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Raised in Alaska

4 years

I am promoting my YouTube channel, come on over, have a peek and consider following. We have some interesting Alaskan adventures planned.

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5 years

I was out for a walk and ...

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Sometimes it’s the little things that bring us peace.

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Just cleaning up a little for Friday night.

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And just like that, he walked into my dreams.

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I love the slow motion posturing. It is the equivalent to, “do you really want me to come over there and hurt you?”

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1 year

The face of a warrior. 💪🏽

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5 years

The body size difference, between these two bulls, foretold the outcome of a pushing match.💪🏽

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1 year

I’m just sitting here in my car, minding my own business, what are you doing.?😳

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3 years

A month ago I shared that my daughter had qualified to shoot in regionals. Today I am proud to say, she has qualified to shoot in nationals. 🎉

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5 years

I spotted this guy from a couple hundred yards away. I was already down wind, and there was good cover to hide behind, so I closed the distance to less than 40 yards to film him. He’s well on his way to being a dandy.

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4 years

It is really a shame that there was not another person within miles of my little river camp.🤣

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3 years

Today is a gift.

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10 months

I’m always proud of my daughter, she works hard at everything she does. As a result of her efforts, she has qualified to shoot in regionals. 🎯

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1 month

A little slice of heaven.

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5 years

A camera (phone) doesn’t do this bull justice. He is huge. Standing more than 7 feet tall at the shoulders and weighing probably 1000 pounds, he is in his prime.

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4 years

Anyone for camping? As a size reference, I wear XL gloves.

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3 years

Good morning big guy.

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5 years

I was out at first light and happened upon this young bull running three cows. There were a couple satellite bulls, but this guy’s spunky attitude kept them at bay. 👊🏽

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4 years

I was out hunting and found the old cabin. I’d sure like to have a chat with the prior resident and hear thier stories.

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5 years

I saw this bull from a good distance tending a few cows as they slowly moved across a flat. I slipped down and set up on an intercept point. I was very lucky and he passed bye very close. He is a real dandy.😍

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5 years

Spectacular views from sheep country this morning.

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5 years

I was out for a little walk, minding my own business, and bumped into a couple locals having breakfast.

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7 months

After 4 years of participating in this sport, all the hard work, practices and matches my daughter set a personal record today at the national competition. I hope tomorrow goes as well. #HardWorkPaysOff

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6 years

Lunch 🍽

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2 months

Fresh out of velvet.

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27 days

I was beyond fortunate to have bumped into this huge bull moose. Moose Rut

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11 months

When I say, “nothing to see here” I really mean it today. Tough driving conditions this morning.

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10 months

The neighbors are flexing. They’ve taken home security to whole whole new level, and I’m jealous.

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2 years

The lengths I to put a little food on the table. It’s I tough job and I even try not to complain.

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11 months

Wow, this is a behemoth of a bull. Is this a 70" Bull Moose?

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5 years

Meanwhile in a closed unit, here is the stuff dreams are made of. This bull is nearing the prime of his life. He is currently the dominant bull in the area. 😍

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5 years

Fresh sockeye out of the river.

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2 years

River therapy is good for the soul.

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4 years

Home for the next two days.😁

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11 months

It’s rare to find a bull moose of this size. Is this a 70" Bull Moose?

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1 year

Charged by a Huge Bull Moose

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10 months

Made a trip into God’s country this morning. 😇

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5 years

Anchorage received several inches on snow on Christmas Eve, so on Christmas Day we took a little hike. It was a spectacular day to be outside

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8 years

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5 years

Our first meal on the river: Chicken pot pie prepared in a Dutch oven. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you how it turn out.😉

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5 years

A couple of titans reminiscing about the rut.

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5 years

I was out yesterday looking for moose and bumped into this sow grizzly and cubs. I took this clip from 350 yards. The wind was in my favor and I was hidden from sight, but it was still close enough for me.

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5 years

The Alaska gardening crew is hard at work keeping lawns manicured for the summer

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4 years

The girl wants pizza, so pizza it is. 🍕

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5 years

I spotted this bull yesterday. He was so engrossed in eating that I was able to slip to within 15 yards of him to capture a couple pics. He is going to be a dandy.

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5 years

This four month old moose calf, and mother, stopped by today to play with the lawn toys.

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1 year

A continuation from yesterday’s post: I did press on past the grizzly tracks in the trail and I found this absolute beast of a bull. Here is a 30 second Youtube short of him - . I will drop a video on my YouTube channel soon.

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2 years

Welcome to Anchorage International Airport. 💨 ❄️

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2 months

Looks like fall in the backcountry.

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4 years

Living large: Camping in the Arctic - Part 1

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4 months

Would you believe 50 salmon in 2 days? It was crazy!! 50 Salmon in one Weekend

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3 years

I was out doing what I do best, minding my own business. I got luck and bumped into a bachelor herd of bull moose. This one is a real dandy, but he is not the largest.😜 Stay tuned.😘

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5 years

Good morning from Alaska! ☕️

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3 years

48 lbs of sockeye for the freezer. 🎣

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5 years

An Arctic BnB backcountry meal. 🥘

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1 year

Holly smokes check out this bull. HUGE Bull Moose and another Phone Video #moose #alaska #bullmoose

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1 year

It was a crazy day: Charged by a Huge Bull Moose

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2 years

I was out for a walk yesterday and bumped into a new friend.

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1 year

Furry friends are out and about.

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3 months

I put in a hard day this morning trying to provide fresh seafood for the fam.

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11 months

This is the best game camera I have ever used: CamparkTC22

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@akkingon

4 years

On three occasions, I have been up close to lynx and filmed them (with my phone). The first two attempts, I failed to record anything. I finally figured I was more likely to get a selfie with Bigfoot. Then.. #BucketList .🤓

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5 years

I don’t post a lot of food pictures, but when I do ... 😂

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1 month

We are all getting battle ready. I plan to be off grid for 10 days or so, if I get reception I’ll keep you updated. 🫎

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1 year

Nothing to see here: I’m just out getting a tan at the beach.

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4 years

He is sound asleep in front of my game camera. If you look at the time stamps, you can see that he woke up to enjoy the view. 😴

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3 years

It may not look like it, but it’s a form of luxury.🤪

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3 years

Merry Christmas from Alaska.🎄

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3 years

Home for the weekend. 🥳

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1 year

This is what true sacrifice looks like: I’m just trying to provide a little fresh salmon for the family. I hope my inner turmoil is appropriately captured in this picture.

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5 years

The primary rut (breeding season) is over, but the bulls are still interested in cows.

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3 years

A little excitement in our household: My daughter qualified for, and has traveled to, the regional civilian marksmanship program competition. Where she will compete with students from the Western US. Good luck lil K. 🎯

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2 years

Thanks for the antler show big guy.

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10 months

This bull is an absolute stud. He was injured fighting, and dethroning, the dominant bull in the area the night before I filmed this video. He disappeared shortly after this video and returned healed up the ready to fight a week later. He quickly reclaimed his territory and

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10 months

Northern lights over Fairbanks, Alaska

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4 years

Perfect pose big guy. #StealthCam

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1 year

The sacrifices I make, just to put fresh salmon on the table, are nearly unbelievable. I am really underappreciated in my household. 😢

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2 years

I was very lucky and bumped into a couple behemoth bull moose:

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11 months

The trip up was probably the hardest mile I’ve ever hiked. It is a very vertical climb in snow that varied in depth from just below my knees, to mid thigh: breaking trail the whole way. In the end, it was worth it.

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2 years

A person could spend a lot of time in the field and you’d feel lucky to lay eyes on a bull of the caliber. This Bull Moose Needs a Wide Load Sign

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11 months

My daughter was in a competition last night and is competing again today. 🎯🤞🏽

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2 years

We had to bring in the professional trimming service.

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8 days

I was out yesterday looking for moose and had a close encounter with this guy.

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5 years

A portable wood stove is a “must have” item for comfortable winter camping. I built mine from a couple of old propane cylinders.

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5 years

Sunrise in the Arctic, this time of year, is a 360 degree event. #sunrise #alaska

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5 years

Somehow I generally end up cooking when we camp. The first night I seared steaks in a cast iron skillet, to seal the juices in, and finished them on the BBQ.

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5 years

Sunrise at an Arctic beach (I’m intentionally withholding the name of this specific beach so it doesn’t become overpopulated with sunbathers, volleyball nets and umbrellas).

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2 years

This bull was killed in a fight with another bull this past season. I’d had occasion to film him several times, and after he died I searched for his remains and was charged by a large grizzly bear: Mistakes were made.

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5 years

Not bragging, but I was practicing social distancing way before it was cool. #SocialDistancing

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4 years

Holly bejeebers! #StealthCam

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2 years

He’s a real dandy.

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11 months

Your guess is as good as mine, is this a 70" Bull Moose?

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4 years

A little peace and quiet.🥳

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4 years

I spent the night somewhere near nowhere.☺️

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10 months

I spent a morning looking for Dall sheep. Generally, when I go looking for something, and I don’t find it, I’m disappointed. However, this morning was worth it just the view of it.

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2 years

Nature’s music.

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4 years

The summer lawn care crew is currently taking a break in my backyard.

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5 years

Arg! Walked back again. I was trying to sneak up on a bull to get a few pics and this lady wasn’t having any of that. Ears laid back, head down, she aggressively followed me down the trail for a 100 feet.😬

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