DUTCH HARBOR AP pigeon The skipper knows who baited

The skipper knows who baited the skates because each skate is initialed by the crew member who baited it

A proud Inuit fisherman reels in a successful catch

This prevents fish from sliding from one side of the boat to the other in choppy seas

as well as information about catching methods and sustainability

Image size: 13" 16 1/4"

DUTCH HARBOR AP pigeon The skipper knows who baitedThis is an unsigned AP (Artist Proof) Image size: 16 1 2" X 1 2 1 2" Byron Birdsall was one of Alaskas most renowned artists. His paintings feature brilliant landscapes, as well as uniquely Alaskan images such as puffins, eagles, and fishing boats. Birdsall had remarkable range, moving easily between portraits and landscapes, watercolor and oils. His paintings were often inspired by his international travels.