Write for DRYMTN
Local voices / Practical knowledge / Shared responsibility
Your region. Your specialty. What matters to you.
Help make DRYMTN a go-to source for information and insight about your own backyard. We are inviting people to join our contributor team and write about the places they know, the skills they practice and the issues that matter to them.
You might know a fishery, a hunting season, a trade, a stretch of public land or a community project better than most. Share that knowledge so someone else can understand their surroundings, make a better decision or get involved.
Tell us what you want to cover
Be a voice from your own backyard
We want useful articles rooted in real places and experience. A strong story tells readers where it applies, why it matters and what they can do with the information.
- Your region: Local conditions, seasonal changes, public access, outdoor traditions and the people doing useful work nearby.
- Your specialty: Hunting, fishing, conservation, camping, practical skills, gear and the knowledge you have earned through doing.
- What needs attention: A local question, a challenge worth understanding or a practical way to make things better.
You do not need a large following. Start with a subject you care about and an honest account of what you know.
It is on all of us
The places and communities we care about are a shared responsibility. If we want things to change, we have a part to play. Bring a constructive perspective, listen to the people affected and show readers where they can learn more or contribute.
Useful information earns trust
- Separate firsthand experience, sourced facts and personal opinion. Say what you have not verified.
- Name the region and relevant dates. Link current official sources for rules, seasons, closures and access information.
- Be fair to the people and communities you cover. Disclose relevant business relationships, free products and affiliate interests.
- Use your own work or material you have permission to share. Respect private property, sensitive wildlife locations and other people's privacy.
Read the DRYMTN Standard and explore the Field Guide.
Introduce yourself and your idea
Use the form below. Start the Comment field with Contributor interest, then include:
- Your region: The town, state or general area you want to cover. No home address or exact sensitive locations needed.
- Your specialty: What you know, practice or are working to understand.
- What matters locally: The question, issue or opportunity you want readers to understand.
- Your first article idea: A short pitch, why it is useful and the experience or sources you would draw on.
- A little about you: Relevant experience and links to your writing, photos or projects, if you have them.
A short introduction is enough to start. You do not need to send a finished article. Include your name and email; the phone field is optional.
This is an invitation to discuss contributing, not an offer of employment or a guarantee of publication. Any assignment, payment or usage terms need to be agreed separately before work begins.
Keep your first message non-confidential. Please do not send identification documents, financial details or private information about other people. Privacy policy.