Alaska Outdoor Digest

The source for important, timely news on hunting, fishing and the outdoors in Alaska.

Beware backyard bulls looking for a fight…
This is the peak of the moose rut in Alaska which means bull moose big and small are in the mood for love and also ready to pick a fight with any other moose, man or beast that crosses their path. We thought you’d enjoy this cranky bull looking... Read more
Board of Fish rejects requests to curtail pink salmon stockings
Alaska’s Board of Fisheries on Tuesday rejected two proposals from sport fishing advocates to limit additional stocking of pink salmon into Alaska waters. The Kenai River Sport Fishing Association had submitted ACRs 1 and 2 to the board, with both requests to stop or reduce the take of more... Read more
Biologist advocates stop to hatchery stockings
Editor’s note:  Retired Alaska fisheries biologist Ben Van Alen has extensive experience in Alaska salmon management and shared this commentary, also provided ot the Alaska Board of Fisheries, opposing the proposed expansion of pink salmon stockings by Alaska hatcheries. By Ben Van Alen It is time for our experiment... Read more
Greens Creek mine worker killed in bear mauling
The summer’s series of bear attacks has continued with a fatal mauling Monday on Admiralty Island, near Juneau.  The victim was working for and at the Greens Creek Mine when attacked and killed by one or more bears. Here is the information released by the mine this afternoon: “The... Read more
Fish, Game Advisory Committees meet this month
 A number of Alaska Fish & Game advisory committees are meeting this week and next, to discuss pending and possible changes in fishing and hunting regulations.  These meetings are always open to the public and sportsmen are encouraged to attend, to learn and comment on issues of concern. With... Read more