If I didn't have higher end binos, I would use a Rick Young ultralight bino harness. The small elastic cord is much more comfortable then the typical strap style you see everywhere. I like to protect my binos so I run a Marsupical Gear Harness which seems to be one of the better "protective"...
If you are driving straight through, why not fly and rent a vehicle when you are there? Sounds like a very LONG drive if planning to go straight to Anchorage.
I've found Google Maps and Map Quest to be relatively close on longer drives.
By reading the article, I don't think loss of hunting privileges is going to stop him either way. He got off pretty easy and should lose hunting privileges for life. What a piece of shit.
Permethrin - spray it on your clothes few days before you use them and you are good for a few weeks.
https://sawyer.com/products/permethrin-premium-insect-repellent/
Buy a polycarbonate call to start. I've been a fan of the Tim Grounds calls. As mentioned earlier, the Bad Grammer cd and dvd are a great place to start.
I never got the box to add previous archery info either. And yes for a archery only license, the now and arrow permit is required prior to the lottery.
I returned my Sig 2000 as I read comments about its poor performance in the cold. I left it in my vehicle for a few days and tried ranging with it once it was cold and it seemed like the distance it could range went to shit (couldn't range 300 yds on a large reflective building). Sounds like...
One member of our group last year had success on the chartruse/purple Jackall lure so I had Dirty Mike paint one up and it looks way better. Will get to use it here in a week.
Pelican Lure spoons work good too.
I use the 36" Plano case for my rods. So far so good. I still break down the reel handles which I don't care for so my next project is to create a foam insert similar to the IFI case.
This video is worthwhile listening to. It's interesting in the video it's stated that the commercial fishermen take 75%+ of the walleye out of the lake but the sport fishing provide 3-4X's the economical value.