by Tom Ryle | Oct 23, 2017 | Deer, Hunting
“You ready?” I mouthed to my friend Mark, who had just hunkered down and nocked an arrow. He gave me an affirmative nod from beneath the sopping wet hood of his rain parka. Moments later, the clash of antlers shattered the silence of the damp forest above a steep...
by Tom Ryle | Oct 6, 2017 | Deer
It’s been a long, hot summer in the Pacific Northwest and I’ll go on record to say I’m glad to see cooler temps and the first leaves of fall floating off the trees. October is here and I’m getting fired up about hunting my favorite deer – the Columbian Blacktail....
by Tom Ryle | Apr 25, 2015 | Gearing Up, Outdoor Education
Let’s face it, the devices we use to connect with each other are actually cutting us off from the world and the people around us. And it’s getting even worse for kids. The average American boy or girl spends more than seven hours each day in front of an electronic...
by Tom Ryle | Nov 1, 2014 | Bear, Deer, Elk, Gearing Up, Hunting, Product Reviews
August 2015 update: In the spirit of integrity and full disclosure, I am updating this post. At the time I conducted this review and ran the tests herein, I had no affiliation or relationship with Wac’em Archery Products. Since this review, I made a personal...
by Tom Ryle | Nov 7, 2013 | Gearing Up, Product Reviews
If you’ve spent any time toting binoculars in the mountains then I’m confident you’ve cussed your bino harness a time or two. They either ride up on the back of your neck or allow your binoculars to bounce incessantly against your chest, usually both. And...
by Tom Ryle | Oct 31, 2013 | Gearing Up
Hunting from the ground has a certain appeal. Boots on the ground at eye-level with wary game keeps the excitement high and requires a bit more diligence when it comes to scent and movement. The ground blind market has exploded in recent years, providing hunters a...
by Tom Ryle | Mar 13, 2013 | Hunting, Misc Topics, Wildlife
Friday Banquet Features a Passionate Address by Shane Mahoney Friday Recognition Banquet Friday, April 12, 2013 Hilton Anatole Khmer Ballroom Dallas, Texas DON’T MISS THIS INSPIRING, IMPRESSIVE AND ENTERTAINING PRESENTATION FROM WORLD RENOWNED LECTURER SHANE...
by Tom Ryle | Dec 14, 2012 | Misc Topics
2013 P&Y LIVE AUCTION SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH P&Y CONVENTION HILTON ANATOLE DALLAS, TEXAS A significant portion of the money raised for our Conservation and Outreach Program activities comes from the auctioning of generously donated hunts, select artifacts and...
by Tom Ryle | Nov 17, 2012 | Gearing Up, Hunting, Product Reviews
Today’s modern arrow assemblies are nothing short of impressive. Composite arrow manufacturing processes yield exquisite, consistent shafting to build upon. Following suit, we have an ever-widening selection of broadheads and fletching options to choose from. In...
by Tom Ryle | Apr 14, 2012 | Gearing Up, Misc Topics
It’s finally springtime in the Pacific Northwest! If you’re looking for a fun-filled family outing to jolt you from months of hibernation, look no further than Tulalip, WA, just 40 miles north of Seattle. Thursday, April 19th, 2012 marks the Grand...
