You’ve shot your moose. Are you strong enough to pack it out?
The enormity of moose, which seems obvious while observing them in the field, suddenly becomes a cold reality when a big carcass is lying still in a muskeg swamp.
An Alaska hunting dog’s delight: Opening day
If my dog Winchester knows that Alaska's bird hunting season is near, the anticipation of opening day is almost too much to bear.
How to ensure your gun is as accurate and consistent as possible
Bore sighting is a less-than-perfect science, but these tips for zeroing in should help.
Dream hunts sometimes go awry, but the memories remain priceless
Oftentimes, perception doesn't square with reality in the Alaska backcountry, and seemingly ideal situations can prove less than ideal.
Trying to make sense of Alaska’s moose-hunting regulations
Can you tell if a moose has a 50-inch antler spread? Has a legal spike-fork? About 20 percent of Alaska hunters cannot. Will Fish and Game's online quiz help?
Despite recoil, Magnum rifles deliver potency and velocity
No doubt, Magnums come with issues that don’t suit everyone’s sensibilities. But they are fun to shoot and pack a wallop.
Discovering wildlife galore in big-city Anchorage
For those who enjoy being around abundant wildlife, Anchorage may have no peer among cities.
When not having a gun was a lifesaver
Taking on the responsibility of a firearm for personal security is not for everyone for a variety of reasons. Exploring other options is in order, and there is a wealth of information available.
The sweetest animal in the forest
We come across Alaska's porcupines a couple of times a year, and every encounter brightens the day — though removing quills from a bird dog's snout is never fun.
Shooting at junk in the Alaska woods: Who'll clean up this mess?
Signs along Alaska’s roadways threaten a $1,000 fine for littering, but who has ever paid one of those fines?
Buying a gun for self-protection? Ask yourself these questions first.
I’ll assume we can all agree that every person has the right to be safe in their home and the right to protect themselves if they are threatened. Even so, I am not going to suggest you run out and buy a gun.
A hunter does some soul-searching on the issue of toxic ammo
Ammunition manufacturers have been working overtime developing non-toxic options for hunters; after all, demand drives innovation.