Forest Fire Beginning

New Life Faces Destruction On Kenai Peninsula

A large forest fire spreading through a pristine area near Soldotna and Kenai River makes a rough beginning for some and tragic ending for others.

Alaska Cache Newsletter / 'Environment'

Season's First Cast

2014 Fishing Season Tested

Get first reports and predictions for Southcentral Alaska waters.

Alaska Cache Newsletter

Scroll down to 'Fishing'

Royal Procession MAYbe !

Appointment With Traveling Kings

Returning king salmon are scheduled to arrive in Cook Inlet waters of Alaska beginning in May. The prediction for this year's parade upstream is considered distressful, especially on the Kenai River.

Alaska Adventure Xtreme,  Alaska Cache Newsletter

The Finishing Touch !

Dallas Seavey and Team 2014 Iditarod Champions

Narrative and Photo account of Record Finish, and

Cache Newsletter - 'Calendar Events / Iditarod Update - WINNER !'

Dogged Determination

Alaska's Iditarod 2014 Progression Updates

Follow the difficult circumstances of this year's 'Last Great Race'

Cache Newsletter - 'Calendar Events / Iditarod Sled Dog Race',

Adventure Alaska (Facebook)

Value of Red vs Gold

'A Reprieve for Bristol Bay'

New York Times article indicates Obama Administration prepared to block Pebble Mine Development.

Adventure Alaska (Facebook),

Cache Newsletter 'Environment (A Reprieve for Bristol Bay)'

Damming The Dam

Susitna Dam Timeline Delayed

Alaska Adventure Xtreme / Cache Newsletter, 'Environment'

A Dall To Behold !

View photos of Dall Sheep grazing on cliffs overlooking Beluga Point (Anchorage, Alaska). 

ALASKA CACHE NEWSLETTER, 'Wildlife'

More Than A Pebble Concern !

Continued exploration work by the controversial Pebble Mine reaches beyond a threatened landscape.

ALASKA CACHE NEWSLETTER, 'Environment'

Russian Reds Arrive !

Russian River Sockeye Salmon - Regis and Doug

Red Salmon discover 'home' difficult !  To the fisherman, however, an enthusiastic 'Welcome'.

For a photo display of the 2013 season beginning go to:  ALASKA CACHE NEWSLETTER, 'Fishing', 06/18  (Doug)

Pebble Mine on the Rocks?

Senators Press Obama to Block Proposed Pebble Mine Project

Five western senators make the request to President Obama.  However, of note is the absence of Alaska's own senators.  For detailed information go to ALASKA CACHE NEWSLETTER, 'Environment, 06/09'

- Doug -

Southcentral Alaska Fishing Report

Alaska's Salmon Season Initial Performance Report Card

For a review of early catches, including Anchorage's scheduled downtown king salmon derby, go to: Alaska Cache Newsletter, 'Fishing' ('Southcentral reports early results')

Seattle's Gold Metal Effort

'Alaska's salmon-rich Bristol Bay is at risk from the proposed Pebble Mine'. . . , Editorial.

For a full account go to Alaska Cache Newsletter, 'Environment', 06/01.

- Doug -

Predator Shot So Prey Can Be Also !

Moose Decline Leads to Bear Demise

Nearly 90 bears were shot to encourage future hunting success for moose in western Alaska.  For detailed information go to:  Alaska Cache Newsletter ('Wildlife - Bears killed for better moose hunting!')  - Doug

Less Than Royal !

Alaska's Deshka River Kings, Photo by Regis Pappert

'Alaska Anglers Face Increased King Salmon Restrictions'

For a complete update go to Alaska Cache Newsletter

('Fishing' Item F16: King Salmon Outlook 2013)

Doug

Read more here: http://www.adn.com/2013/04/18/2870381/alaska-anglers-face-increased.html#storylink=cpy

Insight to Tragedy

Photo taken by Doug C. Myers near location of mauling (Confluence of Kenai and Russian Rivers)

Anchorage resident and bear mauling survivor gives horrific account resulting in blindness. 

For the personal account go to Alaska Cache Newsletter, Item W8 under 'Wildlife'.

Read more here: http://www.adn.com/2013/04/06/2855260/10-years-later-bear-mauling-survivor.html#storylink=cpy

Preservation Rules

Nature's Original Safeguarded

A Federal Judge's ruling was a victory for Alaska fishing, hunting, clean water, subsistence, etc. The Alaska Forest Service roadless policy within National Forest boundaries was upheld. For additional information go to Alaska Cache Newsletter, 'Environment' (E13).  -  Doug

Alaska Cache Newsletter

Feast and Famine

Obesity in Alaska's Fish Species

Dolly Varden (char) survive by expanding and shrinking their digestive tracts in a way that humans trying to lose weight might envy. For information go to Alaska Cache Newsletter and click on Item F15 listed under 'Fishing'.  -  Doug 

Alaska Cache Newsletter

Read more here: http://www.adn.com/2013/03/22/2835742/alaska-fish-species-found-to-gorge.html#storylink=cpy

Wood Bison Reinstated

A proposed federal rule governing endangered species may provide for the return of the Alaska Wood Bison to its original wild habitat.  Wood Bison are North America's largest land mammals found only in Alaska and Canada.
For additional information go to:   Alaska Cache Newsletter (Item W7, 'Wildlife')

For ongoing news of Alaska's environment, fishing, and wildlife bookmark Alaska Cache Newsletter.

Alaska Bear Viewing Deadline

Deadline is set for filing an application to view Alaska's McNeil River brown bears. Only 185 guided viewing permits are available.  For more information and a link to apply online go to:  

(Newsletter Items AA5 - Around Alaska, and W6 - Wildlife)

Alaska Cache Newsletter

-  Doug

Read more here: http://www.adn.com/2013/01/15/2753872/deadline-for-mcneil-river-bear.html#storylink=cpy