by Tom Ryle | Aug 5, 2010 | Recipes
This is my dad’s legendary recipe and process for smoking salmon. A single recipe should be enough for approximately 25# of fish (live weight). 2 ½ Quart water ½ Cup brown sugar ½ Cup white sugar 1 Cup pickling salt (non-iodized) ¼ Cup regular Johnny’s...
by Tom Ryle | Jul 29, 2010 | Gearing Up
Last year I purchased a T.R.U. Ball Release. In a word, I love it. However, I didn’t really like the V-Lock wrist strap option (http://truball.com/V-lock.html) so I decided to make my own. I found one of those Croakies(R) sunglasses straps in one of my...
by Tom Ryle | Jul 29, 2010 | Deer
When a deer, elk, bear or other game steps into your shooting lane you’ve got to execute a good shot to ensure a quick, humane kill. Shooting at moving game isn’t advised as it can lead to poor shot placement. A good tip is to make a soft doe bleat with your voice –...
by Tom Ryle | Jul 29, 2010 | Gearing Up
I’ve always been a DIY (do-it-yourself) kind of guy, and I am somewhat of a hoarder when it comes to stuff. When I come across “stuff” that nobody seems to want or sees value in, I tend to keep it, just in case. I always seem to find some nook or...
by Tom Ryle | Jul 29, 2010 | Recipes
Wild game can dry out quickly due to the low fat content. I love to marinate all my game with either of these simple recipes. The first was just an extension of using plain merlot red wine. You simply whisk red wine, a couple table spoons of extra virgin olive oil,...
by Tom Ryle | Jul 14, 2010 | Deer
This will be a short post, but I wanted to share some photos of my latest mount. I had Charlie Smith do the work and he does a fantastic job on blacktails! Many of the standard off-the-shelf forms don’t fit the capes of these deer very well so Charlie modifies...
by Tom Ryle | Jul 10, 2010 | Hunting, Wildlife
Many years ago when I began bowhunting on my own, I immersed myself in learning more about the game I pursued. The goal of arrowing an unsuspected buck at 20 paces was lofty for sure. Knowing that deer normally travel on trails networks throughout their range, I used...
by Tom Ryle | Jun 26, 2010 | Gearing Up
Many years ago when I began bowhunting on my own, I immersed myself in learning more about the game I pursued. The goal of arrowing an unsuspecting buck at 20 paces was lofty for sure. Knowing that deer normally travel on trail networks throughout their range,...
by Tom Ryle | Jun 19, 2010 | Hunting
Thanks to the generosity from some new friends, I was able to join them this past spring for a special hunt with my oldest daughter, Abbey. It was my birthday present for her as she’s always asking to go hunting with me. She turned 8 in February. In a word, it...
by Tom Ryle | May 26, 2010 | Bear, Hunting, Outdoor Education, Wildlife
It’s springtime and a great time to get outside! Aside from chasing turkeys and shed hunting, spring is when I tune up my trailcams and begin the process of locating bucks for the coming season. It’s also a great time to locate bears. Here in Washington...
