I grew up on the family wheat and cattle ranch in south eastern Washington State. The family ranch, witch is bordered by the lower Snake River, provides great waterfowl hunting. I started hunting at 14 years of age, going out with family and friends. When nobody could be found to go hunting I took Grandpa’s old paper mache’ decoys, cardboard silhouettes, and two dozen plastic half shells. I spent my days perfecting my skills and learning about waterfowl and their habits.
I now run the day to day operations on the family ranch, where I live with my wife and three children.
After guiding five years for a local waterfowl outfitter, I started my own waterfowl guide business (Fishhook Ranch Outfitters LLC.) I have enjoyed including my family in this venture. My children love to come along with me to scout and hunt. I believe that my family and families like mine are imperative to this sport.
I spend 100+ days in the field, hunting, scouting, and working on habitat development.
Volunteering time to organizations like, “Ducks Unlimited”, ”Camp Patriot” (a organization for disabled veterans), and “Washington State Hunter Education Program”. I am also on the Men’s Ministries leadership team for our local church, where I help organize our wild game dinner. This is my way of giving back to a sport that I enjoy so much.