For many, harvesting a Dall sheep is considered the pinnacle of Alaska hunting achievement. Pursuit of these regal creatures requires a strong back, legs of steel and most importantly, an iron will. If you commit yourself to the strenuous physical conditioning and the hours of research necessary you may soon find yourself within striking distance of the ram you desire! In my opinion, the three biggest questions a hunter should ask himself in the fledgling stages of planning a sheep hunt … [Read more...]

Sleep comes at a premium when you’re hunting in the north woods. The last several days had been spent portaging gear and supplies from the landing strip on this northern Alaska river to our spike camp some seven miles up a creek that, at least, no white man had a name for. So it was completely understandable that as 8:00 a.m. rolled around I was still squeezing the last few blissful moments out of my toasty warm, custom made, Woods Canada sleeping bag and was tediously cleaning the last couple … [Read more...]

When planning your next brown bear expedition, careful consideration must be given to the type of gear you will require in order to facilitate a successful hunt. Rain gear, water resistant optics, etc. are of the utmost importance, but the singular most important facet of your repertoire is what weapon to choose. For the purpose of this short excerpt, let's take it for granted that you will be using a modern center-fire rifle as opposed to a more primitive weapon such as a compound bow or … [Read more...]

As the last few crimson hues of sunshine melted behind a thick curtain of spruce on the distant horizon, I allowed myself for the first time to contemplate what was now becoming an all too real possibility. The possibility that after years of planning and preparation, after countless hours of daydreaming and sleepless nights, that I may embark on my long journey home without the brown bear I had so longed for. Although Southeast Alaska had once again enriched my heart and mind with its unique … [Read more...]