Last month I had the opportunity to Spot and Stalk Steelhead fish with two of Bulls & Beavers pro staffers Bryant Dunn of Sun Valley Outfitters and Cory Glauner of Gothunts on the Salmon River outside of Stanley, Idaho. Bryant was gracious enough to let us come up for the night and fish the following [...]
May 10, 2012
May 4, 2012
5 Lessons Learned from The Hunger Games
What does the current popularity of the movie, The Hunger Games, and preceding book series of the same title tell us about our culture and values? Both the Hunger Games movie and books have some important lessons for us all. Actually, these messages are critical for our society today. Why? “We are at risk of [...]
April 20, 2012
Saving Two of North America’s Best Fisheries
Central Idaho’s Salmon and Snake Rivers boast some of the best fisheries in North America. Together they offer unrivalled opportunities to fish for steelhead, salmon, trout, and even catfish and bass in some of our nation’s wildest and most stunning terrain. These precious waters are in danger, however. In 2007 a forest fire (the Poe [...]
April 15, 2012
April 9, 2012
Spear Fishing in the Virgin Islands: Bow Hunting Under Water
On my favorite Virgin Island adventure I caught a few fish, speared several and learned to love snorkeling with a spear-gun. Spear-fishing in the Virgin Islands is similar to ‘bow-hunting’ under water. My fishing adventure began two days earlier on an offshore fishing trip. Rick, the first mate of the Blue Fin 2, showed us [...]
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:
