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(Not So) Patiently Waiting for Spring
The winter season in the Interior is characterized by long and frigid months. As the cold weather approaches, the days start to become shorter at an alarming rate. Soon enough, the sun rises at 10 am and sets by 3 pm, leaving you with only a few hours of daylight. The temperatures drop below -50, keeping… Read more
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Repeat Customers: Proof of Catch and Release Effectiveness
The issue of catch-and-release fishing has always been a controversial topic among anglers. While some fishermen prefer to keep their catches and enjoy a fresh meal, others balk at the idea of harming the fish they catch. Some believe that keeping fish can be detrimental to a fishery, while some may not pay much attention… Read more
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How to Fish for Northern Pike: Gear, Lures, and Tools
Northern Pike are among my favorite fish to target, both in open water and under the ice. They are typically very aggressive, not picky, and can reach large sizes. Targeting pike does require specialized equipment that can differ from typical trout, grayling, or bass setups. I will go over some equipment I’ve had experience with… Read more
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My Alaska Draw Hunt Results
February 16th is the day that the Alaska draw hunt results are released. These tags are in those areas that could not support a general season or registration hunt for a given species. Luckily, for Alaskans, we can hunt many big game species with free, over-the-counter harvest tags. However, a few require a draw tag,… Read more
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My 5 most versatile fishing lures
Some lures find their way into my tackle box no matter where I go or what I’m trying to catch. These lures tend to catch a bunch of different fish in an array of situations. They are great for the multi-species angler who is always fishing new spots. These lures are a few of my… Read more