Sportsmans News

By Kent Danjanovich
Senior Editor Sportsman’s News

Many remote wilderness lodges can be very one dimensional.  The facilities are great, the fishing is great, but a lot of times by the end of the week you start on your trek home wishing that you could have experienced just a little bit more.  Well, I think I have found that place you just may have been looking for!

Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge is nestled on picturesque Lake Aleknagik in southwestern Alaska.  The setting is in the heart of the Wood-Tikchik region of Bristol Bay and the waters are home to all five pacific salmon species along with rainbow, Arctic char, Dolly Varden, Arctic grayling and northern pike.   Rob and Lisa Fuentes are the owners/operators of the lodge and to tell you the truth, I don’t think I have ever met two nicer people on any of my trips, anywhere in the world.  Their dedication and hard work show in every aspect of their operation and you really do leave at the end of the week as a lifelong friend.  It is no wonder they have so many repeat visitors.

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By Josh Harris
Sportsman’s News Pro Staffer

Every year that magical month of September arrives and one thing immediately hits my mind. Elk Hunting! It also alludes to that special time of year when all of those crazed elk hunters break out the archery equipment or gun, and make the trek to the mountains to chase the hair-raising songs that bull elk seem to sing so impeccably year in and year out. Continue Reading

Both the Red River and Lake Winnipeg are incredible if not magical places for monster greenbacks. Located just 30 minutes from Winnipeg is the mighty Red River which drains north from the Dakota’s into the 10th largest lake in the world, Lake Winnipeg. As first ice approached last year, Cats on the Red, owned and operated by Stu McKay would host what would be the first of two massive media events. Continue Reading