James Smedley

Professional photographer and writer James Smedley’s contributions—more than 400 pieces and close to 1,000 images—to U.S. and Canadian books, magazines, and newspapers have earned him over 40 national and international awards. In addition to teaching photography workshops, James is the travel editor at Ontario OUT of DOORS magazine. James has fly-fished for brook trout and arctic grayling in far northern rivers and continues to cast for trout, bass, and steelhead near his home in the northern Ontario town of Wawa where he lives with his wife Francine and daughters Islay and Lillian.

Visit James at www.jamessmedleyoutdoors.com

More Articles By James Smedley

A Walleye Fly-in Outpost

Fly-in to remote Wanzatika Lake with Hearst Air Service.
By James Smedley

Paddling Lake Superior

Kayak the coastline to the Dog River and Denison Falls.
By James Smedley

Strike Gold Under Ice

It's not just a 10-pounder on the line; it's a winning prize!
By James Smedley

A Dryden Buck

Hunting Trophy Bucks in Dryden, Ontario
By James Smedley

The Rut

Hunting for Deer & Moose in Northern Ontario
By James Smedley

A Heritage Hunt

Duck Hunting on Long Point Bay
By James Smedley

Fear or Fun?

Paddling the mighty Missinaibi.
By James Smedley

Kincardine Turkey

James Smedley visits Bruce Peninsula in sight of Turkey.
By James Smedley

11th-hour deer

Thunder Bay is a Wonderful Deer Hunting Desitnation
By James Smedley

Bonny Bay Bucks

Hunting in the Dryden Area
By James Smedley

Bruce County Turkey

Sometimes It All Comes Together
By James Smedley

A Guide to the Best Urban Fishing in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Discover steelhead, salmon, bass, and more.
By James Smedley

Ground Blind Hunting

Late November Hunting for Deer in Northwestern Ontario
By James Smedley

Spot and Stalk

Chance Encounter Leads to Exciting Hunt
By James Smedley

Turkey Tales and Turkey Fails

Anticipating what these tasty game birds will do is one of the most challenging aspects of the hunt.
By James Smedley

Wild Game Venison for the Home Smoker

The Perfect Fall Recipe for Venison Pastrami
By James Smedley

Bush Walking for Grouse

Stepping off the trail for a better hunt
By James Smedley

Snow Hunt for Grouse

Extending Our Season for Grouse in the north.
By James Smedley

The Beauty of Blinds

Concealing Ourselves from Whitetail Deer
By James Smedley

Turkey for Lillian

A Father Daughter Turkey Hunt on St. Joseph Island in Algoma Country.
By James Smedley