This is Denali's first year at the lodge as an adult...last year he was just a little pup (that looked like a miniature white polar bear) getting into all kinds of trouble. We shipped him off to military school in November of last year...well... really it was a beautiful Orvis Endorsed hunting program for dogs outside of Salt Lake City, UT. When he returned to us he was a "hunt em up" machine...still had his bundle of energy with lots of lovable puppy charm-but when it comes to bird biz, it's serious biz. Here he is hunting with Brian for a few Ptarmigan this past weekend...obviously he's pretty proud of himself on this day.Monday, August 16, 2010
New dogs learn old tricks
This is Denali's first year at the lodge as an adult...last year he was just a little pup (that looked like a miniature white polar bear) getting into all kinds of trouble. We shipped him off to military school in November of last year...well... really it was a beautiful Orvis Endorsed hunting program for dogs outside of Salt Lake City, UT. When he returned to us he was a "hunt em up" machine...still had his bundle of energy with lots of lovable puppy charm-but when it comes to bird biz, it's serious biz. Here he is hunting with Brian for a few Ptarmigan this past weekend...obviously he's pretty proud of himself on this day.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Sorry to the fellas on our staff as I'm sure you'll agree...here are the prettier faces of Alaska Sportsman's Lodge
(left to Right)Stephani, Tu, Michelle, Sarah and Liz
Thursday, July 15, 2010
One for the fish!
The Associated Press July 14, 2010, 8:36AM ET
Pebble opponents score court victory
By MARY PEMBERTON
ANCHORAGE, Alaska
A Superior Court judge has cleared the way for a legal fight over state-issued permits for a huge copper and gold mine near some of the world's most productive wild salmon streams.
The fight is being waged by eight Bristol Bay village corporations, former first lady Bella Hammond, former state constitutional delegate Victor Fisher and two Bristol Bay residents over Pebble Mine, 200 miles southwest of Anchorage.
They contend that Pebble Mine exploration permits violate the Alaska Constitution. The lawsuit says that the state issued the land and water use permits without looking at the potential harm to resources.
Judge Eric A. Aarseth said in his decision Monday that there was enough evidence to allow the constitutional issues concerning the permits to be heard at a Dec. 6 trial.
"The state has issued permits behind closed doors without even looking at the harms to public resources," said plaintiffs' lawyer Nancy Wainwright.
Mike Heatwole, spokesman for the Pebble Limited Partnership, said work will continue at the mine.
"We are still reviewing the judge's decision and will continue to work on this through the court," he said Tuesday.
The coalition of Bristol Bay villages, known as Nunamta Aulukestai, argued that the state has numerous duties under the state constitution, including to develop the land near Pebble for the maximum benefit of the people under a sustained yield principle.
But the state maintains that it is not required under the Alaska Constitution to do certain things when making land management decisions concerning upland hardrock mining. The state says it is up to the Legislature to make those procedural requirements specific.
The lawsuit filed in July 2009 sought to have the court void the permits. It also wanted the state to be prevented from issuing any more until a valid constitutional analysis and public notice is provided.
Tom Crafford, the Department of Natural Resources' large mine coordinator, said the state would have preferred to see the judge rule in its favor on every point but "this case is going to go on for a while yet, that is pretty clear."
According to the lawsuit, the state issued permits from 1989 to 2010 with no public notice and no findings with respect to impact on public resources in the area.
Plaintiffs say the mine's developers, Anglo American and Northern Dynasty Minerals, have used the permits to drill more than 1,000 exploratory holes.
Subsistence users already know that exploration at Pebble is having a serious impact on the water, wildlife, and fish in the area, said Bobby Andrew, spokesman for Nunamta Aulukestai.
"We rely on these resources for survival, yet DNR continues to rubber stamp permits without public notice and without any analysis to justify these impacts," he said.
Heatwole said great care is taken to minimize the environmental impacts at Pebble.
Pebble opponents score court victory
By MARY PEMBERTON
ANCHORAGE, Alaska
A Superior Court judge has cleared the way for a legal fight over state-issued permits for a huge copper and gold mine near some of the world's most productive wild salmon streams.
The fight is being waged by eight Bristol Bay village corporations, former first lady Bella Hammond, former state constitutional delegate Victor Fisher and two Bristol Bay residents over Pebble Mine, 200 miles southwest of Anchorage.
They contend that Pebble Mine exploration permits violate the Alaska Constitution. The lawsuit says that the state issued the land and water use permits without looking at the potential harm to resources.
Judge Eric A. Aarseth said in his decision Monday that there was enough evidence to allow the constitutional issues concerning the permits to be heard at a Dec. 6 trial.
"The state has issued permits behind closed doors without even looking at the harms to public resources," said plaintiffs' lawyer Nancy Wainwright.
Mike Heatwole, spokesman for the Pebble Limited Partnership, said work will continue at the mine.
"We are still reviewing the judge's decision and will continue to work on this through the court," he said Tuesday.
The coalition of Bristol Bay villages, known as Nunamta Aulukestai, argued that the state has numerous duties under the state constitution, including to develop the land near Pebble for the maximum benefit of the people under a sustained yield principle.
But the state maintains that it is not required under the Alaska Constitution to do certain things when making land management decisions concerning upland hardrock mining. The state says it is up to the Legislature to make those procedural requirements specific.
The lawsuit filed in July 2009 sought to have the court void the permits. It also wanted the state to be prevented from issuing any more until a valid constitutional analysis and public notice is provided.
Tom Crafford, the Department of Natural Resources' large mine coordinator, said the state would have preferred to see the judge rule in its favor on every point but "this case is going to go on for a while yet, that is pretty clear."
According to the lawsuit, the state issued permits from 1989 to 2010 with no public notice and no findings with respect to impact on public resources in the area.
Plaintiffs say the mine's developers, Anglo American and Northern Dynasty Minerals, have used the permits to drill more than 1,000 exploratory holes.
Subsistence users already know that exploration at Pebble is having a serious impact on the water, wildlife, and fish in the area, said Bobby Andrew, spokesman for Nunamta Aulukestai.
"We rely on these resources for survival, yet DNR continues to rubber stamp permits without public notice and without any analysis to justify these impacts," he said.
Heatwole said great care is taken to minimize the environmental impacts at Pebble.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
AK Laker-36"
ASL Guide Schuyler and ASL Guest RickFishing the mouth of a lake can deliver some surprising catches. Although the target this day was rainbow's and we certainly caught a quiver of them...we weren't too terribly disappointed when this beautiful lake Trout ended up on the end of Rick's line. Nice Job!
Sunday, June 13, 2010
First 30"+ of the year! Eric Dompeling-Breaking the ice...
Beautiful 30.5" spring rainbow Trout...guest Eric Dompeling
Thursday, June 10, 2010
BAM!!! OPENER!
29.62" Bud Fackrell, ASL guide Schuyler
First 2010 orientation...
A couple fine Bristol Bay mornings...
We've been working and preparing for 8 months for this week to come and we are thrilled it is here. Remnants of winter from Lake Iliamna greet us as we rev up the engines on the boats, turn the plane props, and grab a few rods to see what the river has to offer. As sure as the sun rises in the East we are not disappointed. It is so quiet out here on the river the only sound that rises is the river's body wrapping around the silhouettes of our boats and gently passing under the floats of our planes. We truly celebrate what an incredible playground we have and that we are able to share this playground with our friends...
Cheers to 2010 season at Alaska Sportsman's Lodge...we'll see you soon.
ASL Staff...
Brian, Todd, Robbie, Jerry, Elizabeth, Matt, Michelle, Sarah, Stephanie, Tue, Jeffy, Brian B, Schuyler, Cody, Jimmy, Colin, Dan, Tom, Jason and pup-Denali.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Let the DRUM ROLL begin
Are you ready for the ridiculously fun fishing for spring Trout with leaches and some weighted line? Opener is June 8th at Alaska Sportsman's Lodge for the 2010 season. Opener for Alaska Sportsman's Bear Trail Lodge is June 19th for the 2010 season. We have worked hard all winter to make your upcoming trip better than ever! We look forward to seeing you soon......
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Sunday, December 6, 2009
SPORTSHOWS 2010 ASL ON THE ROAD AGAIN....
Sacramento: ISE Sportsman's Expo January 21 to January 24
Chicago: Great Waters Fly Fishing Show January 29 to January 31
Long Beach: Fred Hall Sportsman's Show March 3 to March 7
Minneapolis: Great Waters Fly Fishing Show March 26th to March 28th
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Sportsman's Photos
Gotta love Funnel
Skylar's first Rainbow on a fly rod
Elizabeth and Steph...WOW...the cuisine was incredible
Day break...
Kate with Arctic Char
Bears...really, really close to us
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Angling in measurements of 14', NO WAIT that's 30 inches plus, no wait that's IMPRESSIVE!
BTL Guide Akash Patel
BTL Guide Health Lyon & BTL Guide Kate Taylor
BTL Guide Justin Crump & spey angler client Kate HertzHere's the thing...Ms. Talented Guide Kate Taylor with Alaska Sportsman's Bear Trail Lodge has been touting the double-handed rod's many talents. Baiting me with the fun of covering twice the water with a heck of allot less effort than a single-handed rod. Increasing the success of what we all step into waders for...
So today I'm nudged yet again by Ms. Kate with what the spectacular possibilities are. Clearly, I need to get my hands on a double-handed rod, get my butt up to Naknek River and get schooled on what I'm missing. (Hopefully she has more patience than the normal individual.)
BTL guide Akash, BTL guide Justin with spey angler Kate Hertz, BTL guide Heath & BTL guide Kate know what it feels like to catch a 30" plus line-possessing-rainbow Trout on one of these bad boys.
If you missed out on this year's Spey Casting Clinic held by Kate and Justin...make sure you get in for 2010 season...I'll see ya there.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Numbers are everything!!
Guest Shelly Allen with ASL pilot Jerry (putting on a guide hat for a moment) wins the COHO gamble. Actually I don't think there was a cast made by this lady that didn't end up in Mr. Coho's mouth...basically Shelly had the rod in one hand, a beer in the other and showed everyone how to get-r-done!
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