September 1 is the bird hunting season kickoff date for many states! An opening day dove shoot is often the first hunt of the year for many hunters. Dove hunting is a great way to be humbled in your shotgunning abilities, and can be a fun social time outdoors. Mourning doves are pretty abundant throughout their range so it’s a...

The Ruger 5.7, pronounced five-seven, is an exciting and unique pistol chambered in 5.7x28mm. Although the cartridge is much longer than the standard concealed carry calibers like the 9mm or 40 S&W, and because the pistol is full-frame, you may wonder if it’s possible to conceal carry.  Yes, it is possible to conceal carry the Ruger 5.7. However, it’s on...

In the mid-1990’s, animals in Washington’s elk herd began to exhibit some concerning signs of disease. Severe lesions and injuries to the hoof caused affected elk pain and difficulty walking, even leading to lameness.  While livestock can become infected with similar diseases of the hoof, this was an emerging disease in elk and there were many unknowns when the first...

As a slight caffeine addict, coffee is a non-negotiable, even when camping. After an early morning on the Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon, I had such a headache from lack of caffeine at the bottom that I dropped an instant coffee packet into my Nalgene and drank it lukewarm. But it doesn’t have to be that way! There...

Fly fishing for pike is an absolute blast. Pike are aggressive and aren't at all shy when it comes to eating a big fly. In this post, we will take a look at how to catch pike on the fly, as well as the gear needed to do so.  Fly Fishing Gear for Pike In order to catch pike on...

There are few things more irritating than listening to your own noise when you’re trying to be quiet in the woods. Snapping twigs and rustling leaves as you walk to your stand are annoying, but you can always tell yourself that they’re “natural” sounds and maybe… just maybe a deer will disregard the disturbance as just another harmless forest creature....