Podcasts about Tongass National Forest

Celebrate Great Outdoors Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's Quiltripping Travel" Podcast. Travel expert, photographer and host Rose Palmer joins producer Lisa D. Smith from France — where she's in between trips — to share her unforgettable experience aboard Windstar's brand-new Star Seeker on its inaugural Alaska cruise.  Unlike the big-ship experience, the Star Seeker's small size unlocked a side of Southeast Alaska most travelers never see. Rose takes us deep into Misty Fjords National Monument by zodiac, up close to the Dawes Glacier in Endicott Arm, and through the authentic streets of Wrangell — one of Alaska's last truly uncrowded towns. She shares wildlife encounters including humpback whales, sea otters, sea lions, bald eagles, and even a mother black bear and her cubs in Ketchikan. Along the way, Rose explores the Tongass National Forest — one of Earth's last great coastal temperate rainforests — and reflects on why slow travel is the only way to truly experience Alaska's wild, pristine beauty.

A new law permits the transfer of federal land in the Tongass National Forest to the Cape Fox Corporation. Plus, a Lingit leader is remembered for his Alaska Native fishing rights advocacy, and Virgin Voyages sees its inaugural visit to Sitka.

This week on the show John Kruse shares outdoor news and chats with three great guests: 1.  Josh Lantz with St. Croix Rods about their fishing rods, reels and sponsorship of interscholastic fishing in Wisconsin 2.  Mark Lassagne, the man behind the west coast's premiere professional bass tournament circuit, talks about some upcoming events both professional anglers and amateur co-anglers can participate in. 3.  Hunter McIntosh with The Boat Company talks about threats to Alaska's Tongass National Forest. www.americaoutdoorsradio.com   

Unless you frequent the same activist email listservs I do, you may have no idea that, completely aside from the Trump administration's assault on public lands, there is a bill quietly making its way through congress that would privatize and clearcut over one hundred thousand acres Alaska's Tongass National Forest.Seems like a pretty obvious bill for environmentalists and allied congress people to oppose.  But there's a twist.  The bill, called the Alaska Native Landless Equity Act, or simply the “Landless Bill”, would transfer the land to Alaska Native Corporations, and is being billed as a form of Land Back by Alaska's congressional delegation.But is it?  Or is this just a disguised form of extractivist colonialism?I truly did not know what to make of the Landless Bill, so I invited Tlingit elder and activist Wanda Culp and Joshua Wright from the Legacy Forest Defense Coalition to talk me through why they oppose this bill, the short film they made about it, and other attempts to privatize public lands in Alaska.I would love to hear what you think!  The show email is coastrangeradio@gmail.com.https://www.wlfdc.org/land-less-filmhttps://www.wlfdc.org/the-landless-billhttps://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/target-on-tongass-the-wildest-national-forest-may-soon-lose-its-protections/https://www.instagram.com/coastrangeradio/

This Friday, we're covering: 1. Doug Burgum defends the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for the Department of the Interior before Congress2. Senator Martin Heinrich questions Brooke Rollins on the Forest Service Reorganization 3. Republicans package Steve Pearce, nominated to be the next director of the Bureau of Land Management, in an en bloc vote with 49 other nominations ft. Michael Carroll, Director of BLM Campaigns for the Wilderness Society (https://www.wilderness.org/)4. Forest Service opens a 45-day comment period for an old-growth logging plan in the Tongass National Forest. Nathan Newcomer from the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council (https://seacc.org/)Call the U.S. Senate switchboard: (202) 224-3121Subscribe to the Outdoor Minimalist newsletter: ⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com

Actor Nathan Chasing Horse, known for his role in “Dances with Wolves”, has been sentenced in Nevada to 37 years to life in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls. A jury found him guilty on 13 charges, mostly involving sexual abuse. Prosecutors say he used his position as a Lakota spiritual leader to gain trust and manipulate victims over many years. One woman, who was 14 when the abuse began, told the court her childhood was taken from her. Chasing Horse was arrested in 2023 and has denied the charges. Tongass National Forest Deputy Supervisor Barb Miranda talks about the Tongass Forest Plan Revision agenda to Wrangell, Alaska residents at the Nolan Center on April 21, 2027. (Photo: Colette Czarnecki / KSTK) U.S. Forest Service (USFS) personnel have been visiting Southeast Alaska communities to understand how residents want the Tongass National Forest used. The federal agency is doing a comprehensive revision of the Tongass National Forest plan, which will guide long-term management. They are focusing on tribal, subsistence, recreation, tourism, and timber aspects. Tongass National Forest Deputy Supervisor Barb Miranda with USFS visited Wrangell last week and gave a brief presentation to community members. “Down in the lower 48, the towns and wild places are surrounded by civilization. Here it’s the opposite — we have our communities surrounded by this wild place that provides so much for our food, for our subsistence and for our economies.” Miranda says the plan aims to balance ecological preservation and community needs. Towards the back of the room were activities where people could write down their thoughts and take a survey. Community members highlighted the importance of balancing commercial activities like logging and recreation with subsistence needs. Albert Rinehart is the tribal administrator for the Wrangell Cooperative Association. He just finished an activity that had him identify the greatest subsistence harvest in a certain area of the Tongass. “Subsistence is important to a lot of our smaller communities, rural communities. If we’re gonna be doing any planning, it should be to help those habitats prosper and have our subsistence game be available.” The current comprehensive plan for the Tongass was revised in 1997 and was last amended in 2016. The deadline for Southeast communities to comment is May 6. USFS plans to release a draft of the environmental impact statement in November with a 90-day comment period following. Additionally, they plan to release the final draft of the statement in the summer of 2027, and the final plan in January of 2028. This story was provided by KSTK's Collete Czarnecki Perseverance Lake in Ketchikan, Alaska. (Photo: Leila Kheiry) The Federal Subsistence Board (FSB) voted last week to uphold Ketchikan's rural designation. That is after two tribal organizations on Prince of Wales (POW) Island submitted requests for reconsideration to the federal Office of Subsistence Management (OSM) last July. FSB voted in 2025 to reclassify Ketchikan from a non-rural status, allowing all residents to hunt and fish on federally managed lands and waters that were previously closed to them. That designation was challenged by Craig's tribe and Native corporation. They said the board failed to “fully consider the unintended consequences” of allowing new subsistence hunters from Ketchikan to access POW's deer population. The Ketchikan Indian Community was in favor of the rural designation, and worked for years to get rights to federally regulated subsistence activities. The tribe argued that the rural designation allows its tribal citizens to exercise traditional subsistence practices. The vote to sustain Ketchikan's rural designation came in the final hours of the board's four-day wildlife regulatory meeting in Anchorage. The vote also followed an executive session on April 23 to discuss the requests for reconsideration. This story was provided by KRBD's Hunter Morrison 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, April 29, 2026 — The Menu: Traditional diet success and the first Indigenous ‘Chopped' champion

Summary: Join us as Tyson Fick from Yakobi Fisheries shares insights into Alaskan salmon fishing, conservation efforts, and the ecological importance of wild salmon. Discover the nuances of sustainable fishing, the impact of habitat preservation, and how consumer choices can support healthy fisheries. - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a Review of the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy our Wild Fish and Game Spices⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Venison Sausage Making⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links: Salmon In the Trees Life in Alaska's Tongass Rain Forest by Amy Gulick Salmon State Yakobi Fisheries Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Salmon Fishing and Conservation 15:55 The Importance of the Tongass National Forest 24:01 Management Plans and Future of the Tongass 26:01 The Future of Fisheries and Conservation 34:08 Culinary Delights: Cooking with Salmon 40:02 The Importance of Sustainable Seafood Choices 44:22 Advocacy and Support for Fisheries Takeaways: Alaskan salmon fishing techniques Conservation of the Tongass National Forest Impact of habitat loss on salmon populations Differences between wild and farmed salmon Ecological role of salmon in forest health Keywords: Salmon fishing, Alaska, conservation, wild seafood, sustainable fishing, Tongass National Forest, fishery management, seafood preservation, ecosystem health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: Rail megaprojects in Interior and Southcentral Alaska got a symbolic show of support on Wednesday from the Alaska Legislature. The U.S. Forest Service is rethinking how it defines areas of the Tongass National Forest and wants the public to weigh in. And national Democrats are investing in Alaska's U.S. House race, hoping to unseat Congressman Nick Begich.Photo: Alaskan Railroad train. (Wikipedia)

Produced by KSQD 90.7, 89.5 & 89.7FM"Why the Climate Fight is Failing. Radical Activism is Needed!"“Be Bold America!” Aired April 3 2026 at 5:00pm (PT)The climate rallying cries to “Save the Planet” no longer work in our hyper-partisan world, nor do images of polar bears on melting glaciers. The problem isn't scientific, fact-based, or even technological. The problem is political, emotional, and ideological. Hackman provides a path forward for engagement and voter mobilization that combats apathy, dread, and resentment, and builds greater issue identification.Conservation and climate advocacy expert, Will Hackman, in his book Radically Reframing Climate Change: A Guide to Saving Ourselves reframes the climate crisis as a humanity crisis, arguing that we must change how we think and talk about climate change, both in our conversations with non-believers and among those who care. Assuring humanity's place on a changing planet will require a near universal level of public support we will never reach if we keep making the same mistakes. We know how to do this. But the stakes have never been higher and time is running out. Interview Guest:Since 2013, Will Hackman has served as a senior strategist in conservation advocacy efforts and has helped to advance public policies related to ocean and land conservation as well as clean energy and the environment. Among his many efforts, Will spent years defending Alaska's Tongass National Forest from industrial logging—the United States' largest national forest and one of the world's largest temperate rainforests.  Hackman also worked with local and indigenous communities across the western United States on conservation of public lands and rivers, helped strengthen fuel-efficiency regulations for cars and trucks, helped pass major bipartisan legislation to combat illegal fishing, and engaged in international marine fisheries conservation efforts around the world.  Will is a contributing author on energy, environmental, and climate change topics for print, podcasts, and online media.  in his 2022 TEDx talk, “The Future of Climate Change is Personal”, Will challenges us to reframe our climate conversations to overcome polarization and partisanship.CoHost:Mike Clancy, is a climate expert who serves on the “Question Review Team” for the Annual Leon Panetta Lecture Series. He is the former Scientific and Technical Director of the Navy's Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center in Monterey, and a recipient of the Navy's highest civilian award, the Distinguished Civilian Service Award. And, if that wasn't enough, he played a supporting role in the movie, “A Long Road to Tao”.

In this newscast: Juneau broke its local record for snowiest March on Sunday with almost 64 inches, and now the capital city is just over an inch away from beating its winter snowfall record; The Juneau School District has reached a tentative agreement on a contract with its teachers union, after more than a year of negotiations that escalated to a successful vote authorizing the union to strike last week; The U.S. Forest Service is planning to hold a virtual meeting this week for residents across Southeast Alaska to share feedback on a revised Tongass National Forest management plan; Ten Juneau high school students gained real-world home-building experience earlier this month during a school district trip to Maui, Hawaii; Last month, Southeast Alaska Cities Against Drugs task force arrested a Juneau man and found about $160,000 worth of controlled substances at his residence, most of which was fentanyl; The U.S. Interior Department held its second round of tribal consultations on subsistence hunting and fishing on federal land this week

This episode features a panel of Southeast Alaska locals—guides, hunters, and conservationists—discussing the Tongass National Forest. We discuss past logging impacts, the Roadless Rule, and transitioning to young-growth management. We also share stories about effects on salmon, deer, and bear habitat, the growth of tourism and recreation, and how upcoming public comment periods regarding the next forest plan. Panel: Mary Glaves -Juneau Bjorn Dihle - Juneau Lucas Mullen - Petersburg Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things Alaska. Thanks to the sponsors: Sagebrush Dry (Alaskan-owned business that sells the best dry bags you can buy.) Alpine Fit (Premium outdoor layering from another Alaskan-owned business.) Seawind Aviation (Ketchikan-based flightseeing and air charters) Backcountry Hunters and Anglers  

In this newscast: The U.S. Forest Service has announced its public meetings schedule for residents across Southeast to share feedback on a revised Tongass National Forest management plan. The plan will set the agency's priorities for the forest over the next decade or so; Community members had the opportunity to meet and ask questions to the three Juneau schools superintendent finalists during a forum Wednesday night; Researchers are documenting black seaweed across seven communities in Southeast Alaska. They are trying to get a baseline for the seaweed, and to look at whether the important cultural resource should be considered a keystone species; Three Southeast Alaska fishermen have been charged with intentionally sinking their fishing boats in waters near Sitka and Petersburg; The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday against a resolution that would have limited President Trump's power to continue the war on Iran. Nearly all Republicans voted against it , including Sen. Lisa Murkowski

In this one, I talk to journalist Paul Koberstein, whose recent book, “Canopy of Titans,” explores one of the most overlooked ecosystems on Earth: the Pacific Coastal Temperate Rainforest. Stretching roughly 2,500 miles from just north of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge to the western Gulf of Alaska, it's the largest temperate rainforest on the planet. Fueled by Pacific storms and cool ocean currents, it supports towering redwoods, Sitka spruce, western hemlock, and cedar — some of the largest and oldest trees in existence. Acre for acre, these forests store more carbon than tropical rainforests like the Amazon, with vast reserves locked in massive trunks, deep soils, roots, and centuries of accumulated woody debris. But even though it's one of the most carbon-dense ecosystems we have, and a critical buffer against climate change, it remains largely overlooked in global climate conversations. Paul pushes back on some of the most common narratives about forests and climate. He points to those industry ads that promise for every tree cut down, three more will be planted. It's an argument that sounds reassuring until you realize a young sapling can take a century to store the amount of carbon held in the massive tree that was felled. Trees are about 50 percent carbon. Through photosynthesis they pull carbon dioxide out of the air, lock that carbon into their trunks and roots, and release the oxygen we breathe. Southeast Alaska's Tongass National Forest alone holds more total carbon than any national forest in the country. That scale of storage is central to Paul's point: the science doesn't say we're powerless. It suggests that we can still influence the climate back toward something more stable. If fossil fuels loaded the atmosphere with excess carbon, then forests, if protected and restored, can help draw it back down. Forests have stabilized the climate for thousands and thousands of years. Whether they continue to do so depends largely on us letting them do their job.

Paul Koberstein is a journalist, whose recent book, “Canopy of Titans,” explores one of the most overlooked ecosystems on Earth: the Pacific Coastal Temperate Rainforest. Stretching roughly 2,500 miles from just north of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge to the western Gulf of Alaska, it's the largest temperate rainforest on the planet. Fueled by Pacific storms and cool ocean currents, it supports towering redwoods, Sitka spruce, western hemlock, and cedar — some of the largest and oldest trees in existence. Acre for acre, these forests store more carbon than tropical rainforests like the Amazon, with vast reserves locked in massive trunks, deep soils, roots, and centuries of accumulated woody debris. But even though it's one of the most carbon-dense ecosystems we have, and a critical buffer against climate change, it remains largely overlooked in global climate conversations. Paul pushes back on some of the most common narratives about forests and climate. He points to those industry ads that promise for every tree cut down, three more will be planted. It's an argument that sounds reassuring until you realize a young sapling can take a century to store the amount of carbon held in the massive tree that was felled. Trees are about 50 percent carbon. Through photosynthesis they pull carbon dioxide out of the air, lock that carbon into their trunks and roots, and release the oxygen we breathe. Southeast Alaska's Tongass National Forest alone holds more total carbon than any national forest in the country. That scale of storage is central to Paul's point: the science doesn't say we're powerless. It suggests that we can still influence the climate back toward something more stable. If fossil fuels loaded the atmosphere with excess carbon, then forests, if protected and restored, can help draw it back down. Forests have stabilized the climate for thousands and thousands of years. Whether they continue to do so depends largely on us letting them do their job.

We expected the Senate vote on H.J. Res. 140, which would overturn the 20-year mining ban protecting the BWCA, to occur this week, but it was postponed until after their upcoming recess. The vote could be as early as February 23rd. This gives us more time to contact Senators and ask them to vote no on this resolution. I've been posting plenty of resources and scripts to do this on our Instagram @outdoor.minimalist.book, but will also be including additional resources for this issue and others in our weekly newsletter at theoutdoorminimalist.com This week, we are focusing on developments in Alaska. About 60% of Alaska is public land. That's over 200 million acres. All of that land in Alaska faces immediate and intensified threats from expanded oil, gas, and mineral development and the dangers of climate change. So much is happening in that one state alone, we wanted to take the time to highlight two of the largest issues the state is facing today: the Ambler Road project and the Tongass National Forest under the Roadless Rule. To help explain the severity of these threats is lifelong Alaskan, Bjorn Dihle. Bjorn lives in Juneau with his family, where he works as a wildlife guide and freelance multimedia professional focused on conservation. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalistBuy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/outdoorminimalist⁠⁠⁠Listener Survey: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------------Salmon State: https://salmonstate.org/Alaska Wilderness League: https://alaskawild.org/No Ambler Road: https://noamblerroadaction.org/Hunters and Anglers for the Brooks Range: https://huntfishbrooksrange.com/

In this newscast: The North Douglas boat launch will soon reopen to the public after being closed for more than two weeks due to damage to its parking lot; As the city's Emergency Programs Manager, Ryan O'Shaughnessy leads emergency planning, response and recovery for the City and Borough of Juneau. KTOO's Mike Lane recently caught up with O'Shaughnessy to talk about lessons learned from the major storm events in December and January and how the department operates; The U.S. Forest Service is moving forward with a plan to harvest over five thousand acres of trees in the Tongass National Forest, just east of Ketchikan. A majority of that is going to be old-growth trees, which some people worry will be devastating to the forest.

The U.S. Forest Service moves forward with a plan to cut over five thousand acres of trees in the Tongass National Forest near Ketchikan. Plus, scientists have confirmed that destructive landslides are happening more frequently across Southeast Alaska, and Nome residents come up with a creative way to get rid their Christmas trees after the holiday season.

Kevin Main is the co-owner of Tongass on the Fly in Petersburg, AK. They focus on fly fishing in the Tongass National Forest, particularly multi-day trips. In this episode, we cover the species available, seasonality, fishing techniques, how to get to Petersburg, DIY opportunities, the Anadromous Waters Catalog, and the importance of public lands. Instagram: @tongassonthefly Facebook: /tongassonthefly YouTube: @tongassonthefly Website: tongassonthefly.com Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode traces the history and impact of the Roadless Rule in the Tongass National Forest. Chris Wood, a key architect of the rule and President of Trout Unlimited, describes the conservation rationale, restoration work, partnerships with industry and local villages, and how balanced, collaborative solutions can protect fisheries while supporting rural economies. Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things Alaska. Thanks to the sponsors: Sagebrush Dry (Alaskan-owned business that sells the best dry bags you can buy.) Alpine Fit (Premium outdoor layering from another Alaskan-owned business.) Backcountry Hunters and Anglers  

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….It's the holiday season and many are already putting up their Christmas trees. We'll hear about harvesting options on the Tongass National Forest. Some Petersburg residents are concerned about a regional tribe's plan to expand internet service in the region. And an episode of Molly of Denali by an indigenous writer has been nominated for an Emmy award.

In this newscast: The comment period for the first phase of construction of a new ferry terminal north of Juneau ends this Friday; For the first time, Juneau's famous Mendenhall Glacier is not touching Mendenhall Lake; As Thanksgiving approaches, some Southeast residents are already putting up Christmas decorations, including a Christmas tree that can be harvested in the Tongass National Forest and Juneau city land; Lingít and Dena'ina writer and playwright Vera Starbard recently clinched her fourth Emmy nomination for the PBS show, "Molly of Denali."

The Trump administration is working to remove protections for more than 58 million acres of national forests. A brief public comment period is now open on a plan to rescind the federal government's 25-year-old Roadless Rule which prohibits road construction and timber harvesting in several states. Environmental groups and leaders of Alaska Native tribes with cultural ties to the Tongass National Forest — the country's largest national forest — are raising alarms about the plan. The vast temperate rainforest covers 17 million acres and is also the nation's largest stand of old-growth trees, many of which are at least 800 years old. Advocates warn that road construction and increased commercial logging threaten subsistence hunting, plant harvesting, and fishing. We'll talk with tribal leaders and others about what's at stake in Tongass and the future of forest management. GUESTS Chuck Sams (Cayuse and Walla), director of Indigenous Programs at Yale Center for Environmental Justice and former National Park Service director Cody Desautel (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation), president of the Intertribal Timber Council and the executive director of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Mike Jones (Haida), president of the Organized Village of Kasaan Ilsxílee Stáng/Gloria Burns (Haida), president of the Ketchikan Indian Community Joel Jackson (Tlingit and Haida), president of the Organized Village of Kake

Trout Unlimited CEO Chris Wood discusses the history and impact of the Roadless Rule, the Tongass National Forest, and how roads and logging affect salmon habitat in Southeast Alaska. We talk about the rule's origins, lessons learned over 25 years, the need for balanced local economies and recreation, and how collaborative restoration and thoughtful management can protect fish, communities, and sustainable timber uses. Check out the On Step Alaska website or subscribe on Substack for articles, features and all things Alaska. Thanks to the sponsors: Sagebrush Dry (Alaskan-owned business that sells the best dry bags you can buy.) Alpine Fit (Premium outdoor layering from another Alaskan-owned business.) Backcountry Hunters and Anglers

The Trump administration is working to remove protections for more than 58 million acres of national forests. A brief public comment period is now open on a plan to rescind the federal government's 25-year-old Roadless Rule which prohibits road construction and timber harvesting in several states. Environmental groups and leaders of Alaska Native tribes with cultural ties to the Tongass National Forest — the country's largest national forest — are raising alarms about the plan. The vast temperate rainforest covers 17 million acres and is also the nation's largest stand of old-growth trees, many of which are at least 800 years old. Advocates warn that road construction and increased commercial logging threaten subsistence hunting, plant harvesting, and fishing. We'll talk with tribal leaders and others about what's at stake in Tongass and the future of forest management.

In this newscast: The Juneau School District Board of Education is fast tracking a move to restore universal free breakfast for K-12 Students; The Roadless Rule, the rule that protects more than half of the Tongass National Forest from road development, is on the chopping block again; Alaska Native filmmaker and artist Mary Goddard is in Haines filming part of a documentary that features her eating only Native foods for three months; A federal trial began Monday in Anchorage for a class-action lawsuit against the Alaska Office of Children's Services, or OCS. The lawsuit on behalf of all kids in OCS custody

793 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/793 Presented by:  Jackson Hole Fly Company, Pescador on the Fly, Four Wheel Campers,  Smitty's Fly Box When you think of Alaska, you probably picture places like Bristol Bay or the Kenai Peninsula. But tucked away in southeast Alaska is the Tongass National Forest, a wild, untouched rainforest full of remote streams where you could be the only angler for miles around. Sounds pretty awesome, right? Kevin Main from Tongass on the Fly spends his days guiding fly anglers through some of the most untouched rivers of Southeast Alaska. In this episode, find out why fly patterns matter more than just covering ground in certain times of the year, why tides pretty much run the show up there, what it takes to chase steelhead and sea-run cutthroat in spots only reachable by mothership, and why a Stikine River float might be one of the most underrated trips in Alaska.   Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/793

In this newscast:  Juneau is getting a new public-use cabin, this time built by a local trail maintenance nonprofit; The largest timber companies operating in Southeast Alaska want the Tongass National Forest to sell them more old-growth timber, and they're suing the federal government to get it. The Department of Justice asked the court to throw the case out in May; An appeals court has ruled that the board that regulates subsistence hunting on federal lands within Alaska acted legally when it created an emergency hunt for a Southeast Alaska village during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency; Tongass Voices: Conservator Ellen Carlee on preserving the Alaska State Museum's collection

In this newscast: The Alaska House narrowly approved a bill today that would substantially increase state funding for public schools on a long-term basis for the first time in nearly a decade; Dozens of Juneau residents protested as Congress considers drastic funding cuts to Medicaid; President Trump issued two executive orders on March 1 to expand logging in national forests. That's after he suspended the Roadless Road, which banned new road construction in national forests. Together, these orders could increase timber harvest in the Tongass National Forest; The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that all recently terminated employees will be rehired, with back pay; The likelihood of an Alaska volcano's eruption not far from the state's largest city has increased

The U.S. Forest Service has completed assessment reports on over 20 topics that will inform how the Tongass National Forest will be managed in decades to come. As CoastAlaska's Angela Denning reports, the last time the Forest Service studied the Tongass this deeply, the movie Titanic was hitting the screens. 

#716 Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/716  Presented by: FishHound Expeditions In this episode, we're joined by Tim Bristol, the Executive Director of SalmonState, to discuss the urgent challenges and exciting successes in protecting Alaska's iconic salmon populations. With nearly three decades of experience in conservation, Tim offers valuable insights into the complexities of salmon recovery, from commercial fisheries to the influence of Indigenous communities. We dive into the surprising story behind Alaska's sockeye returns, the role of climate change, and how local efforts are making a difference. If you're passionate about salmon and sustainable conservation, this episode is for you! Tune in to learn what you can do to help ensure a future for these incredible fish. Episode Chapters with Tim Bristol on SalmonState 3:49 - Tim, who has been involved in conservation for 30 years, shares his journey into working with SalmonState, an organization dedicated to preserving Alaska's status as "the salmon state." 6:11 - We discuss the significance of salmon in Alaska as an indicator of ecosystem health. Tim highlights the vastness of the region, spanning from Ketchikan to the North Slope, and the importance of the Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the U.S., as a key salmon habitat. 12:37 - Tim discusses the current state of Chinook salmon in Alaska. He contrasts their decline with the resurgence of sockeye salmon, noting that while sockeye populations have flourished, Chinook salmon are facing severe challenges. These include restrictions on fishing in areas like the Kenai River and the Yukon River, where harvests have been completely banned for years. Factors contributing to this decline include food scarcity due to shifting ocean conditions and predation by marine mammals, such as killer whales, which are consuming millions of Chinooks annually. 21:55 - Tim outlines several key projects and initiatives his team is focusing on for the upcoming year. These include engaging with the Trump administration to push Canada to address issues around transboundary rivers, advocating for responsible forest management that prioritizes salmon, and pushing for legislative protections to preserve water quality and safeguard salmon habitats. Additionally, reducing bycatch from industrial trawlers remains a major priority. 27:38 - Tim one emerging issue which is hatchery fish production, with concerns that hatchery fish may compete with wild salmon for resources, particularly food. There's also the question of where these hatchery fish go after being released, as some may stray into wild systems, potentially disrupting those ecosystems. 29:25 - He highlights various ways listeners can get involved, such as following their organization's updates on social media and signing up for the weekly news roundup. Tim emphasizes the importance of supporting sustainable fishing by purchasing wild Alaska sockeye salmon. He also encourages visiting Alaska to support local economies and to be mindful of where to spend money. 31:57 - Tim discusses several ongoing issues related to salmon conservation. One key topic is the West Susitna River, the fourth largest salmon producer in Alaska, which is threatened by a proposed industrial access road. This road would be used to access a gold mine, with public funds supporting the project. The region is known for its massive smelt (hooligan) run, which is important to the local ecosystem. The road construction has sparked controversy, with concerns from sport fishing guides, local residents, and conservation groups like the Wild Salmon Center, who worry about the impact on the area's pristine fishing environment. Tim also explains the role of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA), a state agency that funds large projects, which is involved in financing this road. 36:17 - I mention Tim's work on their website, an article entitled "My Turn". This piece was written in reaction to accusations that their organization is comprised of outsiders aiming to disrupt Alaska's development. Tim explains that half of their 13-member team, including himself, have deep roots in Alaska, with some being Alaska Native. They have backgrounds in commercial and sport fishing, illustrating their connection to the state. 37:22 - Tim mentions that their organization hosts weekly updates and a series called "Salmon Stories," profiling individuals with strong ties to salmon. These profiles include sport fishing guides, commercial fishermen, and Alaska Native elders. Although they've considered starting a podcast, they currently focus on video interviews and transcriptions shared through their "Salmon Stories." 39:59 - Tim highlights the robust conservation community in Alaska, particularly focusing on groups involved with salmon conservation and the intersection with fishing. Key organizations mentioned include the Susitna River Coalition and the Wild Salmon Center, which has a strong presence in Alaska under the leadership of Emily Anderson. 41:07 - Despite concerns about fish populations, Tim believes that wild-caught sockeye and coho are good choices for consumers, though he advises vigilance in ensuring that fish is responsibly sourced. 47:01 - Tim highlights how Alaska Native communities have long, uninterrupted histories in the region and emphasizes the importance of working with them. Over the past few decades, Tim notes, tribal governments have reemerged as key players in conservation, especially in protecting and restoring salmon habitats. They are now at the center of conservation discussions, and Tim believes that their involvement has significantly improved conservation efforts. Indigenous communities also offer a different perspective on timeframes, focusing on long-term sustainability, which is crucial for successful conservation. 52:43 - We talk about the unique aspects of Juneau, Alaska. Tim describes it as a self-contained town with a population of 30,000, accessible only by plane or ferry. Despite its size, it has various amenities, including a hospital, symphony, ice rink, and ski area.  Show Notes:  https://wetflyswing.com/716  

In this newscast: Juneau city officials have proposed a multi-million dollar wastewater bond package to offset utility rate hikes; Ketchikan's local governments are pursuing a new sales tax on cruise ship passengers; The U.S. Forest Service has completed assessment reports on over 20 topics that will inform how the Tongass National Forest will be managed in decades to come. The last time the Forest Service studied the Tongass this deeply, the movie Titanic was hitting the screens; Delta Junction residents will soon have to make a decision about whether, and how, they'll restore emergency medical services to their community, after the city's only ambulance service, Delta Medical Transport, announced that it will stop providing services to the city

In this newscast: The Alaska House of Representatives offered a rebuke to President Donald Trump's move to rename North America's highest peak as Mount McKinley; The Alaska Legislature is getting to work on a bill that would boost state funding for public schools by more than $460 million; One of the more than 200 executive orders President Donald Trump signed in the first days of his new term was aimed at accessing more natural resources in Alaska, and seeks to roll back protections on millions of acres in the Tongass National Forest; The City of Delta Junction's privately-owned ambulance service announced it would dissolve, possibly leaving residents to provide their own emergency transportation to Fairbanks, almost a hundred miles away 

Regional stakeholders react to President Trump's move to roll back protections of the Tongass National Forest; an update on last week's drug bust and car chase in Sitka; and public sector employees in Alaska await their retirement contributions after a hacking attempt pushed systems offline.

Bjorn Dihle has lived his entire life in southeast Alaska, hunting and fishing from the Tongass National Forest to the northern Brooks Range and beyond. He is a family man, a wilderness and wildlife guide, a conservationist, and a contributing editor at Alaska and Hunt Alaska magazines. Bjorn is the author of the books Haunted Inside Passage, Never Cry Halibut, and A Shape in the Dark: Living and Dying with Brown Bears. Listeners might also know his work from his riveting story in Outdoor Life, entitled The Infamous and Murderous Sheslay Free Mike, about a mysterious and thoroughly-unhinged trapper that haunted the wilds of the Taku River country in the 1970s and 80s. Join us for an episode that veers from the usual nuts and bolts of life, hunting and fishing and conservation, and into the shadows of the paranormal, the places out beyond the light of the campfire, where anyone, and anything, might be lurking and watching.    --- BHA. THE VOICE FOR OUR WILD PUBLIC LANDS, WATERS AND WILDLIFE. Follow us: Web: https://www.backcountryhunters.org Instagram: @backcountryhunters Facebook: @backcountryhunters  

In 2024 the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree was harvested and delivered from the Tongass National Forest of Wrangell Alaska. For the tenth year in a row, I had the rare privilege to be the official photographer of The People's Tree. In cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and the Society of American Foresters we brought an 80-foot Sitka Spruce to the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building on a journey of more than 4,000 miles. Taking pictures along the way, we also gathered audio and video to tell this amazing story. In this special edition of the Joy Trip Project Podcast in three acts, we bring you the sounds and voices of our travels on the trail of a gift from the lands of Tlingit People.

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: An Anchorage couple has been arrested after a shooting in Mountain View Friday evening that left a man dead. And Wrangell's been busy over the past few months preparing to send a 74-foot Sitka spruce to Washington D.C., as this year's Capitol Christmas Tree. Photo: The Forest Service announced in July that the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree would come from the Wrangell Ranger District of the Tongass National Forest, only the second time an Alaska tree will light up the official spot on the Capitol lawn. US Forest Service

Enjoy the 16th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the seventh day of cruising and adventure on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. We enjoyed interviewing Ike, the Lead Steward on the Wilderness Discoverer. We were gifted with insider insights on Ike's journey from Mailman to Lead Steward and some behind-the-scenes tidbits about what to take to ensure exceptional customer experiences.HIGHLIGHTS FROM DAY SEVEN We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and experienced Lamplugh Glacier, Neka Bay, Takatz, and the Robert and Crow Islands. We were gifted with numerous sightings of humpback whales, Otters, Sea Lions, and Eagles. We embarked on Bushwacking adventures and enjoyed a magical sunset.Overnight, we traveled into Holkham Bay and through Tracey Arm. On the morning of Day 7, we were gifted with a view and exploration of South Sawyer Glacier via the skiffs. Then, overnight, we headed back to Juneau.OUR GUESTIke, Lead StewardJuneau AKLEARN MORETo learn more about UnCruise Adventures, visit their website at https://uncruise.com/.You can also learn more on their social sites:FacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitterNEXT STEPSIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to outdoor adventure, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and shares.You can also find us on our Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and  YouTube pages by searching for Outdoor Adventure Series. You can also find us on all leading podcast platforms.KEYWORDSUnCruise Adventures, Wilderness Discoverer, Glacier Bay National Park, Margerie Glacier, Tongass National Forest, Tracy Arm Fjord, Neka Bay, Takatz Bay, Robert & Crow Islands, Holkham Bay, Tracey Arm, South Sawyer Glacier, Podcast Interviews, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series#UnCruiseAdventures #WildernessDiscoverer #GlacierBayNationalPark #MargerieGlacier #TongassNationalForest #TracyArmFjord #TakatzBay #RobertAndCrowIslands #HolkhamBay #TraceyArm #SouthSawyerGlacier #PodcastInterview #HowardFox #OutdoorAdventureSeriesPodcast produced using DescriptPodcast hosted by BuzzsproutShow Notes powered by CastmagicWebsite powered by PodpageNote: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Enjoy the 15th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the seventh day of cruising and adventure on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer. This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories.We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and experienced Lamplugh Glacier, Neka Bay, Takatz, and the Robert and Crow Islands. We were gifted with numerous sightings of humpback whales, Otters, Sea Lions, and Eagles. We embarked on Bushwacking adventures and enjoyed a magical sunset. Overnight, we traveled into Holkham Bay and through Tracey Arm. On the morning of Day 7, we were gifted with a view and exploration of South Sawyer Glacier via the skiffs,   OUR GUESTSCurtis & CathyManitou Springs, COLEARN MORETo learn more about UnCruise Adventures, visit their website at https://uncruise.com/.You can also learn more on their social sites:FacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitterNEXT STEPSIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to outdoor adventure, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and shares.You can also find us on our Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and  YouTube pages by searching for Outdoor Adventure Series. You can also find us on all leading podcast platforms.KEYWORDSUnCruise Adventures, Wilderness Discoverer, Glacier Bay National Park, Margerie Glacier, Tongass National Forest, Tracy Arm Fjord, Neka Bay, Takatz Bay, Robert & Crow Islands, Holkham Bay, Tracey Arm, South Sawyer Glacier, Podcast Interviews, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series#UnCruiseAdventures #WildernessDiscoverer #GlacierBayNationalPark #MargerieGlacier #TongassNationalForest #TracyArmFjord #TakatzBay #RobertAndCrowIslands #HolkhamBay #TraceyArm #SouthSawyerGlacier #PodcastInterview #HowardFox #OutdoorAdventureSeriesPodcast produced using DescriptPodcast hosted by BuzzsproutShow Notes powered by CastmagicWebsite powered by PodpageNote: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

In this newscast: The Juneau Parks and Recreation Office is moving operations into a downtown building vacated by the Juneau School District; Juneau's city leaders say they're working with federal partners on strategies to prepare for future floods in the Mendenhall Valley, following a second year of record-breaking glacial outburst flooding;The Tongass National Forest has a new online tool for subsistence users in Southeast Alaska. They call it the Subsistence Dashboard.

Enjoy the 14th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the sixth day of cruising and adventure on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer.This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. Enjoy!We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and experienced Lamplugh Glacier, Neka Bay, and Takatz. On Day 6, our adventures take us to the Robert and Crow Islands. We were gifted with numerous sightings of humpback whales, Otters, Sea Lions, and Eagles. We embarked on Bushwacking adventures and ended the day with a magnificent sunset. Today was truly magical.OUR GUESTIngeTucson, AZTo learn more about Solo In Style, visit their website at https://soloinstyle.com/. LEARN MORETo learn more about UnCruise Adventures, visit their website at https://uncruise.com/.You can also learn more on their social sites:FacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitterNEXT STEPSIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to outdoor adventure, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and shares.You can also find us on our Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and  YouTube pages by searching for Outdoor Adventure Series. You can also find us on all leading podcast platforms.KEYWORDSUnCruise Adventures, Wilderness Discoverer, Glacier Bay National Park, Margerie Glacier, Tongass National Forest, Tracy Arm Fjord, Neka Bay, Takatz Bay, Robert & Crow Islands, Podcast Interviews, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series, Solo In Style, Solo Female Travel#UnCruiseAdventures #WildernessDiscoverer #GlacierBayNationalPark #MargerieGlacier #TongassNationalForest #TracyArmFjord #TakatzBay #RobertAndCrowIslands #PodcastInterview #HowardFox #OutdoorAdventureSeries #SoloFemaleTravelContact us for Promotion OpportunitiesPodcast produced using DescriptPodcast hosted by BuzzsproutShow Notes powered by CastmagicWebsite powered by PodpageNote: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Enjoy the 13th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the sixth day of cruising and adventure on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer.This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. Enjoy!We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and experienced Lamplugh Glacier, Neka Bay, and Takatz. On Day 6, our adventures take us to the Robert and Crow Islands. We were gifted with numerous sightings of humpback whales, Otters, Sea Lions, and Eagles. We embarked on Bushwacking adventures and ended the day with a magnificent sunset. Today was truly magical.OUR GUESTSPaul & SusanAustin, TXLEARN MORETo learn more about UnCruise Adventures, visit their website at https://uncruise.com/.You can also learn more on their social sites:FacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitterNEXT STEPSIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to outdoor adventure, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and shares.You can also find us on our Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and  YouTube pages by searching for Outdoor Adventure Series. You can also find us on all leading podcast platforms.KEYWORDSUnCruise Adventures, Wilderness Discoverer, Glacier Bay National Park, Margerie Glacier, Tongass National Forest, Tracy Arm Fjord, Neka Bay, Takatz Bay, Robert & Crow Islands, Podcast Interview, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series#UnCruiseAdventures #WildernessDiscoverer #GlacierBayNationalPark #MargerieGlacier #TongassNationalForest #TracyArmFjord #TakatzBay #RobertAndCrowIslands #PodcastInterview #HowardFox #OutdoorAdventureSeriesContact us for Promotion OpportunitiesPodcast produced using DescriptPodcast hosted by BuzzsproutShow Notes powered by CastmagicWebsite powered by PodpageNote: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Contact us for Promotion OpportunitiesPodcast produced using DescriptPodcast hosted by BuzzsproutShow Notes powered by CastmagicWebsite powered by PodpageNote: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Enjoy the 12th episode of our podcast series with UnCruise Adventures as we enjoy the sixth day of cruising and adventure on their Small Ship, the Wilderness Discoverer.This series of short episodes includes interviews with assorted guests and crew who volunteered to share their stories. Enjoy!We completed our Glacier Bay National Park tour and experienced Lamplugh Glacier, Neka Bay, and Takatz. On Day 6, our adventures take us to the Robert and Crow Islands. We were gifted with numerous sightings of humpback whales, Otters, Sea Lions, and Eagles. We embarked on Bushwacking adventures and ended the day with a magnificent sunset. Today was truly magical.OUR GUESTSCaptain Keith RaischPensacola, FLLEARN MORETo learn more about UnCruise Adventures, visit their website at https://uncruise.com/.You can also learn more on their social sites:FacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitterNEXT STEPSIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to outdoor adventure, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and shares.You can also find us on our Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and  YouTube pages by searching for Outdoor Adventure Series. You can also find us on all leading podcast platforms.KEYWORDSUnCruise Adventures, Wilderness Discoverer, Glacier Bay National Park, Margerie Glacier, Tongass National Forest, Tracy Arm Fjord, Neka Bay, Takatz Bay, Robert & Crow Islands, Podcast Interview, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series#UnCruiseAdventures #WildernessDiscoverer #GlacierBayNationalPark #MargerieGlacier #TongassNationalForest #TracyArmFjord #TakatzBay #RobertAndCrowIslands #PodcastInterview #HowardFox #OutdoorAdventureSeriesContact us for Promotion OpportunitiesPodcast produced using DescriptPodcast hosted by BuzzsproutShow Notes powered by CastmagicWebsite powered by PodpageNote: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

We look at the impact of Gov. Dunleavy's vetoes of two capital projects in Kechikan; smoke from wildfires in Canada are producing hazy skies in Southeast; Alaska is in the midst of a summer COVID wave; and a tree from the Tongass National Forest will soon be headed to Washington D.C.

The U.S. Forest Service is revising its plan for the Tongass National Forest; state lawmakers work to push forward a pension system for public workers; and the Juneau Assembly rejects a resolution calling for a peace agreement between Israel and Palestine.

Three southeast cities lost power today when a fire sparked on an electrical pole in Ketchikan; Ketchikan gets an upgraded baseball field; three crabbers are charged for trying to sell Alaska crab out of state; and a call for ornaments for this year's U.S. Capitol Christmas tree, which is set to come from the Tongass National Forest.

In this newscast – The Tongass National Forest has grown, with the addition of 5 acres of important fish and wildlife habitat Earlier this month, the Denver Post reported that Lingit tribal members have been requesting cultural items back from the Denver Art Museum in Colorado for years – to no avail

Listen in as Living the Dream Outdoors Podcast host Bill Cooper sits down with 14-year-old Gunner Decker from Juneau, Alaska as he describes his family business Glacier Outfitters. Gunner and his family offer guided hunts for black bear, brown bear, mountain goats and black-tailed deer in the rugged and beautiful country of southeast Alaska. Alaska Guides offers spring, fall and winter hunts. Base camp is a 65-foot yacht. Hunters and guides search for animals from skiffs and execute a stalk once an animal is sighted. Glacier Guides, Inc. has been providing amazing tours and adventures into the pristine grandeur of Alaska and Glacier Bay National Park since the early 1970's. Glacier Guides is the longest-tenured outfitter operating on the Tongass National Forest, America's largest National Forest. We pioneered yacht-based Brown Bear, Black Bear and Mountain Goat hunting in Alaska, including fishing expeditions and Adventure Cruises into Glacier Bay National Park. Glacier Guides is a second-generation Alaskan family-owned outfitter, with Master Guide Alisha “Mutts” Rosenbruch-Decker & Zach Decker (RG) carrying on the tradition. We are the only outfitter in the area with luxury vessels custom-built specifically for our operations. We offer the largest, most diverse selection of “Guide Use Areas” of any operation in Alaska allowing for superior flexibility and better access during your stay with us. We strive to provide unparalleled service  and exceptional commitment to each of our guests. : info@glacierguidesinc.com In the second half of the program, Bill Cooper interviews legendary outdoor writer Tim Huffman about his induction into the NBational Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame.

In this newscast: Southeast Alaska's deputy forester for the US Forest Service said its time for the Tongass National Forest to update their management plan; Juneau's Augustus Brown Pool is reopening after nearly a year of renovations; Southeast Alaska Native leaders and Chilkat weavers welcomed home a very old Chilkat robe last week

Ketchikan gets a new addiction treatment center. The Tongass National Forest gets a new management plan and some new staff positions. The feds say the state may owe millions of dollars in funding to Kenai, Juneau, and North Slope schools. A hydroelectric project on Admiralty Island that is four decades in the making gets the greenlight.

Thursday briefing: U.S. to send tanks to Ukraine; Trump's Facebook account; Tongass National Forest; Gmail spam; and moreRead today's briefing.