Brown Bear
While formerly listed separately by taxonomists, Alaska's brown and grizzly bears are actually classified as a single species, Ursus arctos. That includes the famously oversized bruins of Kodiak Island, Read More...
Does Size Really Matter?
Apparently, depending on who you ask, size does matter. However, here at least, exploring this subject will remain in the realm of fish and wildlife rather than venturing towards Read More...
Moose in the Far North
I’ve lived in Anaktuvuk Pass, AK, for 12 years and believe me, I have seen a lot. Anaktuvuk means “caribou droppings” in the Native tongue. Clearly, there are a Read More...
Musk Ox for Dinner
Why do many people enjoy eating exotic wild game? In today’s world of mass-produced food, where many domestic meats have little flavor but contain a variety of chemicals and Read More...
Hunting the Competition: Predators in Alaska
Hunting the Competition: Predators in Alaska by Steve Meyer The vapor trail from the 55-grain Nosler Varmint Ballistic Tip bullet was clearly visible in the dazzling light of a Read More...
Shotguns, Bows & Fool Hens
Shotguns, Bows & Fool Hens by E. Donnall Thomas Jr. Although the termination dust had yet to fall, it was the kind of September day that demands the acknowledgement Read More...
Cold Weather Goats
Cold Weather Goats by Tony Russ TWENTY yards below me lay a nice billy. He had no inkling a bowhunter was above him with an arrow on the string. Read More...
One Day Dall for Dad
One Day Dall for Dad by Scott Haugen Dad's dream of hunting Dall sheep was finally under way, but we faced a major obstacle—we had only one day to Read More...
Luck of the Draw
Luck of the Draw by Ryan Schmidt Alaska, the Last Frontier—plenty of accessible game and thousands of miles to hunt. Well, this is what everyone that comes up to Read More...