Hunting the Hunters

November 2nd, 2009 by Micah Ness | 3 Comments

Hunting the Hunters

Too much Fog, must turn around! Although those words were not spoken, you could see it on the pilot, Dave Wilder’s face, as he throttled forward and pulled left on the steering wheel of the Cessna 206, throwing us all to the mercy of pulling G’s. The bushes were so close, if the windows were [...]


Climbing Beneath The Midnight Sun

July 12th, 2009 by Micah Ness | 1 Comment

Climbing Beneath The Midnight Sun

It is odd the think that at 1 am in the morning, it can be light enough to see, let alone experience adventure with out the aid of artificial light. Well in Alaska it is possible! Having just past the summer solstice not long ago, on the 21st of June, the endless summer nights are [...]


Deadliest Catch

April 13th, 2009 by Micah Ness | 2 Comments

Deadliest Catch

There is a job out there that has been deemed the most dangerous for anyone to attempt. It is King Crab Fishing in the Bering Sea of Alaska. It has been Hollywood-ized a bit by the famous TV show, The Deadliest Catch, and many people have lived the life of a sailor through that series. [...]


First Guided Hunt in Alaska

April 6th, 2009 by Micah Ness | 2 Comments

First Guided Hunt in Alaska

The Sun beat down upon our already sweaty backs, causing our minds to wander to thoughts of cold drinks and rest under the shade. However those thoughts would have to remain only that, for we were on the trail of the canny and keen eyed Dall Ram. It was opening morning of the 2005 sheep [...]


Top Ten Alaskan Hunting Guide Gear

December 3rd, 2008 by Micah Ness | 6 Comments

Top Ten Alaskan Hunting Guide Gear

Top Ten Alaskan Hunting Guide Gear
When I go out into the wilderness, hundreds of miles from civilization, there are certain things that I never leave without. Although my list of Items will vary depending on time of year, location, and type of animal that is being pursued, these are my mainstays, and also many other [...]