Great Outdoors
New bow is ready for hunting season
Bows have gotten pretty expensive in the last 10 to 20 years. I think I paid $300 or $400 for my Browning Mirage back in 1991, and at the time, that was a hefty price […]
Month: August 2023
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I definitely need more trap practice
There was a time when I could hit 25 out of 25 clays in a round of trap. But that was when I was shooting every week, and sometimes several times a week. Round after […]
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UW Announces Homecoming Schedule of Events
A full slate of events is planned for the University of Wyoming’s annual Homecoming celebration Monday-Saturday, Sept. 25-30. This year’s theme is “Cheers to 100 Years.” UniWyo Credit Union is the sponsor of this year’s […]
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Don’t forget to sharpen your hunting knife
Most hunters sight in their rifles every year. Some even do some heavy-duty practicing before the season starts. The same goes for archers. They tune their bows, and they make sure they can consistently make […]
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Nonnative Brook Trout Discovered in Soda Butte Creek in Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park, in coordination with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Custer Gallatin National Forest, will resume the Soda Butte Creek Native Fish Restoration Project near the Northeast Entrance Aug. 14-18 to remove newly […]
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Stay safe – and respectful – on your ATV
When my friend Tim bought a new ATV, he called me to ask if there were any rules that applied to riding them in the forest. Tim’s a pretty ethical guy, and he’s got a […]
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Average Gas Prices Continue to Rise in Wyoming
Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 10.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.83/g, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. Prices in Wyoming are 25.9 cents per gallon higher […]
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Grand Teton Seeks Input on Proposed Backcountry Camping Permit Rate & Fee Structure Change
Grand Teton National Park is seeking public input on a proposed rate change for backcountry camping permits. The current rate is $45 for advanced reservations and $35 for walk-up permits, regardless of the group size […]
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Waterfowl bands aren’t just a trophy
Though the bulk of Canada goose banding takes place on the nesting grounds in Canada, some happens here in the States, too. Hunting season is rapidly approaching, so it’s important to know what to do […]
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BLM Holds Successful Wild Horse Adoption During Frontier Days
The Bureau of Land Management and Mantle Ranch Wild Horse Adoption and Training Facility successfully adopted 14 wild horses at the 2023 Cheyenne Frontier Days. The average bid across all horses was $1,100, with a […]