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A Wingshooter's Paradise: Cold Bay, Alaska

Few experiences in a hunter’s life compare with acquiring an over-the-counter tag for an emperor goose, or hunting a flock of 80,000 brant or any other of the myriad waterfowl that live on the Alaska Peninsula. And the fishing here—fuggedaboutit. This is a wingshooting and fishing paradise.

Lessons Learned from a Grizzly Bear Attack on the Kenai

In November 2012, Blake Gettys was tending his trap line in Alaska when a grizzly attacked him. Now, the victim and his storyteller examine the event in detail to determine what, if anything, could have gone better.

Guns and Gear for an Alaska Caribou Hunt

Contributor Brad Fitzpatrick shares the gear he used on a recent caribou hunt in Alaska.

Into the Arctic

Pursuing the Western Arctic caribou herd across the North Slope of Alaska means long days and endless nights.

Favorite Rifles and Cartridges Used by North Country Guides and Outfitters

Contributor Aram von Benedikt teamed up with Book Your Hunt for a survey of North Country outfitter opinions on which calibers work and what bullets will not fail. Read on for their answers.

Alaska Opens Hunting Permit Raffle to Offset COVID-19 Loss

For the first time ever, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has begun to raffle permits for some of its most popular hunts.

Member's Hunt: Of Blueberries and Bears

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Conrado E. Navarro of Cibolo, Texas.

Pope and Young Crowns New Record Holder

Kaleb Baird’s mountain goat scored 53 4/8” and is now the largest bow-harvested Mountain Goat in North America.

Member's Hunt: Kinship on Kodiak

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Brian Wolfe of Saginaw, Mich.

In Defense of Life or Property: Do Bears Warrant a Warning Shot?

A lifetime in the backcountry of the Last Frontier has provided the author with some front-row views to what it takes to stand your ground against a bear that may or may not be bent on harm.

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