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Hunting season is officially open
Back when I was the outdoors editor at the paper, my job was pretty sweet. I had the freedom to decide what I wanted to write about, then figure out how much time I wanted […]
Month: August 2025
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The sharptails are calling to me
On my way home from work at the end of last week, I noticed movement in the grass on the side of our county road. I slowed down and took a closer look, and there […]
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The new bow has me excited 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 […]
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I have a love/hate relationship with trap shooting
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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Don’t forget the knife when preparing to hunt
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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Vegetarians actually have blood on their hands
I’ve often joked with people who order soy instead of cow milk that they’re contributing to the decline of wildlife habitat. Believe it or not, I actually know a few vegans, and I even get […]
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My son shoots rings around me with any firearm
My son Logan has always been sort of a natural with firearms. The first time he shot a .22, he nailed more targets than he missed. Granted, they weren’t especially small targets. They were knock-down […]
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Getting in shape 5K at a time
If you’re trying to get in shape for hunting season, run a few 5Ks. Well, train for them, then run them. I think the training part is a big reason it works to get you […]
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Stay safe when you’re riding 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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Waterfowl bands are a lot more than 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 […]