Imagine a wilderness where the wildlife out number the people. Where the population of humans has been steadily declining since 2000. Not that its overpopulated to begin with just 767 people call this place home. Where is it you ask? It's Prince of Wales Island, Alaska. This 135 mile long by 35 mile wide island which is covered mostly in timber is just a ferry ride from Ketchikan. Wildlife abounds here, black bear, sitka blacktail deer, wolf, mink, martin and other land mammals as well as eagles and a host of migratory birds. Not only is the fishing excellent, but the amount of whales, seals, sea lions, sea otters and birds is phenomenal. If you want to get away from it all, and enjoy a truly wild place this is the place to go. 20-60 pound King salmon abound here in the mid to late summer. It's a phenomenal place. I'm heading there this fall, check back to read all about my adventure.