Summer 2026

Description

Departments

4   Hunt Alaska Online

6   Hunting for a Compliment

8   Gun Dogs

10  Practical Precision

12  Red Gold

56  Ad Index

58  Recipe

On The Cover

Marcus Weiner took this uniquely antlered southeast Alaska moose while hunting from Icy Bay Lodge with the help of good buddies Kirk Studebaker and Brian Woobank. © Brian Woobank

14 2026 Editors’ Choice Awards by Hunt Alaska staff

The 10th annual Hunt Alaska Editors’ Choice Awards showcase the best gear we tested in 2025. Categories for this year’s awards include Firearms; Ammunition; Optics; Knives and Cutting Tools; Field Accessories; Apparel; Packs, Cases, and Game Bags; and Cooking.

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2026 New Gear

by Hunt Alaska staff

Now is the time to start gearing up for hunting season! Here’s a short list of some promising new items to consider taking to the field with you in 2026. Rest assured; we’ll be testing many of these ourselves this fall.

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Feathers, Fins & Fun With New Guns! by Scott Haugen

Scott Haugen is a fanatic wingshooter and loves to fish for coho. Last year, he visited the Egegik River area and Cold Bay on the Alaska Peninsula to test a few new shotguns on ptarmigan and waterfowl, as well as to chase the plentiful coho that are available in both areas. Cast-and-blast at its finest!

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Moose Hunting Essentials

by Jordan Voigt

Moose hunting in Alaska—really, any big-game hunting in Alaska—can be gear intensive. Lots of planning should go into any moose hunt. Having the right gear with you can help make the entire experience more enjoyable and more successful. Jordan Voigt shares his experience in this article.