Anytime two or more people take a trip in the outdoors there is bound to be a leader. They may be the one who has done it before, knows the way, or just has that inherent ability to be that person who other folks rely on. It could also be a hired guide. Regardless, with that leadership role comes responsibility, and Gil Gilpatrick’s new book, Master Guide Handbook – Outdoor … [Read more...] about Master Guide Handbook – Outdoor Adventure Trips
Guides and Handbooks
Fly Patterns By Fishing Guides
This article first appeared in the April 2013 issue of the Northwoods Sporting Journal. It’s springtime again, and for fly fishing enthusiasts that means a fresh new season of throwing flies on the water is just about here. If you tie your own flies, you’ve probably been at the bench and vise this winter anticipating open water, dutifully working up a few dozen of … [Read more...] about Fly Patterns By Fishing Guides
Trolling Flies for Trout and Salmon
Fly fishing in the northeastern U.S. has a distinct flavor. While today's fly fishing world revolves around dry fly mania mixed in with conventional nymph and streamer fishing, a unique subculture of streamer fishing still thrives in New England. At the base of New England's freshwater streamer fishery is a small fish known as the rainbow smelt, which attracts much larger … [Read more...] about Trolling Flies for Trout and Salmon
Game Management in Montana
In 1971, the Montana Fish and Game Department published a book aimed at educating folks about the management of game animals in the state. "Game Management in Montana" was very timely, as up until the period, some drastic changes were taking place in the way the department managed its wildlife species. During early settlement of the West, little care was taken to preserve … [Read more...] about Game Management in Montana
The Upland Game Hunter’s Bible
Outdoor writer and bird hunting enthusiast Andy Wayment, from the Upland Equations blog, wrote this great review on Dan Holland's "The Upland Game Hunter's Bible". It's a book I really enjoyed reading, and I hope you will too. I'm also fascinated by the connection he makes with Corey Ford and Tinkhamtown. Amazing stuff. Click here to visit Andy's blog. I recently acquired … [Read more...] about The Upland Game Hunter’s Bible