The Ocean / WA Coast opens up for rockfish and lingcod fishing in the 2nd weekend of March and I plan to be ready for it!
Kyle
Blackmouth Fishing in MA10 Report Jan 2022
We got out and fished for blackmouth in MA10 on Jan 10th, 2022 and had some great results!
Chanterelle Foraging in Western Washington 2021
One of my favorite aspects of hunting is being able to harvest mushrooms as I explore and hunt for big game throughout western Washington.
Chanterelles are some of the best-tasting and widely available fall mushrooms with a season that can go from September all the way into December depending on where you are.
My 2021 Elk Hunting Season is over…
With my 2021 elk hunting season now being over, I get to write about and share some of the many lessons learned and stories from the woods. I know I basically didn’t touch the blog or YouTube channel during this period as I was trying to balance being in the woods, family obligations and joys of having a new puppy in the house.
I did keep my IG/FB followers mostly informed of how things were going though (pacificnwbestlife on IG and facebook.com/pnwbestlife on FB). Read on if you wish to learn about the shot I took on an elk during the season.
Washington Coast Steelhead Seasons and Concerns 2022
You need to know about the big changes to the 2021-2022 Washington coast steelhead recently announced by WDFW.
Utah Elk Hunting October 2021
Another epic elk hunting trip in Utah with a good friend came to a close last week. While we didn’t tag out, I learned some very good lessons about elk hunting in high elevations that I can definitely apply to the local opportunity in the PNW.
There’s also some extremely useful gear I discovered that I will share about as well.
Puget Sound Crab Season 2021
The 2021 Puget Sound Crab season has been announced! Here are some things you need to know to have a great crab season in the Puget Sound in 2020.
Pink Salmon Run 2021
Screw 2020 and all even years! 2021 is another glorious odd year and that means hordes of Pink Salmon returning to the Puget Sound and the rivers.
Hells Gate State Park Camping May 2021
Hells Gate State Park near Lewiston, Idaho is an incredible place to camp. The surrounding area has limitless outdoor recreation possibilities.
Hiking, boating, fishing, and everything in between. We showed up in mid-May for a Mother’s Day camping trip with our RV and were quite pleased with the campsite and all the sites and experiences around Lewiston, ID.
Keep reading to learn all the details!
Gold Creek Trail Hike April 2021
Gold Creek trail on Green mountain is just a short drive from Bremerton and a fantastic out and back with panoramic views of the Olympics and lots of elevation gain for the short 2.5 mile hike. The trailhead at Gold Creek is just a short drive from Bremerton (less than 20 minutes) and an easy … Read more