Great Outdoors
It’s definitely time to go fishing
It’s time to go fishing. It’s been too long since I’ve thrashed the water with a fly line. I’m thinking it’s time to call in fishin’ at work and head for the beaver ponds while […]
Month: April 2025
Great Outdoors
Shotgun shells are just getting more expensive
I’ve seen some alarming price tags on ammo recently. The buy-it-as-soon-as-it-hits-the-shelves frenzy has abated, along with the rapid escalation of prices, but those prices seem to have leveled out at a higher level than what […]
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Go vertical to get in shape for hunting
My wife’s idea of fun is running 5Ks – or even 10Ks. I got out of the half marathon she is going to do in June, because I’ll be photographing a rodeo that weekend. But […]
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The best off-road rig is the one you own
I had no end of unkind names for a couple of guys who were stuck in the snow on a forest road in Vedauwoo not long ago. I mean, come on. There was two feet […]
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Horses are a lot of work, but they’re worth it
When hunting season rolls around, I’m very happy to be a horse owner. Most of the time, they make getting deep into the backcountry a breeze. And they can carry a much more comfortable camp […]
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I may be crazy enough to try the Appalachian Trail
I’ve spent a lot of time in Wyoming’s wilder places, but I’ve probably barely scratched the surface of even ten percent of what our state has to offer. But that doesn’t mean I have to […]
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Don’t knock the thrill of fishing for carp
Carp of all types are invasive species in Wyoming waters. They aren’t native, and they don’t have many natural predators. They feed on some of the same forage favored by native species, and in some […]
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Be honest with your boss – call in fishing
Take a look around next time you step outside. If you’re in your vehicle right now, slow down and look at the scenery. It’s about to start looking a whole lot different. It’s already starting […]
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Does it make more sense to tie or buy flies?
I’ve finally crossed that point as a fly-caster where it makes much more sense to tie my own flies than to buy ‘em. There are a few reasons for that. First of all, I’m still […]
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Wyoming has more than just trout
Trout are Wyoming’s big fishing draw. We have rainbows, browns, lake trout, brookies and even goldens. You can even catch some hybrid trout, like splake and tiger trout, in some of the state’s waters. We […]