Treat your backstrap tenderly and you’ll be richly rewarded

German shorthaired pointers are great hunting dogs

A light reel is a good thing, but one that’s too light can throw off the balance of a rod

Public lands are the backbone of hunting and angling in the West

A proper pike fillet is worth a day spent on solid water

Until recently bird hunting has distracted me from the river

Corner crossing reform is a doable thing

Public lands are an essential part of the freedom that makes the West the last best place to live

I learned from the Quail Hunter not to fuss too much insisting on perfect behavior for my dogs

Things haven’t been so wet in California in a long time

The waters of the Flathead are filled with non-native fish

I’ve always looked at the world through species-centric beer goggles

Drones are great fun and units that produce high quality images are increasingly affordable. Just don’t use them to harass wildlife

I think the best approach for a hunter or angler is cookwear

A lot of things are better with bacon — eggs, pancakes and maple bars being three great examples