Western hunting on public land in Southern California is no easy feat. Doing it with an over-the-counter tag in low-success areas is even tougher. I recently harvested a mule deer buck in the backcountry of Angeles National Forest. The D11 area covers over 700,000 acres and has a success rate of about 5%.  After two seasons of unsuccessful hunts in the area, I was finally able to pull the trigger on opening weekend of 2017. The adventure started at 3:30am Saturday and ended at 7pm Sunday. The old adage about the work starting after pulling the trigger rings true. We climbed in and out of canyons,Read More →

Hollywood, known for stars, struggling actors, and wild characters is also home to a few surprisingly outdoorsy people. While the cement jungle hosts vegans, hacktivists, and dreamers; there are several surprising celebrities that split their time between Hollywood and the outdoors. Here’s a list of hunting celebrities that may surprise you: ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY This gorgeous starlett is known for her work with retail brands: Victoria’s Secret and Burberry. She had also replaced Megan Fox in 2011’s Transformers: The Dark of the Moon. She’s taken her fair share of rabbits and pheasants and as a self-proclaimed farm-girl, she knows the lifestyle of farm-to-table.     AVRILRead More →