“So what is that tattoo on your arm anyway?”
A lot of my conversations start that way with people who haven't seen it before and where it goes from there really depends on who I am talking to. If it's someone who doesn't know me well but understands fly-fishing, I will...
Sex, Flys and First-Aid Tape
While fishing a lake, when it comes to entertainment out on the water most people rely on the fish or the act of fishing itself, practicing flawless casting while observing your surroundings so you can pick out the perfect fly or just enjoying the day and...
As a hunter, have you ever pondered the philosophical question, “Am I a meat hunter or a trophy hunter?” I...
Hunting is as natural as breathing to me. I grew up in a hunting family and have always been around all aspects of hunting, shooting and fishing. I know I am fortunate because but that upbringing is not true for all.
Hunting and the possession and use of firearms is a...
One of the joys of harvesting a black bear, aside from the plentiful meat that gets put into the freezer,...
Throughout my travels and conversations with other hunters, it has become inevitable that the topic of conversation always turns to bullet performance and failures. Honestly, many hunters do not completely understand bullet design and their intended performance.Several years ago I shared a hunting camp with a hunter who was very...
Venison has to be one of the most versatile meats to prepare. There are many methods we can use including roasting, pan frying, barbeque, sautéing , stews, soups and creating many different stir fry options. Recently I have been using a technique new to me called sous-vide. It is an...
Is this your first spring shed hunting? If so, you may be wondering how to get started. It seems easy...
British Columbia’s resident hunters are in the fight of their lives. December 2014 saw the BC government award guide-outfitters a share of wildlife that is unprecedented across North America, given resident hunter demand. While most jurisdictions give 5-10% of hunting opportunities to non-residents, BC now gives non-resident hunters, or more importantly guide-outfitters who have exclusive rights to guide non-residents,
My initial love of hunting stems from a connection to small-game hunting. Thanks to my dad, grouse hunting was my...









