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The sharptails are calling me
On my way home from work at the end of last week, I noticed movement in the grass on the side of our county road. I slowed down and took a closer look, and there […]
Articles by Ty Stockton
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The kid’s getting good quickly with his new shotgun
My son Logan has always been sort of a natural with firearms. The first time he shot a .22, he nailed more targets than he missed. Granted, they weren’t especially small targets. They were knock-down […]
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My son inherited a true treasure
My father-in-law brought a shotgun to my youngest son last week. It was handed down to my son by his mom’s uncle. It had been my wife’s grandfather’s, but her uncle figured my sons would […]
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It turns out vegetarians kill more animals than hunters
I’ve often joked with people who order soy instead of cow milk that they’re contributing to the decline of wildlife habitat. Believe it or not, I actually know a few vegans, and I even get […]
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Waterfowl bands are more than just hunt souvenirs
Though the bulk of Canada goose banding takes place on the nesting grounds in Canada, some happens here in the States, too. Hunting season is rapidly approaching, so it’s important to know what to do […]
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How did I get on the Glamping mailing lists?
I’ve been getting advertisements from a bunch of glamping companies. I don’t have any idea how they got my name for their mailing lists. I am far from their target audience. For one thing, I […]
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Don’t just pick ANY pistol, pick the RIGHT one
Never buy a gun that doesn’t fit you. That goes for rifles, shotguns, and even handguns. Just because you can hold it in your hands doesn’t mean it fits. Try out a bunch of different […]
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You REALLY don’t want to get close to bison
The guys on the radio in Riverton used to keep the Yellowstone Scoreboard. I don’t know if they still do it, but it was always entertaining. Morbid and dark, but entertaining. Each time a tourist […]
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Don’t park your car in the trailer parking spaces
I think most people who live in Wyoming, and especially the folks in more rural areas, know not to pull up to the pump at the gas station that has the diesel hose if they’re […]
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The skeeters this year are perfect for a bug dope test
The experts say to keep mosquitoes off of you, your best bet is to use a bug spray with DEET in it. We used to swear by Muskol, but I haven’t found it on store […]