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Stay safe – and respectful – on your ATV
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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Waterfowl bands aren’t just a trophy
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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Vegetarians kill animals, too
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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My kid’s humbling me on the trap range
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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Getting in shape 5K at a time
If you’re trying to get in shape for hunting season, run a few 5Ks. Well, train for them, then run them. I think the training part is a big reason it works to get you […]
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How the heck do you identify hummingbirds?
I like to think I have a good grasp of a lot of bird species, but I also realize there are a whole lot more birds out there that I can’t identify. Especially when it […]
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When it’s hot, hit the water
When I was growing up in Riverton, my friends and I had a perfect solution to the hottest days of the summer. We took the inner tubes down to the Wind River and floated down […]
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Do fish feel pain? I don’t want to know
Imagine being really hungry, or even just a little hungry, for that matter, and heading for the kitchen to do something about it. You nose around the fridge and the cabinets for a while, then […]
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Find yourself some space in the Great Outdoors
One of the benefits – or drawbacks – of the pandemic is that it got people to spend more time in the great outdoors. Early on when everyone was trying to stay well away from […]
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Bowfishing is a good way to beat the heat
I spent a lot of time bowfishing for carp on the Wind River when I was a kid. I started bowfishing each year about the time the ice melted off the river, and I kept […]