Jaret's Journal

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Two Kids, Two Goats

Two Kids, Two Goats

In the fall of 1976, I was guiding for Ron Hayes in the Wrangell Mountains, a very large range of rugged mountains. This area is now part of the Wrangell Saint Elias National Park.  Nine of the sixteen tallest peaks in the United States are here.  I was...

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Don't Go Bear Hunting Alone

Don't Go Bear Hunting Alone

I sat down with my 375, aimed, and send a round toward the big bear. I heard the bullet make a solid hit on the bear. He quickly disappeared into the alders.  I chambered another round...

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The Story of the First Bino Pack - Alaska Guide Creations

The Story of the First Bino Pack - Alaska Guide Creations

Early as a hunter I realize that binoculars were my most valuable tool in open country.  I always used more economical binoculars but once I started guiding volumes of hunters I had the opportunity to see all kinds in binoculars....

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