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December 10, 2020
Hunting, Waterfowl, Story
Jake McQueary
Duck Hunting Northern Arizona 2020

Read Part I of this story HERE.

A friend of mine (of whom we will call Jack) picked me up and we headed to the White Mountains of Arizona. The White Mountains of Arizona are located in the northwestern portion of Arizona, but south of the Navajo reservation.

Duck Hunting Northern Arizona 2020
November 24, 2020
Hunting, Small Game, Waterfowl
Jake McQueary
Early Season Duck Hunting the Mogollon Rim

Last year I acquired a credit for the Happy Jack Lodge in Northern Arizona – a one-night stay that had a year to be used. It expired the first week of November 2020, and I needed to use it.

I spoke with my Dad and we decided to try to jump some tanks on the Mogollon Rim. We would also fill our coolers with squirrels and camera cards with other wildlife that we might see. The trip itself was during the weekday so that we didn’t have to deal with crowds and other hunters.

Early Season Duck Hunting the Mogollon Rim
October 9, 2020
Recipe
Jake McQueary
Making Wild Game Chorizo without A Grinder

Chorizo.

That highly flavored Mexican sausage that everyone seems to love. Perfect to accompany any breakfast. When I worked in a kitchen, it was a big deal to have chorizo in house. And let me tell you, they didn’t bring that cheap chorizo either. They bought expensive chorizo, which is why it was a big deal. This chorizo had less fat, more quality muscle-based meat in it, was darker in color, and tasted multitudes better.

We almost always paired it with eggs, onions, and jalapenos. That mixture was then put in some corn tortillas with either tobacco or homemade salsa. I’m not afraid to admit that I took advantage of these breakfasts. I sure miss those days with my Mexican and Guatemalan comrades.

Making Wild Game Chorizo without A Grinder
September 23, 2020
Dove Hunting, Hunting, Small Game
Jake McQueary
Arizona Early Dove Season 2020 Summary

Today I’m going to give you a summary of the early dove season in 2020. This summary is based upon my experience and a few others’ experiences as well.

Granted, my experiences do not dictate the totality of dove season for the rest of Arizona, but I can sure derive thoughts and hypotheses based upon them and what I’ve seen.

Arizona Early Dove Season 2020 Summary
August 26, 2020
Big Game, Deer Hunting, Hunting
Jake McQueary
Why I Wouldn’t Hunt the Kaibab Plateau in 2020

Today we are going to talk about hunting the legendary Kaibab Plateau.

If you don’t know what the Kaibab Plateau is, then get out.

Just kidding. The Kaibab Plateau is one of the most beautiful places in Arizona and is home to one of the greatest mule deer herds on earth. Kaibab also has some of the best populations of turkeys, blue grouse, squirrels, band-tailed pigeons, and more, in Arizona. It’s truly a magical place.

Well, I’m here to tell you that you shouldn’t hunt Kaibab this year.

If you got a tag this year (unless it’s for turkeys), I hope that you got point guard from AZGFD so that you can get your bonus points back.

The simple reason as to why you shouldn’t hunt Kaibab this year is due to the fire that happened earlier this year.

Why I Wouldn’t Hunt the Kaibab Plateau in 2020
Jake McQueary
January 5, 2019
Fishing, Review

Lucky Tackle Box: Canceled

Jake McQueary
January 5, 2019
Fishing, Review
Lucky Tackle Box: Canceled

I finally canceled my Lucky Tackle Box subscription, and here’s why…

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Jake McQueary
January 3, 2019
Hunting, Waterfowl, Story

Duck Hunt December 2018

Jake McQueary
January 3, 2019
Hunting, Waterfowl, Story
Duck Hunt December 2018

The last hunt of 2018! What will 2019 bring?

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Jake McQueary
December 21, 2018
Fishing

The (New) Anglers Gift

Jake McQueary
December 21, 2018
Fishing
The (New) Anglers Gift

A gift for an angler…

Jake McQueary
December 13, 2018
Big Game, Deer Hunting, Hunting

Deer Hunting: The Rest of the Trip

Jake McQueary
December 13, 2018
Big Game, Deer Hunting, Hunting
Deer Hunting: The Rest of the Trip

This post summarizes the rest of my 2018 rifle deer hunt. Am I successful? Am I not? Read to find out…

Jake McQueary
November 17, 2018
Big Game, Deer Hunting, Hunting, Story

Deer Hunting: Day II

Jake McQueary
November 17, 2018
Big Game, Deer Hunting, Hunting, Story
Deer Hunting: Day II

Day II of my 2018 deer hunt.

Jake McQueary
November 15, 2018
Big Game, Deer Hunting, Story

Deer Hunting: Day I

Jake McQueary
November 15, 2018
Big Game, Deer Hunting, Story
Deer Hunting: Day I

Day I of my 2018 deer hunt. Read for a pretty unique experience…

Jake McQueary
November 3, 2018
Big Game, Deer Hunting, Review

Why I Wear King’s Camo

Jake McQueary
November 3, 2018
Big Game, Deer Hunting, Review
Why I Wear King’s Camo

I believe that King’s camo offers some of the best “well-priced” camo on the market. Here’s why.

Jake McQueary
November 1, 2018
Big Game, Deer Hunting

Deer Scouting Summary

Jake McQueary
November 1, 2018
Big Game, Deer Hunting
Deer Scouting Summary

A final summary and conclusion to my many scouting trips.

Jake McQueary
October 30, 2018

Deer Scouting: An Adventure

Jake McQueary
October 30, 2018
Deer Scouting: An Adventure

The last of many scouting trips for my upcoming deer hunt. Did we survive the adventure that came upon us?

Jake McQueary
October 27, 2018
Cold Water, Fly Fishing, Review

Review: Postfly Box - October Trout

Jake McQueary
October 27, 2018
Cold Water, Fly Fishing, Review
Review: Postfly Box - October Trout

A review on the premier fly fishing monthly subscription service. Will it hit the mark, or be less than extraordinary?

Jake McQueary
October 25, 2018
Story

TBT: Bison on the Kaibab Plateau

Jake McQueary
October 25, 2018
Story
TBT: Bison on the Kaibab Plateau

A bison ran across the road. Yeah, you read that right, a bison.

Jake McQueary
October 23, 2018
Cold Water, Fishing, Fly Fishing

Getting Back Into Fly Fishing

Jake McQueary
October 23, 2018
Cold Water, Fishing, Fly Fishing
Getting Back Into Fly Fishing

I return to fly fishing after a long-term absence. Let’s get started…

Jake McQueary
October 20, 2018
Dove Hunting, Recipe

Recipe: Dove Ragu with Pumpkin Gnocchi

Jake McQueary
October 20, 2018
Dove Hunting, Recipe
Recipe: Dove Ragu with Pumpkin Gnocchi

Dove Sugo, probably the best wild game recipe I’ve ever eaten, let alone made.

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Jake McQueary
October 18, 2018
Story

TBT: Releasing a Beaver

Jake McQueary
October 18, 2018
Story
TBT: Releasing a Beaver

An experience I’ll never forget, this beaver release was pretty dang cool.

Jake McQueary
October 15, 2018
Hunting, Story

Deer Scouting Part II: The Vandalism

Jake McQueary
October 15, 2018
Hunting, Story
Deer Scouting Part II: The Vandalism

The second and last part of this dramatic scouting series. Things get interesting…

Jake McQueary
October 13, 2018
Big Game, Hunting, Story

Deer Scouting Part I: Being Watched

Jake McQueary
October 13, 2018
Big Game, Hunting, Story
Deer Scouting Part I: Being Watched

This is part I of a pretty interesting and dramatic deer scouting trip. You’ll surely want to stay tuned for part II. Trust me…

Jake McQueary
October 11, 2018
Fishing, Review

Lucky Tackle Box Review October 2018

Jake McQueary
October 11, 2018
Fishing, Review
Lucky Tackle Box Review October 2018

The last Lucky Tackle Box review didn’t go so well. Will they redeem themselves with the October box?

Jake McQueary
October 8, 2018

Jake's Tails Q&A

Jake McQueary
October 8, 2018
Jake's Tails Q&A

A post filled with questions and answers, just for you.

Jake McQueary
October 4, 2018
Hunting, Story, Predators

TBT: The Badger

Jake McQueary
October 4, 2018
Hunting, Story, Predators
TBT: The Badger

The badger that changed my life…forever…

Jake McQueary
October 2, 2018
Cold Water, Fishing, Story

Mogollon Rim: A Tough Day of Fishing

Jake McQueary
October 2, 2018
Cold Water, Fishing, Story
Mogollon Rim: A Tough Day of Fishing

Fishing on the rim can be hit or miss, and this day was no different.

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