Beyond The Bench

Awakenings on the River
  • In the Wild

Awakenings on the River

Jon Marquez

Seemingly timeless, yet forever incrementally changing, the Pacific Northwest’s coursing rivers are iconic to this rain-soaked region—natural geological wonders, alive and evolving with the flora and fauna that coexist on...

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A bird hunter and his bird dog next to a shack.
  • Profiles

Eternal Companion

Jon Marquez

  Bird dogs have been an integral part of upland game hunting for centuries. In 17th century Britain, where the English Springer Spaniel breed was originally developed, these eager, tough, and...

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King of the Market
  • Profiles

King of the Market

Jon Marquez

At Seattle’s Pike Place Fish Market, co-owner and fishmonger Jaison Scott grew up in the spray of saltwater and the shout of flying salmon. Today, he and his crew honor...

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Hero Hunt: Strength in Community
  • Profiles

Hero Hunt: Strength in Community

Jon Marquez

The Hero Hunt Impact When retired United States Army veteran Pablo Cadena’s convoy was ambushed while serving in Afghanistan, he was severely wounded by an RPG, nearly losing his leg....

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Eduardo Garcia's Carpaccio
  • Recipes

Eduardo Garcia's Carpaccio

Jon Marquez

A Celebration of the Trim Bits Before his successful career as a yacht chef, before launching Montana Mex, before the accident that cost him most of his left arm, before...

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Durrell Smith's Sharp-tailed Grouse Fajitas
  • Recipes

Durrell Smith's Sharp-tailed Grouse Fajitas

Jon Marquez

Ode to the Cowboys In early September 2022, Durrell Smith drove 18 hours from his home in humid and forested Georgia to the grassland desert of Sand Hills, Nebraska for...

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The Three Commands
  • How-To

The Three Commands

Jon Marquez

Bird Dog Training Tips from Durrell Smith Artist, outdoorsman, hunter, and bird dog trainer Durrell Smith wears many hats, having found multiple avenues to express his talents and achieve his...

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