He sure did ..one of his awards was for the habitat.

My bride decided to take only 1 seal a year,,here's a 200lb+ male that is her best to date. The ducks just showed up here and the river is opening geese a few days off,hopefully.

Jeff, I'd like to see a close up on that face.

Jim, those seals always look like they are wearing dry suits.

Is that one of thos lake seals? Cool!

MMmmmm dry seal ribs..good stuff!

and Rafe he didnt send a close up of the face.

Waterat:
Well done. How far from salt do they get in the winter under the ice?

Bob These are resident seals that don't ever see salt water. They live under the ice about 1/2 of the year utilizing the edges around the islands and rocks for breathing while feasting on a lake full of trout and salmon smolt. There is a retired chap from Iguigig who is going to spend the summer on the lake in an attempt to catch,photo, or ?? The Lake Iliamna Monster! I'll give updates as they happen. Jim

Heard a comment once that because they never see salt water, a case could be made that they could be hunted by non natives. I wouldn't want to be the test case after being cited by the Feds. They are still seals.

Be sure to show us picture when he catches the monster

here is my catch of the day the Sheefish are running here pretty good.

Kusko,Michael does amazing work.
Check out his gallery on his site.
I am sure he would show some close ups if you ask him.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j..._kg&cad=rja

Waterat:
Keep us updated on the Lake Monster as we have one down here also. I've seen seals up here in the winter on years where the river ice was shakey. I've seen them as far as the Narrows which is an easy 40 miles from salt.

So what is this "monster" of what you speak?

Nice fish, yj!

Spring is here, saw some swans and two flocks of geese today.

Got a package from the family in Kodiak today.

Dried halibut! First for me actually, good with mayonnaise

lb, you need to watch your spelling there with Hup lurking around...LOL...

Hopefully I caught it before he did
Lol

Looks good. Done with a dehydrator?

I just saw a lone swan flying over the house tonight!. still lots of snow and thick ice here but warming up.

That Halibut looks good..tell them next time you want smoked Halibut cheaks they are awsome!:)

The eggs,greens,and dried fish have me salivating!! Towards the end of May we will have it all though.

Tanana went out at Nenana last night. Been warm here all week and the rivers are rising fast.

-TJ