Our perspective on salmon, our process and our people make all of the difference. When it comes right down to it, our business is all about taste, and we never forget that fact.
For that reason, everything we do is done with quality in mind. We only fish for the absolute best and we handle it all very carefully and quickly. To us, taste is all that matters.
Our process is different, too. We handle practically everything, from fishing to processing the catch, so we can ensure quality. Our proprietary methods are more efficient and faster. The result? A better product on your table!
Our methods of fishing are designed to only catch the sustainable resource salmon, other species of fish and other wildlife are not harmed or caught. As the salmon are caught, the fish are delivered on ice to shore straight from our boat on a daily basis and are at once cleaned and hand-processed by our own processing team. This is called a “wet process”. The salmon is then immediately “flash frozen”, meaning that the product is deep frozen very quickly after the catch and packaged in vacuum sealed bags to lock in all of the quality and freshness and is constantly kept at ideal temperature and conditions so we can deliver fresh salmon to you anytime of year. Our salmon is delivered to your door by national carriers either the next day or within two days of your order depending upon your location. From start to finish, the entire process is designed to ensure quality and freshness.
Our History
Wild Alaska Salmon & Seafood Company was started in 2000 by Tony Wood, a long-time guide to the best resorts, hunting and fishing locations in Southwest Alaska. Once he discovered the fabulous taste and health benefits of fresh, wild salmon from the crystal clear waters of Bristol Bay, Alaska, he realized that he needed to share his discovery with other people.
As he learned about the salmon available in most of the United States, he came to understand that most wild salmon caught in Alaska sit on a fishing boat for a couple of days after being caught, then are transported to a huge factory before being trucked to warehouses, distribution centers, stores and supermarkets. The captain knew that there was a better way.
So, in 2000 Tony started Wild Alaska Salmon Company. His goals:
Provide consumers and restaurants with the best premium salmon they’ve ever tasted.
Develop a method of providing the freshest salmon and other seafood products to customers as quickly as possible; and
To care for and protect the Alaskan wilderness in the process.
Our People
We’re proud of the friendly people that make up Wild Alaska Salmon & Seafood Company. They love to fish. They love fish. C’mon in, sit down and get to know us.
Tony Wood – Owner / Fisherman:
Wild Alaska Salmon and Seafood’s fearless leader, Tony Wood, has never been a stranger to the great outdoors. Having grown up in the Midwest, fishing, hiking and hunting were commonplace. This desire to travel and conquer the unknown led him to Alaska where he felt right at home. Over the next several years, his travels and growing knowledge of the Alaskan outdoors presented a great business opportunity: guiding and flying outsiders to some of the best resorts, hunting and fishing locations in Southwest Alaska.
When guiding hours were over, Tony relaxed by fishing some of best Salmon waters in the world, bringing his catch home for family and friends to enjoy. He joked that people requested his fish so often, he would have to quit his guiding business to keep pace with the demand. Ironically, he ended up doing just that.
Heather Huffman – Owner/Manager:
Heather has known Tony for quite some time. Long enough to trade a comfortable desk job and the niceties of the big city for daily adventures with Tony & the Wild Alaska Salmon & Seafood crew that include among other things, chasing bears away from the days catch, coordinating vast shipments of fish and seafood, and trying to get a better internet signal to keep in touch with the rest of the world. Heather brings an element of unbelievable organization and friendly character to a business that’s typically a little rough around the edges…for obvious reasons.
Todd Brewer – Deckhand:
Todd is a repeat crewmember and good friend of Tony who also calls Alaska his home for part of the year after the fishing season is over. He rolls with the tide and long hours but the hectic pace of fishing always seems to make him forget what day it is.
Chris Hunt – Deckhand:
Chris is also a returning crewmember. Long before any other crewmembers arrive, Chris can be found here in Alaska getting a head start by chasing one of the few available Alaskan gals, preparing the boat for the fishing season as well as adding a few bonus luxuries – such as extra bunks for short naps while fishing. Chris has the unique talent of being able to come up with a song line for any conversation/situation and has mastered the talent of “singing” fish into the boat.
Mike Cassidy - Deckhand/Processor:
Mike has always been very familiar to the outdoors. When he asked for a chance to work in Alaska, boy he got it. Long hours on the boat, processing fish, dodging wild bears...no sweat. As long as he can get at least three square meals a day, he keeps on going.
Our perspective on salmon, our process and our people make all of the difference. When it comes right down to it, our business is all about taste, and we never forget that fact.
