Thread: alaska

im moving upto anchorage, alaska, in the spring and im wondering if anyone really knows how they fish and hunt up there.

here is a great site;
Alaska Outdoors Forums

thank you very much.

Just keep in mind when you go into the boonies you do not have to be able to outrun a bear....you have to be able to outrun at least one other member of your party.

let us all know if you can see RUSSIA from there????

Anchorage is nice and they have a nice muni range on the south side of town (I was born/raised in Anchorage). Lots of good folks. Bought my first gun at AK Tactical off of Muldoon Rd.

Fishing around there is referred to as combat fishing. You can use your imagination what that means. Shoulder to shoulder. You have to get up north or off the beaten path to get some space.

Not a bad place to live. I spent three years north of there as a fishing guide. Always carry your gun. Even in town. Seems like every time I forgot mine, I ran into furry friends. Lastly, worry more about the moose than the bears. Moose are gigantic pains in the A$$...

You have to get up north or off the beaten path to get some space.

That's unfortunate to hear - I always had the impression it was wide open - based only on fishing/outdoor shows I have seen over the years.

Alaska the place to get away from the crowds find a nice lonely stretch of river, and relax.

NOT

Originally Posted by barrigadaharley

let us all know if you can see RUSSIA from there????

yeah you can..if you get up around the Diomedes. Funny thing when doing fisheries patrols up there it always seemed there was one boat in the Russian fleet that was rigged to fish..but never got their gear wet and had a WHOLE bunch more antennas...... hmmmmmmm

Originally Posted by barrigadaharley

let us all know if you can see RUSSIA from there????

Actually you can see Russia from St Lawerance IS and a couple of other places as well . So while you can't see it from Palins home you can see it from Alaska.

As reference

Can you really see Russia from Alaska? - By Nina Shen Rastogi - Slate Magazine


So your point?

Originally Posted by MountainBear

Even in town. Seems like every time I forgot mine, I ran into furry friends. Lastly, worry more about the moose than the bears. Moose are gigantic pains in the A$$...

Fact! Plus are bigger than a full size truck and do not fear you.

Alaska is awesome.

Lived in Alaska for 25 years. Hunted and fished all over the place. Yes it is not to hard to get away from the "combat" fishing areas. Just have to be willing to do a little hiking.

If there is a road to it, (and few roads) then it is crowded.

Ask any questions you may have. I loved it up there... for 4 months of the year.
Hated it for 4 months of the year.

The other 4 could be good or bad.


Mooses tooth pub and pizza best pizza and fantastic beer!!!

Oh, personal opinion here,,,,, Anchorage is a crap hole.


And smells horribly of dog crap in April breakup.

I saw this a Douglas but you could only fish near the mouth of the river.

Originally Posted by RVTECH

That's unfortunate to hear - I always had the impression it was wide open - based only on fishing/outdoor shows I have seen over the years.

I lived in Kenai, and that was the definition of "Combat Fishing," but that was usually only near the roads/bridges or the mouth of the river or stream. If you are willing to hike a little ways you will find that image that you dream of as Alaskan fishing. Also, there are a lot of little creaks and streams that most people don't know about that have huge trout and modest runs of silver and red salmon. The tourists were always just interested in the Kings, and missed out on a lot of fun. I think silvers are the best, eating and catching. One thing about Alaska, though, bring some heavy duty bug dope. There is absolutely no place on earth with more mosquitoes!

Originally Posted by gehrheart

Lived in Alaska for 25 years. Hunted and fished all over the place. Yes it is not to hard to get away from the "combat" fishing areas. Just have to be willing to do a little hiking.

If there is a road to it, (and few roads) then it is crowded.

Ask any questions you may have. I loved it up there... for 4 months of the year.
Hated it for 4 months of the year.

The other 4 could be good or bad.


Mooses tooth pub and pizza best pizza and fantastic beer!!!

Is "Mafia Mikes" pizza still open?

Spent six years in the Bristol bay area in and around Dillingham and Bethel, loved it.
Any fishing technique used here will work there,, only better.

Originally Posted by Phillyfan

Is "Mafia Mikes" pizza still open?

Na, he ran for mayor then just faded away......

Originally Posted by Phillyfan

Is "Mafia Mikes" pizza still open?

Bam, bam, bam!!!