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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 5

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, ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dark poems: 232 of 1148

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...
Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) How to measure the legitimate value of work to society: 2 of 5

The age old question, is what I do for a job a value to others? This is a great question and is a hard one to answer for some. When people think of successful jobs, doctors are the first thing that comes to mind, then firefighters, policeman, Humanitarian aide volunteers, search and rescue workers etc. Basically people think...
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 58 of 127

I believe it is true that a dog is a man's (or woman's) best friend. Cats to me only have one common but useful purpose, which is rodent control. Dogs in general are much more loyal and loving to their master and have many useful purposes. As long as you pick the right breed of dog suited for your needs, I feel you cannot go...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain: 168 of 348

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 ...
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Privately owned hunting land in the US: 2 of 4

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,...
Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) Top paying careers and their drawbacks: 1 of 2

Looking for a high paying blue collar job with lots of vacation time? Look no further then a career in the water transportation industry. There are plenty of opportunities to be found in this job sector if an individual is willing to work hard and be away from home for extended periods of time. For many the idea of being awa...
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...
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...
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), a...