few days.

[@isaaclandecker907]

Yeah! We had the tires sent there which turned out to be a bad idea because the weather was not good and we got stuck. Apparently they typically get very high winds and freezing fog 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@ОхотасЛайками]

Hey ! Cool hunting. Our moose are not that big. Very interesting channel.👍

[@isaaclandecker907]

These moose do get very large! Where do you live?

[@ОхотасЛайками]

@@isaaclandecker907 I am a hunter from Russia. I am engaged in professional hunting with dogs in Siberia. I love making films about nature!

[@gregwatruba4541]

Sorry about y'all's planes and stuff. I've always wondered about leaving a plane out in the bush by itself because people ain't good. Congratulations on a successful hunt. Will the aircraft insurance cover the tires and other stuff?? Does it work like car insurance??

[@isaaclandecker907]

Yeah, I didn't think much of it but obviously I will in the future. Insurance does cover the cost.

[@gregwatruba4541]

@@isaaclandecker907 glad to hear that your insurance covers your losses. When's the trapping videos coming??

[@isaaclandecker907]

@@gregwatruba4541 hopefully soon!! Looking at the weather to get out

[@danielrandolph9170]

That a shame about yal planes getting broken into sounds like someone watching your videos knowing what yal was up to . Keep us posted on it . But yal did have a good Bull hunt lots of meat yal stay safe Daniel from central Mississippi

[@Sharkdog11b]

You’re a great example of “you can’t help how other people act and treat you but you can control how you react to that treatment” man that’s frustrating I hope Carla does what it does to them and they get caught somehow but great video for what it’s worth you’re my favorite KZbinr so hopefully that’s atleast a 25,000 dollar comment 😂 sorry for that kind of trouble tho man that’s frustrating. I would love to know if there’s an outcome about who robbed you guys

[@isaaclandecker907]

Definitely frustrating for sure! I think that is a $25k compliment! I’ll take it. We did end up getting the rifles back they didn’t identify whole stole everything.

[@stuartpalmer7572]

Good to see you back Stuart Palmer Adelaide Sth Australia

[@aurangzebsaleem1033]

Isaac ! Congratulations ,great adventure , wish I could hear something from you !

[@isaaclandecker907]

Thanks! It was a lot of fun.

[@stevet8121]

Great and unique adventure Isaac. Just flying in those conditions would be a challenge, but I guess density altitude is not an issue.🙂 Hopefully your guns and gear will be found. It wouldn't take Columbo to figure it out.

[@isaaclandecker907]

Haha...let's hope Columbo does not need to be involved!

[@Quija9334]

You might need to call Chief Inspector Classuo?!😂 ​@@isaaclandecker907

[@isaaclandecker907]

@@Quija9334 😂

[@holgerawakens7784]

great success over adversity! Only one thing better than seeing a big bull moose down....and that's a wolverine in a 330 (hint hint) LOL

[@isaaclandecker907]

Haha! Hopefully in the next couple weeks I’ll get some traps out!

[@charlesmanning2523]

Nice you got a good supply of organic meat cool are you trapping this winter ?

[@isaaclandecker907]

Yeah!

[@realmetis8002]

What caliber you using please..hello from ontario canada

[@isaaclandecker907]

To be honest I don’t remember which rifle I had because ours were stolen…so I think I had a 300

[@realmetis8002]

@Isaac Landecker oh yeah that's right eh that's terrible

[@MarkJLarsonOutdoors]

I can't believe someone took your stuff and and vandelized your planes! That was terrible! At least you got some nice moose and a lot of meat!! Good luck with everything my friend!

[@isaaclandecker907]

Yeah! It was a bummer for sure!

[@constantinegregory3440]

Cool, recognize a few people. Sucks that happened. Congratulations on the bountiful hunt. Been waiting to see trapping vids

[@isaaclandecker907]

Hopefully in the next couple weeks!

[@hunt4fish]

Lots of moose in that area 4 sure and they are doing a job on the trees. Soon be nothing for them to eat if they aren't thinned out a bit imo! Too bad with the planes, did ya find who done it? No use for that stuff! Anyway, congrats on the hunt, looks like you got a piece of meat for the pot! Right now I'm cooking moose roast for dinner with few veggies around it like moose camp, can't go wrong with that eh? Take care where/when u play!

[@devin197601]

Are there size restrictions on bulls for residents ?

[@isaaclandecker907]

It all depends on the area. For most winter moose hunts (resident only) they are any bull.

[@fireguymel]

Were the people that robbed and damaged the planes ever found?

[@isaaclandecker907]

They turned the guns in under the agreement we would not press charges. So people know who did it but nothing happened to them.

[@BLAM777]

​@@isaaclandecker907to bad the law didn't put them in jail where those scumbags belong. Can't stand people like that. You handled it alot better than I would have. We'll at least you guys did well hunting and filled your freezers.

[@jeremymastello3385]

Bravo Zulu ! Great vids

[@isaaclandecker907]

Thanks!

[@NWHalibuthunters]

What village did you stay in?

[@isaaclandecker907]

I don't want to say just because the village was very hospitable. I think 1 guy just made a bad decision that night.

[@idaho2ndgens240]

Wow, what a major bummer about the thieves taken your gear. Those people will get their just deserves in the end. Glad you were able to make the most of it. Maybe get a game camera and place near the planes next time, get some photos of the thieves and get them out of the woodwork.

[@isaaclandecker907]

We actually did set a game camera up after it happened in case anyone came back, but we never had any issues.

[@glennpurchase807]

Awesome trip guys. Too bad about the thieves. The planes certainly add to the adventure. Are the planes considered ultralights. ? Great video. You had my adrenaline going wild.

[@isaaclandecker907]

We had 4 supercubs. They probably all weigh around 1150 lbs empty

[@glennpurchase807]

Thanks. The trip looked awesome outside of the thieves. Looking forward to other videos. My brother has a ses. 185. Floats with wheels. He flies into the arctic. You guys have a great life.

[@MN_WildernessOutpost]

Congratulations man!

[@550grizzly11]

Hey Isaac sorry about your items being stolen! Some people work hard for there stuff and then some assholes just steal right from you!🤬 what kind of guns were they model and caliber? Great hunt tho!!

[@isaaclandecker907]

Yeah! It was definitely a bummer for sure. But I try to just remind myself that it is just stuff….even though it’s expensive! Not sure on my buddies but I had a 338 win mag. It’s a great caliber for moose or brown bear.

[@lateagain7116]

Living the dream brother 👍

[@thomasnothstine6241]

Love your videos!! Trapping videos anytime soon?

[@isaaclandecker907]

Hopefully flying out tomorrow morning!

[@reapergrim76]

What an awesome adventure! Minus the boneheads...

[@hopemorrison2367]

Nice moose lot of work to process

[@davidduchesne4981]

Always thumbs up 👍

[@keyup2626]

I’m so sorry that happened to you. Damn scumbags would do that to you guys. Slashing the tires is a slimy thing to do. I hope if they don’t get caught, they will get the same done to them one day. I used to hunt bears and moose in northern Ontario Canada where I lived and grew up, now being in a wheelchair I just get to watch wonderful videos like yours. I had uncles who were bush pilots, flying on skis and pontoons, watching your videos brings back so many fantastic memories.

[@isaaclandecker907]

Yeah, it was a bit unfortunate for sure! That’s great! I’m sure these videos are pretty similar to northern Ontario in a lot of ways.

[@keyup2626]

@@isaaclandecker907 not to different except the mountains. I’m watching a bunch of your other videos, so well done. Fantastic commentary and the camera work is excellent. Thank you for sharing your adventures, brings great memories back to me.

[@collinsmith9572]

Where the heck are you at in ak

[@isaaclandecker907]

I don't want to say just because the village was very hospitable. I think 1 guy just made a bad decision that night.

[@collinsmith9572]

@@isaaclandecker907at least you get the meat. Did you get any traps out yet?

[@isaaclandecker907]

@@collinsmith9572 Not yet! But, I'm intending to start in the next week or two depending on weather and work days.

[@406highlanders]

That sucks that there's got to be scumbags out there that steal and vandalize your property but dang you handled it like a champ!!! I think if I was looking for quality meat I'd be hunting early season when them bulls were in better shape. The rut and cold weather really have an impact on them.

[@isaaclandecker907]

Yeah! Well initially we were hunting for swamp donkey bulls, but once we lost the stuff we shifted our focus to just getting a few moose for the freezer. It was surprising how much less weight they carry in the winter compared to fall.

[@kenaidog6974]

Is party hunting legal? You shot two moose.

[@isaaclandecker907]

To be honest I’m not sure if it is legal. That area the limit is 2 per person.

[@deadpinecollective]

That really sucks. Your videos are always impressive even when shitty things happen

[@KRM02]

That's absolutely horrible that someone would do that to you guys had to be a local. God Bless Kyle

[@isaaclandecker907]

Definitely a bummer.

[@tommccormick3622]

How cool is that

[@isaaclandecker907]

That’s pretty neat 😂

[@joerhea9340]

I just hate people who steal others peoples stuff. It just drives me insane. I’m sorry this happened to you all. I hope that they catch the thieves, even though I don’t think it likely.

[@isaaclandecker907]

Agreed. It was frustrating, but we tried not to let it ruin the trip.

[@POVAlaska]

Nice!

[@jimpinder6385]

Dirt bags live everywhere, glad things worked out.

[@singleactioncolt5333]

Expensive lesson but one you have surely learned. Cant leave anything out or unsupervised these days. Small reward offered in that village would get you a name and address easily. Thieves should only be handled one way. You can tell it was a useless POS because they not only took your belongings but damaged the planes.

[@isaaclandecker907]

Definitely a lesson learned

[@j.j.clingman4083]

Oh how I absolutely hate thieves!!! They can’t work hard for there own stuff they have to go steal stuff from other hard working people that do thing honestly!!! I definitely hope that they are caught for sure!!!! Worthless pieces of shit!!!! Awesome video buddy and remember keep up all the hard work buddy!!! I’ve definitely been weighting for a video from you!!! Are you going to do any trapping videos this season??? I definitely hope so!!! I absolutely love watching your trapping videos!!!

[@isaaclandecker907]

Yeah, definitely a bummer! Trapping videos should start up in the next couple weeks. I'm getting antsy.

[@bowbailey69]

Some interior justice needed right there. Bad place to be a thief.

[@isaaclandecker907]

For sure!

[@huntingandstuff9489]

Some hard-core thieves to go clear out there to steal stuff. Dirty bastards anyhow

[@erichgleckler7912]

They not only stole your stuff but to slash 10k of tires is such a jerk move. I would have lost my mind!

[@isaaclandecker907]

Yeah, the tires did seem a bit unnecessary

[@victorevan7893]

Saw my home town Kalskag

[@isaaclandecker907]

Awesome!

[@zacharybell5496]

Locals steeling from outsiders is all to common in the vilages They look at the moose as their property and you are steeling from them So in return they steel from you Just the way it is unfortunately Confront anyone in the village including the VPSO and they will know nothing and turn a blind eye Sorry that happened to you guys

[@isaaclandecker907]

Yeah it was definitely a bummer. We actually ended up staying in the village 9 nights waiting on the new tires/weather. Everyone else was great to hang out with.

[@isaaczacharof2250]

Next time stop in the next village down and hmu. Something like that would never happen in pilot.

[@isaaclandecker907]

I may have to!

[@MrGarymuldoon]

Absolutely zero sympathy for people with airplanes, sleds, quads and losing 25k meaning nothing that take animals as a sport from the backyards of communities who rely on the species for survival. This is a joke

[@isaaclandecker907]

Actually I just ate some of the meat yesterday. Still surviving off it in Anchorage! You’ll actually find that every native Alaskan uses sleds, quads, snowmachines, etc. in their pursuit of big game as well. It’s a way of life up here.

[@MrGarymuldoon]

@ isaaclandecker907 lmao point just flew right over your head. They use them as tools to survive along with boats. They don’t have the luxury to switch up when the plane breaks down for a fun trip as a hobby to shoot FOUR moose. Absolutely zero comparison. Nice, flew a couple back straps out? Point is you aren’t fighting for your next meal not being to concerned about $25,000, not even a concern or delay don’t even know how you can respond. If you’re a rational person there is zero logical rebuttal. You hunt as a rich man’s hobby, take the L and move on.

[@markbeaulieu8004]

Not rubs, Moose eat the bark

[@isaaclandecker907]

You think so? I noticed a bunch of bark that looked like it was shredded below what I thought were rubs.

[@thebackwardstrapper]

Not much worthless humans than theifs. Sorry you all had to experience that even up there.

[@jor-elh2153]

That’s messed up people stealing and vandalizing your guises stuff

[@leightongriffith1839]

Those bulls could have used another year ;)

[@isaaclandecker907]

For sure! haha

[@TheFlanman10]

Yeah hate to say it... the coastal "people" do not like "outsiders". Its a joke.

[@isaaclandecker907]

Seriously!

[@colmmurphy6749]

Jaysus man! I’m sorry to see you went through this. Without a doubt it wouldn’t have been representative of the village but they definitely have some bad eggs living among them. I’d say too that the other village folk would know who did it. Too small a place for them not to know. The same people probably have done this before. Bit of a bummer for you though man. By the way I’m from Ireland so all this interests the hell out of me. We don’t really get weather like that here or those animals too!

[@isaaclandecker907]

It was a bummer! Come visit alaska. It’s a great place!

[@Billy-w7h]

Kill shots would be good

[@isaaclandecker907]

For sure! Without a dedicated camera guy, it is extremely difficult to get them on camera!

[@WyteOutAK]

Illegal moose hunt..nobody can hunt a bull moose with antlers during the winter

[@isaaclandecker907]

😂 we just did!

[@WyteOutAK]

@@isaaclandecker907 your a sport hunter then wasting Ak Natives survival foods

[@isaaclandecker907]

@@WyteOutAK I am a sport hunter, but I eat the meat too.

[@drsnooker1776]

@@WyteOutAKsorry ur people didn’t invent the modern world.

[@Oliviaswaxtech]

@@WyteOutAK didn't know R and R is survival food