Crazy Canyon Media specializes in crafting authentic, compelling narratives for the outdoor, hunting, fishing, and conservation markets. We leverage deep industry knowledge and a passion for the wild to create content that captivates audiences and elevates brands.
About Me
I’m the writer, editor, hunter, and angler behind Crazy Canyon Media. I help clients tell their story through feature writing and photography, media plan consulting, branded content, copy editing, copy writing, and any other project that requires compelling narrative and a clear voice. Always optimized for SEO, my content strikes a balance between high-ranking search results and entertaining copy that is anything but clickbait. I write real stories thanks to a background in English literature, journalism, and manual labor. I specialize in issues and topics involving hunting, fishing, and conservation, but I’ve been known to write just about anything, from squirrel taxidermy to honest gear reviews.
I bring over 25 years of experience, having honed my craft as a newspaper reporter, freelancer, communications director, and managing editor of a national magazine. Now, as a business owner, I bring that same dedication and expertise to every client’s project.
Crazy Canyon Media Services
Feature Writing
I craft in-depth, engaging narratives, interviews, and long-form articles that bring your outdoor and conservation stories to life. From compelling expedition reports to profiles of industry leaders, we deliver content that resonates.
Copy Writing
Whether for your website, marketing materials, or product descriptions, we write persuasive and precise copy designed to capture attention and drive action within the outdoor market.
Editing
Ensure your content is flawless, impactful, and perfectly aligned with your brand voice. We offer comprehensive editing services, from substantive edits to meticulous proofreading, for articles, manuscripts, and web content.
Content Strategy
We help you plan and execute a robust content strategy that aligns with your business goals. From keyword research to content calendars, we guide you in building an authoritative and engaging online presence.
2024/25 client list:
Boone and Crockett Club
—Copywriting and historical research. Managing Editor for Fair Chase magazine.
Union Sportsmen’s Alliance
—Blog writing and content development.
Stone Glacier
—Blog writing and content development.
Trout Unlimited
—2025 report, “Critical Minerals: A Hunting and Fishing Perspective”
Wild Sheep Foundation
—Blog writing and content development.
Okayest Hunter
—Blog writing and content development.
In the past few years, I have worked with Outdoor Life, Randy Newberg, Game and Fish magazine, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, and Montana Outdoors.
Awards
2023 Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) Pinnacle Award Winner
Outstanding Achievement (Magazine) –The Harrow Family Collective, Fair Chase Magazine
Outstanding Achievement (Magazine) – Hunting’s Paparazzi Problem, Fair Chase Magazine
Outstanding Achievement (Wildlife Conservation) – The Fight to Save Florida’s Key Deer, Fair Chase Magazine
2022 POMA Pinnacle Award Winner
Outstanding Achievement -“SOLD!”, freelance article for Montana Outdoors
Client Testimonials
Trout Unlimited—2025 Critical Minerals: A Hunting and Fishing Perspective Report
“When we embarked on a project to revise a report on mining with four of our hunting and fishing conservation organization partners, it was important to work with a copywriter who understood the issues firsthand as a sportsman. PJ was the perfect fit. And it was no easy task to work with five organizations to take varying and different input to come up with copy that worked for the whole team. PJ’s patience and flexibility were key to our success. Beyond copy writing, PJ performed his own research on the subject matter to cite information to help tell the story. We could not be happier, both with PJ and our final product: ‘Critical Minerals – A Hunting and Fishing Perspective’.” —Ty Churchwell, Trout Unlimited
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership—2021 National Wildlife Refuges Report
“When TRCP contracted with PJ to develop a report on National Wildlife Refuges, he invested time and careful upfront thought to ensure he clearly understood the project deliverables and what we wanted to accomplish before diving into the research and writing. As a result, he supplied us with a written product that clearly and informatively spoke to our audience; his pithy descriptions and punchy anecdotes hit the mark; and the whole process felt seamless. We couldn’t be happier with the finished product, and PJ remained an attentive and results-focused partner throughout the project.” —Joel Webster, TRCP Vice-president for Western Conservation
The Boone and Crockett Club—website and magazine content, magazine copy editing, historical research
“We welcomed P.J. DelHomme as the content writer to assist us in creating more effective media opportunities as we continue moving forward into the future. The statistics speak for themselves. For example, there has been a 70% increase in our website traffic over the past year. What a great job once again for getting our message out to the world’s audience.” —Jim Arnold, former President of the Boone and Crockett Club
FEATURED WORK
Critical Minerals Report: A Hunting and Fishing Perspective
Trout Unlimited, Spring 2025
Bozeman, Montana: How to Ruin a Perfectly Good Mountain Town
Crazy Canyon Journal, January 2023
Brian Ross: Portrait of an Antler Collector
www.boone-crockett.org, January 2023
Ice Fishing. Seriously, What’s the Point?
Union Sportsmen’s Alliance, January 2022
Why do a few die-hard ice fishermen spend the better part of winter over a few holes on the ice? For one, nothing beats catching walleye from a couch.
Grinnell’s Glacier National Park
www.boone-crockett.org, January 2022
George Bird Grinnell, co-founder of the Boone and Crockett Club, worked for decades to protect a chunk of northwest Montana we now call Glacier National Park
What is Your Fair Chase?
www.boone-crockett.org, December 2022
Sure, it’s legal, but is it right?
Yes, You Can Hunt Elk On Your Own
Hook & Barrel, August 2021
You and your buddies have talked about it for years. Well, no more excuses. Pack up your rig, point it west and hunt elk. Here’s how.
Is Point Creep Killing Western Big-Game Hunting?
Outdoor Life, November 2021
Western draw systems have become increasingly complex, competitive, and expensive. Even as many hunters grow skeptical of ever drawing their tag, they can’t stop putting in for that golden ticket
Is Trapping in America on the Brink of Extinction, or at the Beginning of a Comeback?
Outdoor Life, November 2021
Low fur prices, anti-trapping laws, and an increase in participation? We take a deep dive into the state of trapping in the U.S.
SOLD!
Montana Outdoors, July-August 2021
Big dollars for Montana’s special auction tags produce major gains for big game management and habitat.
Compromise
Bugle magazine, Jan-Feb 2021
Everyone has, or at least should have, a special hunting spot. Mine happens to be littered with yard waste, beer cans and bodies.
Iceman of the Tatshenshini: The Journey Home
Bugle magazine, May-June 2020
Canadian sheep hunters stumble onto the mummified remains of a fellow traveler. Little did they know the next four years would be a journey for the ages.
A Century of Saving Birds
Montana Outdoors, July-August 2018
Since 1918, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act has protected winged wildlife from wanton destruction. A new legal opinion could weaken it.
Forged By Fire
Bugle magazine, J-A 2018
While bowhunting elk, a freak accident sent 2,400 volts of electricity through his body. After an agonizing journey of recovery and self-reflection, he survived to hunt again.
Good Species, Bad Species
Montana Quarterly, Spring 2018
Montana has a history of removing species and replacing them with something else, both intentionally and accidentally.
Blade City
Outdoor Life, August 2017
Forget the hipsters: the true soul of Portland can be found in the knife makers who practice their craft in this rainy city