August is a time of abundance. In a province where the seasons can swing from one extreme to the next,...
Nearly 50 years ago I was 14 and got an old, somewhat abused Mossberg bolt action 20ga shotgun. There was no bluing left and the stock was cracked because someone had used a 3” shell in the 2 ¾” chamber; but to a kid in love with ruffed grouse hunting...
Anglers and hunters own some highly specialized gear. Much of it is exclusive to our particular pursuits, but there’s at...
It’s late summer, the beginning of hunting season in northern BC. Mark and Vince pack up a small mountain of...
Invasive Pigs in B.C.- A Risk to Wildlife and Fish Invasive pigs are spreading across Canada, but B.C. still has...
It is a fact that petroleum products are harmful to the environment. They disrupt the cycle of coral reefs, suffocate fish by clogging their gills—resulting in their death—and impede the photosynthesis process of marine plants leading to their end. Large oil spills and toxic waste indirectly affect both humans and...
It seems that our awareness of the long-term effects of shooting are increasing as time goes on, and it’s probably...
I have been called a “gun snob” on more than one occasion and it really doesn’t bother me. In fact, to be truthful, I kind of take it as a compliment. I have earned that label due to my firearm choices. Although I do have a few stock pieces most...
You pulled the trigger – target down! With the relatively easy part behind you, you and some buddies work your...
Still working my way through the various organ meats I tucked into the freezer last fall, heart has to be...









