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If it has wheels, it’ll eventually have a flat
You’d think I’d own an air compressor by now. I’ve sure dealt with more than my share of flat tires over the years, but I don’t have any way to air ‘em up other than […]
Articles by Ty Stockton
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Good dog training gear doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg
If you train dogs or have a hunting dog or two, you probably have more than a few electronic collars for your critters. And chances are good they’re made by TriTronics. That’s a venerable brand […]
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Get that mountain bike out and get it dirty
You don’t have to go to Moab to have a great ride on a mountain bike. Wyoming has plenty of excellent places to ride, too. Just throw your bike on top of your car or […]
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RAV4 is a surprising crossover
I’ve been rough on the Toyota RAV4 in my reviews of it. In the past, I’ve described it as a great ride for a five-foot-tall nun who likes to fish occasionally. I should explain that […]
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We had to celebrate Fathers’ Day early this year
While the rest of my family is celebrating Father’s Day at Coors Field, watching a Rockies game without me, I’ll be taking pictures at the Earl Anderson Memorial Rodeo in Grover, Colorado. I sure hope […]
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Time to cool off in a mountain lake
If you venture into the hills to do some fishing but find the heat is pushing the fish to the bottom of the lake, you might want to beat the heat by joining the denizens […]
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Keep your distance while watching wildlife
Those brochures they hand out at Yellowstone with a drawing of a person getting flung into the air by an angry buffalo aren’t just for the tourists. They’re a warning to everyone who spends any […]
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Protect yourself from ticks this summer
Ticks aren’t just creepy little crawling arachnids. They also carry some really bad diseases. The big three are Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme disease, and tularemia. All three come with fever, headache, fatigue, chills, aches, […]
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Take a fishing opportunity whenever it presents itself
Are you driving right now? Pull off the highway and do a little fishing. I never go anywhere without fishing gear. I’ve always got a fly rod and a spinning rod in the vehicle, complete […]
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It’s still snowy up in the hills
Up at 8, 9, or 10,000 feet or higher, Wyoming’s still a winter wonderland. Some areas are blanketed by a couple feet of snow, and the fishing’s still no good, unless you want to drag […]