The conversation usually begins like this, “I have three children. They are 5, 8, and 11. The 11 year old is old enough for us to take on our hunting and/or fishing trips, but the 5 year old is too young. We are just going to have to wait four years until the 5 year… Read more »

Preparing for a Brown Bear, Moose, or Brown Bear/Moose combo hunt in the rugged terrain of Alaska requires a combination of strength, endurance, and functional fitness. To help you be prepared by getting into shape, here is a comprehensive weekly training schedule for the weeks or months leading up to your hunt. Start kicking it… Read more »

Imagine this with me: it’s Monday morning. You’re walking into the office after arriving home from a corporate hunt you planned for your company’s clients. As you enter the door, a resounding round of applause and loud cheers begin from everyone in the office – all for you! Your boss walks up to you with… Read more »

Problem: You have finally found the time to plan your big game hunt. It’s the trip you have been dreaming about. Chomping at the bit to go on. You are ready to get out of the office and back into the great outdoors. But you are too late. The hunt you want to go on… Read more »

My Josie and I have returned from a two and a half week check-out trip in Argentina where we visited 5 big game hunting lodges, 3 bird hunting lodges, and 3 touring destinations! The purpose of the trip was to visit new outfitters and revisited longtime outfitters who have introduced new areas. Continue reading for… Read more »

Corinna just returned from a two-week check-out tour of Tanzania where she visited 9 different photographic safari lodges! Here is a short recap of her trip highlighting her wildlife, culture, and lodging experiences. The wildlife in Tanzania was breathtaking! Some of my highlights were seeing: Lions climbing and resting in the trees. It was amazing… Read more »

Who doesn’t love freshly caught fish for dinner? It is a Slaughter family favorite, which is why we enjoy finding recipes that help us turn our Halibut, Salmon, and Cod from our trips to Alaska into delicious recipes we all enjoy. I won’t lie, I am not the chef of the family. So, Corinna or… Read more »

Hunting is critical for conservation and sustainability as well as uplifting communities. As you will see from the proven information below, we do not need to shy away from talking about this passion for fear of misunderstanding or resistance. Many, if not most, people around the world do not understand the positive impact of hunting.… Read more »

Watch this video for a step-by-step guide to fly fishing. Jay, a guide at our Alaska Adventure Fishing Lodge, has been a guide for over a decade and is a master at explaining the craft in an easy, simple-to-follow way. This video is an excellent resource for anyone looking for a quick brush-up on their… Read more »

Problem:  Too often we have to share the sad news: The dates you want are booked or even the entire season is already booked. Dates at the best lodges book a year or more in advance sometimes and some even only open up when past guests give up their annual dates. We want to help… Read more »