It fuels the pursuit of the story, whether we are in the wilderness of Alaska, in the African bush, on the slopes in New Zealand, or hunting and fishing in his home state of Oregon. Television gives us another way to tell stories about people, ghost towns, backcountry, and life in the wild in the context of the chase.

Twenty-five years ago, Gary set out to make a living with words, to tell the stories of adventure that inspire others to experience life lived to the fullest. In that time, he has published more than 4,000 newspaper and magazine articles, 17 books, and hosted over a hundred TV episodes. Looking back, one of the most important steps in my life was the time he spent working for Nosler, Inc. and the two years he worked with John Nosler on his life story.

Today, his greatest delights are spinning tales from the world’s great fishing and hunting destinations.