[AlaskaDawg]

Random pictures i have from living here. Most done with either a 39.00 Kodak or my Ipad.

 

[leroy brown]

beautiful. What kind of fish is that?

 

[WVFarrier]

Ummmm. That bear was how close?

 

[AlaskaDawg]

beautiful. What kind of fish is that?

A grayling - very sweet tasting.

 

[AlaskaDawg]

Ummmm. That bear was how close?

Think about 40 feet. Note ears are up and head is submissive and he was coming in slow. Still keep a 44 magnum with 255 grain Hard cast Buffalo Bore in case. Once I told him close enough direct but calm he stopped and eventually went back to playing with another bear both enjoying time out of the den when they tend to be a little wobbly.

 

[AlaskaDawg]

beautiful. What kind of fish is that?

The ones hanging and drying are salmon caught earlier at the height of the run for silver. Both the fish pics here are from past Council outside of Nome at fish camp.

 

[BloodGroove4570]

Awesome pics! That's some Beautiful place. I think I could live there :biggrin: and it wouldn't hurt my feelings one little bit!

Just wild and Great!

Thank you for the pics AlaskaDawg!!!!!!!!!

BloodGroove4570

 

[BloodGroove4570]

AlaskaDawg

What does "Past Council" mean?

Thanks
BloodGroove4570

 

[dhansen]

AlaskaDawg

What does "Past Council" mean?

Thanks
BloodGroove4570

Council, Alaska is about 60 miles from Nome, Alaska. Think he is saying fish camp was just past Council.

 

[msharley]

Hey AD,

Looks like you are enjoying the Great Outdoors!

Later, Mark

 

[Lordofbarbeque]

I notice lateral lines on the hanging salmon. Are lines cut into salmon for drying/smoking purposes or is there another purpose for those cuts?

 

[AlaskaDawg]

Dry fish cuts

I notice lateral lines on the hanging salmon. Are lines cut into salmon for drying/smoking purposes or is there another purpose for those cuts?

Glad I have posted with hunting and fishing people as things are noticed I have not thought about. You are exactly right the fish are cut in this way to aid in the drying. It also makes it easy to soak up oil when the dried fish is dipped into it as a part of the meal. Normally seal oil which is vital for energy in the arctic.

 

[papajohn]

I'd be pretty nervous about having all that fish hanging around like bear bait..............it might work!

Great pictures, LOVE the shot of Denali!

 

[AlaskaDawg]

old pilings Seward, 2.Going into Denali Park 3. Winter Anchorage about 3PM think it was more than -20 4 Friend at the Trace - great fishing spot 5 Palmer

 

[AlaskaDawg]

1 neighbor 2 ChenaHot Springs 3 Anchorage winter 4 Alaska ferry Homer, Alaska 5 Alaska art & Alaska friends

 

[Oz]

Not too sure about the art but your friends are very easy on the eye.

Cheers,
Mark.

 

[AlaskaDawg]

Not too sure about the art but your friends are very easy on the eye.

Cheers,
Mark.

more proof Alaskawomen rock.

 

[Big Poppa Pump]

I'm thankful that I had the opportunity to be called US Marine. I wish I had the opportunity to be called Alaskan.

 

[AlaskaDawg]

I'm thankful that I had the opportunity to be called US Marine. I wish I had the opportunity to be called Alaskan.

hope you at least take the opportunity to visit. Marines are always welcome and if you ever come to Anchorage, first coffee at Dark Horse is on me and reindeer hot dogs. I think you just might not use the return ticket.

 

[HDStreet]

Great pictures, Dawg. We'll be watching for more!