Hunting Alaska News & Tips-march

There are some particularly interesting threads this month on the Alaska Hunting Forum. Alaska has quite a bit of open land where it is possible to hunt without asking permission, but it is often necessary to find out where the boundaries of private land are located. One of these interesting threads is titled user fees/trespass issues, and I think you'll find quite a bit of helpful info on this subject. There are a number of other interesting threads as well.

The hotly debated SB85 that would open the Dalton Highway corridor to the potential of off road vehicle (ORV) use is going to be discussed before the House Transportation Committee on March 5th. The Alaska Outdoor Council is recommending passage of the legislation and has asked members to contact legislators. This legislation makes sense to me. A total blanket closure ignores recreational possibilities that can be done at low environmental risk. Good planning will keep those areas closed where there are high environmental and social risks.

David M Johnson, Publisher
OutdoorsDirectory.com
PO Box 609, Delta Junction, AK 99737

News

Here are some of the headlines. For the complete February hunting news, including details on these stories, please see the archives for the month.

Shungnak Class Learns Hunting, Trapping, Outdoors
Alaska Harvest Summary Updated
Proxy hunting narrowed down
The North American Bear Foundation has started a new chapter in Alaska.
Alaska Bowhunters Association is holding its 2005 Awards Banquet at the Hotel Captain Cook on March 25.
Bears: Play Dead or Fight Back?

New on the Website

PRODUCTS: 17 February 2006: Alaska Backcountry Skiing. Valdez and Thompson Pass area offer some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world, it also offers unparalleled backcountry skiing.

PRODUCTS: 17 February 2006: Kayaking and Camping in Prince William Sound This guide will not only help you to plan and enjoy a safe trip in Prince William Sound but, most of all, will teach you camping techniques which will help preserve this remarkable and pristine area.

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PRODUCTS: 17 February 2006: Alaska's Accessible Wilderness focuses on six of the state's wildest, most alluring parklands.

DIRECTORY: 9 February 2006: 9th Wave Bed & Breakfast. PO Box 5656, Chiniak, AK 99615. Telephone: (907) 486-0838. Email: ninthwave@keaconnect.net. Sorry not a lodge. Think B&B, a cheaper do-it-yourself option. Stay closer to rivers on Kodiak Road System. We cater to fishermen. 4 miles past the Olds River. Located in scenic Chiniak on Kodiak Island, the 9th Wave Bed and Breakfast offers a quiet place to relax. Our house has modern facilities in a rustic setting. The unique location is close to fishing rivers, beaches, and Narrow Cape.

MAGAZINE: 2 February 2006: The rhythm of life on Alaska's tundra is a perpetual cycle as described in The Ancient Game of "Hunter and Hunted" by Marc Taylor.

Hot Forum Threads
Here are some of the top threads from February from the Alaska hunting forum.

Josh_AK is trying to convince his buddy that a 10MM isn't enough gun for brown bear protection.
Michael Strahan would like to know how many wolves or wolverines you've seen during fall season.
AlaskaCub is buying a gun for his 8 year old son; any opinions about good choices for this youngster?
Jeff L would like to know what kind of conditioning and preparing you do for high altitude hunts.
B_M_ is anxious for the upcoming season and wants to know what you're planning this year!
What's a good cold weather parka? ontonagon is moving to Barrow this spring and needs to know.
thenarwhal is looking for suggestions on lesser know hunting books of the far north.
Josh_AK is trying decided on which pack to purchase?
taxidermy man is trying to get an idea of what the going rate is for a quality guided moose/brown bear hunt.
What is a good "first big-game rifle"? A .375 or .30-06 akpryde would like to know.
fish doc is looking for pros/cons of common brands of hunting or varmit bolt-action rifles.
Phil is curious about how the concept of wanton waste has changed in 100 years?
Utarded is flying in to hunt bear and caribou; what tent would be best?
Akres inquires about what happened to the "Treadwell Bear"?
colodan wants to know what experienced moose hunters use for waders?
AlaskaHippie posts about the tentative approval of off-road vehicle use along the pipeline corridor.
chignik wants to know what your favorite Alaska big game animal is to hunt?
Michael Strahan wants to hear about other's experiences sleeping out on bear hunts without tents?
.338mg wants to know what your first big game rifle was?
eman inquires about victorinox knives?
HomerAdam needs some advice about wolf hunting in his moose hunting area.
Romo is looking for other's experience with the MSR Windpro stove vs the Whisperlite.
AK375HH wants some advice about how to approach the situation of a wounded bear in the alders.
AlbertJohnson would like to know which tastes better....caribou, moose, or sheep?
Olaf is new to reloading and has some questions about Barnes X bullets.
Michael Strahan opens discussion on backpack stoves. What do you use?
Backwoods is looking for some bear protection: a S&W 44mag 629 or a short barrel 12 gauge shotgun?
Murphy sums up the debate on bear rifles and calibers, while keeping the ethical perspective in mind.
ak hunter is planning his sheep hunt this year; he's looking for suggestions about what binoculars to use.
Byron_Lamb starts an open discussion about "Grizzly Man".
Bigmnt asks what is the science of wildlife management?
LaneW is looking for rain gear suggestions, specifically Frogg Toggs.
Jason in Anchorage wonders what size pack is recommended for a 7 to 10 day sheep hunt.
SkwentnaMan is looking for advice on the DS 141 permit?
twodux provides a link to show you why ethics matter.
DR B wants to know if Anti Hunters are winning in Alaska.
Michael Strahan is looking for information about Dillingham Guide that was arrested?
Skydiver_99654 inquires about parachuting in to hunting areas?

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