I hand harvested a bit of wheat recently. The process made me realize how much we ignore the grains that sustain us.
Essays and Stories
Loss, Long Days and Bloody Decks
Blue water fishing requires endurance, an acceptance of discomfort – and the possibility of getting skunked. This is what it’s like in search of tuna.
Gobbler’s Knob
Hunting turkey in the Sierra Nevada in springtime can be frustrating, and, if you’re successful, rewarding. Turkey hunting on public land can be tough.
On Eating Snow Geese
Too many hunters hate on snow geese. They are not “sky carp.” They are more like flying grass-fed beef. Here’s how to cook them.
Hunting Mearns Quail
I complete the North American quail slam – all six species – with an unforgettable hunt in Arizona.
Home at Last!
I am finally home from book tour, finally able to return to doing what I do best: Working with wild foods.
Oases in the Desert
My world is a maelstrom right now, and it is only the occasional foray into nature that keeps me on an even keel.
On Eating Sage Grouse
Sage grouse have an undeserved reputation as poor table fare. Here are tips and tricks to cooking and eating your next sage hen.