Clam guns are certainly easier for a beginner IMO. Make sure to get to the beach of choice at least 1.5 hours before the low tide. Often times newbies will concentrate on the sand shrimp areas further up the beach. Generally speaking you want to spend your time bellow the shrimp beds. If you...
I have buried salmon carcasses in my beds in the past, specifically my tomato beds. It yields great results. I would not do it until after this growing season however. IMO you want it to have enough time to decompose before planting out your bed. Also be aware that raccoons will try to dig them...
I make pickled coho every year. Super easy and a great way to preserve the harvest. Tastes great too!
Filet, pin bone out and portion into pieces that will comfortably fit into glass or plastic container.
Coat generously with non-iodized salt. Don’t skimp on the salt! You can keep fish packed...
@Stonedfish is an inspiration to all salty fisher folk on this forum and beyond. I know I’ve learned a lot from him and he has taught me a bunch and has inspired me a ton over the years.
For the last several years there has been a nesting pair of Cooper’s Hawks across the street from my girlfriend’s house in West Seattle. Last year we noticed that there were also hummingbirds that would fly in close proximity to the hawks when coming/going from the nesting tree. Turns out there...