Moose Hunt in Icy Bay
Moose populations in Alaska are strong, with estimates of up to 200,000 moose roaming the Great Land. But since the state is extraordinarily large, there’s not a moose in every pond.
Raspberry Island Elk Hunt
The last pack out is usually the best. © Brian Watkins by Brian Watkins I’ve hunted goats while balancing on cliffed-out peaks in Alaska. I’ve spent 22 Read More...
Moose Pastrami Reuben
Moose Pastrami Reuben from Melissa Norris Makes 2 servings We swtich up the traditional reuben here with an Alaskan twist. Our good friends the Lundales had an “emergency thaw,” Read More...
A Far Walk From Here
A Far Walk From Here: Hunting Mountain Goats and Deer on Kodiak Island “In order to arrive at what you do not know. You must go by a way Read More...
Farewell Bison Hunt
Farewell Bison Hunt by Rick Birch Crossing a swift, two-foot-deep stream, fortunate to have thrown on my Caddis Waders that morning, I tried to advance as far as possible. Read More...
Black Tail Basics
By Marcus Weiner Often overlooked in Alaska due to the presence of glamour animals such as moose, brown bear, Dall sheep, caribou and mountain goats, the Sitka blacktail deer Read More...
Moose Balls
BBQ Mooseballs by Cristy Bishop The smell of these wafting through the house when they are cooking brings everyone to the kitchen asking, “Is dinner ready yet?” In addition Read More...
In Fruitless Pursuit of Moose
By Marcus Weiner Mac decided that he would obtain a Tier 1 caribou permit in Unit 13, which would allow him to hunt caribou early and take either-sex animal. Read More...
Smoked Moose Brisket Sandwich with Horseradish Sauce
Smoked Moose Brisket Sandwich with Horseradish Sauce by Wayne Norris Smoking a brisket can be time consuming, but the family can eat it for a week reusing the sliced Read More...
Shotguns for the Season
Shotguns for the Season By Steve Meyer With the waterfowl opener nearing the 100-day countdown mark, some hunters might be considering a new shotgun. The new autoloaders put out Read More...
Sausage Making
Sausage Making By Tom Claycomb “Why make my own sausage?” you may ask. Here’s how I’d answer: If you shoot an animal and take it to the processor, your Read More...
Getting It Home
Getting It Back Home By Paul Atkins Whether you’re a resident just completing a successful hunt and want to get your meat and hide to a local processor in Read More...
Life on the Ledge: Judging Yardage
Life on the Ledge: Judging Yardage Story and photos by Lon E. Lauber Shooting at Alaska big game presents a unique set of problems for the bowhunter. They live Read More...
Youth Archery
Youth Archery Story and photos by Melissa Norris Clear! A group of kids ages 6- to 16 walk down the 10-lane, 20-yard indoor archery range at Full Curl Archery Read More...
Bacon-Wrapped Ptargiman
Bacon-Wrapped Ptarmigan by Wayne Norris This is a very simple recipe that anyone can make. It is always a crowd pleaser and a great way to showcase Alaska’s state Read More...