Outdoor Intelligence

Tactical guides for Pacific Northwest fishing and hunting. River data, tide analysis, weather systems, and the tools that put it all together.

River Intelligence

How Do River Flows Affect Salmon and Steelhead Fishing?

Steelhead:...

14 min read · DriftLine
Tides & Coastal

How to Read Tide Charts for Salmon Fishing in the Pacific Northwest

Reading tide charts for salmon fishing means understanding the relationship between water level, current direction, and timing. Focus on the transition periods — especially the sla...

15 min read · DriftLine
Weather & Hunting

How Do Thermals and Wind Affect Deer and Elk Hunting?

The research tells a different story....

15 min read · RidgeLine
Coastal Intelligence

How to Read NOAA Buoy Data for Ocean Fishing Conditions

NOAA buoy data tells you whether it's safe and productive to fish offshore by reporting wave height, swell period, wind speed, water temperature, and barometric pressure in real ti...

14 min read · DriftLine
Trip Planning

How to Plan a Steelhead Trip Using River Data

What you are looking for: a falling river after a rain event....

13 min read · DriftLine
Mapping & Tools

Best Mapping Tools for Hunting in the Pacific Northwest

What to look for on topo maps:...

14 min read · RidgeLine
Hunt Forecasting

How to Build a Hunt Forecast System Using Data

Building a hunt forecast system means combining weather data, lunar cycles, terrain analysis, draw odds, and historical harvest information into a layered decision framework. Inste...

15 min read · RidgeLine
River Intelligence

How Does Water Temperature Affect Salmon and Steelhead Fishing?

Below 34°F — Largely Inactive...

14 min read · DriftLine