S1-E03: The Waters Edge: Waterfowl in Alaska

For a waterfowler's dream hunt, Steven Rinella joins his friend, wildlife biologist Brandt Meixell, on a remote trip to some untouched Alaska wetlands in search of ducks and geese. With a spread of decoys and a loyal retriever, they try to get their limit and fill their bellies with willow-spit roasted whole duck.

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Wired To Hunt Podcast #202: Backcountry Whitetail Hunting in the Boundary Waters

Mark Kenyon

Today on the show we’re exploring the idea of a true backcountry whitetail hunt in the Boundary Waters of Northern Minnesota. And we’re joined by several members of Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters to discuss this vast wilderness, how to...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Manage

Can Whitetails Stake a Claim in Alaska?

Patrick Durkin

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Wildlife Management

Polar Bear Kills Mother and Toddler in Alaska

Megan Plete Postol

A mother and her one-year-old son were killed Tuesday, Jan. 17, in a rare unprovoked attack in the remote village of Wales, according to Alaska state troopers. Officials identified the victims as 24-year-old Summer Myomick and 1-year-old Clyde Ongtowasruk. The trooper’s report indicated that a polar bear entered the community and chased multiple residents before it fatally attacked an adult female and juvenile male. The pair were walking on the...