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

Using Jerk Baits to Catch Northeastern Ontario Brook Trout

Ground Blind Hunting

Late November Hunting for Deer in Northwestern Ontario

The Beauty of Blinds

Concealing Ourselves from Whitetail Deer

A Northern Ontario Moose Hunt

The opportunity to hunt a bull moose is a great privilege.

Unwinding in Obatanga

Obatanga Provincial Park provides accessible wilderness and established campsites.

Fly-in Fishing Vacation

The Time Has Never Been Better

Capturing the Northern Lights

A Father-Daughter Bonding Experience

Overnight Lake Nipissing Ice Fishing Trip

A Dryden Buck

Hunting Trophy Bucks in Dryden, Ontario

Spot and Stalk

Chance Encounter Leads to Exciting Hunt

Smoked Fish: A Do-It-Yourself Delicacy

Catching and eating fish from the cold, clear waters is one of the perks of living in Northern Ontario.

The Northern Ontario Moose Hunt

Much More Than Pulling the Trigger

Wilderness Angling Vacations

What international visitors have known for years: Algoma Country is the best place for a summer vacation

Winging it for walleye

Experience incredible walleye fishing on Kabinakagami Lake

be inspired on the algoma grand drive

James shares his top 7 Group of Seven moments

Explore Like Never Before

Paddling Wabakimi Provincial Park

The Rut

Hunting for Deer & Moose in Northern Ontario

Turkey Tales and Turkey Fails

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

A Walleye Fly-in

Fly-in to Remote Northern Ontario With Hearst Air

The Lows and Highs of a Deer Hunt

Even when we do everything right, there’s just no telling what these agile and wary animals will do