Jake’s Nushagak Salmon Camp is getting ready for another summer of king salmon fishing. Eli Huffman, the camp’s host, filed this report: 2015 WILL BE AN OUTSTANDING YEAR! For us, 2014 was the year without winter in Dillingham, Bristol Bay, and most...
This isn’t Alaska news, but it’s bear news and Alaskans understand more than anyone that they’re sharing their beloved state with these remarkable creatures. That’s what makes this story cringe-worthy. From the Associated Press: CONCORD, N.H. – New Hampshire’s bear expert...
Apologies for not getting this out sooner, but press deadlines have been a challenge this month. Alaska Department of Fish and Game last weeknamed Charles Swanton as its new deputy commissioner. Here’s ADFG’s release: Acting Commissioner Sam Cotten is pleased to...
In our February issue of Alaska Sporting Journal, look for a story on charter boat captains working together to in a program known as Every Halibut Counts, which strives to ensure safe and proper releasing of halibut amid tight Alaska Department...
Editor’s note: The following story ran in the January, 2015 issue of Alaska Sporting Journal. By Chris Cocoles Photos courtesy of Matt Carle, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Icon Sports Media You can take a young man out of Alaska,...
The 2015 Mat-Su Outdoorsman Show is now accepting vendor applications for its 10th Annual Show, happening March 27-29, 2015 at the Curtis Menard Sports Complex in Wasilla, Alaska. As the first outdoor sports show of the year in Alaska, the show annually...
Happy 2015 everyone! This is the start of my second full calendar year here at ASJ, so I hope the ride continues to be (mostly) smooth as we attempt to bring a taste of Alaskan adventure. Our January issue is...
Whenever December rolls around and you’re watching a college football bowl game or even broadcasts of It’s A Wonderful Life, you see that iconic Budweiser commercial. Even for a California native, moments like this scream out how Christmas should be: snow...