It doesn’t take much to get into bowfishing
I spent a lot of time bowfishing for carp on the Wind River when I was a kid. I started bowfishing each year about the time the ice melted off the river, and I kept at it [...]
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Enzi fatally injured in bicycle accident
Enzi 7-27-21 Former Wyoming U.S. Senator Mike Enzi passed away peacefully today surrounded by his family. Enzi, 77, sustained serious injuries while riding a bicycle near his [...]
Five-stand will humble you in a hurry
My first exposure to five-stand shooting was at the Game and Fish Department’s Wyoming Hunting and Fishing Heritage Expo in Casper. I was working at the shotgun station, [...]
Release your fish the right way
Catch and release is a great way to enjoy fishing without taking a toll on the fish population. At least, it is as long as the fish get released back to the water properly. [...]
I’m reducing my excuses to skip exercising
I added mountain biking to my fitness toolbox again this summer, and it is a great way to keep in shape without reaggravating the plantar fasciitis I’ve been getting in [...]
Senate Declares July 24 the National Day of the American Cowboy
Bar 7-22-21 In a tribute to the hard-working men and women that helped establish the American West, the U.S. Senate has declared July 24, 2021, the National Day of the [...]
It’s getting harder to find space in the wilds
One of the benefits – or drawbacks – of the pandemic is that it has gotten people to spend more time in the great outdoors. Early on when everyone was trying to stay well [...]
Governor Signs Temporary Executive Order to help Alleviate Fuel Shortages
Gov 7-21-21 To help prevent potential gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel shortages, Governor Mark Gordon has signed an Executive Order (EO) that puts in place temporary [...]
Getting fit for hunting season isn’t easy
I’ve said before that I’ve become a huge fan of KUIU hunting gear. Their camo patterns actually break up your outline and help you blend into the scenery, unlike some of [...]
Fishing license search highlights a problem
I wanted to get an early start taking the family fishing this weekend. The earlier we got to the water, the cooler that water would be, and that would mean better luck [...]