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Go out there in that cold weather and practice
There’s a lot to be said for a roaring fire, a batch of fresh cookies and a warm cup of hot chocolate on a blisteringly cold day. But there’s also a lot to be said […]
Month: January 2026
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After half a century in Wyoming, wind’s getting old
For a guy who was born in Wyoming and has spent pretty close to his whole life here, I’m a big wimp when it comes to wind. I can take it for reasonably extended periods […]
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I’m getting really sick of getting strep throat
I’m thinking it’s time to have my tonsils and adenoids removed. Throughout my entire life, I’ve had strep throat several times each year. The doctors tell me there are a couple things I could do […]
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Bring on the cold to get rid of pine beetles
Cold weather, like the system that pushed our temperatures down past 30 below in many areas of the state last weekend, isn’t a lot of fun if you have to work outside. And while extreme […]
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The colder the better for coyote hunting
Below-zero temperatures aren’t everyone’s favorite, but for some of us, that kind of cold is welcome – at least for short periods. Ice fishermen love it because it makes the ice a lot thicker, and […]
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Be thinking about hunter safety now
If you want to hunt with a firearm in Wyoming, no matter what species you’re after, you have to have a hunter education card if you were born in 1966 or later. It’s getting to […]
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Instead of a New Year’s resolution, I’m going yearly
I don’t think goals have to start with the new year. New Year’s resolutions are, in my opinion, just goals that happen to coincide with a new set of calendar pages. That said, though, I’ve […]
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This winter’s been extremely strange
We need some snow. Looking up into the mountains, they’re a lot less white than they should be by this time. That has ramifications that’ll last all year. And it’s not just a lack of […]
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Alright, wind, that’s enough for now.
I shouldn’t complain about the wind. I’m a Wyoming native, for crying out loud, but I’m starting to sound like one of those people who move here, stay for a winter, then flee for more […]
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Late elk seasons are a wonderful thing
As I’ve said before, I spent several months in North Dakota several years ago, working as the photographer for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. It was a great gig, and the folks up […]