Field notes, practical advice and trip inspiration from Alaska's remarkable coastal wilderness.
A hunt is not only judged on whether or not an animal is brought down, but also on the animal's identification, recovery, care of meat, reporting and the state of the hunting area left after the hunt. Minor oversights in remote areas could quickly become very expensive when weather changes and help is far away. […]
A coastal Alaska map can look simple until islands, tidewater glaciers, narrow passes and broad mudflats turn a short line into a demanding journey. Learning to read those features helps you estimate travel time, recognize weather exposure, anticipate animal habitat and avoid routes that are safe only at certain water levels. The best planning choice […]
Salt spray often leaves its trail without warning, solidifying onto rifle slings, then drying into zipper rings or onto optic surfaces where it can later bond with damp air to produce a very stiff firearm, hazy optics, corroded metals or, worse yet, dead electronics that cannot be recharged when you are out of range. Fortunately, […]
Choosing between a guide and a self-directed hunt in Alaska affects far more than the amount of help available in the field. It changes how you reach remote ground, confirm legal boundaries, handle weather delays, recover an animal and respond when plans fail. A guided trip can reduce some unknowns, while an unguided trip gives […]
A remote coastal trip can look simple on a map and become complicated as soon as weather, tides, fuel, food and transport enter the picture. The best plan is not a rigid schedule; it is a set of decisions that helps a group know what must happen, what can wait and when to turn back. […]
In mixed fishing, days are often unpredictable. Everything that you wish to reach on the water (species, tides, current, wind) seems to want to do the opposite of what you have planned, and then, after a long haul, you will find yourself in a wonderful place for halibut or a hot location for salmon, right […]
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