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Identify your ducks before you shoot
Waterfowl hunting is a lot of fun, and ducks and geese can make for great meals. But it’s not very hard to screw up when you’re duck hunting. A former game warden once told me […]
Month: November 2021
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Missing my bird dog more than usual today
On a cold morning 15 years ago, I made the trip out to Albin to bring home the best bird dog I’ve ever had. She wasn’t the best bird dog ever – don’t think I’m […]
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Let the Christmas season begin!
Welcome to the Christmas season. You only have 25 days until Christmas to get your gifts for everyone on your list. Or 24. Or something like that. I’m a journalist, so math is not my […]
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Wishing you and yours a happy Thanksgiving
I know, a show about giving thanks on Thanksgiving is pretty predictable. But it doesn’t feel right to overlook the importance of this day. However, because this is a program about the outdoors, I’ll just […]
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Governor Launches Wyoming Innovation Partnership with First Investment of Federal Funds
Gov 11-24-21 A new effort to better diversify and grow Wyoming’s economy and workforce will receive a major boost with the allocation of $27 million in federal funding by Governor Mark Gordon. The American Rescue […]
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Why don’t they do more with handwarmers?
I pulled up to the place I planned to get some photos last week, and the thermometer in the dash of my rig said it was one degree outside. The weather app on my phone […]
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The geese are on their way
You can be a hunter and also be a birdwatcher. In fact, being a birdwatcher can actually help you when you hunt. The more practice you get watching ducks, for instance, the better you’ll be […]
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You still have a little time to get a turkey
Turkey season in Wyoming runs through the end of the year in most hunt areas. You can get a general license that’s valid in every hunt area. Make sure you check your area closing dates, […]
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Norovirus Among Likely Causes of Recent Reported Illnesses
WDH 11-21-21 Norovirus is likely among the reasons behind increased reports of recent illnesses in Wyoming, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH). People who are sick with norovirus may experience nausea, vomiting, watery […]
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What’s your reason to pack heat?
There are a lot of people – even here in Wyoming – who get nervous when they see a civilian carrying a firearm. For that reason, when I carry one, I carry it concealed. I’ve […]