A Comforting Thought !

Alaska Winter Sun   (Photo by Doug)

 

To understand the center of our physical universe, the sun, is to unlock the secret of our emotional universe, love.  Regardless of conditions which may temporarily or for a season diminish or obscure brightness and warmth both remain constant.  To experience one is to give hope for the other.  -  Doug

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Man Snares More Than Bears - His own Indignity

Alaska Brown Bear  (Photo by Doug Myers) 

Recent proposals by the Alaska State Board of Game include the expansion of indiscriminate snaring of bears so that more moose would be available to kill by hunters.  The questionable practice places bait in a bucket hanging from a tree.  When the bear reaches for the bucket a cable closes around its front leg.  When discovered by the trapper the bear is shot following a lengthy and painful attempt at survival. 
Former Alaska Governor Tony Knowles suggests the Board of Game's recommendation does not follow practices of good wildlife management. These practices should include a priority for the resource, science and ethics, and broad support of the people of Alaska.   According to former Governor Knowles, "This is nuts where we're going, . . . This is a real train wreck that's going to happen in terms of our wildlife management policies."  -  Doug

Read more: http://www.adn.com/2012/01/12/2260779/ex-governor-opposes-alaska-bear.html#storylink=cpy

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From Shame to Shambles

Alaskan Congressman Don Young 
 (ADN Newswire Photo)

Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) proponent Don Young may have further disgraced his political office and appointed position on the House Natural Resources Committee.  Some, if not many, Alaskan constituents are embarrassed by their Congressman's continued grizzled temperament when representing the State they love.    -  Doug

Read more: http://www.adn.com/2011/11/24/2187684/dustup-involving-young-historian.html#ixzz1ekevU8Dw

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Thanks to Give !

A Duckling Dilemma
(Photo by Doug)
 

Sometimes we depend on the love of another during our greatest need.  Be thankful !

HAPPY  THANKSGIVING

Doug 

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We The People (Native Alaskans)

Pebble Mine vs Bristol Bay Native People
 (Photo by Doug)
 

In consideration of “We the People”, by a 280-246 vote, borough voters last month approved a ban on large-scale resource extraction, including mining, that would “destroy or degrade” salmon habitat. (However,) The Alaska attorney general’s office sued, claiming the initiative usurps and conflicts with the state’s authority to govern management and development of mineral resources. Refer below:   - Doug  

http://www.adn.com/2011/11/04/2154012/northern-dynasty-ceo-blasts-anti.html#storylink=misearch#ixzz1csZVtP2m

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Color of Change

Alaska’s Mt. Susitna “The Sleeping Lady”, Cook Inlet

(Photo by Colette D. Myers)

Autumn in Alaska offers the spectacular in seasonal scenery.   For some Alaskans who are thoughtfully salivating for winter’s main course it is a visual horsd’oeuvre.   For others, it is a stimulus to an upcoming winter diet of warm sand, surf, and sun block lotion on the “outside”.    

-  Doug

PURSUING ALASKA'S UNTAMED, "Unity in Diversity"

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BEAR Essentials

Lower Russian Lake (Top Photo) and Russian River (Bottom Photo), Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
 (Photos by Doug)
  

During a recent adventure trek into the Kenai Peninsula’s mountains I again embraced the wild in wilderness.   A lengthy hike to near the source of the Russian River provided spectacular Alaska autumn back country scenery.  A picturesque Lower Russian Lake above a cascading waterfall led to a pristine glacier view beyond the lake.  Gathering wood for remote log cabin cooking and warmth from the lake in the top photo, and gathering the richest of Nature’s provisions (salmon) from the lower river in the bottom photo illustrate the common and cooperative pursuits of wilderness self-determination by man and beast.    -  Doug

ALASKA – Fishing The UNTAMED

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To Bear or Not to Bear

Three Alaska brown bear (grizzly) families made an appearance each late afternoon/early evening to feast until there remained no appetite.     (Photo by Doug)

Red (sockeye) salmon during final spawning phase.  Because the salmon’s energy is depleted from a non feeding migration pilgrimage and subsequent metamorphic change it is easy picking for the plundering brown bear.    (Photo by Doug)
 
The Kenai Peninsula is a mecca for spawning Alaska/Pacific salmon, resident brown bear, fishermen, and visitors.  While Alaska’s short summer season is alluring to the adventure enthusiast  mid September is especially enticing.  During my recent adventure excursion colorful displays of autumn gold (leaves), spawning red (salmon), and shimmering grizzled brown fur (bear) were visually captivating.   Seduced by this ensemble of stimulating colors I attempted to add to the charm by casting for silver (salmon).  However, the number of spawning red salmon was  incalculable, leaving little space in the search for silver (salmon) deposits.   The clear river’s sub-surface appeared as a major freeway cluttered by rush hour traffic painted in red that extended beyond the limit of my view.   Additionally, an accumulation of scores of salmon carcasses carpeted the river’s bottom, giving witness to a successful sacrificial return “home”.   The shallow river provided easy pickings for several ponderous grizzlies.  In the photo above one of the eight furry fanciers of high protein on the fin saw plenty of red that was as good as gold.     -  Doug

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