Hunting cougar with archery in Idaho is an excellent option. Most shots are 30 yards or less and a good medium weight arrow tipped with a 100 grain broadhead is sufficient. Taking a mountain lion with a bow is not as slam dunk though, as it does present it's share of challenges. Bows are typically cumbersome and on a long chase through the rugged Idaho mountains, they can become heavy and get hung up in the brush frequently. Also I've seen many times where ice and snow gathers on … [Read more...]
Idaho Mountain Lion Hunting
January 16, 2015
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I realized a few days ago that I'd been hunting mountain lion in the mountains of Idaho for 28 years now. No, I'm not that old, but the ol' man expected a boy to be tough and not making it to a cougar tree even at a young age was unacceptable. Over the years I've come to appreciate these big cats and become very close to a few of the dogs whose sole purpose in life was chasing them. They are not a predator that needs to be annihilated for the health of big game purposes. They are … [Read more...]
OF MOOSE AND MEN
February 1, 2013
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By Larry Hatter Resolve has a tendency to elude us as we toil through life. Days of repetitiveness become years and losing sight of purpose can be a commonality. Every once in a while, however, we are granted a brief moment of absolute clarity, a moment where the most important aspects of our life become vivid and we’re steadfast in our conviction. I was privileged to experience one of these moments in late September, 2011, but much to my chagrin, it occurred as the icy waters of an arctic … [Read more...]
Alaska Larry’s Moose Jerky
December 27, 2012
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Today I'd like to share my special jerky recipe! First off, it obviously doesn't have to be made with Hunt for Alaska Moose, you can use Hunt for Alaska Caribou, deer, sheep, Idaho Elk Hunts, etc. You get the picture.... Ingredients: 3 tsp salt 3 tsp pepper 4 tsp liquid smoke 3 tsp brown sugar 1 cup of water Pinch of hot crushed red pepper Nice, semi-frozen chunk of the wild game meat of your choice First, find yourself a nice average sized cake pan and mix all of the ingredients, … [Read more...]
Salmon Fishing Southeast Alaska *Recipe*
November 20, 2012
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Just going to post a quick grilled Fishing Alaska Halibut and King Salmon Charters | Southeast Alaska Fishing recipe today. I hope you all enjoy! This is enough for about 3 average size Fishing Alaska Halibut and King Salmon Charters | Southeast Alaska Fishing fillets. I'm talkin whole fillets, just section them into 1/3rds before you marinate... Marinade Ingredients: 1 cup of soy sauce 1 cup of real maple syrup 1tsp of garlic Mix that baby and marinate for a half hour on each side … [Read more...]
High Frequency Hearing Loss In Hunters
November 1, 2012
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Hi my name is John O'Connor, I am a father, outdoorsman and passionate about living a healthy lifestyle. Over the past few years I have become more and more interested in hearing loss. My father and grandfathers, who are and were all hunters, are affected by hearing loss. I feel that there is a general lack of understanding around the issue and it is our job to spread awareness where we can. Check out my new blog at bloggingwjohno.blogspot.com! High-Frequency Hearing Loss In … [Read more...]
Alaska Fishing Continued
October 12, 2012
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Lets dig a bit deeper into Fishing Alaska Halibut and King Salmon Charters | Southeast Alaska Fishing tackle. Its good to take a basic tackle box on almost any big game hunt in the north woods. A dozen spinners and maybe a half dozen flies will easily get you through a hunt. The spinners should range in size from #1 to #4 and the flies should emulate something popularly seen in alaska during the early fall. Something that resembles a bumble bee is a personal favorite of mine. A small pair … [Read more...]
Coastal Black Bear Hunting in Alaska
October 1, 2012
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A Blast From The Past By Larry Hatter Some of the most unique reminders of our country’s history reside in the most inconspicuous places. They rest in the corner of an old, dusty attic beside a rickety chest of drawers or on the rack at a downtown pawn shop, mostly unappreciated and uncared for. Make no mistake though; firearms have played an integral role in our ascension from a few middling colonies into a thriving nation. It’s for this … [Read more...]
Fall Grizzly Bear Hunting in Alaska
September 19, 2012
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Secrets of a Camfire By Larry Hatter Dusk had crept silently into my midst as I plodded doggedly along the meandering creek bottom. The mountains that stretched dauntingly to the west, an impenetrable fortress of snow, shale and sheer bluffs, had long since claimed the blazing arctic sun for their own. A failed stalk on a lumbering grizzly, once promising, had in reality been long on promise and short on time. Leaving me with precious few minutes to reach my makeshift shelter before a … [Read more...]
Halibut and Salmon Fishing in Southeast Alaska
September 11, 2012
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There are many facets to a successful Fishing Alaska Halibut and King Salmon Charters | Southeast Alaska Fishing. Weather, gear, knowledgeable guide, etc., all carry their own degree of importance, but if I were to choose the singular most important variable when it comes to booking that spectacular Alaska fishing trip, it would be timing. Here is where the fisherman has to decide what is most important to them. Depending on which species you wish to target the optimum times for success can … [Read more...]
