Great Outdoors
Find the right set of hearing protection
It’s been a while since I’ve had the opportunity to test shooting muffs first-hand. I did that many years ago, when I had contacts in the industry who sent me a ton of muffs to […]
Year: 2026
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Few things are worse than shopping for trucks
Now that we’ve got horses everyone in the family can ride, and since my wife’s back on the barrel racing trail, it’s time to upgrade the pickup. I’m not completely happy about that, because the […]
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Hat orders are cutting into my new horse time
I don’t know yet if there’s a certain season that’s busier than others for custom hat makers, but it seems like summer’s a pretty busy one. I haven’t been selling custom hats for long yet, […]
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Do your homework before the primary elections
Don’t let anyone talk you into voting for a specific person. Do your own research, listen to what the candidates have to say, and make up your own mind. That’s what this country was built […]
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A river break was just what the doctor ordered
When the kids were still living at home, we took several trips down the Platte River on float tubes each summer. Sometimes we jumped the gun and hit the river before the temperatures were conducive […]
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Evenings come with “Long Shadows Time”
It’s an election year again, so you can’t watch the news without raising your blood pressure. I hope life gets back to normal soon. But in the meantime, it’s important to take some time to […]
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Inability to catch fish must run in my blood
I’m a horrible fisherman, at least when it comes to fishing in Wyoming. When I fish in other states, I do fine. But I can’t catch a fish to save my life in my native […]
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Cutting firewood is a chore I look forward to
I’m not afraid of a little hard work. In fact, I enjoy it. It gets me moving, keeps me somewhat in shape, and most hard-work tasks come with the reward of being able to look […]
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This is the summer to complete your Cutt-Slam
If you haven’t completed a Cutt-Slam yet, now’s the time to get it done. The Cutt-Slam is like other grand slams in the hunting and fishing world. It requires you to get one of each […]
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Grab the tube and head for the nearest water
If you’re really adventurous, you might add some spice to a tubing trip. My friends Blair and Val introduced me to the fine art of river tubing when I was in high school, and looking […]