Julie Cyr – Elk Meatballs Recipe

March 4, 2019

Packed with fresh herbs and spices, this flavorful meatball recipe is inspired by the flavors of Morocco.  Traditionally served on pasta, I think it’s too good to confine to noodles.  Serve the meatballs and sauce on its own or as a meal with spaghetti squash, rice cauliflower, or spiralized zucchini.  From the tomatoes to the garlic and spices, […]

Julie Cyr – Fresh Horseradish, Celery Mignette for Fresh Oysters

March 1, 2019

Mignotte, a gorgeous translucent sauce is traditionally made from vinegar, garlic, and salt and pepper. Here, I blend celery and cucumber and add freshly grated horseradish for a more assertive version that’s just as versatile. Ingredients 1 cup champagne vinegar 1 celery rib, coarsely chopped ½ of cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 small horseradish root, […]

Julie Cyr – Squash and Rabbit Skillet Hash

February 27, 2019

A colorful and nourishing spin on skillet hash, sweet seasonal squash and rabbit sausage deliver flavor and greens in a hearty one-skillet dish. Kale is an abundant winter crop and tastes just as good, as it is good for you. I love the flavors of this dish and how beautifully it comes together. Ingredients 1 yellow onion […]

Why We Miss (and How Not Too)

February 20, 2019

By Jason Brooks It happens to everyone who has ever hunted. A buck or a bull steps out and presents an “easy” shot and when the report of the rifle is heard or the arrow is released the animal runs away. You missed! Simply put the bullet or arrow did not hit the target and […]

Cowlitz River smelt dip-net season very unlikely due to poor returns

February 4, 2019

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) released their 2019 smelt stock assessment and filling a bucket of these silvery fish in the Cowlitz and Columbia rivers will be like finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. “We are not considering fisheries in 2019, and there are no signs of […]

Four Great Calibers for Elk

February 3, 2019

by Jason Brooks The Rocky Mountain Elk and Roosevelt Elk are two of the largest big game animal’s hunters can pursue with over-the-counter tags in the lower 48 states. Feeding on nutrient-rich grasses makes elk some of the best table fare and even a cow or young spike bull is prized by hunters . They […]

New age of salmon fishing has anglers rethinking when to hit the water

January 21, 2019

Marine salmon anglers live in a new era where the amount of time on the water is dictated by going out sooner than later. As sport salmon fishery windows of opportunities in the winter and summer are now driven by fish encounters or quotas, I have always been one to sing the song of hitting […]

Winter blackmouth fisheries ramp up after New Year’s Eve in three prime locations

December 24, 2018

The big party isn’t happening on New Year’s Eve, but the following morning (Jan. 1) when three highly-popular marine salmon fishing areas reopen for hatchery-marked chinook. Northern and central Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands (Marine Catch Areas 7, 9 and 10) are the most hyped salmon fishing destinations in this region and anglers […]