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Hunting season’s coming, so I’m back on a diet
I grew up hunting elk with horses. In my opinion, that’s the best way to get the job done. You can pack a comfortable camp far back into the wilderness, then hunt on foot from […]
Articles by Ty Stockton
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My first RV adventure was less than spectacular
All the ads for RVs in the outdoors magazines show happy families cavorting around their house on wheels, with pristine woods surrounding them, and no other people to be seen. But when I went to […]
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Archery season is only a few weeks away
Don’t just let that bow sit in the closet or out in the garage all summer. Dust off the case, take the bow out and get some practice. There are dozens of archery ranges around […]
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Keep your waterproof gear waterproof
There’s not an awful lot that’s worse than a rain coat that doesn’t keep the rain out. What’s the point of packing it along if it just turns into an extra layer of soaking-wet clothing? […]
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Horses make a difference on a backcountry hunt
In my days in the mountains, I’ve seen some horse wrecks that probably should have turned my hair gray prematurely. I’ve had horses go lame on me deep in the backcountry. I’ve been awakened in […]
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Keep your first aid kit handy while you’re out in the field
Being prepared for the worst is never a bad idea. However, if you carry everything you might need for any emergency, you won’t have room for your tent or sleeping bag. A first aid kit […]
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Protect your hearing while you’re at the shooting range
There are a lot of electronic earmuffs and earplugs on the market, and most of ‘em are worth every penny you’ll spend on ‘em. The best ones are generally more expensive, but you don’t have […]
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Up your game with camp cooking
While you’re planning your camping trips this summer, keep in mind that the most important thing you bring along may well be the camp cook. If nobody in your party is a good camp chef, […]
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You can get a good hunting rig without having to customize it
There are a couple of trucks and at least one SUV on the market these days that are perfect just the way they come off the lot – no aftermarket modifications necessary. As for the […]
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My cousin apparently isn’t a big fan of bears
About 15 years ago, my dad, my cousin Vance and I took a weekend trip to Dundee Meadows above Dubois. The “bear use area” signs we encountered where we turned off the main road steered […]