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An opera performed entirely in Lingít finished its run in Juneau, Alaska on Sunday. The opera is about a series of battles in Sitka between Southeast Alaska Native peoples and Russian invaders. One Lingít clan was especially involved in that history, and texts about the battles say this is their story, but members of that clan say they were never asked for permission to tell this story in the first place. KTOO's Yvonne Krumrey reports. Ḵutulagaaw: The Tlingit-Russian Battles debuted in Juneau earlier this month, after nearly a decade of work. The opera was produced by Sealaska Heritage Institute in partnership with Perseverance Theatre. Members of the Kiks.ádi clan in Sitka, whose ancestors died and on whose land the battle took place, say SHI did not consult them about the project. In August, SHI Director Kahaani Rosita Worl said at a public panel at SHI that the story does not belong just to the Kiks.ádi. She said SHI had conversations about the ownership of this story back in the early 2000s, when the organization was compiling the written history of the battles. “We came to the conclusion that since all of our clans and the Haidas united to battle the the Russians in 1802, we believed that these this story was owned by all of the clans and the Haidas, so we moved forward in that way.” But Kiks.ádi clan members in Sitka see it differently. Yeidikook'áa Dionne Brady-Howard is the Kiks.ádi clan mother. She holds important clan knowledge like songs and stories and clan members can consult her on protocols. “When it comes to the Battle of 1804 in particular, that story is very much ours.” She said asking for permission is not just about protocol, it is about respecting the power of these stories. “It’s important at the very core to remember who we are and where we came from when we approach doing these kinds of things.” Lduteen Jerrick Hope-Lang says Worl's position contradicts with the written history of the battles, which was published by SHI. “I think she saying that publicly, which is revisionist from what the SHI published history is, that she is doing that to allow herself the freedom to be able to tell the story.” The creators of the opera based its story on an exhaustive tome of research about the battles. That book is called “Anóoshi Lingít Aaní Ká Russians in Tlingit America: the Battles of Sitka 1802 and 1804”. The book states that this history “belongs primarily, if not exclusively to the Kiks.ádi” and “(f)rom the Lingít point of view, an unauthorized telling constitutes stealing.” But in a phone call with KTOO, Worl reiterated her stance on the ownership of this story. When asked about the book's claim that the Kiks.ádi own the story, she attributed that discrepancy to one of the three authors of the book, the late Richard Dauenhauer. “I don’t think he understood the complexities of Lingít law and ownership, so that was his assumption, and I think it’s because he was interviewing primarily the Kiks.ádi in Sitka.” Worl added that SHI has a council of traditional scholars, which ensures the nonprofit maintains cultural integrity. Hope-Lang said he does not agree with Worl's position on who owns the story. “No one individual can alienate our history from us, although she’s certainly trying. So even I, a Kiks.ádi member, could not say to Rosita, ‘because you’re friends with me, or you’ve studied this, I’m going to give you this history, and you can mark it as whatever.’ I can’t alienate my history from my own people. It’s collectively owned.” And Hope-Lang said he does not want this to take away from the work so many people put into this project. “We have something in Lingít language, telling our history in 2026. That should be the celebration.” He sent a letter to SHI and the Sealaska board outlining his concerns and asking for an apology. Worl said SHI will respond to that letter. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Friday, September 25, 2026 — Native Bookshelf: ‘The Birthing Tree’ by Amanda Peters and ‘How Settlers Get Away with Murder’ by Liza Black

NOAA Fisheries is assessing the death of an endangered fin whale found on the bow of Norwegian Joy as the ship approached Sitka, Alaska, on Sept. 17, delaying the port call by about three hours. It is the second time since June that a cruise ship has arrived at an Alaska port with a dead fin whale on its bow. We also cover the seven Royal Caribbean ships, from Grandeur of the Seas to Icon of the Seas, that earned perfect 100-point scores in 2026 CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspections, and what those scores do and don't tell you. Then a look at the 2026-27 newbuild pipeline, led by MSC World Asia, which will be named in Le Havre on Nov. 28 before its Dec. 4 debut from Barcelona, alongside the hydrogen-powered Viking Libra and Regent's Seven Seas Prestige.

A Ketchikan planning commissioner is under fire for making discriminatory comments against the local tribe. Plus, a bull moose is running around parking lots and industrial areas near Juneau's Mendenhall River, and dogs from around the state meet in Sitka for a K-9 search and rescue conference.

In this Company Update, I sit down with Mike Burke, Director and Vice President of Corporate Development at Sitka Gold Corp. (TSX-V: SIG, OTCQB: SITKF, FSE: 1RF), to review the latest round of diamond drill results from the RC Gold Project in the Yukon. We discuss the significance of deep intercepts beneath the Blackjack deposit, the expansion of near-surface gold at the Saddle Zone, and the geological evidence indicating that Blackjack and Eiger may connect into a unified deposit. Deep High-Grade Hits at Blackjack: A breakdown of headline hole 133, which intersected broad intervals of high-grade gold at depth, and what these results indicate for potential underground continuity beneath the current pit shell. Near-Surface Expansion at Saddle: How step-out drilling across 550 meters of strike is turning previously modeled waste rock into gold-bearing inventory within the conceptual pit outline. Connecting the Blackjack and Eiger Deposits: An examination of the intrusive dykes and structural corridors suggesting these two zones may merge into a single, continuous mineralized system. Impact on the Mineral Resource Estimate: Insights into how ongoing drilling, grade profiles, and low cutoff thresholds could influence the upcoming resource update. Exploration Progress Across the District: What investors should anticipate next from the ongoing 60,000-meter program as seven drill rigs continue turning across Blackjack, Rhosgobel, Pukelman, and Bearpaw Breccia.   If you have any follow up questions for the team at Sitka Gold please email me at Fleck@kereport.com.    Click here visit the Sitka Gold website to learn more about the Company - https://sitkagoldcorp.com/   --------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/   Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

Donna from New Jersey joins me to share about her family's first cruise - a 7-night Alaska sailing aboard Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas! Donna traveled with her husband and two teenager kids, ages 13 and 15, plus her sister's family, including her 18-year-old nephew, for a summer 2026 adventure cruising round-trip from Seattle.We're talking about what it's like to cruise Alaska with teenagers, what they loved about Anthem of the Seas, how to pack for unpredictable Alaska weather, and the excursions that made this trip unforgettable — from whale watching in Sitka and riding the White Pass Railroad in Skagway to seeing Dawes Glacier and visiting a summer musher's camp in Juneau. Plus, Donna shares why, if you can swing it, she believes a balcony is a MUST for an Alaska cruise — especially when the scenery is this spectacular.This episode is available to watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelseygravesIf you'd like to share about your trip on the podcast, email me at: kelsey@triptalespodcast.comBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/kelseygravesFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_gravesFollow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mskelseygravesJoin us in the Trip Tales Podcast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1323687329158879Mentioned in this episode: - Alaska Cruise- Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas: The Key, Port Valet- On ship cruise activities: iFly, ping-pong, pickleball, bumper cars, sushi making, The Solarium, - Seattle Marriott Waterfront- SEATTLE: Puget Sound, Pike Place Market, the original Starbucks, The Great Wheel, Bite Society cookies- How to pack for Alaska- Inside passage vs. outside passage- SITKA: Free shuttle, cute harbor town, shopping, restaurants, Sitka Sound, bald eagles, Sitka National Historical Park, Tongass National Forest, Totem Trail, whale watching tour with Captain Brad, sea lions, - SKAGWAY: Alaska Shore Excursions: White Pass Railroad - Dawes Glacier, Endicott Arm- JUNEAU: Summer Musher's Camp, - VICTORIATrip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal's Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and National Parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Yosemite. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation, especially when traveling with kids.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Waste Energy Corp. (OTCID: WAST)Waste Energy signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire an established tire-processing operation, including an approximately 10-acre industrial property, for about $1.2 million, taking a 51% stake in the acquisition entity. The company also advanced a facility expansion at its Midland, Texas site. The moves aim to enlarge its waste-to-energy operating footprint and future revenue base.Generation Mining Limited (TSX: GENM) (OTCQB: GENMF)Generation Mining closed a "bought deal" public offering and concurrent private placement for gross proceeds of $240 million, including participation from the Canada Growth Fund. The financing is earmarked to build and operate the Marathon Copper-Palladium Project in Ontario. A fully funded path to construction materially de-risks the company's flagship asset.Sitka Gold Corp. (TSXV: SIG) (FSE: 1RF) (OTCQX: SITKF)Sitka reported that hole DDRCCC-26-133 at its RC Gold Project in Yukon cut 141.5 metres of 1.93 g/t gold, including 80.6 metres of 3.20 g/t and 6.0 metres of 9.46 g/t. Near-surface mineralization at the Saddle Zone now extends about 550 metres within the Blackjack pit shell. Seven rigs are turning as the company works toward an updated resource estimate.Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE American: VGZ) (TSX: VGZ)Artemis Gold agreed to acquire Vista Gold, adding the advanced-stage Mt Todd gold development project in Australia. The deal supports Artemis's pathway toward producing roughly one million ounces of gold annually. Vista shareholders gain exposure to a larger, better-capitalized developer.Radisson Mining Resources Inc. (TSXV: RDS) (OTCQX: RMRDF)Radisson released results from eight new holes at its O'Brien Gold project in Quebec, continuing to expand high-grade mineralization beneath the former O'Brien mine, highlighted by 68.24 g/t gold over 6.2 metres. The results reinforce the depth potential of one of the Abitibi's highest-grade gold projects.Kingfisher Metals Corp. (TSXV: KFR) (FSE: 9700) (OTCQX: KGFMF)Kingfisher reported 8.8 metres of 38.50 g/t gold-equivalent within 27 metres of 13.61 g/t AuEq at its HWY 37 Project in B.C.'s Golden Triangle, with visible gold noted in the hole. The high-grade intercept points to a promising new discovery target.Luca Mining announced the acquisition of the Cozamin mine from Capstone Copper for total consideration of up to $385 million, creating a leading polymetallic producer. The deal adds an established, cash-flowing operation to Luca's portfolio and marks a significant step-change in scale for the company.Banyan Gold Corp. (TSXV: BYN) (OTCQX: BYAGF)Banyan Gold arranged approximately $58 million in financings, comprising a $50 million LIFE offering and a concurrent $8 million private placement of 25 million shares at $2.00 each, led by Canaccord Genuity. The raise strengthens the treasury as Banyan advances its Yukon gold resource.Blue Jay Gold Corp. (TSXV: JAY) (OTCQB: JAYGF) (FSE: JAY)Blue Jay Gold reported a 67% antimony concentrate at 94% recovery from its Becker-Cochran project, with concentrates submitted for metal refining tests. With antimony now a critical mineral, the strong metallurgical results add strategic upside to the gold story.Bottom Line: Today's tape was driven by major financings and M&A — Generation Mining's $240M raise, Luca's Cozamin acquisition and Artemis's takeover of Vista Gold — alongside standout high-grade drill results from Sitka, Radisson and Kingfisher. Precious metals and critical minerals remain firmly in focus for small-cap investors.Stay ahead of the market — follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

A review of Norwegian Spirit. Ben reviews a 16-night Norwegian Spirit cruise from Vancouver to Honolulu, combining Alaska, five sea days, and Hawaii. We cover the renovated ship, his balcony cabin, dining, entertainment, casino, thermal spa, and what it's like spending more than two weeks aboard Norwegian Spirit. Ben also shares his experiences in Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, Haines, Maui, and Kauai, including seeing bears in Alaska and exploring Hawaii. Plus, the cruise takes an unexpected turn when a tropical storm threatens Hawaii, forcing Norwegian Spirit to change plans, return to Honolulu early, head back out to sea, and ultimately extend the cruise by an extra night. Share your thoughts: doug@cruiseradio.net  Sponsor Cruise line protection is designed to help if you can't take your cruise. Third-party travel insurance helps protect you during the trip. Including medical care, delays, and unexpected issues. Compare plans and save up to 30% at TripInsurance.com. About Cruise Radio: Cruise Radio has been delivering cruise news, ship reviews, and money-saving tips weekly since 2009.

An educator in Metlakatla is named Alaska's Superintendent of the Year. Plus, a cruise ship hits an endangered fin whale near Sitka, and a fair in Petersburg educate folks on the best practices for living alongside bears.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:The Alaska Fire Marshal's Office says Whittier's new cruise ship dock damaged by fire Monday is a "total loss.” A cruise ship hit an endangered fin whale Thursday morning while the eleven-hundred-foot vessel was en route from Hoonah to Sitka. And one Ketchikan business owner wants the region to also be known for its oysters.Photo: Alaskan Oyster Shack.

A man washes up on shore in Sitka, Alaska and finds himself in the middle of an underground boxing show. It's a place where you might duke it out with the bartender, the locals, or your own troubled past.This episode contains violence and strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.Thank you, Jaed “The Stone” Coffin, for sharing your story with us! For more about Jaed's story, check out his memoir Roughhouse Friday.Produced by Bo Walsh, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo DucotSnap Classic - Season 17 - Episode 42 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Emergency responders battled a fire Monday at Whittier's new cruise ship terminal that damaged at least one boat. Anchorage police on Sunday night shot and wounded a man in Midtown who they say assaulted an elderly man and stole his truck. Dogs from across the state made their way to Sitka over Labor Day Weekend.Photo: Multiple agencies responded Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, to a fire at Whittier's new cruise ship dock. (U.S. Coast Guard)

Silversea returns to Alaska in 2027 with 29 voyages aboard Silver Moon and Silver Whisper, running from May 27 into early September and calling at 14 ports including Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Sitka, Metlakatla and Klawock, with Seward's new Dale R. and Carol Ann Lindsey Alaska Railroad Terminal now open. AIDA Cruises rebrands its fall 2026 and spring 2027 repositioning sailings as Time-Out Voyages, putting five ships from its 11-vessel fleet on longer crossings spanning Western Europe, the Atlantic, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and southern Africa, including AIDAbella from Kiel to Barbados and a 14-day AIDAmar run from Warnemunde to Mallorca. And Adora Cruises links its Aiyou Club loyalty program with Alibaba's Fliggy platform, letting members connect accounts, sync tier status and earn points across both, ahead of the November 22 maiden voyage of Adora Flora City from Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Homeport.

Send us Fan MailEd Littlefield is the composer of  “Ḵutulagaaw: The Tlingit-Russian Battles”—the world's first Lingít opera premiering tonight at Thunder Mountain Middle School in Juneau.  This opera was born of an idea from Sealaska Heritage Institute President, Dr. Rosita Ḵaaháni Worl, with a libretto by Vera Starbard, orchestrations by Rory Stitt, directed by Madeline Sayet, and translations by X'unei Lance Twitchell. The opera's score is grounded in Tlingit musical and performing arts traditions that our guest has been immersed in since his childhood in Sitka. Ed Littlefield is a freelance percussionist, educator, and composer based out of Seattle, WA. He is Lingít and has released three albums featuring traditional native melodies. Although he has been composing music since his youth, this is his first opera.The show runs from September 11 - 20, 2026 in Juneau. Buy tickets here.Read KTOO's: "Why we are using ‘Lingít' instead of ‘Tlingit.'

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In this Company Update, we welcome Mike Burke, Director and Vice President of Corporate Development at Sitka Gold Corp. (TSX-V: SIG, OTCQB: SITKF, FSE: 1RF), to break down the latest assay results from the Rhosgobel deposit at the company's flagship RC Gold Project in the Yukon. With seven drill rigs actively turning across multiple targets, Mike walks through the technical implications of recent drilling, key geological discoveries, and what these findings mean for the overall expansion of the resource footprint. Key discussion points include: Headline Drill Results: An inside look at hole 71, its broad mineralized interval, and how an unconventional drill orientation confirmed a high-priority structural theory. Expanding Strike and Depth: Why fresh step-out drilling to the east and intercepts over 100 meters below the previous resource shell demonstrate the deposit remains wide open. Near-Surface Economics vs. Underground Potential: Insights into the deposit geometry, near-surface grade continuity, and the exploration thresholds being prioritized. The Strategic Tungsten Byproduct: How coarse scheelite mineralization within the gold-bearing quartz veins could provide a meaningful economic credit. Ongoing Catalysts Across Clear Creek: What investors can expect next as the team advances through a 60,000-meter drill campaign across both established and newly targeted intrusive zones.   If you have any follow up questions for the team at Sitka Gold please email me at Fleck@kereport.com.    Click here visit the Sitka Gold website to learn more about the Company - https://sitkagoldcorp.com/   ----------------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks:  The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/  Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/   Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

Photo: An arch topped with a cross marks the entrance to the Wounded Knee Memorial and cemetery on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota on June 30, 2024. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) Two South Dakota candidates for U.S. Senate have different views about the Medals of Honor awarded to soldiers at the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre. South Dakota Searchlight's Meghan O'Brien has more. About 20 U.S. Army soldiers who were at the massacre received medals. They were part of a force who killed 200 or more Lakota people, including men, women and children. The massacre happened near Wounded Knee Creek in southwest South Dakota. The U.S. Department of Defense decided to retain the medals after a recent review. U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, is on a Senate committee that is seeking more information about that review. He says descendants of massacre survivors want to know more about how the review was conducted. He wants to help them get that information. Rounds has not supported past legislation to rescind the medals. “What we’ve said is, let’s do the investigation, and then allow the military to actually make the determination, rather than having Congress get in the middle of it.” Rounds is running to keep his seat in the Senate. His only challenger is Brian Bengs, an independent. Bengs served 26 years in the U.S. military and taught at the NATO School in Germany and the U.S. Air Force Academy, including courses in the law of war. “And I will say categorically: those medals are not earned. They are not deserved. They should not stand. Their continuing standing is a dishonor to the individuals who currently hold the Medal of Honor.” Bengs will face Rounds on the November 3 ballot. Ameerah Bad'r is the current artist-in-residence at Sitka National Historical Park. (Photo: Lauren Salemo / KCAW) Sealaska Heritage Institute's artist residency program hosts Indigenous artists at public spaces in Southeast Alaska throughout summer. The residency, which expanded to Sitka, Alaska this year, provides the artists room to create and connect with their heritage where visitors can stop by to watch their work come together, as Lauren Salemo from KCAW reports. Ameerah Bad'r (Tlingít Palestinian) is the current artist-in-residence at Sitka National Historical Park. Her work combines drawing, watercolor, and formline design, a traditional art style used by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest that incorporates curved lines and shapes. Sitka's flora will be her main subject. “I’m working on a foxglove painting right now. I definitely want to draw the fireweed, paint the fireweed. It’s a little intimidating, though. It has a lot going on.” A lot of her work has focused on flowers from the places she has traveled over the last few years. Bad'r says she finds it meditative to study plants' delicate details. “The work is kind of rooted in grieving and memory and the cycle of life. If you can truly be present with a flower and really look at it, you’re really getting to see something beautiful, but in the end, that flower is totally gonna die. But then after that, another flower is gonna come back.” Bad'r is currently based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She says she has been wanting to come to Southeast Alaska for a long time because of her family's roots. “It’s a gift to be able to come here and meet people and learn more about the culture, and see where I fit in here. And I’ve learned a little bit about my family lineage already.” She says her time in Sitka has been peaceful, and that this won't be her last trip here. Today is Bad'r's last day at Sitka National Historical Park. Map of the Potawatomi Trail of Death. (Photo: Chris Light / Wikimedia) And on this day in 1838, 859 Potawatomi people were forced from their homelands in northern Indiana at gunpoint. The removal began a 660-mile journey to present day Kansas that became known as the Potawatomi Trail of Death. During the two-month journey, 42 Potawatomi died, half of them children. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Friday, September 4, 2026 — Two historic preservation fights in Kansas exemplify the power of persistence

In this newscast: Sealaska Heritage Institute's artist residency program expanded to Sitka this year with a New Mexico-based artist; A fungal outbreak is spreading among spruce trees in the Tongass National Forest this summer; A candlelight vigil for the loss of two 16-year-olds who died in Juneau earlier this week brought together more than 150 mourners Tuesday; The Juneau School District and community organizations are offering additional support and resources following the death of two teenagers reported Monday evening.

Philosophy of Lesbianism-Chris Sitka discusses how the group in 1973 was short lived group with big influence and where to access more information about the group's history.

Beau Martonik sits back down with Dr. Karl Miller for the second half of their conversation, and this half is entirely about what a deer sees. Karl was part of the original work that got inside a whitetail's eye to determine whether deer perceive color at all, and he later worked with Sitka on a camo pattern developed around deer vision rather than human vision. He starts with the hardware. A deer's pupil opens about three times wider than ours, which alone is roughly nine times the light-gathering ability, and a reflective layer behind the retina called the tapetum bounces that light back across the rods and cones a second time to roughly double it again. The pupil is a horizontal slit rather than a circle, and it rotates to stay level even when the deer drops its head to feed, so a deer eating acorns is still watching the horizon. They see roughly 310 degrees, whereas we see 120. Then the tradeoff. Deer have no fovea centralis, they can't accommodate for distance, and their visual acuity at a stationary object comes in somewhere around 20/40 to 20/60. Karl's line is that they'd almost need corrective lenses to drive. What they do have is motion. Their eyes stay still and let the image travel across the retina engaging new cones, and they process that visual information roughly four to five times faster than a human does, which Karl suggests means your movement looks to them something like slow motion. That leads into a long back and forth on jumping the string, whether a deer is reacting to the sound at all, and whether it might be seeing the bow flex or even the arrow itself. Beau brings his axis deer footage from Hawaii into it, where the deer were on the ground before the arrow arrived at 25 yards. The back half is camo, and it's the most useful stretch of either episode. Karl lays out the two jobs camo has to do, explains why pattern detail matters far less than most hunters think and why outline and spectral match matter far more, and gets into whiteners and brighteners in fabrics and detergents that take ultraviolet light and re-radiate it into exactly the part of the spectrum a deer sees 20 times better than we do. He explains why he stopped wearing blue jeans in the woods, why a whitetail's tail is white in the first place, why old army camo is actually good camo, and why a shiny fabric can beat you even when the color is right. He also walks through how Sitka's Cover pattern was developed and what it was actually designed to solve. He closes with what he calls the take home: hunt the deer's brain first. There are only three questions in a deer's head, and everything it does traces back to one of them. Part one of this conversation is episode 506. Topics: 00:00:00 — Part two intro 00:07:16 — A deer's eye is built for two jobs, and neither one is looking at you 00:11:32 — Pupil size, and nine times your light gathering ability 00:13:31 — Their eyes rotate to stay level when their head goes down 00:14:23 — The tapetum, and 18 times the light 00:21:21 — Blue cones across the whole retina, and 310 degrees of vision 00:24:49 — 20/40 to 20/60: they'd need corrective lenses to drive 00:27:39 — Flicker fusion, and why your movement looks like slow motion to them 00:28:40 — Jumping the string: the sound, the arrow, or the bow 00:34:29 — Drawing on a quartering deer, and why they don't look up 00:37:20 — What camo has to do, and what it doesn't 00:40:39 — Whiteners, brighteners, and camo that glows 00:42:53 — How Cover got built around deer eyes instead of ours 00:50:08 — Fabric shine, old army camo, and plastic blaze orange 00:54:03 — Hunt the deer's brain first Dr. Karl Miller's published research: Google Scholar, search “Karl Miller deer UGA” Part one of this conversation is Ep. 506 Instagram:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@eastmeetswesthunt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beau.martonik⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠East Meets West Outdoors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Hunting Gear and Apparel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: Beau Martonik - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazon Influencer Page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. 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Marissa Medford talks about her decision to run for Ketchikan's school board. Plus, a scientist from the Smithsonian shows Petersburg residents how to identify invasive species, and a man who is visiting every National Park System site marks off number 400 in Sitka.

In this newscast: A Superior Court judge heard oral arguments this morning over the legality of the city's planned redevelopment of Juneau's Telephone Hill; A former Juneau fire captain has been sentenced to more than a year in prison for assaulting his stepdaughter, and KTOO examines how the city dealt with having a public safety employee charged for child assault; Around 250 U.S. Coast Guard crew members stationed across Alaska and the Pacific Northwest traveled to Juneau for a week-long training. And on Wednesday, they competed in what's called the Buoy Tender Olympics; Sitka teacher Bridgette Reynolds was recognized at Sealaska Heritage Institute's 2026 culturally responsive education conferences earlier this month; A home in Sitka sustained fire damage last week but remains standing thanks to the quick action of a good Samaritan and local emergency responders

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Ketchikan school board candidate Vicki O'Brien discusses her priorities if elected to office. Plus, a Sitka book club returns for its second year.

In this Company Update, I am joined by Mike Burke, Director and Vice President of Corporate Development at Sitka Gold Corp. (TSX-V: SIG | OTCQB: SITKF | FSE: 1RF). We discuss the news out today announcing the court approval for the accelerated purchase of the Clear Creek property, fully securing 100% ownership. Mike walks us through the transaction, the financial terms, and how exploration is progressing on the ground with seven active drills. Key Discussion Points: Court Approval for 100% Clear Creek Ownership: Insights into the accelerated cash purchase agreement, consolidating key ground at the RC Gold Project. Royalty Terms & Strategic Optionality: A breakdown of the 5% NSR royalty, the buy-down mechanism to 2%, and Sitka's right of first refusal. Fully Funded Cash Position: How recent warrant exercises positioned the company to settle the acquisition entirely in cash without equity dilution. 7 Drills Turning Across Core & Target Zones: An exploration update on the ongoing 60,000 meters with a focus on the Rhosgobel expansion, Pukelman, and Eiger/Saddle targets. Assay Turnaround and News Flow Outlook: What investors should expect regarding laboratory timelines and steady assay results leading into year-end.   If you have any follow up questions for the team at Sitka Gold please email me at Fleck@kereport.com.    Click here visit the Sitka Gold website to learn more about the Company - https://sitkagoldcorp.com/   ---------------------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks:  The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/  Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/   Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:A landslide on Tuesday evening [8/11] blocked off the only route between Skagway and Whitehorse, Yukon. Alaska Public Media's Eric Stone interviews Republican gubernatorial candidate Bernadette Wilson. And a Sitka bar is a gallery for an award winning artist.Photo: Stephen Lawrie points to his portrait of bartender Rita Ledbetter. (KCAW/Salemo)

If you own any Sitka Gear, you know it's incredibly well designed and very durable.  In this episode of Fin And Fire With Jeff Mishler, I chat with Matt Carara at the Sitka facility in Bozeman, Montana.  We tell some hunting and fishing stories, and in the process, define what makes Sitka Gear an industry powerhouse. 

We sit down with Garrett Bates from Cacher Gear to talk about building a Georgia-based waterfowl brand that blends faith, merch design, and gritty hunting storytelling. Along the way we swap hard-earned lessons from Arkansas public timber, South Georgia divers, and the scouting work that never shows up in highlight reels. • Garrett's path from ag business to graphic design to launching Casher Gear • Mission and values behind the brand and why the message matters • The reality of filming hunts and why being on camera changes everything • A childhood Duck Men moment that sparked a lifelong duck obsession • First trips out of state and how Arkansas public land timber can humble you • Community connections through Ducks Expo and local Sitka store events • Why Casher is named Casher and the meaning behind it • Gear talk on Gatortail motors and what quieter surface drives could change • South Georgia lake tactics for divers and why access can be dangerous • Peanut field goose hunting in Georgia and how scouting roost feed loaf wins • Bands, local geese, and what “migratory” looks like down south • Patience as the real separator and how social media distorts expectations Want to Duck Hunt in Arkansas? Call Kade at Delta Thunder Outfitters at 870-926-7944 DM One Hell of Life podcast on Instagram or TikTok to enter the monthly listener drawingCall or text 850-251-8650 or visit www.floridaducks.com to book your trip, Williamson OutfittersUse code ONEHELLOFALIFEOUTDOORS for 15 percent off your order @ www.froggtoggs.comDirty Duck Coffee: use code onehellofalife15 for 15% offFollow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/onehellofalifepodcast/?hl=en

In this Company Update, I chat with Mike Burke, Director and Vice President of Corporate Development at Sitka Gold Corp. (TSXV: SIG | OTCQB: SITKF | FSE: 1RF). Mike recaps the August 10th drill results from the RC Gold Project's Blackjack deposit, highlighting broad high-grade gold intercepts, potential underground resources, and the active exploration across multiple target zones. Key Discussion Points: Breakdown of Drill Hole 132: Mike details the key intercept, including 218.6 metres of 1.25 g/t gold, and a deeper higher-grade interval, including 44.4 metres of 3.86 g/t gold. Underground Resource Potential: Insight into how deeper, higher-grade mineralization outside the current resource area could pave the way for a future underground resource estimate. Geological Significance of Hole 129: Exploring the extension of mineralization toward the Saddle zone and how this data helps connect distinct deposit areas while reducing overall waste ratios. Scale of Active Drill Program: An overview of operations across Blackjack, Saddle, Eiger, and Rhosgobel, plus details on the newly mobilized 7th drill rig and upcoming news flow.   If you have any follow up questions for the team at Sitka Gold please email me at Fleck@kereport.com.    Click here visit the Sitka Gold website to learn more about the Company - https://sitkagoldcorp.com/   For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks:  The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/  Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/   Investment Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

Beau Martonik sits down with Adam Foss, the youngest bowhunter to complete the North American sheep slam and a photographer and filmmaker. Adam grew up west of Calgary in an archery only zone, killed his first ram at 18, and says his main focus right now is backpack hunting stone sheep with a bow in northern BC. Most of this conversation is about the mental side of hard hunts. Adam is upfront that he's never run the numbers on his own sheep success, but figures it might be under five percent, and he thinks the pressure to define a hunt by whether you killed something is something we build in our own heads. He walks through how he keeps himself in a trip on day eight when the pull to go home gets loud, the 20 steps and five breaths method he and his wife used packing a ram uphill through shale, and why he thinks any of this applies just as well to elk hunting, running a marathon, or being around more for your family. Also covered: the SITKA photo contest where he critiqued Beau's finalist photo back in 2017, a mountain goat he shot at 31 or 32 yards on Kodiak Island in a whiteout with his hood covering one eye, the whitetail does he ground out on pressured southern BC public land on the last day of the season two years running, and Migrate, the travel and bowhunting company he launched with his hunting partner Luke. Adam hid a code word in this one. First person to comment it wins an arrow case from Migrate. It's near the end, so listen for it. 00:00:00 — Intro 00:04:20 — The SITKA photo contest where Adam tore up Beau's photo 00:10:03 — Subalpine, Barklow, and the early SITKA years 00:12:38 — Youngest bowhunter to take the North American sheep slam 00:14:43 — Growing up in southern Alberta with a bow and a camera 00:27:08 — Frankie, the three hour flight, and the shoot he couldn't say no to 00:35:03 — The hardest anyone has ever worked for a whitetail doe 00:41:24 — Hunting low density sheep country on purpose 00:48:07 — Letters to outfitters and 30 day pack strings 00:50:28 — Jack O'Connor, and looking up from the book to see it 00:53:35 — 16mm sheep footage from the sixties 00:55:51 — What makes sheep hunters this obsessed 01:04:24 — Is grit something you're born with or something you build 01:05:45 — It doesn't have to be sheep hunting 01:07:32 — Beau's first elk hunt and getting humbled by the steepest deepest 01:09:30 — The float plane leaves and you make the next best decision 01:15:21 — Aging a ram, and what the horn rings tell you 01:16:36 — Nobody cares if you kill a ram 01:18:41 — You picked it because it was hard 01:19:17 — Beau's 14 days on an Alaska moose hunt 01:22:52 — Snack times, burpees, and 20 steps at a time 01:32:22 — The Kodiak goat stalk in a whiteout 01:44:01 — Migrate, and the problems nobody was solving 01:48:19 — The unforced error that costs people animals 02:00:11 — Why five arrows beats no arrows 02:03:41 — Where to find Adam and Migrate Adam's IG: https://www.instagram.com/fossman8/ Migrate IG: https://www.instagram.com/migrate_gear/ Shop Migrate in the EMW Gear Shop: eastmeetswesthunt.com Migrate Website: https://www.migrate-gear.com/ Instagram:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@eastmeetswesthunt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beau.martonik⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠East Meets West Outdoors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Hunting Gear and Apparel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: Beau Martonik - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazon Influencer Page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Filthy Spoon crew recaps their trip to the Delta Waterfowl Expo 2026 in Des Moines: vendor highlights, standout custom calls, and the strong California presence. They share memorable moments — the Sitka shower stunt, lively bar scenes, a midnight hotel fire-alarm scare, and Jon's missing phone — plus behind-the-scenes sponsor shout-outs. The episode closes with updates on upcoming Duck Days, product drops, and plans for the season, mixing humor, travel mishaps, and waterfowl community news.

In this episode of Magically Cruising, Kieran and Sarah cover Virgin Voyages' first-ever Alaska season aboard Brilliant Lady, sailing from Seattle and Vancouver. Kieran shares a full first hand review after being among the first passengers to sail Alaska with Virgin, comparing the experience to his previous Alaska cruise with Holland America Line.See Kieran's Video Tour and Reviews here https://youtu.be/USl1FhWKfl0https://magical-traveller.com/virgin-voyages-alaska-reviewSee us over on Mini Travellers for more cruise tips https://minitravellers.co.uk/?s=cruise Book a Cruise with a UK Agent https://magical-traveller.comGet Sarah's downloadable Cruise Magnet Stamps https://shop.extraordinarychaos.com/product/cruise-door-magnet-stamps-18-printable-port-magnets-mediterranean-cruise-decor-digital-download-cricut-printable/See Magical Traveller on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@UCBOqXqrrrYnUGk6H2AVk9Zg And Mini Travellers on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MiniTravellersTopics covered in this Alaska cruise guide:Ship changes for Alaska seasonHow Brilliant Lady was adapted for cold weather sailing, including reworked lifeboat positioning for Panama Canal transits, less tinted glass around the Athletic Club and roundabout areas, more standing viewing platforms, and fluffy blankets provided throughout the ship. No solarium, indoor pool or crow's nest, and why that mattered less than expected.Best ports and excursionsA breakdown of the four headline Alaska ports, Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka and Skagway, plus Icy Strait Point, described as feeling like the Disneyland of Alaska thanks to its cable cars, zipline and wildlife trails. Includes details on the viral zipline video, whale watching, glacier viewing at Hubbard Glacier, and the White Pass train.Excursion costs and booking tipsReal figures on what excursions cost through the cruise line versus booking independently, plus the exclusive perks Virgin passengers get in port, including a dedicated lumberjack show section in Ketchikan.Onboard culture and entertainmentHow Virgin's happenings cast includes a naturalist and an indigenous culture host for the Alaska season, covering Tlingit wood carving classes, native art and storytelling, plus honest thoughts on shopping for authentic local crafts versus mass-produced souvenirs.Whether you are deciding between Virgin Voyages and Holland America Line for Alaska, planning your first Alaska cruise, or just curious what a brand new cruise line brings to this region, this episode has the full breakdown.Subscribe to Magically Cruising for more honest cruise reviews, Disney cruise tips and travel advice.Follow Kieran: [independent travel agent, cruise and Disney North America specialist]Follow Sarah: Mini Travellers, Craft and Cruise Magnets#VirginVoyages #AlaskaCruise #BrilliantLady #CruiseReview #MagicallyCruising Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Philosophy of Lesbianism - Chris Sitka discusses public education – leaflets, actions, spray painting, creating a theory of lesbianism in Melbourne in 1973

In this Company Update, we sit down with Mike Burke, Director and Vice President of Corporate Development at Sitka Gold Corp. (TSX-V: SIG | OTCQB: SITKF | FSE: 1RF), to discuss major milestones at the flagship RC Gold Project in Yukon, Canada. Key Discussion Points 100% Ownership Consolidation: Mike details the accelerated acquisition of the Clear Creek property, completing full ownership of the strategic claim group containing the Rhosgobel deposit. Royalty Structure and Strategy: Insights into the 5% NSR royalty on the Clear Creek property, including the option to buy down the royalty to 2% and the company's right of first refusal. 60,000-Meter Drill Program Update: Progress on the active drilling campaign across key targets including Rhosgobel, Contact Zone, Saddle, Eiger, and Bear Paw Breccia. Assay Turnaround and Next Steps: What investors can expect regarding upcoming assay results, drill expansion plans, and progress toward an updated mineral resource estimate and PEA.   If you have any follow up questions for the team at Sitka Gold please email me at Fleck@kereport.com.    Click here visit the Sitka Gold website to learn more about the Company - https://sitkagoldcorp.com/   ------------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/   Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

A hunter is rescued on Prince of Wales Island. Plus, Petersburg has a new food truck, and a workshop in Sitka teaches how scorched sticks can help your garden and the atmosphere.

A Juneau public transportation survey closes Sunday; The University of Alaska Southeast is partnering with Minnesota-based Mitchell Hamline School of Law to allow Alaska students to get a law degree locally; The Juneau Assembly plans to tackle major local election topics on Monday; Investors that want to ship bulk water out of Sitka are asking for an extension to gather funding for a plan; The CDC reports a fourth gastrointestinal illness outbreak aboard the National Geographic Seabird since late May; Fewer sockeye salmon are returning to the Kenai River than did this time last year

Two teenagers are dead after their dirt bikes collided with each other on Prince of Wales Island. Plus, processors are paying more for commercial salmon this season than in recent years, and an exhibition featuring the work of an Indigenous artist from Sitka is referenced in a new White House report that alleges "anti-white" bias.

Photo: Soren White working at the Harry Race Pharmacy in Sitka, Alaska on July 10, 2026. (Katherine Rose / KCAW) Historically, pharmacists in Alaska have been limited in what they can do. Over the last decade they have advocated for and been granted expanded authority. Now, a new law goes further. Alaska Public Media health reporter Rachel Cassandra delved into the law, which will increase access to care by changing how pharmacists can work in the state. Soren White grew up in a pharmacy. “Both my parents are pharmacists here in Sitka.” As a young adult, he worked as a pharmacy tech, then went to school in Oregon to become a pharmacist. That included a four-year graduate program with clinical training, but when he returned to Sitka, Alaska for a job at his parents’ pharmacies, his daily work was much more limited. “Typically we’ve been really stuck behind the counter, counting pills.” A new state law expands what White and other pharmacists can do as part of their practice. Starting in next January, they will be able to test and treat certain ailments, like strep throat, urinary tract infections, or the flu. State Rep. Justin Ruffridge (R-AK) is a pharmacist who supported the bill. He says pharmacists in rural areas play a vital role. “We are the most highly accessible healthcare professional.” Data shows people see pharmacists up to twice as often as primary care providers. The law builds on other legislation that has helped increase pharmacists’ authority in recent years. The bill passed by wide margins in both the Alaska House and Senate. Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R-AK) vetoed it, saying it would expand the scope of practice too much and too fast, but lawmakers had enough support to override his veto. Brandy Seignemartin is executive director for the Alaska Pharmacy Association. She helped write the legislation and says it will change healthcare in the state. “Patients are gonna be able to walk into community pharmacies and have access to care for minor ailments, test and treat.” She says that is really important in a rural state like Alaska and it will be easier for pharmacists to set up collaborative agreements where they work with a provider. With more training, that could include specialists. For example, she says initially a psychiatrist could diagnose the patient, but then work with a pharmacist to optimize their medication, so the patient does not need to see the psychiatrist every single visit. She says the new law also opens the door to pharmacists covering other healthcare gaps, especially for Alaska’s vulnerable populations, including HIV prevention medication like PrEP and PEP and medications for opioid use disorder. It also would create a pathway for pharmacists to be able to get a DEA license so they can prescribe those medications. She thinks that will be a major game changer for the ongoing opioid crisis in Alaska. Molly from Denali at a Heard Museum meet-and-greet on July 11, 2026. (Photo: Gabriel Pietrorazio) Molly of Denali made her groundbreaking debut on PBS Kids back in 2019. The animated Alaska Native girl is the first Indigenous lead of a nationally distributed children's series. And as KJZZ's Gabriel Pietrorazio reports, she made a stop in Phoenix, Ariz. If you visit the Heard Museum between now through August, you will come across an Alaskan village where you can tag along with Molly on all of her wild adventures – from flying a bush plane to riding a snowmobile, wearing snowshoes or smoking salmon. “We brought Alaska to Arizona” Patty Talahongva (Hopi) is the museum's chief programming and engagement officer. “…and therefore the Heard Museum is the coolest place in town.” Alison Nicolosi is director of the nonprofit AZ Husky Rescue. “You never know when you're going to find your best friend, and sometimes it might be at the museum.” AZ Husky Rescue co-founders Alison Nicolosi, left, and Veronica Reece with Marley, an adoptable dog, at the Heard Museum on July 12, 2026. (Photo: Gabriel Pietrorazio) Sadly for Heard employee Susan Taylor, Max the husky has already found a new home. “Oh my gosh, there's one that I'm trying to adopt. He claimed me like no other.” But there are still plenty more pups – maybe enough for a pack to pull a dog sled. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Wednesday, July 15, 2026 – Native Playlist: Shub and Darksiderz

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Alaska is proving that politics doesn't have to be a zero-sum game.In a lively BigTentUSA conversation held on June 25, independent congressional candidate Bill Hill and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins shared how Alaska's unique political culture is creating space for practical leadership, coalition-building, and solutions that put people ahead of party. They discussed the importance of protecting democracy, preserving Alaska's ranked-choice voting system, and working across political divides to rebuild trust in government.The conversation also highlighted the critical role of Alaska's fisheries, with both candidates calling for stronger protections against bycatch, greater local representation in fisheries management, and expanded opportunities for young Alaskans to remain in the industry. Throughout the discussion, both speakers emphasized that lasting progress comes from listening, collaboration, and staying focused on the needs of local communities rather than partisan agendas.Their message was clear: when leaders choose cooperation over division, democracy—and the people it serves—are stronger for it.Wanna help get out the vote? Write letters to voters through BigTentUSA:https://bigtentusa.org/act-now/Learn more about Bill's campaign:https://billhillforalaskans.com/Learn more about Jonathan's campaign:https://www.jktforak.com/ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:Bill Hill is running for Alaska's Congressional At-Large seat, and grew up in a small village in Bristol Bay, Alaska – the home of the largest salmon run in the world. He grew up subsistence fishing and hunting, trapping, and raising and racing sled dog teams with his family. Bill is first and foremost a commercial fisherman, joining his dad on the family fishing boat when he was 12 and fishing every fishing season in Bristol Bay since. Bill also worked in rural construction, from building houses, working on remote health clinics and canneries, environmental remediation, and on a crew that installed the sewer system in the Bristol Bay Borough. A son of two teachers, Bill spent nearly 25 years working as a teacher, a principal, and a superintendent, and was named Alaska Superintendent of the Year in 2023. He's a proud union guy, having been part of both the Laborers union and the NEA. Bill is a husband, dad of four, and Chada (grandpa) to 7. Bill and his family have lived in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. Now he and his wife Diane are back in Naknek, population 470.Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins — known as JKT — is running for governor of Alaska in an open-seat election. Born and raised in the island community of Sitka in Southeast Alaska, JKT became interested in politics at a young age. At 13, he attracted national attention, leading Howard Dean's presidential campaign's Alaska efforts. During his senior year of college, he received recruitment calls to run against the powerful eight-year Republican incumbent for his home district. He mounted a scrappy underdog campaign in 2012, defeating him by 32 votes. At 23 years old, JKT was the third-youngest legislator elected in Alaska history, and served in the Alaska House of Representatives for 10 years. Four years in, in 2016, he worked across the aisle to help sweep into power a “bipartisan coalition” majority caucus of all House Democrats, as well as independents and moderate Republicans. That bipartisan coalition remains in power today. JKT is running for governor to bring a new generation of leadership to the governor's office — supporting schools, lowering the cost of energy, building new homes, and balancing the budget — so that the next generation will also call Alaska home. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtentnews.substack.com

In this newscast: The Juneau School District's chief financial officer is resigning; Some whale advocates want to relist Pacific gray whales under the Endangered Species Act; A team of experts is working to salvage a Coast Guard helicopter that crashed on Sitka's Harbor Mountain last month; A Soldotna swimmer brought home silver in the 50-yard freestyle at the Special Olympics USA games last month in Minnesota; Petersburg celebrated its second annual Amy Hallingstad Day on June 28.

The fellas don't get much of a break from the rom-coms these days, and this week is no exception. Buckle up and head to Sitka, AK because they've just watched The Proposal, starring Sandy B! And Deadpool?! Jokes this week include: primetime misery, romantic comedies for toddlers, the Sideline Sleepies, the concept of cool (derogatory), The French™, and something about salmon bucks.

A Thorne Bay city councilmember announces his intent to resign. Plus, the remains of an unidentified WWII soldier buried in Sitka are headed to a Midwest forensics lab for possible identification, and a black bear enters Juneau's historic Alaskan Hotel.

There is only two weeks left in The Ultimate Custom Guided Hunt giveaway from Forged In The Backcountry. Head on over to https://forgedinthebackcountry.com/ and for every $5 you spend, you will get one entry to win an all-expenses-paid custom guided hunt with Mindful Hunter Outfitting In this final instalment of the Outdoor Vitals Mountain Pursuit series, I review the Hybrid Pursuit Fleece, a dynamic insulation piece designed for all-season use. How does it stack up against the Sitka Ambient—my long-time favourite? I dig deep into warmth, layering performance, sizing tips, and long-term durability. If you're serious about technical layering for backcountry hunts, you won't want to miss this.

New food trucks open in KetchikanExperts work to salvage a Coast Guard helicopter that crashed in Sitka

A Ketchikan city council member steps downA deep sea whale rarely found in Southeast has washed up in Sitka

Welcome back to the Mindful Hunter Podcast! In this episode, Jay sits down with Zach from Montana Wild — a guy who has been a fixture in hunting media for over a decade and played a massive role in the early creative direction of Stone Glacier. In the first half, Jay and Zach dive deep into the history of hunting media, from the early days of YouTube to the "golden era" of founder-led, design-centric companies like Stone Glacier, First Lite, and Sitka. They have a candid conversation about what happens when Private Equity buys out these beloved brands, why the culture always changes, and why companies like Exo Mountain Gear are some of the last ones doing it right. In the second half, the conversation shifts to rifles, marksmanship, and the current state of long-range hunting. They pull no punches on the marketing BS behind "1,000-yard out-of-the-box" rifles, why ultralight rifles are a terrible choice for most hunters, and why the biggest reason hunters miss isn't their gear — it's their ego. Jay also shares the brutal statistics from his recent bear guiding season: a 50% effective lethality rate on shot opportunities, and what he's doing to fix it next year.

Cathy sailed the Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady on its Mermaiden Voyage — the maiden sailing out of Seattle to Alaska — and she's here to give us the full, unfiltered report. From Richard Branson stopping by her dinner table on night one to a Scarlet Night line that stretched the length of the ship, this episode is packed with the kind of firsthand intel you can only get from someone who was actually there.  In this episode: The luggage tag mistake that cost Cathy 30 minutes at embarkation — and how to avoid it How upgrading one cabin to premium fare unlocked dining reservations for her entire group of nine at 60 days out Mermaiden-exclusive gifts, keel coins, and what it was like to have Sir Richard Branson on board for the whole sailing Why Virgin's ship design — all small indoor spaces and outdoor pool decks — becomes a real liability in Alaska Pink Agave versus Test Kitchen: the food hits, the misses, and the brunch that underwhelmed The best excursions she found — including the Turo car hack in Sitka and a wildlife boat tour in Ketchikan that delivered bald eagles, seals, and a whale tail "That was the start of what became an entire cruise of long lines." — Cathy Support the Show:Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with our show sponsor, My Path Unwinding Travel! DCL Magazine — your ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line tips and tricks! Join the waitlist and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store. Stay Connected with the DCL Duo:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Group | Listen on Apple Podcasts | Watch on YouTube We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot:Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2) | Top Disney Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned.

Most hunters spend plenty of time thinking about tags, gear, optics, rifles, bows, and where to find animals. Far fewer spend time learning how to take care of themselves when things don't go according to plan. In this episode, Jaden sits down with retired Navy diver, survival instructor, and Sitka's big game product development lead, John Barklow to talk about the often-overlooked skills that keep hunters in the game when conditions get tough. We cover everything from water management and fire building to foot care, clothing systems, hypothermia prevention, and the mindset required to endure challenging conditions in the backcountry. John shares stories from Alaska, military survival training, Africa, and decades spent teaching people how to thrive in harsh environments. We also discuss his upcoming book, Knowledge From Storms, and why the "care and feeding of the hunter" may be one of the biggest factors separating successful hunters from those who head home early. If you've ever wondered how to stay in the field longer, avoid preventable mistakes, and become a more capable outdoorsman, this episode is packed with practical lessons from one of the best to teach them. Preorder John's book, "Knowledge From Storms" here >>  Subscribe to the Rokslide YouTube Channel for more upcoming videos >> Rokcast is powered by onX Hunt. For 20% off, use Promo Code “Rokcast” at onX Hunt here https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt/app You can find Robby's books, Hunting Big Mule Deer and The Stories on Amazon here or signed copies from the Rokslide store here

Forced to abandon the La Conte, the five fishermen — Bob Doyle, Mark Morley, Mike DeCapua, Giggy Mork and David Hanlon — find themselves at the mercy of towering waves and galeforce winds as they float in the frigid sea. As they prayed for a swift rescue, the Coast Guard helicopter crew sent from Sitka soon discovered this wasn't an ordinary, or predictable, storm. For more on this story, we recommend:The Last Run by Todd LewanComing Back Alive by Spike Walker (also available as an audiobook on Audible)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Man, I don’t know how else to say this — this one got me. I sat down with Christian Zeron, the guy behind the Theo N. Harris Instagram, and what started as a watch-world conversation turned into one of the most honest, wide-open talks about hunting, identity, manhood, and what it means to find something that actually moves you. That’s the kind of episode this is. Christian grew up in New Jersey selling vintage Rolexes in college and built a marketing company around it. He’s sharp, he’s articulate, and — up until about six months ago — he had zero connection to the hunting world. Then a client invited him on a hunt in Kentucky and, well, here we are. He killed his first turkey this spring, he’s already got hog hunts lined up in Texas and a dove trip to Argentina on the books, and the guy is all in. Completely, unapologetically, joyfully all in. What I love about Christian is that he brings this fresh set of eyes to our world. He’s not pretending to be someone he’s not. He’s a Ralph Lauren, vintage shotgun, lever-action rifle kind of guy who gets genuinely emotional talking about his late grandfather while butchering his first bird. That’s real. That’s the stuff hunting is actually made of, and it’s the stuff that’s really hard to explain to people who haven’t lived it. We go deep on the watch world and what Rolex figured out about aspiration and identity that most brands never do. We talk camo as identity, Sitka vs. First Lite, Yeti coolers, LVMH, Omega, Casio — and somehow it all connects back to hunting, brand building, and what it means to be a man who collects experiences instead of just stuff. Plus, we dig into what I’m trying to build with Bridger Watch and Christian gives me some real, unfiltered marketing advice on how to position it against Garmin and Apple. This is the kind of conversation that makes you want to call your old man, fire up a steak, and go outside. Strap in. Episode Sponsors onX Hunt If you’re serious about hunting out west, onX isn’t optional — it’s foundational. We’re talking land ownership, access layers, terrain intel, and a full suite of tools built for every phase of the hunt: planning, preparation, and execution. The difference onX makes is simple. It’s confidence. Confidence that you’re in the right spot. Confidence that you’re legal. Confidence that you can find your way back to the truck when the day goes long and the country gets weird. Download the onX Hunt app and become an Elite member today. Use code TRO for 20% off your membership. Website: onxmaps.com Bridger Watch I set out to build a better smartwatch for the hunting community — plain and simple. I was frustrated. I kept pulling my phone out 100 times a day to check onX in the field and thought, why can’t we just have the map on our wrist? So we went down the rabbit hole and built what I genuinely believe is the best smartwatch ever made for hunters. If you’re a watch guy and a hunter, this was built for you. Use code TRO at checkout. Website: bridgerwatch.com Timestamp Chapters 0:00  —  Intro & Sponsor — onX Hunt 1:45  —  Sponsor — Bridger Watch 3:00  —  Welcome Christian Zeron | Who Is This Guy? 5:30  —  From Jersey to the Deer Woods — How a Watch Guy Found Hunting 9:00  —  Building a Marketing Company on the Back of Rolex 12:30  —  Christian’s First Turkey: Buck Fever, Clown Makeup, and Grandfather Moments 17:00  —  Why Hunting Hits Different — The Emotional Depth Non-Hunters Don’t Understand 20:30  —  Serving Elk Steak & The Pride of the Harvest 23:00  —  Where Does Christian’s Hunting Journey Go From Here? Argentina, Texas, Bear Hunts 26:30  —  Identity in the Hunting World — Camo Brands, Sitka, First Lite & the Yeti Effect 30:00  —  Decor, Taxidermy, and Why Rural Men Are More Aesthetic Than Manhattan Bankers 33:30  —  The Smartwatch Debate — Where Does a Luxury Watch Guy Land on Wearables? 37:00  —  Marketing Advice for Bridger Watch — What Rolex Got Right & What We Should Learn 40:30  —  The Watch World Deep Dive — Omega, Tag Heuer, LVMH, Casio & Vintage Markets 44:00  —  Lever Guns, Grandfather’s .35 Remington, and Planning Future Hunts 46:00  —  Wrap Up — Follow Christian & Final Thoughts 3 Key Takeaways 1. Hunting Connects You to Something Bigger Than the Kill Christian’s story about his late grandfather flooding back while he was butchering his first turkey is one of the most honest descriptions of why hunters hunt that I’ve heard in a long time. The harvest, the meat, the field dressing — it all becomes this vessel for memory and emotion and people you’ve lost. And it’s something you genuinely cannot explain to someone who hasn’t felt it. If you’ve ever felt your dad or your grandfather or someone you loved in a duck blind or a wall tent, you know exactly what Christian is talking about. That feeling doesn’t go away. It doesn’t get old. That’s why we keep going back. 2. Identity Is at the Core of Every Purchase Decision — Hunting Included Christian has been living inside luxury brand psychology for over a decade, and watching him apply that lens to the hunting world is genuinely eye-opening. Whether it’s Sitka gear, a Yeti cooler, or a vintage duck camo jacket — we are all making identity statements with every piece of kit we buy. And what’s fascinating is that hunters, who largely pride themselves on being no-nonsense, practical people, are actually some of the most identity-driven consumers out there. The trophy room, the curated camp setup, the brand of camo you wear — it all means something. Knowing that isn’t a bad thing. It’s human nature. 3. Lead With the Tool — Let the Lifestyle Follow Christian’s marketing insight for Bridger Watch — and honestly for any product in the outdoor space — is worth writing down. The temptation is to lead with the vibe, the lifestyle, the beautiful photos. But for a product that has genuine technical superiority in a specific use case, the smarter play is to lead with education and product proof first, and let the lifestyle layer build behind it. Rolex works because it’s 90% signal and 10% tool. A hunting watch should be the opposite: 90% tool, 10% signal. Prove what the product does for real people doing real things, and the identity follows naturally.