Field notes, practical advice and trip inspiration from Alaska's remarkable coastal wilderness.
It is far more interesting to treat an island coast as more than scenery along a route. While traveling through dark spruce forests, deep glacial fjords, exposed tidal flats and secluded coves, each with its own needs for timing, distance and preparation, the visitor can choose the proper vessel, gain insight into the behavior of […]
A leaking jacket can turn a manageable coastal hunt into a cold, distracting day, especially when travel between shore and vessel leaves little room for drying gear. The best rain protection is not simply the most waterproof item on a shelf. It must shed steady rain, move quietly, fit over useful layers and survive contact […]
When planning a trip to the quieter shores, islands and coves of Kachemak Bay, start your journey in Homer, a practical and suitable 'base'. However, cross-border travel has its hazards and requires an element of flexibility. Simple-appearing days can change in the space of hours and whilst planning is essential, time must be allowed for […]
A coastal hunt is shaped as much by life on the boat as by time ashore. On a small charter vessel, a wet jacket in the wrong place, an unwashed mug or a missed weather briefing can affect everyone aboard. The most useful way to prepare is to follow one ordinary day: a guest wakes […]
Coastal conditions can shift from cold rain to clear skies, then back to fog or hard wind before a planned move is complete. That uncertainty affects comfort, visibility, boat travel, footing and the ability to make a sound hunting decision. A useful plan is not a promise that the day will cooperate; it is a […]
A coastal hunt can be carefully planned around tides, weather and vessel access, then stalled by one missing piece of paperwork. The practical challenge is that a license, a harvest ticket, a tag and a permit do different jobs, and the correct combination depends on species, hunt area, season and residency status. Use the checklist […]
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