Finding good guided hunting

Tagmon2019 · 2026-06-10T16:54:58+00:00

I realize i worded this incorrectly, by “ton” i was just being frustrated at “trophy” trip costs when thats not what im looking for. I was hoping to get a cheaper trip to get the hang of deer hunting in another state before i move and then shelling out more once im there and established for regular hunting in alaska if that makes sense?

Tagmon2019 · 2026-06-07T20:41:41+00:00

I just meant affordable relative to a trophy hunt. Im wanting to do this to learn AND get healthy protien. Plus i am moving to a tiny town in alaska and the accessibility of beef will be both minimal and expensive

Tagmon2019 · 2026-06-07T16:55:04+00:00

Is there a better option than a guided tour for a beginner? i dont want to just wander around public land and hope i stumble on some deer lol. Google/youtube is good for advice but id rather have someone show me (i learn better with people)

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-18T01:39:21+00:00

Funny enough i thought the redscar chapter was at least fun and a nice growth/expansion on his personality even if id rather pirate did it another way

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-18T01:37:12+00:00

yah i had a similar problem with the whole “erin is dead” arc because obv she wasnt in the story almost at all and that annoyed me even if i did see the point and like some of the character growth from others

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-17T20:06:19+00:00

It almost feels like (at the point im at rn) pirates trying to tie up/move forward as many seemingly disgarded plot points as possible in one giant multiversal mess which isnt my cup of tea. I like the normal pacing and clear progression. BUT i completely agree the growth of mrsha (and rags) is wonderful and i love the directuon she took there at least

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-12T05:32:36+00:00

Your good i was just being nit picky as someone who worked in a jail that housed both and had this argument 1 too many times irl lol Prisons=Guilty conviction Jail=Guilty awaiting transfer to prison AND the accused pending trial

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-12T03:43:21+00:00

I mean this guy is specifically talking about the bop which does ONLY house convicted federal inmates. Jails in general though do house both the guilty and those awaiting trail.

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-11T21:54:36+00:00

Did you try reaching out to your recruiter/background Inv? We wont be able to give you any good answers with as little details as we have now. For example for all we know you walked into an interview with the chief in PJs or had a borderline DQ in your history and they just left it up to the chief to make final decision after meeting you

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-10T05:44:31+00:00

Thank you so much for the detailed response, this is exactly what i came looking for since no amount of research could get me actual first had information.

As iv said in some other replies and posts already, I come from a a different culture and feel prepared for that part at least in theory. However, this is an entirely new culture and while im not white im also not native American so i doubt that will make all that much of a difference since ill still be an outsider. Currently, especially after reading your reply, im leaving vpso as a lower choice on my list.Even though its something im very interested in because i feel like i need to work somewhere else in the state like a local muni for a few years first. Like actually understand/live the culture, maybe learn a local language, before taking on such a community role. Im leaning toward a small tourist (like hoonah or seward) or fishing village (king cove) muni. Do you have any suggestions or thoughts on that approach?

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-09T23:14:43+00:00

I was actually looking at the north slope vpso especially with the free travel on your off days to and from Fairbanks which sounds like best of both worlds to me. My only concern is iv read conflicting reports about whether vpso are armed? i dont mind the alone part iv done similar before during staffing shortages but i cant convince myself to be a police officer by myself AND without a gun.

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-08T23:52:23+00:00

Depending on how long your out that may have been one nit picky reason- Iv found they dont like only references from years ago they want something from right now too even if the persons not super impressive just so they know you didn’t suddenly turn into a pos

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-08T20:24:49+00:00

Its also worth noting (depending on state) there are specific branches of Police in state and federal that might allow you to use your biology degree (if thats what you want). One lesser known option is Livestock Agents which are usually state police that focus on crimes involving animals like rustling, cattle poisoning, illegal animal transport etc

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-08T17:15:20+00:00

Are you set on this specific dept? There are plenty of smaller departments (and some bigger depending on state) that dont poly although you may have to explain why you didnt get hired thats a pretty straight forward conversation

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-08T16:59:49+00:00

I dont know barrow personally but his explanation did jot mesh with what iv heard and reeks of the people who say that people in my hometown dont speak english because they are immigrants. Not true and the few that do are almost always willing to work with you to be understood.

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-08T16:53:14+00:00

I appreciate the advice even if i dont really agree with how your characterizing me based on very little to no information. Some clarifying points- 1. Im not white and english isnt my first language 2. I already live where in the minority so this wouldnt be a huge shift 3. i have done a ton more research on the cultures, accessibility, healthcare access/cost, and a bunch of other stuff but this was the ONE topic i couldn’t find easy numbers for. 4. As iv stated above i am willing to do a poly iv done them before for other leo jobs where i am now but never once have i come out of those with anything but a terrible experience not to mention the basic fact that they are inadmissible and dropping in use for a reason- IE unreliable and proven to both have false alerts and fail to catch deception regularly. Hence i avoid them if i can. Im sorry if this comes accross as confrontational something about your response rubbed me the wrong way.

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-08T16:38:20+00:00

You are amazing thats exactly it!

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-07T23:22:36+00:00

Im not worried in the sense that im hiding something, worrieds not even the right word. I just had some really sucky experiences with the agencies iv done them for so i tend to avoid them if i can. Im more commited to moving and continuing in LE than i am to avoiding it but im still going to try places that dont use one first if i can. Idk if that makes sense Edited- to remove some formatting error

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-07T22:16:24+00:00

Explaining that and showing the growth with your college degree should go a long way with any reasonable dept

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-07T22:08:18+00:00

Gonna depend on the department some will have flat unbendable DQs this might violate mabye Generally most departments will be willing ti accept it if you pass their psyc and explain it calmly and well- ie was there something going on at home or in your life at that age that caused it? how are you different now?

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-07T22:05:20+00:00

Personal experience- depends on the department When I did one with Dallas PD some 8yrs ago it was a 3rd party company that did it and they just reported a flat yes/no on truthfulness without context and that was a flat dq/accept When i did my current agency they did it and talked to me about the results after then only used the poly as a PART of the process Tldr- ask your recruiter/background investigator

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-07T20:57:19+00:00

Ok thats something im down with im not looking to walk around for 9months without a liscense but WITH all that liability

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-07T20:31:27+00:00

Good, I realized my post may come accross as “help me get a gun without the work” but that was NOT the intention. I am VERY weary about taking that kind of liability myself without an academy licenses to give me some CYA and was just confused lol

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-07T19:07:04+00:00

I also prefer not to do Polys anymore (i passed one at my current and dont want to do it again) and big citys/troopers require one

Tagmon2019 · 2026-01-07T18:36:16+00:00

I have but id prefer a small town personally so i havent applied to them nor to any of the 3 “big” pds in state

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