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Get your fishing gear ready now
Pull the tackle box out of the closet, or bring it in from the garage. Make sure you have all the lures or flies you need. Take an inventory of your tackle, and make a […]
Articles by Ty Stockton
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It’s still winter, but the fishing is fantastic
It’s about 10 days before spring will finally have sprung. But don’t let the fact that it’s still winter keep you away from the lakes and streams. There’s plenty of open water to be found. […]
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Forget the Fitbit — Go with a Garmin instead
A fitness tracking watch can really help with your exercise goals. But not all trackers are created equal. I found this out the hard way a couple of weeks ago. About 10 years ago, the […]
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Keep your guns out of the wrong hands
If you’re a gun owner, you have to take every step within your means to keep your firearms secure. Recent court cases have produced rulings against gun owners whose guns were used in crimes, even […]
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Get your bird dog some practice at a bird farm
There are plenty of bird farms all over Wyoming, and it’s usually not that expensive to buy a few birds to get your young hunting dog some experience. It’s a great way to get the […]
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Get out for shooting practice whenever you can
The spring bear and turkey seasons are coming soon, so take every opportunity to get outside and practice with the bow or pattern your shotgun now. And while you’re at it, get some practice with […]
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Getting in shape for hunting leads to exercise addiction
Several years ago, after a hunting season spent huffing and puffing, I came home and stepped on the scale. The number that came up was alarming. I vowed at that moment to get fit. I […]
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The bluebirds are back, so spring is on its way
I prefer to stay off the Interstates and take less populated roads when I drive across the state. There’s not always more to see on those back roads, but quite often there is. And the […]
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We might be in for a windy March
It’s almost March, and that’s got me worried. We’ve had plenty of wind already this year, and March tends to be the windiest month of all. If what we’ve experienced so far is any indication, […]
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I need to work hard to get to be as good a shot as my kid
My son Logan is working on getting his Distinguished Expert qualification through the NRA’s Youth Shooting Program. He’s progressing nicely through the many levels with air rifles provided by the American Legion Post Six in […]