2010 Washington Blacktail

I’ll keep this post brief.  I was fortunate to have filled my blacktail tag during the final hours of the short Washington late rifle season*, November 18-21 (Thursday-Sunday). Rubs lines like this in Octoberare one of the best...

Blacktail Rutting Action!

A mature buck pushes a doe past one of my cameras on 10/17/09The following sequence of photos illustrates the alure of hunting blacktail deer during the final week of October.  Typically, this is a magical time in the blacktail woods, where bucks feel the primal...

Field to Freezer – Meat Care & Processing Tips

This post is all about the proper field care and do-it-yourself processing of game at home. I won’t get too deep into the details throughout the entire process because that could fill the pages of a full-length book. Instead, I’ll share some of the key...

Mountain Bike Hunting

The Pacific Northwest is home to hundreds of thousands of acres of managed forest lands, many of which are owned by private timber companies that were founded on the rich timber resources that blanket this region. This fertile land is also prime habitat and home to...

Jerky!

Who doesn’t like jerky?  Ok, vegans and vegetarians put your hands down.I make a lot of jerky throughout the year.  I love it, my kids love it, and it’s a healthy high-protein snack that is great to pack along on any outdoor adventure.I have used...