As Unit 13 hunting seasons wind down, it’s time to think outside the box
It's obvious to anyone who hunts that subsistence is tied irrevocably to income, writes columnist John Schandelmeier, who notes: “He who has the most toys wins.”
Hunting season means lots of traffic on trails. It may be time to revisit ATV regulations.
Hunters in newer and bigger all-terrain rigs keep searching for untouched areas, creating more and more trails. What is the impact on big game?
Will the summer-long drizzle dampen hunting in the Alaska Interior?
Normally hip boots would be adequate foot gear for Denali area lakes, but this year chest waders might be a better option.
While searching for a caribou, a hunter in the Alaska Range finds a piece of history instead
The tip of the ancient spear point was broken slightly but its edge was sharper than a pocket knife, writes columnist John Schandelmeier.
Caribou hunt ends, leaving the Denali Highway a good place for a quiet retreat
There aren't many places with cellphone reception on the Denali Highway, so maybe it's time for that quiet weekend when the phone is left at home.
As tempting as it is, taking the easy way in the outdoors isn’t always the best way
A 20-mile four-wheeler ride is no big deal. Take a five-mile walk across the tundra and you have a story to tell.
The dogs that stay with us after they are gone
In Naknek, a three-legged dog named Tripod is a friend to cannery workers and fishermen -- and thinks he is a menace to bears.
At Bristol Bay, there’s a changing of the guard at the boatyard
Fiberglass is becoming scarce and there are few, if any, working wood vessels.
Some words on birds and their impact on Alaska and the rest of the world
Birds have made contributions big and small throughout history, columnist John Schandelmeier writes.
Bristol Bay is a happy place right now, but time — and the marketplace – will tell if those smiles last
College kids from the Lower 48, foreign workers with green cards and corporate executives will all be impacted by the housewife who decides whether to purchase a pound of premium Bristol Bay sockeye.
It’s still springtime on the Denali Highway
Columnist John Schandelmeier doesn't recommend bringing your snowmachine, but says it's also a bit too early for ATVs.
Afraid of bears? There are far more dangerous things in the Alaska outdoors
To stay safe during an Alaska summer, wear a life jacket while on the water, learn ATV safety and slow down on the highway.