Beyond The Bench

Awakenings on the River
  • In the Wild

Awakenings on the River

Seemingly timeless, yet forever incrementally changing, the Pacific Northwest’s coursing rivers are iconic to this rain-soaked region—natural geological wonders, alive and evolving with the flora and fauna that coexist on...

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A bird hunter and his bird dog next to a shack.
  • Profiles

Eternal Companion

     Bird dogs have been an integral part of upland game hunting for centuries. In 17th century Britain, where the English Springer Spaniel breed was originally developed, these eager, tough,...

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King of the Market
  • Profiles

King of the Market

Fishmonger Jaison Scott plucks a 30-pound Wild King Salmon—hand-selected by a couple visiting from Colorado—from its shimmering bed of crushed ice. The whole fish is at least the size of...

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Hero Hunt: Strength in Community
  • Profiles

Hero Hunt: Strength in Community

The Hero Hunt Impact When retired United States Army veteran Pablo Cadena’s convoy was ambushed while serving in Afghanistan, he was severely wounded by an RPG, nearly losing his leg....

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Eduardo Garcia's Carpaccio
  • Recipes

Eduardo Garcia's Carpaccio

A Celebration of the Trim Bits Before his successful career as a yacht chef, before launching Montana Mex, before the accident that cost him most of his left arm, before...

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The Three Commands
  • How-To

The Three Commands

Bird Dog Training Tips from Durrell Smith Artist, outdoorsman, hunter, and bird dog trainer Durrell Smith wears many hats, having found multiple avenues to express his talents and achieve his...

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