When I first founded BullsandBeavers.com I never imagined that I would rebrand my website in less than 5 years. I was convinced that the marketplace would embrace the play-on-words name, Bulls & Beavers, and its great logo. Initially, by reaching beyond my niche and covering heated topics like predator management from both sides of the issue, Bulls & [...]
March 20, 2013
November 25, 2012
A Holiday Story: Firearms and Family Trees
I think the most important gift the holiday season brings is the gift of time with our family. It is in these most rare of moments that we get to reaffirm and grow stronger the bonds which span generations. This Thanksgiving, I was lucky to be able to spend time with my family on the [...]
September 23, 2012
The “love of hunting” does not always mean the “love of killing.”
Over the past few years, I have found myself repeatedly debating the subject of hunting with someone I care deeply about. Like many close relationships, this person just happens to be the exact opposite of me when discussing topics such as philosophy and rights of hunters. If you asked her to describe me, she would say [...]
March 23, 2012
Deep Sea Fishing in the Virgin Islands
This winter, I have been looking forward to my vacation on St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands. The Virgin Islands are one of the most frequented destinations for sport fishing in the world. This trip, the weather for the most part has been filled with torrential rain with only a few breaks in the clouds [...]
March 19, 2012
What is the Biggest Challenge Facing Sportsmen Today?
One of the hottest blogs to launch covering sportsmen issues has identified the biggest challenge facing sportsmen today. SportsmenVote.com was created as a place for hunters, shooters, anglers and those interested in wildlife conservation to get informed and share their voices on the many political issues facing our community, and this is the first showcase of this crucial forum. [...]
March 3, 2012
February 28, 2012
My Own Private Idaho
Many of my readers and social media friends are curious about my mountain living. So I created this short video to share an inside look at my own private Idaho. Bulls & Beavers is located in the central mountains of Idaho on the Big Lost river. This rugged country is 25 miles from the nearest [...]
February 27, 2012
February 26, 2012
River Otters: Wolves of the Water
The playful North American river otter is a skilled hunter that likes to hunt solo or in tandem at night or day and like the wolf, feeds on available food sources like fish, turtles, amphibians and crayfish. At Bulls & Beavers, I am always amazed when I witness the survival of the fittest and [...]
February 17, 2012
Top Reasons Why Everybody Should Wear Ballistic Eye Protection
As an avid outdoorsman who loves to hunt, shoot and ride my ATV’s, I am always wearing the best possible eye protection available. There are several reasons why everybody should wear ballistic eye protection and the number one reason for me is eyes are priceless and eye protection is cheap. Each year, more than 700,000 Americans injure [...]
January 31, 2012
Hemingway, Hunting & the Lure of Sun Valley, Idaho
As I sit in my favorite Starbucks coffee shop in Sun Valley, Idaho, I am writing from the old bank vault surrounded by life size images of Ernest Hemingway. The traditions of hunting and the legacy of Hemingway have inspired writers and outdoor adventurists from around the world to visit Sun Valley, Idaho. These visitors [...]
January 23, 2012
Outdoor Trade Show Brings Out the Booth Babes
Last week, The world famous 2012 Shot Show in Las Vegas was filled with guns, outdoor gear, military and law enforcement products, and of course, Booth Babes. For those of you who may not know, Booth Babes are attractive models who are hired by the outdoor industry leaders to help promote their products while on [...]
January 21, 2012
Proposed Idaho Law Would Allow ‘Road Kill’ on the Grill
Have you ever wondered what happens to big game if they are killed in a auto collision? Currently in Idaho it is illegal to take any meat for your own personal consumption. A new law in Idaho would allow only game animals to be salvaged such as moose, deer, and elk. Full Story:
January 17, 2012
January 14, 2012
SHOT Show and Super Bowl: Bring out the “Best of the Best”
Next week, I will be attending the SHOTShow in Las Vegas. It’s the world’s largest exposition for the shooting sports, hunting and law enforcement industries. In the past, the SHOT Show has fallen on the same day as the Super Bowl, and always falls on my birthday January, 18th, which makes for a great time in Vegas. Bulls [...]
