December, 2020

• 30 December

  Photographing oryx in New Mexico

  

  Wildlife photographers will find an interesting variety of large mammals in New Mexico. Spend enough time in the field and you will find that each species comes with its own set of challenges. One of the most rewarding and often frustrating to photograph are oryx, also known as gemsbok. These …

August, 2020

• 27 August

  Traditional Elk Roast

  

  The following recipe for elk roast comes from my wife Elaine. This is one of our favorite ways to serve elk roast—it’s simple with easy-to-find ingredients. You’ll need an approximately three-pound, aged tender roast cut (rib or rump roasts only, no tough cuts for this recipe). For the rub: 1 …

May, 2020

• 28 May

  Pronghorn of New Mexico’s High Plains

  

  Pronghorn are among my favorite animals to photograph. There are some characteristics and habits that make them a very desirable subject to both professional and hobbyist photographers. Unlike deer and elk, they can likely be spotted at any time of day, offering more opportunities for successful photos. They are, however, …

April, 2020

• 14 April

  Elaine’s Dutch Oven Doves

  

  If you enjoyed some time in the field last dove season, you may still have a package of dove breasts you’ve been saving for a special occasion. Or perhaps you’ve just been holding out for one of those unhurried days when you can take your time to make something nice. …
• 14 April

  Elk Stew

  

  There are those days that, for one reason or another, you find yourself holed up at home with nowhere to go and some time to spend in the kitchen. If you have some elk in your freezer from last hunting season, you can prepare this delicious stew using a few …