My 2012 archery elk season ended with wolves howling in the valley and a full moon on the horizon. It was another magical year with close encounters, opportunities and memories that will last forever. However, this year was a lot different. Idaho suffered the worst wildfire season to date and smoke filled skies lasted the [...]


Hunters vs Hikers
As a proud owner of two Polaris quads as well as an avid outdoorsman, I find that my love for the great outdoors and belief in preservation of wildlife and habitat conflicts with my lifestyle as a hunter and someone who needs an off road vehicle in order to explore the mountains. However, the environment [...]

All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) Etiquette: Tips to Protect Our Land
Recently, I was riding my ATV in the back country of Idaho on a forest service road and spotted two riders on their ATV’s riding through the sage. They were too far to say something and not sure I would have given the circumstances. ATV numbers are increasing and here in Idaho we have designated trails [...]
