Great Outdoors
Firewood cutting is hard work, but I love it
I’m not afraid of a little hard work. In fact, I enjoy it. It gets me moving, keeps me somewhat in shape, and most hard-work tasks come with the reward of being able to look […]
Year: 2022
Great Outdoors
Get your Cutt-Slam if you haven’t already
If you haven’t completed a Cutt-Slam yet, now’s the time to get it done. The Cutt-Slam is like other grand slams in the hunting and fishing world. It requires you to get one of each […]
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I had a good reason to miss the class reunion
My high school class met in Riverton over the weekend, and even though it’s not that far to go, I ended up not going. I told myself it’s because I just have too much to […]
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Just sit and watch the shadows grow longer
Everything’s all wacky this year. You can’t watch the news without raising your blood pressure, and the election insanity is starting up again. I hope life gets back to normal soon. But in the meantime, […]
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Beat the heat by escaping to the backcountry
I can’t stand heat. I’d rather be cold than hot. Part of it is just how I’m wired. I just don’t do well when I’m overheated. If I’m doing any kind of exercise, I sweat […]
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Add some spice to your tubing trip — maybe
If you’re really adventurous, you might add some spice to a tubing trip. My friends Blair and Val introduced me to the fine art of river tubing when I was in high school, and looking […]
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Fish may not feel pain, but I do have dreams
Imagine being really hungry, or even just a little hungry, for that matter, and heading for the kitchen to do something about it. You nose around the fridge and the cabinets for a while, then […]
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Keep your range bag ready to go
Head to the shooting range this summer. You’re going to want to make sure your hunting rifles are all sighted in, and it’s a good idea to get some practice before the fall. The more […]
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Dockstader endorses Senator Tara Nethercott as the next Secretary of State
Dockstader 7-6-22 As we move through the election process, I have found it important to elect a Secretary of State with the education and experience to take on the responsibilities of such an important office. […]
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Here’s wishing you a happy Fourth of July
Growing up, I looked forward to the Fourth of July even more than Christmas. It was my favorite holiday. That was partly because our good family friend Bill Brohm also loved the Fourth of July, […]