
Hunter Hartford McIntosh
@HunterHMcIntosh
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Dedicated husband, father, conservationist, fisherman of both traditional and fly gear, and avid bow and rifle hunter.
Florida, USA
Joined March 2016
From protecting the #TongassNationalForest via the Roadless Rule, to working toward designations of imperiled species, now I go after the unethical *tossing away* of dead salmon, even orca whales from fishing "trollers." I will never stop fighting the good fight. My dear #Alaska.
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Fat Bear Week isn’t just fun—it’s survival in action. Bigger bears thrive, reproduce, and defend territory. The attention it draws turns fans into informed advocates, fueling conservation and habitat protection—one bear at a time. #FatBearWeek #WildlifeConservation
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Alaska’s Supreme Court allows personal watercraft in Kachemak Bay, threatening quiet coves, eelgrass, and wildlife nurseries. Protecting wild places requires more than just rules—it takes courage to defend habitats, silence, and legacies. #AlaskaConservation #KachemakBay
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Alaska is home to 16 national wildlife refuges, but these programs have struggled due to recent staffing and budget cuts. As a result, many of these refuges have had to rely on volunteers to maintain key services and programs. #Conservation #WildlifePreservation
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Along the Alaskan coast, local hunters rely on sea ice to access the whales and seals that form the basis of their traditional diet. Yet as global temperatures rise, this protective ice disappears earlier and forms later, resulting in shorter seasons when the ice is safe to
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When you're passionate about #hunting, #fishing, and other forms of outdoor recreation, nature #conservation isn't just a good cause: it's an investment toward preserving the outdoors for future generations. This is why The McIntosh Foundation has directed over $30 million to
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A grounded vessel in Izhut Bay spilled 3,500 gallons of diesel, closing local salmon fisheries and threatening #wildlife. Pristine ecosystems don’t fix themselves—they need vigilance, enforcement, and real #accountability. #AlaskaConservation #WildLegacy
alaskasnewssource.com
A commercial fishing vessel ran aground in Izhut Bay off Afognak Island this week, puncturing its fuel tanks and spilling an estimated 3,000 to 3,500 gallons of diesel, according to the Alaska...
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At #TheBoatCompany, conservation is about connection. For 40+ years, we’ve guided guests through the #Tongass and reinvested $30M in restoration, preservation & advocacy. Every voyage helps protect this wild legacy. #TongassConservation #SoutheastAlaska
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USDA’s reorg plan risks sidelining #AlaskaNative voices by moving offices out of state & consolidating tribal relations, threatening food security, sovereignty & survival. #Policy must center communities. #TribalSovereignty #AlaskaNativeRights
ktoo.org
The plan includes consolidating tribal relations functions and moving some offices out of Alaska.
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The Alaska Cruise & Seafood Alliance shows sustainability done right. Eco-conscious cruises, responsible seafood, and shore practices that protect wildlife and communities. When industries respect the #wild, everyone benefits. #AlaskaConservation
travelandtourworld.com
Alaska and cruise lines deepen their sustainability bond through certified wild seafood, boosting tourism and conserving marine ecosystems.
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The #Tongass has no guarantees except the ones we fight for. Honored #TheBoatCompany hosted @petapixel aboard the Liseron for #NoGuarantees. Every frame shows what's at stake: wild Alaska worth protecting. @FujifilmUS thank you for allowing us to be part of this amazing new
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9th Circuit win for Katie John protects access to waters that salmon and #subsistence depend on. This is about food, culture, and survival—not paperwork. Now we need funded enforcement and respectful co-management. #SalmonConservation #PolicyImpact
nativenewsonline.net
The Alaska Federation of Natives is pleased to announce a major legal victory as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Judge Gleason’s ruling in the Kuskokwim case, affirming that the Katie...
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The Trump admin’s push to repeal the #RoadlessRule threatens 45M acres of #Tongass, home to ancient trees, wildlife, and vital ecosystems. #TheBoatCompany has fought for 45 years to keep these forests intact—for nature and future generations. #Conservation
earthjustice.org
Agriculture Department initiates process targeting bedrock conservation policy that protects 45 million acres of national forests
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#CookInletEnergy was fined $358K for flaring 51M+ cubic feet of gas on Alaska’s North Slope—wasting resources and harming ecosystems, wildlife, and Indigenous communities. True #stewardship means preventing damage, not just reacting. #EnvironmentalJustice
alaskabeacon.com
Natural gas was flared over a six-month period at the Badami field, constituting what regulators determined was a waste of a state resource.
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200+ top #wildlife photographers donated limited-edition prints to benefit Conservation International. Art that moves people funds real #conservation: forests, oceans, communities. Buy a print, bring a story home. #WildlifePhotography
digitalcameraworld.com
Limited-edition prints from world-renowned wildlife photographers raise funds for Conservation International
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#LaborDay reminds me: protecting wild places is a full-time labor of love, and is vital to keeping our nation to the standards of integrity that will pave the way for a better future. Grateful for every guest, partner and crew member who makes #conservation their calling. 🌊🌲
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Every year, thousands of music lovers attend Salmonfest in Ninilchik. Hosted by ARCHES Alaska, the event raises awareness about environmental causes. They also donate between $50,000 to $75,000 to Alaska organizations and nonprofits. #Alaska #Nonprofits
kdll.org
Ninilchik's annual Salmonfest partners with several Alaska-based organizations to get the word out about environmental causes. A portion of the festival's proceeds also go directly to some of these...
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Back in July, there were a number of unusual mortalities of marine mammals and seabirds in and around Kachemak Bay. The NOAA is investigating whether a possible harmful algal bloom could be the cause. #Alaska #MarineConservation
coastalscience.noaa.gov
In July 2025, unusual mortalities of marine mammals and seabirds in and around Kachemak Bay, Alaska coincided with high bloom levels of the potentially harmful phytoplankton Pseudo-nitzschia. This...
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Following a historic land buyback by the US Forest Service, Tlingit forestry workers are demolishing culverts left by loggers in the #Tongass national forest. They aim to restore streams, salmon runs, and their cultural history. #ProtectTheTongass
theguardian.com
After a historic land buyback by the US Forest Service, Tlingit crew members are demolishing culverts to restore streams, salmon runs and cultural history deep in the Tongass national forest
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BP left scars on Alaska’s North Slope—abandoned wells and toxic sites harming land, water, and Indigenous communities. Cleanup is overdue. We need accountability, Indigenous leadership, and lasting #stewardship. #AlaskaConservation #ProtectTheLands
alaskabeacon.com
BP no longer produces oil in Alaska, but it is responsible for the sites because of its ties to companies that explored there.
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Gov. Dunleavy’s orders push faster permitting and less red tape. Efficiency’s fine, but not if it weakens safeguards for #Alaskas ecosystems and communities. Stay vigilant: public input and oversight matter. #RegulatoryReform #EnvironmentalProtection
gov.alaska.gov
Governor Mike Dunleavy today announced the signing of two new Administrative Orders designed to ensure Alaska’s government operates more efficiently, transparently, and effectively while creating a...
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