Author: <span>Albert Quackenbush</span>

A few years back, I talked about the 2009 Station Fire and how it affected hunting for me. For those who don’t know or remember, the Station Fire burned 160, 477 acres, which equates to roughly 251 square miles. That was one of many wildfires that year. It took homes,…

Folded up, the portable SunJack 14W+8000mAh Battery attaches to a backpack with ease. Harnessing energy is awesome! The power of the sun gave strength to Superman, so why not use solar energy for our own transportable power in the backcountry? For years I have used my cell phone, GPS unit,…

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) program will provide public access for big game and upland game hunts this fall at several locations in Santa Barbara County. For the fourth year, fall hunts for deer, bear, turkey, quail and dove at…

Weeks have passed and my rifle has been begging me to head back to the range. This isn’t any normal range though. It isn’t limited to 100 yards or specific targets. No, this range is out in the desert where we can set up our own targets and take our…

I am posting this press release from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife as a reminder because we all need to be aware of the mandatory changes in nonlead ammo. I have said it before, I am not a fan of the change, but it’s here to stay and…

In regards to legal, non-lead hunting ammunition, how do we find a possible candidate from the lists provided on the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (DFW) website? Would I have to scour each one to see if there is an approved non-lead shotgun ammo? The short answer is YES.…

Putting gear to the test is something I love to do, whether it be hunting gear or household products. There is something fun about taking a new product or new-to-me product and putting it through the paces. Usually, I take my own gear, push it to the limit, and then…

Law-abiding, California firearm owners should pay close attention to this. There is a petition link at the end of this. I highly recommend you sign it if you plan on doing any firearm shooting or hunting in this state. These have been pushed through by including them on other bills.…