aksportingjournal.com | AUGUST 2019 ALASKA SPORTING JOURNAL 73
BY PAUL D. ATKINS“
T
he hunter’s horn sounds earlier for some, later for others, and for many,
not at all.”
Robert Ruark, one of my favorite writers, penned those words many
years ago in his book, Horn of the Hunter. If I’ve read that book once, I’ve read it a
hundred times. Like many who make Alaska their home we live here for that sound,
the adventure and the freedom that the Last Frontier offers.
Like most of us, the reason I hunt is because of my father. His influence during
endless outdoor excursions with me in tow is the biggest reason I love to pursue big
game and have a true passion for the outdoors.THIS IS MY
MAN CAVE
EVERY OUTDOORS LOVER NEEDS A SPECIAL ROOM
TO KEEP MEMORIES OF THEIR ADVENTURES
Author Paul Atkins’ version of a “man cave” contains
all of his hunting memories in one place where he can
cherish the great times he’s spent afield in Alaska and
beyond. (PAUL D. ATKINS)Up until I was 7 or 8, I went with him
everywhere, but when he started travel-
ing north and west to hunt elk and deer,
I had to stay home. I couldn’t go, but
waited in anticipation upon his return.
On one particular trip to Alaska
he brought back a caribou and had it
mounted. It was the only caribou I had
ever seen, other than on television. That