Back from the great big lava rock .. St. Paul Island, AK

[itallushrt]

I just returned from a 10 day hunting trip to St. Paul Island, AK. I was chasing one of the last ducks I need to complete my collection...the King Eider. By far the hardest duck to kill of the 32 huntable species in North America. Both because of the location and the toughness of the bird. I had a great time even though I got stuck on the island an extra 5 days due to weather. For those of you who follow the show The Deadliest Catch you'll recognize the name St. Paul and even some of the folks below.

Here are a few pics. Enjoy.

 

[itallushrt]

This little guy, an blue phase artic fox, got a little to close one night while I was out enjoying a stick.

 

[Pietastervw]

Very cool pics sounds like an awesome time. Got on the Time Bandit thats freekin' awesome. my favorite boat from the show.

 

[Headbanger]

Congrats on your duck collection. Beautiful pictures.

How the hell did you get lucky enough to get on the boat and take some pics? Got the Hilstrand brothers even, nice.

 

[gentimmy]

those ducks are gorgeous

 

[Hot_Sauce]

Looks like a good trip. Thanks for sharing it with us.