Author: Tyson Porter
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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