Author: Tyson Porter
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How to Pull Off an Epic Trip to Alaska on a Budget: Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife
Alaska is a well-known travel destination for those who love to immerse themselves in the outdoors. With its vast expanses of wilderness, Alaska is the perfect travel destination for adventurous travelers. Famed for its fishing, scenery, and wildlife, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Traveling to Alaska can seem out of reach to some,… Read more
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My First Wildcat
A bobcat hunt in the Lake Champlain area of Vermont. Jacob Kinney recounts this memorable hunt from 2024. Read more
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Repeat Customers: Proof of Catch and Release Effectiveness
The issue of catch-and-release fishing has always been a controversial topic among anglers. While some fishermen prefer to keep their catches and enjoy a fresh meal, others balk at the idea of harming the fish they catch. Some believe that keeping fish can be detrimental to a fishery, while some may not pay much attention… Read more
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How to Fish for Northern Pike: Gear, Lures, and Tools
Northern Pike are among my favorite fish to target, both in open water and under the ice. They are typically very aggressive, not picky, and can reach large sizes. Targeting pike does require specialized equipment that can differ from typical trout, grayling, or bass setups. I will go over some equipment I’ve had experience with… Read more
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My Alaska Draw Hunt Results
February 16th is the day that the Alaska draw hunt results are released. These tags are in those areas that could not support a general season or registration hunt for a given species. Luckily, for Alaskans, we can hunt many big game species with free, over-the-counter harvest tags. However, a few require a draw tag,… Read more
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A Few Lessons Learned about Hunting in Alaska
I moved to Alaska with huge hunting dreams. A few have come to fruition, I’m still chasing many, and I have learned a lot through failure and success. This could be an absolute book of a post, but I’ll try to keep it short and to the point. I’ll no doubt be expanding on much… Read more
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My 5 most versatile fishing lures
Some lures find their way into my tackle box no matter where I go or what I’m trying to catch. These lures tend to catch a bunch of different fish in an array of situations. They are great for the multi-species angler who is always fishing new spots. These lures are a few of my… Read more
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Food, Cover, and Grit: Elements of a Successful Grouse Hunt from Maine to Alaska
Grouse hunting has always been a favorite fall tradition of mine. The opening day of “bird” season was met with as much excitement as the deer opener. In Maine, we hunted ruffed grouse, which everyone called partridge. I was lucky enough to be surrounded by virtually never-ending grouse habitat. I hunted birds as much as… Read more
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My First Fishing Trip with Jacob Kinney
Every fisherman needs a good fishing buddy. Don’t get me wrong, a day spent on the water by yourself has a certain appeal to it. I enjoy it and do so quite often. However, fishing with a friend can be where it’s at. For all the reasons why people fish, it can all become more… Read more
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Arctic Grayling “The Fly Fisherman’s Fish”
Since moving to Alaska, Arctic Grayling have fast become my favorite fish to target with the fly rod. With their stunning, vastly oversized dorsal fin, they stand apart from any other freshwater fish. Strong for their size, they put up a good fight, preferring to hold their ground and bulldog toward the creek bed rather… Read more