Hunting Alaska

Be Careful Out There

Be Careful Out There

A couple of weeks ago I did a podcast with Caleb Martin, Executive Director for the Alaska Outdoor Council. We mainly chatted about my guiding career in Alaska. His final question was, “If I had one piece of advice to give to someone who is new to hunting or new to hunting in Alaska, what would it be.” There was a long pause as my brain was trying to engage. As I sat there thinking about everything that is involved in hunting in Alaska I stammered around and finally said, “Be careful out there.” At the time I was not pleased with my answer but that was all that I could come up with for one piece of advice. Later that afternoon when my wife came home, I asked her that same question and without hesitation she said, “Find a good hunting partner.” My response was, “great answer!” Why didn’t I think of that!

Hunting Partners

Hunting Partners

I often spend time at my desk looking at old photos, reminiscing about my past hunts and the many people that I have hunted with.  God has blessed me with so many good hunting buddies that I got to thinking about, “What makes a great hunting partner?”

The Barbarians From the North

The Barbarians From the North

A qualified guide is the key to a successful hunt for non-resident hunters.  There are three classes of licensed guides in Alaska; the assistant guide, registered guide and master guide and all are based on experience and passing the Alaska Guide Exam.  AAA Alaskan Outfitters had some of the best.  Follow along with me and the Otter Lake guides in The Barbarians From the North.