I love my wife Maria. I love Alaska. Having the huge bay that is Kachemak, and the huge 440,000 acre park across the way as my playground is a blessing beyond measure. Using my talents to share the cool things … Continue reading →

Because of Maria and her oils, I slept like a dead man. I know myself, know my body. If she hadn’t anointed me, I likely would have been bed ridden for a day or two – because that’s just what … Continue reading →

We left off with me all packed up, carrying upwards of 100 pounds of bear and gear in my backpack. I’m back tracking (or so I thought) along the sidehill, headed for the same spot where I came up through … Continue reading →

The morning of The Hunt dawned cool and clear. As I packed my gear into my truck, I looked up at the pre-dawn sky, and saw stars for the first time in over two weeks. Driving down the hill the … Continue reading →

To understand a story, it’s best to understand how it began in the first place. The story of the forbidden bear began long, long ago. I’ve always been an outdoorsman at heart – enjoying all aspects of the outdoor lifestyle: … Continue reading →

Many don’t know this, but in the early 1990’s, after I graduated from the University of Minnesota with my Wildlife Biology degree, and having found jobs very difficult to come by – I went to work for my dad at … Continue reading →