One of the most important aspects of a hunt whether it be in Alaska or Africa is good food! You may not realize it now,  but when you remember a hunt years down the road an exquisite meal at a fine restaurant may be just as vivid a memory as the tale of the hunt!  On a recent hunt for black bear in Alaska, I was honored to sit and dine, with the finest company (my brother Miles and best friend Fred), on the finest meal, possibly, of my life.   In the bottom of the Gilmore Hotel in … [Read more...]

Hunting caribou in Alaska can be one of the most action packed and rewarding hunts in North America. We hunt caribou for arguably the most impressive set of antlers on any game animal on the continent.  We hunt caribou for some of the finest table fare that grows naturally in the wild.  We hunt caribou because we see plenty and its not as stressful as other hunts. For me personally I hunt them for all the above reasons but most importantly I hunt them to breathe that wonderfully crisp and … [Read more...]

One of the most popular game fish in Alaska coastal waters is the mighty halibut and rightfully so. Besides their propensity for wearing your arms out before they surface, they are also world famous for their delectable fillets.  A  halibut that weighs between fifty and seventy pounds is arguably the finest table fare, as far as fish are concerned, to be had. Immense power and succulence aren't the only reason sportsman flock to Alaska  to find the big halibut however,  they tend to be … [Read more...]

Another novel that profoundly affected me when I was young was Big Red. Its the story of a young man and his Irish setter, both living in relative solitude in the north central part of the country. The novel follows the pair as they grow and bond together and has many passages depicting tales of the hunt.  From grouse, to, whitetail deer and even black bear. I'd highly recommend the read especially if you love the outdoors and that special bond that only man and dog can have.   … [Read more...]

At ten years old I had an experience that would change the course of the rest of my life. If was that year that I first laid eyes on the classic story, Call of the Wild by Jack London. This harrowing tale of adventure and friendship between man and dog struck a cord with me and so did the theme of the young man yearning to prove himself by conquering the vast frozen north. I remember vividly finishing the novel and then watching the movie.  By the time I was finished I knew somehow that … [Read more...]