By Tom Ryle, FreshTRAX Outdoors Keeping track of wind currents while hunting is important but for bowhunters it is critically important due to the close-range game we play.  There are many ways to carry out this task, ranging from many do-it-yourself solutions to commercially produced products. I’m a DIY sort of guy, so I’ll share a few methods [...]

Tired of doing the one-legged, two armed tug-o-war with your archery target to remove your carbon arrows?  Here’s a quick tip that will make the whole ordeal null and void regardless of your target material. Head on down to your local auto parts store and pick up a bottle of Meguiar’s Endurance (Long Lasting) tire gel wax.  This [...]

This is a legendary family recipe and process for smoking salmon.  I grew up on the Puget Sound in Washington state, home to a diverse variety of saltwater table fare.  For nearly four decades my father perfected the art of smoking salmon, using fresh Red Alder chips that we made ourselves.  The old weathered cedar outhouse-style smoker nestled back in [...]

It’s finally springtime in the Pacific Northwest! If you’re looking for a fun-filled family outing to jolt you from months of hibernation, look no further than Tulalip, WA, just 40 miles north of Seattle. Thursday, April 19th, 2012 marks the Grand Opening of the third Cabela’s retail store location in the Pacific Northwest. After an [...]

I hike and hunt some of the most rugged country west of the Rockies.  My philosophy is the steeper the better, the further the better, the tougher the better.  The only difference in 2011 was that my hikes and hunts were steeper, further, tougher, and ultimately better than years before. If you are like me, [...]

Field Use Conditions: Pacific Northwest, all hunting conditions and extended use in pick-up, camping, ground blinds and general maintenance. San Francisco-based Joby took the tripod market by storm in 2006 with their flagship product, the GorillaPod. I could write a short book about how they have redefined the “tripod” for hunters, fisherman, backpackers, and outdoors [...]

Nothing will slam “safety” into the forefront of your mind like public land hunting with youngsters. Aside from securing quality hunting grounds, you must also deal with the potential for close encounters with fellow hunters or recreational target shooters. Hunt Zone Signs can provide some peace of mind in unique hunting situations that warrant tipping [...]