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Hunting plans delayed by a winged demon
Over the weekend, I was informed that my weekend plans involved moving a pile of old, nasty wood that was out in the yard. I would have preferred to go antelope hunting, but it was […]
Articles by Ty Stockton
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Ride your ATV responsibly this hunting season
When my friend Tim bought a new ATV, he called me to ask if there were any rules that applied to riding them in the forest. Tim’s a pretty ethical guy, and he’s got a […]
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I’m not ready for hunting season
I must be getting old. Not long ago, I spent my summers wishing they’d hurry up and whoosh by. I didn’t care that I was out of school. I hated the hot weather. And most […]
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Camping with my cousin always means rain
When we were just kids, my cousin Carrie went with my family on at least a couple of our summer camping trips. I think there had to have been more than two trips she went […]
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Don’t neglect your knife this hunting season
Most hunters sight in their rifles every year. Some even do some heavy-duty practicing before the season starts. The same goes for archers. They tune their bows, and they make sure they can consistently make […]
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Vegetarians kill more animals than hunters do
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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Catalogs are dangerous this time of year
If there’s ever a time to turn the checkbook and credit cards over to your better half, this is that time. It seems outdoor gear catalogs come in the mail every day, but this time […]
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Hunting season opens tomorrow
Today is a big day for me for several reasons. First and foremost, it’s my oldest son’s twelfth birthday. That alone is reason to celebrate. And celebrate we will. This is the first season he […]
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Waterfowl bands are much more than avian jewelry
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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Archery season’s coming — know the rules
Al Langston from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department fields a lot of the questions hunters and anglers ask. Over the years, he’s had to answer many of the same questions time after time. In […]