Re-Moved to Alaska
By Ryan Peterson
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This is a must read by Ryan Peterson on the DrakeMag.com. There is a real war being waged on salmon - let's do something. Voice your opinions with the state of Alaska.
Articles in Category: Conservation
The Last Salmon Forest - Alaska's Tongass
From Detonation Studios
From the Filmakers:
The teaser for The Last Salmon Forest filmed on location in South East Alaska. For more information on how to help preserve our last largest Temperate rain forest please check out-
americansalmonforest.org/
tu.org/conservation/alaska
flyfilmfest.com/IF4/
Produced by Detonation Studios.
Director of Photography- Ian Majszak
Cameras- Ian Majszak, Bryan Gregson
Logistical coordinator- Bryan Gregson.
Editor- Ian Majszak
Music credit- Emancipator- track titled "safe in the steep cliffs."
Casting for Conservation in Bristol Bay
From Fly Fisherman of Alaska
"We can be the first to do it right, or the last to do it wrong." Take it from us at Fly Out - Bristol Bay is one of the last sacred places. Let's not compromise this special ecosystem. Take action today at www.savebristolbay.org/takeaction.
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The Effect of Pebble Mine on Alaska Lodges
Sportsmen Against Pebble Mine
By Fly Out Editor/Owner Cory Luoma
The other day I tagged our recommended lodges and adventures on the Trout Unlimited and Renewable Resource Coalition map that outlines the "Potential Mining Footprint on Bristol Bay's Wild Salmon and Trout Waters". It is clear from this image that the Alaska sport fishing and adventure community has a stake (responsibility) in protecting this region. For one area to support the lodge density and the number of reputable operations (indicated by the blue bubbles), it is obvious there are incredible fishing opportunities in this area - not to mention wildlife viewing, flightseeing, photography, etc. Many of these lodges fly out to the Nushagak River to fish it's famous King Salmon run in June and early July. Some of them fish locally right on the Kvichak River for giant rainbows. These are the drainages at risk.
Even if you've never visited Bristol Bay, stand up for a truly sacred place - where you can enjoy clean water, fresh air, and all the wild things that make Alaska special. You can help by going to savebristolbay.org/take-action. Do it today!
Even if you've never visited Bristol Bay, stand up for a truly sacred place - where you can enjoy clean water, fresh air, and all the wild things that make Alaska special. You can help by going to savebristolbay.org/take-action. Do it today!
Protect Alaska's Wild Places
From the Alaska Wilderness League
The Alaska Wilderness League is a friend of AlaskaFlyOut.com and partner in the effort to preserve Alaska's wild lands and waters, including the Tongass National Rainforest, by engaging citizens and decision makers with a courageous, constant, victorious voice for Alaska.
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See their cornerstone website www.tourthetongass.com to see the wonders of the Tongass region. You can see our recommended lodges from the region on our lodge map page.
Tongass Lodge Map
Our Common Waters
Patagonia's Environmental Campaign
Alaska does not exactly have a deficiency of water like those states that pull from the Colorado River. However, the problems in the Southwest U.S. serve as good "lessons learned" going forward for AK. It is extremely important to balance our economic desires with our inherent need for wild places and genuine nature experiences. The spirit of the Last Frontier does not include a scarred landscape, weakening salmon runs, polluted waters, and widespread development.
Fly Out often features the conservation work of Patagonia on our blog because we believe in their voice of environmental responsibility. No company of that size is perfect, but Patagonia is the first to admit it. Check out the Our Common Waters campaign. And, learn about our commitment to Alaska's environment on our conservation page.
Sportsmen Voice Against Pebble Mine
Sportsmen Summit in Washington, DC
Next week, April 16 – 18, 40 sportsmen representing 17 states are traveling to the nation’s capital to let their elected officials and the President know that protecting Bristol Bay, Alaska is a top priority for sportsmen. Learn more about next week’s Sportsmen Summit here from Scott Hed, the director of the Sportsman’s Alliance for Alaska.
BobWhite Studio Donates to Sportsman's Alliance for AK
25% of All Print Sales Donated
Many of us in the Alaska fishing community are doing whatever we can to help stop the proposed Pebble Mine threatening the Bristol Bay watershed. Fly Out ambassador, Bob White, is no different. BobWhite Studio will donate 25% of print sales to the Sportsman's Alliance for Alaska to help stop the Pebble Mine.
{gallery}BlogContent/March2012/BobWhiteStudio/gallery{/gallery}As many of you know, the proposed Pebble Mine threatens Alaska's Bristol Bay watershed, a complex system of rivers, lakes, streams and wetlands that supports the most productive wild sockeye salmon fishery in the world.You can see all of Bob's prints on his website, BobWhiteStudio.com.
Patagonia Sets An Example . . . Again!
Patagonia Provisions
The popular clothing company is coming out with Patagonia Provisions™ Wild Salmon Jerky, in an effort to inspire and implement solutions to the salmon crisis. If you have enjoyed fresh Alaskan salmon, than you know what a quality fish product is.
Exploring the Tongass
Field & Stream: Best Wild Places
For the second straight year, Field & Stream has partnered with Trout Unlimited on tours of America's Best Wild Places. The Best Wild Places is a joint project and offers a unique look at some of the country's best hunting and fishing destinations, as well as the challenges these amazing places face if they are to remain intact and functional for years to come. One of their feature "places" is the Tongass National Forest. Read more.