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2008 SEMINARS
Friday - Seminar Room 1
2:00 PM – Mat-Su Valley Wildlife Overview -– Tony Kavalok, ADF&G Area Wildlife Biologist:
Information on Units 14A & 14B, and 16A & 16B moose, bear, and sheep populations, and the estimates of the current road and railway kills. New hunting regulations for these areas, with time for questions about these topics.
3:00 PM – Fishing for Lunkers in Mat-Su Stocked Lakes – Samantha Oslund, ADF&G Fisheries Biologist: She will discuss the lake stocking program in the Mat-Su; everything from the hatchery process to stocking methods; lake habitat, macroinvertebrates, and summer & winter fishing.
4:00 PM – Priceless Memories in Outdoor Photos – Tony Russ, TonyRuss.com: The do’s and don’t’s of outdoor photography; equipment requirements; and tricks to capture those priceless memories with your outdoor companions
5:00 PM – Predator Calling – Rick Kinmon, Author of Hunting the Hunters: Calling Alaska’s predators; the equipment you need; and the how’s, when’s & where’s to be successful.
6:00 PM – Understanding Alaska’s Predator Control Program – Cliff Judkins, Alaska Board of Game: WHY Alaska has predator control, what it is, and how we go about it.
Friday - Seminar Room 2
3:00 PM – Selecting a Muzzleloader for Alaska Hunting – Howard Delo, Howard Delo’s Outdoors: Information on selecting a muzzleloading firearm for hunting in Alaska; small game applications will be discussed, but the emphasis will be on big game; learn about tradition versus in-line styles, caliber selection, sights, and related selection criteria.
4:00 PM – Wilderness First Aid: What to do When Help is More than 1 Hour Away – Michael Humphrey, American Red Cross of Alaska Mat-Su: Learn a few advanced first aid skills that may help you save an outdoor companion in Alaska when you are more than one hour from Emergency Medical Services.
5:00 PM – Clobber Salmon with Bobbers and Bait – Andy Couch, Fishtale River Guides - www.fish4salmon.com, & Pro Staff for Pautzke Bait Company: Casting and drifting bait under bobbers for king and silver salmon in the Mat-Su; learn how to position and fish these more effectively; learn guide secrets about techniques and tackle to elevate your success to a higher level; and bring your questions.
Saturday - Seminar Room 1
11:00 AM – Northern Pike Spearing and Ice Fishing – Howard Tieden, Arrowhead Outfitters: Discussion and Demonstration of the fun & unique sport of Northern Pike spearing and ice fishing. Learn about spearing and ice fishing techniques, equipment, history, and other fish species available. Finding trophy fish and the advantages of fly-out, backcountry lake fishing.
NOON – Understanding Alaska’s Predator Control Program – Cliff Judkins, Alaska Board of Game: WHY Alaska has predator control, what it is, and how we go about it.
1:00 PM – Sheep Stalking in Alaska – Tony Russ, TonyRuss.com: How to close the gap for a close shot at legal rams; stalking methods for all weapons; and actual stalks with photos and diagrams.
2:00 PM – Reading Alaska’s Rivers and Streams – Kelly Pinnell, Pinnell Publishing: A comprehensive look at reading rivers and streams to find more fish; including descriptions of the different types of water, the benefits of each type, and detailed descriptions on how to fish them.
3:00 PM – A Simple Approach to Becoming a Bowhunter in Alaska – Kyle Wait, Alaska Bowhunters Association / Archers Den: A simple demonstration on selecting and outfitting a bow; special considerations when hunting with archery gear; specific opportunities available only to archers; and special regulations pertaining to bowhunting in Alaska.
4:00 PM – Be ATV/Snowmobile Helmet & Travel Smart – Daniel Dryden, North American Outdoor Institute: Fun, interactive outdoor safety awareness seminar appropriate for ages 9-adult. Learn safe travel tips and techniques for ATV and Snowmobile Riders. All participants that complete the seminar are eligible to purchase a new Snell/DOT helmet for $25.00 (sizes and quantities limited) from Alaska Mining and Diving Supply, the Mat-Su Health Foundation or the Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.
Saturday - Seminar Room 2
11:00 AM – Catching Mat-Su King Salmon - Dave Rutz, ADF&G Sport Fish Division Biologist: Where and when to fish for the 100,000-plus king salmon that return to the Susitna River Drainages each summer. Fishing methods and the forecast for this summer’s angling success.
NOON – Flyfishing Women Explore Alaska – Pudge Kleinkauf, author of Flyfishing Women Explore Alaska, flyfishing and fly tying instructor: An armchair tour of Women’s Flyfishing
® summer 2008 trips around Alaska. 1:00 pm. – Hands-On Fly Casting for Women – Pudge Kleinkauf: Try out a fly rod and get casting tips from Pudge of Women’s Flyfishing®. MEET IN ICE RINK BLEACHERS1:00 PM – Moose Calling With Mark Braaten – Mark has been featured on a number of outdoor television shows, radio shows and newspapers. He instructed classes for the Minnesota DNR Moose Hunting orientations, which all moose hunters must attend, and gave seminars at many sport shows and businesses across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
2:00 PM – Selecting a Muzzleloader for Alaska Hunting – Howard Delo, Howard Delo’s Outdoors: Information on selecting a muzzleloading firearm for hunting in Alaska; small game applications will be discussed, but the emphasis will be on big game; learn about tradition versus in-line styles, caliber selection, sights, and related selection criteria.
3:00 PM – Wilderness First Aid: What to do When Help is More than 1 Hour Away -- Michael Humphrey, American Red Cross of Alaska Mat-Su: Learn a few advanced first aid skills that may help you save an outdoor companion in Alaska when you are more than one hour from Emergency Medical Services.
4:00 PM – Clobber Salmon with Bobbers and Bait -- Andy Couch, Fishtale River Guides - www.fish4salmon.com, & Pro Staff for Pautzke Bait Company: Casting and drifting bait under bobbers for king and silver salmon in the Mat-Su; learn how to position and fish these more effectively; learn guide secrets about techniques and tackle to elevate your success to a higher level; and bring your questions.
Sunday - Seminar Room 1
NOON – Reading Alaska’s Rivers and Streams – Kelly Pinnell, Pinnell Publishing: A comprehensive look at reading rivers and streams to find more fish; including descriptions of the different types of water, the benefits of each type, and detailed descriptions on how to fish them.
1:00 PM – Flyfishing Women Explore Alaska – Pudge Kleinkauf, author of Flyfishing Women Explore Alaska, flyfishing and fly tying instructor: An armchair tour of Women’s Flyfishing
® summer 2008 trips around Alaska. 2:00 pm. – Hands-On Fly Casting for Women – Pudge Kleinkauf: Try out a fly rod and get casting tips from Pudge of Women’s Flyfishing®. MEET IN ICE RINK BLEACHERS
2:00 PM – Bear Hunting in Alaska – Tony Russ, TonyRuss.com: Guide Techniques for locating, hunting, stalking, field-judging, and shooting brown and grizzly bears – by the guide who wrote Bear Hunting in Alaska.
Sunday - Seminar Room 2
NOON - TRAINING YOUR RETRIEVER – Steven McVeigh, Greatland Retrievers:
This seminar will cover basic retriever training from choosing a working puppy up to beginning handling, marking and pattern drills.
1:00 PM – Moose Calling With Mark Braaten –
Mark has been featured on a number of outdoor television shows, radio shows and newspapers. He instructed classes for the Minnesota DNR Moose Hunting orientations, which all moose hunters must attend, and gave seminars at many sport shows and businesses across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.