Intro: On the boat, under way around Kodiak Island Participants: Colton & Gary Heward, Brent Neidig, Shawn Skipper, Austin Brown, Andrew Smith, Travis, Susan, & JJ Larson, and Garrett Lambert.  Plans: Hunt sitka blacktail deer & sea ducks, fish Forecast: Troubled. Cold, wind, & snow A lot of firsts: First bucks, first Alaskan hunts  Gear time: Rifles, optics, & ammo picked for the hunt First three days: Hunt stories & adventures Under way again: South Kodiak & big deer ahead Teaser: Big deer, big winds, and big danger ahead in Part 2! ENJOY!  FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe on www.patreon.com/backcountry Contribute via PayPal using joseph@backcountrypodcast.com Contribute via VENMO: @Joseph-vonBenedikt VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.browning.com www.silencercentral.com www.timneytriggers.com www.siembidacustomknives.com