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I wasn't sure what to do with a pile of sea ducks I brought home from a hunting trip to Maryland, but I figured I couldn't go wrong with cheese and bacon. Sliced thin, the breasts can be stuffed, rolled, and wrapped into tidy little bacon bombs that are an awesome game night treat that can be fancied up for date night too. These bacon bombs stand o

After an epic sea duck hunt on the Chesapeake Bay this winter, I ended up with a surplus of meat to work through. Conventional wisdom has not been kind to the modest sea duck, and I found exceedingly little literature on how to make them table-worthy. After spending some time in the kitchen, I can confidently say that the naysayers are sadly mistak

The Snake River near Twin Falls Idaho. (ItsWolfeh, via Wikimedia Commons/) Growing up in Idaho, every service station and sporting goods store had a bulletin board featuring photos of local anglers grinning over enormous steelhead and salmon caught in Idaho's mighty rivers. All my life, those fish have spiraled toward extinction, and recent runs ha

Guns Plus: Idaho’s economy most impacted by firearms manufacturing industry The National Rifle Association’s (NRA) 76-member board convenes Monday in Indianapolis, a day after the 148th four-day NRA Annual Meeting concluded Sunday amid palace…Original link

Hunting A group of hunters cram into a pontoon boat blind to hunt sea ducks in Maryland on the last leg of Beretta’s A400 Xtreme Plus torture tour A group of hunters embark on a sea duck hunt on Tilghman Island, Maryland for the last leg of Beretta’s A400 Xtreme Plus torture tour. Explore the unique history of…Original link

Hunting Wild game, cheese, and bacon, what more do you need? This sea duck bacon bomb is the perfect party food for your next game night This wild game recipe uses spinach, cheese and bacon all rolled into one. These sea duck bacon bombs make a great party, game night or date night recipe.Original link

Hunting Would you ever eat a sea duck? If you answered no, this French-style sea duck stew might change your mind After spending some time in the kitchen, the author creates a sea duck recipe that is sure to become a favorite of any waterfowl hunting gourmand. This hearty wine-based…Original link

Photo taken by Mike Eastman In early April, the Colorado Secretary of State received a ballot proposal – Initiative 79, that would require the State to reintroduce wolves to western Colorado by the end of 2023. The initiative needs 200,000 signatures in order to be placed on the ballot. That should not be difficult. According to the Rocky Mountain

Open Country Is the Snake River ready for a radical change? Removing four dams could be the key to bringing salmon numbers back up Republican Congressman Mike Simpson of Idaho raises the idea of removing four federal dams on the Snake River to stave off the extinction of fish like steelhead and…Original link

The Independence uses a Hogue grip, which can be swapped with any A2-compatible grip. (Bill Buckley/) When the Remington XP-100 was introduced in 1963, the reaction to the single-shot bolt-action handgun was not tepid. Most people considered the ungainly mutt—with its dogleg bolt handle, vented rib, and shark-fin front sight—an affront to civilized

Late in the spring, every year, we get a chance to do what we should do more often—recognize our mothers for all they’ve done, all they do, and all they will do. But sometimes it's hard to find a gift that fits the occasion. If you’re looking for a unique Mother’s Day gift with an outdoor theme, or simply want to break away from gifting the traditi

Bow hunter Dan Pickar reviews the 2019 Vertix by Mathews. This compound hunting bow has an all new built in QAD rest and integrated quiver. Pickar chronographs the Vertix to analyze it’s speed and performance. Compare the Vertix to the 2018 Triax: https://youtu.be/1DUz8PQIg98 The post Bow Review: 2019 Mathews Vertix appeared first on Eastmans' Offi

Guns A modern take on an iconic bolt-action pistol The Nosler M48 is a modern take on an iconic bolt-action pistol…Original link

Gear Twelve fishing- and hunting-themed ideas for what to get mom this holiday If you’re looking for a unique Mother’s Day gift with an outdoor theme, or simply want to break away from giving your mom the traditional bouquet of flowers, here’s a…Original link

Guns The .410 is not ideal for beginning wingshooters, but it does have other qualities Often touted as a “beginner’s gun” the truth is that it is far from that. Instant success is the key to attracting new shooters (especially young shooters) and the .410,…Original link