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Boots can make or break your hike
A few years ago, when we went to Georgia to watch my son graduate from Basic Training, he had three days of leave. We spent a lot of that leave time running around Columbus, Georgia, […]
Articles by Ty Stockton
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Know the rules before going shed hunting
Quite a while ago, Wyoming enacted regulations on shed antler and horn hunting. That law banned collection of shed antlers west of the Continental Divide during the winter. The purpose of the law was to […]
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There are big differences in styles of shooting
I’ve worked with my youngest son, Logan, as he has progressed in Precision Air Rifle Shooting. He shoots from 10 meters, and his target is about the size of a silver dollar. The 10-point ring […]
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I have my own way of packing my truck, thanks
I’m constantly on the lookout for good tips and tricks to make getting to the backcountry easier or less likely to result in a stuck truck or an expensive repair. There are great articles in […]
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No time like now for some archery practice
I’ve been neglecting my bow for far too long. I haven’t pulled it out of the case since last archery season, and shooting a bow isn’t like riding a bike. You’ve got to keep practicing […]
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Sporting goods stores are dangerous for me
I spent probably more time than I should have in Wyoming Outdoor Company in Lander over the weekend, especially over by the gun counter. I don’t know what it is about guns that make me […]
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They should give me my own fishing show
I want to see outdoors shows that are realistic. I get pretty tired of watching anglers catch fish with every cast. Send a video camera along on one of my fishing trips, and you’ll see […]
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Mule Deer Days is back again this month!
This winter has been weird – snow one week, 60-degree temperatures the next. The nice thing is that the warmer weather has allowed us to escape cabin fever once in a while, but getting outside […]
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Cleaning guns doesn’t have to be such a chore
I will admit, I don’t clean my guns nearly as often as I should. After a day at the range, I might have four or five guns that are in serious need of a good […]
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Even my hunting gear is pushing me to exercise
I’ve been perfecting my hunting fitness routine for several years now, but I have to admit I go through phases where it’s hard to drag myself to the gym. It just gets so depressing hitting […]