So this is why Alaskans are so concerned about all things hunting and fishing. From the Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Press Release: March 13, 2014 Contact: Maria Gladziszewski, Assistant Director, Division of Wildlife Conservation, Juneau, (907) 465-4114 Wildlife...
By Chris Cocoles UPDATE: State of Washington U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell, who spoke at last month’s stop the mine rally at Seattle’s Fisherman’s Terminal, and Patty Murray, praised the EPA’s announcement: Here’s Cantwell’s reaction: “I applaud this action today to protect Northwest fishing...
By Chris Cocoles Whenever I walk my dog down the Alki trail in West Seattle, I hear the singing of sea lions in Elliott Bay. They seem to be among the most playful creatures of the coast. Around my hometown near...
Posted by Chris Cocoles News out of Sidney, Neb. today is exciting news for outdoors-crazed Alaskans: The state’s first Cabela’s store is set to hold its grand opening on April 10. Here’s the release from the Cabela’s folks: Cabela’s Announces Official...
Fishing on the Nushagak River in the Bristol Bay area. (BRIAN LULL) The American Sportfishing Assocation has weighed in on the Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay debate. The ASA released the following on Monday: For Immediate Release Mary Jane Williamson, Communications...
Photos courtesy of Tom Reale By Chris Cocoles I’m jealous of our associate editor, Tom Reale, who’s been able to get up close and personal with the majestic brown bears of the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary. This is not a...
By Chris Cocoles I really enjoyed my conversation with Emily Riedel, one of the stars of the Discovery Channel’s reality series about Alaska gold dredging in Nome, Bering Sea Gold. One of my friends who’s a regular watcher of the show bemoaned Emily as...
Frank Entsminger, man of the outdoors, started his career as a taxidermist in high school. As a photographer, naturalist and hunting guide, his career has led him to become one of Alaska’s renowned wildlife bronze artists. Born and raised in Montana,...
