Summary: Welcome to the podcast, Today I am joined by Justin Shaffer who is a total badass and awesome guy who takes full advantage of his opportunities in Alaska as we all live vicariously through him. In this episode, we take a deep dive into all the things you need to know before submitting your application to hunt in Alaska which is due by the 17th. If you are past the deadline when you hear this there is still a ton of useful information for anyone who may be thinking about someday traveling to Alaska to embark on a hunting adventure. While you are listening to this take a second an give Justin a follow on Instagram the dude has done more in the last two years than I will probably do in a lifetime and is by every definition of the word a Badass.<br> Show Notes:<br><br> Justin’s 2018 Season & Injury – 03:51<br><br> AK Draw System & Guide Requirements – 05:56<br><br> License Carry Over for Applications – 10:41<br><br> Sheep Hunts, Units, Guides, & Costs – 11:47<br><br> Mountain Goat Details – 19:19<br><br> All About Grizzlies & Brown Bears – 25:35<br><br> Justin’s Arctic Grizz – 34yds with Bow – 28:03<br><br> Justin’s Musk Ox & Application Strategy – 30:19<br><br> Elk Draw Info & Areas – 36:44<br><br> Moose Draws, Logistics & Size of the Area – 41:23<br><br> Float Hunts vs. Flying Into Backcountry – 47:51<br><br> Caribou: Knowing Who, When & Where – 50:56<br><br> The Haul Road: Dalton Highway – 52:05<br><br> What You Need to Know: Apply & Hunt Alaska – 55:06<br><br> How to Get Ahold of Justin for Booking Caribou – 56:42<br> Today’s podcast brought to you by <a href="http://goHUNT.com">goHUNT.com</a> Tag season and research season is here and if you don’t have it you need goHUNT it will save you so much time and effort. If you are on the fence about whether you need it or not let me just tell you it is the first place I turn to when I start planning a hunt. It is 100% worth every penny to me and I think pretty much everyone I have introduced it to. If you’re a goHUNT member already which I feel like most of you are by now make sure you use the code TRO at checkout to save some money.<br> <br> Today’s episode is brought to you by <a href="http://www.backcountryfuelbox.com/">Backcountry Fuel Box</a>. The monthly subscription that brings you all kinds of awesome snacks, bars, jerky’s, dehydrated meals and fuel for your next adventure. With hunting season right around the corner, now is a great time to sign up and get a box full of goodies every month for your next hunt. If you were like me, you eat the same thing every season. This year, mix it up and get all kinds of great new brands sent right to your doorstep without having to research and order each individual product. With <a href="http://www.backcountryfuelbox.com/">Backcountry Fuel Box</a>, there is no commitment what so ever, feel free to skip a box or cancel anytime. Head over to <a href="http://www.backcountryfuelbox.com/">backcountryfuelbox.com</a> and get signed up. If you use the TRO code you will save 10% off each month.<br>
