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Humpbacks hunger for herring
Photo by Ketchikan Daily News, Tom Miller
October 22, 2009
KETCHIKAN — My own experience watching whales that day began in the first minutes of a fishing trip near Light Island in Clover Pass late Saturday morning.
60-Inch Club: Who bagged the big one?
Published October 15, 2009
Once again, the News-Miner has compiled its annual 60 Inch Club to salute Interior moose hunters who were fortunate to bag a big bull this fall. Here are their stories and photos.
Porcupines give Kenai mushers prickly start to season
Published October 10, 2009
NINILCHIK - With the winter weather fast approaching, local dog mushers have already begun training their teams for the coming season. But some have gotten off to a prickly start.
Trapping school steers novice trappers in right direction
Published October 8, 2009
FAIRBANKS — After attending last year’s Alaska Trappers Association’s annual trapping school, Jerri Bitzan of Glennallen put what she learned to the test.
Life won’t be the same without Lige
Published October 8, 2009
His nickname was “Lucky Dog,” which he acquired as a puppy in the village of Minto after my wife, Kristan, rescued him back in 1995.
Fairbanks woman bags her own birthday present
Published October 8, 2009
FAIRBANKS — Breathe, Nadine Wilson thought. Be still.
Mushing symposium this weekend kicks off season of the sled dog
Published October 8, 2009
There’s no snow on the ground yet but dog mushers are busy gearing up for the upcoming season. And this weekend’s annual International Sled Dog Symposium in Fairbanks will provide mushers from Alaska and the Yukon a chance to learn some new tricks.
Bear deaths down in Kodiak
Published October 1, 2009
KODIAK - State game officials report bear incidents are down in the Kodiak area this year.
Hunting and gathering in the season of the moose hunt
Published October 1, 2009
FAIRBANKS — The smell of moose meat, potatoes and cabbage cooked with an onion and some parsley filled our kitchen Monday night. I’d placed these ingredients in a Crock-Pot earlier that day. As I worked at the office, I imagined that smell. When I arrived home, it didn’t disappoint.
Disabled hunters find more than moose during special hunt
Published September 24, 2009
FAIRBANKS — John-Taylor Lawton thought his moose hunting days were over after losing one of his legs three years ago.
America armed, but guns not necessarily loaded
Published September 23, 2009
NEW ORLEANS — Bullet-makers are working around the clock, seven days a week, and still can’t keep up with the nation’s demand for ammunition.
Juneau climber addicted to bouldering
Published September 20, 2009
JUNEAU — Brandon Howard approaches each boulder he encounters like a chess player pondering his next move. The solution may not be an obvious one and the moves it takes to conquer it not readily apparent, but that’s what keeps him coming back — again and again.
Alaska hunter attacked by rabid wolf, survives
Published September 19, 2009
ANCHORAGE - An Alaskan hunter has survived a rare attack by a rabid wolf.
Poop study zeroes in on Alaska moose nutrition
Published September 19, 2009
PALMER — What’s in a moose dropping?
Glacier hike is eye-opening, awe-inspiring experience
Published September 17, 2009
We were standing at the base of Root Glacier, a massive hunk of ice in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.
