Alaska Outdoor Digest

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

Popular Nelchina caribou hunt now bulls-only
The state has announced restrictions on hunters pursuing caribou in the popular Unit 13 hunts for 2018-2019.  Where past seasons have allowed any caribou to be taken, it will be bulls only, and far fewer of them, for this hunt that draws thousands of Southcentral and Valley hunters each... Read more
What’s your favorite part of the bear?
By Lee Leschper What’s your idea of a great meal of Alaskan bear? A few weeks back I started a firestorm of debate on social media when I said I’d tried eating brown bear and found it inedible. And many shall-we-say outspoken Alaskans responded that (shall I say for... Read more
Anchorage AC elects sportfishing, resident hunter slate
Sport fishermen and resident hunters showed up in force to vote in six new members to the Anchorage Fish and Game Advisory Committee Tuesday night. There were a total of six seats on the committee open. Members Phil Calhoun and Neil DeWitt were relected. New members Tyler Loken, Rick... Read more
Game Fish Advisory Committee meetings this month, elections next
There’s often considerable debate about the mix of sport fishermen versus commercial fishermen on the state’s Advisory Committees.  This week is an ideal time for all parties to have a say in the composition of their local boards, by attending and voting at the annual election meetings listed below.... Read more
2018 draw hunters are now posted
Are you winner? http://www.drawresults.adfg.alaska.gov/DrawResults/ Read more
Remington into Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Remington Outdoor Co. is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the company announced Monday, offering a restructuring plan that will allow the gunmaker to shed $700 million worth of debt. For those of us who have grown up with and still hunt with Remington firearms every year, it’s another reminder... Read more
Draw results Friday: Who’s winning this year’s lottery?
By Lee Leschper Friday is the real Christmas in Alaska. Friday is the annual announcement of this year’s draw hunt winners from Alaska Department of Fish and Game. For a few thousand hunters, it’s the beginning of a year of planning, preparation and excitement leading up to a fall... Read more
CNN to air “Trophy” hunting documentary
CNN will air an independent film this month attempting to explain the role of hunting in conservation. Originally an independent film produced by the same team that made “Blackfish” about captive orcas. Here is the official release from CNN”: TROPHY, the critically-acclaimed film exploring big-game hunting and wildlife conservation,... Read more
Deer hunters good model for survival
The three deer hunters presumed lost on a Montague Island late season hunt, only to be rescued by Coast Guard from a Chenega cabin after several days of search, did a lot of things right in a bad situation. Leo and Sam Tipikin and George Matveev were planned a... Read more
ADF&G feedback on West, Central game proposals
February’s Board of Game meeting in Dillingham will tackle an extensive list of proposals for hunting and wildlife regulation changes in west and central Alaska. This includes moose, Dall sheep and caribou hunting proposals for some of the state’s most popular hunts. We tackle some of the more controversial... Read more