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Is there a perfect caliber for all big game?
Years ago, when I was trying to figure out what rifle I wanted to get for my boys to use for hunting, I went down the rabbit hole of rifle calibers. What was the best […]
Month: September 2025
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Don’t forget anything you need for hunting
I think we’ve all been there. You woke up hours before the sun came up, stumbled out to where you thought you might find some critters by the feeble light of the moon, and were […]
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All your camo needs to do is break up your outline
The whole purpose of camouflage clothing is to break up your outline. Game animals know that humans are probably their most dangerous predators, and they have a very healthy respect for the shapes we come […]
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Sight in that scope before you head to the field
I don’t know what causes scopes to get out of alignment, but even the best ones do it. Whether it’s springs or something inside the scope that slowly lose their strength, or bumps and jostles […]
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How do you make memories if you don’t hunt?
I do have friends I don’t hunt with, and I get along quite well with them. But this time of year, I sort of lose track of those folks. It’s not that I suddenly don’t […]
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Hunting isn’t just about bringing home trophies
Hunting is a vital part of wildlife management in Wyoming, and there are ways the Game and Fish can ensure more desirable populations of game animals. And you as a hunter play a crucial role. […]
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Who knew? I’ve had owls at my place all along
A few months ago, as I was driving down my driveway on the way home one night, I nearly hit a bird that was sitting on the edge of the road. As I passed by, […]
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Technology is even helping with leaf-peeping now
If you hunt, you probably find yourself in the best fall foliage environments at exactly the right time. Before I had to get a grown-up job, I went to the hills as often as possible […]
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The ride-share companies are missing a sure bet
Both Uber and Lyft have become more prevalent in Wyoming. These ride-sharing companies give people the option to use their smart phones to dial up a ride whenever they need it. If you’ve had too […]
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Can deer really hear better than us? Yes and no
I told you yesterday it’s much easier to sneak up on coworkers in the office than deer in the field. But some surprising research has shown that deer might not have the hearing abilities we […]