Mark Stopha's Life in Alaska Blog

Mark's articles for ADFG and DOI

Chopped celery in jars on kitchen counter.

Pickled Celery

April 1, 2025

We had 2 bunches of celery in the fridge I figured might go… Continue Reading Pickled Celery

Walker next to bed and nightstand in bedroom.

Modern Miracle

March 30, 2025

It’s been three years since I’ve harvested a deer. I only had one… Continue Reading Modern Miracle

Shrimp cake with kelp relish and mayo tartar sauce and sriracha sauce on a little tortilla.

Shrimp Cakes

March 13, 2025

When fishing the shrimp trawl, sometimes you get a lot of pink shrimp.… Continue Reading Shrimp Cakes

Person pulling net from water on boat.

Shrimping with Roy

March 4, 2025

Roy was coming back through Juneau town, and I asked if he could… Continue Reading Shrimping with Roy

Snowy mountain landscape with ski tracks and shadows.

Meeting at the Lake

February 6, 2025

My hip is at the end of its useful life. I can see… Continue Reading Meeting at the Lake

Crab trap with caught crabs in the water.

Wilderness Shrimping

January 27, 2025

Kurt and I watched the weather to make an 8 hour run in… Continue Reading Wilderness Shrimping