Anthony Rubeo Outdoors

If passed, Oregon's IP 28 would violate Articles 11 and 25 of international human rights law by hindering access to free-range food and self-sustainability.

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The two most popular fish targeted by rod and reel anglers are very different depending on where you look.
In the United States, bass dominate. A lot of that is influenced by the fishing industry, media, and especially social media. Most anglers here have smartphones, and they constantly share content. That visibility makes bass fishing seem even bigger.
Globally, carp are right there, and in many places across Asia and Europe, they are even more popular.
The difference really comes down to technology and exposure.
There are massive numbers of anglers in remote parts of Asia, the Middle East, and South America who fish for carp. Many of them do not have access to smartphones or social media, so they are not posting their catches or contributing to what people see online.
Because of that, the perception of what is most popular gets skewed.
If you level the playing field and give everyone equal access to technology, carp likely surpass bass by a large margin. There is a huge number of anglers targeting carp that simply are not visible online.
That silent majority matters.
In today’s world, popularity is often driven by what people see. The more something is posted, the more popular it appears. But that does not always reflect reality. It reflects access.
When you factor in global population, regional species, and access to technology, carp stand as one of the most widely pursued fish in the world, even if they do not dominate social media.

I just saw a video from PNWGorilla, a company out of Washington that sells surplus military gear, uniforms, and similar items. In the video, someone had left a target on a tree that was completely riddled with bullet holes.
That brings up an important point-if people keep shooting trees and destroying the environment, we’re going to lose access to these areas. If we want to continue using the woods, we need to act like responsible adults.
It should be common sense: if you’re putting up a target, you need a proper backdrop. Recently, near where I live, there was a ricochet that ended up hitting a mosque during Eid. It caused a lot of concern, and from what I understand, it was just a local farm kid who made a mistake. Even though it happened out in the country, it highlights how critical a safe backdrop really is.
One of my preferred setups is using a pallet placed in front of a solid dirt berm. I’ll hang a paper target, sometimes even something reactive like a golf ball, and shoot knowing that any deviation-especially shooting freehand-is safely caught by that dirt backdrop.
I enjoy shooting freehand. I’m not trying to bench-rest for precision; I like the challenge. It’s about timing, control, and consistency. But with that comes responsibility. If you’re going to exercise your rights and use these tools, especially as someone who values putting food on the table if needed, you have to do it the right way.
I’ve been up to Browns Camp in the Coast Range, an ATV area that used to be old homestead land. There’s a designated shooting area there, but I’ve seen car doors, TV monitors, and piles of trash left behind. Thousands of spent shells, boxes thrown off the side-just litter everywhere.
That’s not how you preserve access.
Being a good outdoorsman and conservationist means packing out what you bring in-and more. And one key rule: don’t shoot trees. Damaging trees affects their health, and trees play a critical role in keeping ecosystems balanced. They regulate temperature, produce oxygen, and support wildlife. They matter.
There are plenty of places with proper dirt backstops. Avoid rocky areas whenever possible-rocks can cause dangerous ricochets. If you do shoot in an area with rock, you need to understand the risk and think about where a deflected round could go.
At the end of the day, it comes down to awareness and responsibility.
Be smart. Be educated. Be aware of your surroundings-and act like a responsible adult.

Friendly reminder:
Chile banned trawling in 2017 in 98% of their waters ecozone. Jumbo wild chinooks are now plentiful there for freshwater anglers. Chile is also experiencing a traveling angler economy boost now like Alaska used to have in the 90’s.