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My name is Gavin Maxwell and I have lived in the rural community of Naselle, Wa for my whole life. I am 20 years old and have worked in the oyster/shellfish industry for a local oyster company on Willapa Bay for the last five years. Currently i am applying

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Sports & Recreation > Hunting Hunting tips: How to reduce or hide your scent: 1 of 7
Scent control is one of the most important things a hunter can do to increase his chances of filling his or her tag. This is especially true for deer and elk hunting, and scent control is an absolute must for archers. Here are some things you can do to make yourself "invisible" to an animals best sense, its nose. First off, ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Privately owned hunting land in the US: 1 of 6
One of the greatest things an outdoor enthusiast can do to enhance their private property, whether you are a hunter(which I am) or just someone who enjoys watching wildlife is to make your property appealing to game animals. This can be a nuisance for the gardener or someone who has a well manicured lawn, but for us hunters,... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark poems: 250 of 1301
Everyone thought I had no brother, they all thought me just an only child Little did they know that me, just a wee lad Killed the brother they all thought I never had Little Sammy, thats what my parents called him I called him the pain that I wished my mom never had Only a year younger then me, but oh so damn annoying I knew... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Loving nature ensures you will never get lost in the woods: 2 of 5
Lost is such a general term. I guess you can say that I have been lost in the woods, I think a lot of people have who spend time outdoors. Being lost in the woods just means that you are in the woods and at some point you have no idea where you are at. You then either get your bearings and pick a direction and it either gets... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain: 175 of 378
The pain life brings, i guess it makes us stronger. What demons lie ahead that I have yet to encounter. Physical pain binds me to this planet, makes me bold, Makes me a fighter. When shall this god dare to fight me, I know he will, if he is truly what he claims. I sit alone, as always, lost in deep transgression, yet who is ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Outdoors & Sportsman (Other) Retail sports store reviews: Lacey, WA, Cabelas: 1 of 1
Cabelas, World's Foremost Outfitter, had their grand opening of their Lacey, WA store on November 16, 2007. At 185,000 square feet, it is one of the largest Cabela's stores in the nation. I had the opportunity to visit the store on the second day of it being open, and I would like to share my opinions and give a thorough rev... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Bow hunting elk: How to track a wounded animal: 1 of 1
Elk hunting with a bow can be a challenging and rewarding experience, but there is a downside to the sport. Eventually you will hit an animal in a non-vital spot and the animal will run, and keep running, and you the hunter and all of your buddies will embark on the primitive, exciting, yet sometimes disappointing journey of... More..
Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) Oyster picking on Willapa Bay: 1 of 1
For the last five years I have worked for an oyster company on Willapa Bay, located in Southwest Washington State. It seems like every time I tell somebody that I "pick oysters", they really have no idea what the job really is. So now, I shall explain in general detail what the job really is like(at least in Willapa Bay), an... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting The art of hunting: 10 of 18
hunting is truly an art, there is no doubt in my mind about that. There is so much to it, so many variables that can be all the difference between whether or not you are successful or not. I spent much of the past couple of months deer and elk hunting. Meticulously studying Google Earth,scouting, using cover scent,calling, a... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The bowhunting experience: 5 of 9
My first archery hunt. Opening morning in the woods just right behind my house. Previously published on myspace September 2006.... Well opening morning of elk hunting was my best bet of killing an elk, and boy did i sure blow it. id been hunting for a few hours and had made my way to the top of Longfellow Ridge behind my hou... More..