Talley Tales

Aoudads and Bass

Posted on June 10, 2022

About a year ago, I received a phone call from my great friend Glenn Minardi. He asked me, “Gary, will you go hunt an aoudad with me?” My answer was a quick, “Hell yeah!” I immediately made a phone call to Greg Simons of Wildlife Systems in San Angelo. I have hunted in Texas with... View Article

Glassing for Axis Deer in Lana’i

Posted on March 17, 2022

This latest trip to Lana’i gave new meaning to the phrase “have ticket, will travel.” My good friend, John Burrell of the High Adventure Company, called to ask if I could go on a trip on very short notice. And when I say very short, I mean, like, in-5-days short. “JB,” as his friends know... View Article

WinterStrong 4

Posted on February 16, 2022

I recently attended WinterStrong 4. This event is held every year in a undisclosed location. I’ve spoken of my good friend Bert Sorin before. Bert and his father (Pops) are at the pinnacle of sports performance with their company, Sorinex. It’s not uncommon to see their equipment in elite training facilities. The cater to the... View Article

Talley Manufacturing's exhibit at the SHOT Show trade show.

Trade Show Trade Off

Posted on January 26, 2022

When was the last time you went to a trade show? I recently attended a few, and I must admit that after a couple of years of no shows, I didn’t know what to expect. I took off on January 5th, en route to Dallas Safari Club. When I walked into the convention center, I... View Article

Beautiful view of the ocean.

2021: A Year of Adventures

Posted on December 20, 2021

As another year draws to a close, I would like to take a moment and look back at my adventures this year. Please let me know which one interested you the most. Hunting Antelope in Wyoming (Part 1 / Part 2) Most of you know by now that my favorite hunt every year is in... View Article

Fly Fishing for Snook in Islamorada

Posted on November 22, 2021

When hunting is not an option, go fishing! The newfound popularity of hunting is amazing. It also creates obstacles for all hunters. The license draws in all states are now super competitive. In some ways, this is a good thing, and in others, it’s really, really not. But that’s a debate for another time. Let’s get... View Article

Antelope Hunting at 55 Ranch

Posted on October 19, 2021

My annual trek to the 55 Ranch in Glenrock, Wyoming, is over. My favorite trip of the year did not disappoint. The weather can make or break a hunt.  Next year will have to be horrible, because this year’s weather was perfect. The trip itself was a whirlwind. I flew into Denver on Sunday, October 3.... View Article

The group with their haul of lobsters.

Lobstering in Islamorada with Field Ethos

Posted on August 10, 2021

A couple of weeks ago, I received a phone call from Jason Vincent. Jason is one of the founders of Field Ethos Journal. He had a last minute opening for a trip to Islamorada, and they were heading down for the lobster mini-season. This season always starts the last Wednesday in July, and it only... View Article

Brown Trout

Brown Trout and Browning Territory

Posted on June 23, 2021

Just a few days ago, I had the opportunity to meet with one of our partners, Browning Arms Company. For those of you that don’t know, Browning is located in Morgan, Utah. Morgan and the surrounding area are some of the most beautiful countryside in America. I always enjoy this trip. It allows me to... View Article

Hunting Swamp Gobblers in South Carolina

Posted on May 19, 2021

This hunt started in the final days of the 2020 South Carolina turkey season. Ron Shaffer (my right hand man) and I were hunting a track of land on the Edisto River. We battled with an old bird for 10 days. He would give us a peek at 100 yards, but never come in. He... View Article