Author: Tyson Porter
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North America’s Most Unique Fishing Season: Spearing and Shooting in Vermont
By: Jacob Kinney At the time I’m writing this, it’s 10 degrees below zero. We are in the midst of winter here in Vermont. Ice fishing is in full swing, however warmer times are approaching. Soon spring peepers and red-winged blackbirds will be serenading the Champlain valley with their harmonious sounds. With that comes one… Read more
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Molly Fills the Freezers
After other successes throughout the 2024 hunting season, Molly and I turned our sights towards the real prize. One that would complete our goal of filling our freezers with delicious, lean, organic wild meat. We would focus solely on killing a moose for the remainder of the fall. While we each held a tag, I… Read more
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Molly’s First Bou
This Fall it was my wife Molly’s turn to pull the trigger. She had wanted to bag a big game animal in Alaska for a while and the time had come to do just that. Her goal was to shoot either a caribou or moose. I said why not get both. First, we would travel… Read more
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A Successful Dall Sheep Hunt In the Alaskan Wilderness
This hunt was the most challenging and rewarding adventure I’ve experienced in Alaska. My friend Hunter and I hunted a mountain range I had dreamt of exploring since striking out on last year’s hunt. Dreaming of new possibilities of rams, I yearned to be deep within those faraway mountains. Through meticulous planning, preparation, and hours… Read more
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Early Winter Fun
We have settled into the long winter season here in interior Alaska. Our usual freezing temperatures have resulted in ample ice for fishing and plenty of snow for other pursuits. While the days are short and the air has a cold bite, I have tried to take full advantage of the seasonal opportunities. While I… Read more
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My First Griz
Here in Alaska, we have the option to hunt both black and grizzly bears over bait during the spring season. In the area I hunt the baiting season runs from mid-April through the end of June. Grizzly ends May 31st while black bear extends through the end of the season. This is a great time… Read more
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Spring Rainbow Trip 2024
As spring crept closer, the itch of open-water fishing was unbearable. My friend Hunter and I planned a float trip primarily targeting big Rainbow trout at the end of April. With logistics planned and gear organized we took off on the long drive south from Fairbanks. As night approached we arrived at the put-in and… Read more
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(Not So) Patiently Waiting for Spring
The winter season in the Interior is characterized by long and frigid months. As the cold weather approaches, the days start to become shorter at an alarming rate. Soon enough, the sun rises at 10 am and sets by 3 pm, leaving you with only a few hours of daylight. The temperatures drop below -50, keeping… Read more
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A Quest For Two Bears In Maine
Cole Porter’s quest to bag two black bears in a single season in Maine. By deploying a honed baiting strategy and learning from prior experiences, he accomplishes his goal. Read more
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Unexpected Catches: Weird Fish, Lost Items, and a Creepy Head
When going fishing, I’m always thinking of that next big fish that will get on the end of my net. Dreams of a trophy grayling or delicious salmon fill my thoughts as I cast a line out. Sometimes it’s not the fish I expect that ends up getting caught. I’ve seen some surprising fish get… Read more