Warrior
This old bull moose has seen better days, not that he would ever admit it. Despite the scarring around his … Continue reading Warrior
Tag: moose
Forest King
By Ken Marsh Here in Alaska our moose, Alces alces gigas, are icons. The subspecies designation gigas is Latin for … Continue reading Forest King
My Charge Account
Behold the cool days of fall, tundra red and gold, spruces gathered in a crowd on the meadow’s far side … Continue reading My Charge Account
Don’t Mess with Mama Moose
Moose in Southcentral Alaska typically calve between now and early June, with the number peaking around May 25. New mothers can be hyper-protective and wise photogs and woods-people don’t mess around with them. Continue reading Don’t Mess with Mama Moose
And Just Like that, Spring Was Here
So last week’s subzero temperatures finally vanished. Overnight. And just like that the snow started melting as days warmed into … Continue reading And Just Like that, Spring Was Here
Alaska Wildlife Viewing: The Urban Option
By Ken Marsh Every city, village and community in this wilderness state has its own birds, animals and viewing treasures. … Continue reading Alaska Wildlife Viewing: The Urban Option
The Savoring Season
Autumn lends colorful insight to life on the Last Frontier. By Ken Marsh “Autumn is the mellower season, and what … Continue reading The Savoring Season
Wolfpack
By Ken Marsh “When sorrows come, they come not single spies. But in battalions!” – William Shakespeare, “Hamlet” The wolves didn’t hesitate. … Continue reading Wolfpack
Who We Are
By Ken Marsh “In order to subsist this early man had to dedicate himself wholly to hunting. Hunting was, then, … Continue reading Who We Are
The Hunt
Successful hunts are perfect conspiracies of preparation and good luck. By Ken Marsh I’d arrived late in the day, after … Continue reading The Hunt
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