Great Outdoors
I too would rather be fishing
On one of my many trips back and forth to Capital Lumber over the weekend, I saw a bumper sticker that said, “I’d rather be fishing.” I’d rather that guy were fishing, too, because he […]
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Mowing the lawn cuts into my fishing time
It takes all weekend to mow my lawn. I either need a smaller lawn or a bigger mower. When we don’t get much rain, I don’t have to mow more than once or twice a […]
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Not all lessons we teach our kids are fun
I love introducing my kids to the things I got to experience the first time with my dad. Things like fishing, hunting, hiking and camping were some of the best things my dad taught me […]
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Find a way to stay busy when the wind’s up
They say it’s an ill wind that blows no good, and that you can make a sow’s ear into a silk purse. I don’t know about the second one, but there may be some truth […]
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I got tricked into doing chores once again
My boys and I went up to Riverton last week, and the No. 1 item on our wish list of things to do was to shoot pistols with my dad. He’s been to a bunch […]
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A full woodshed means it’s time to hunt
Household chores tend to get in the way of a lot of stuff that would be much more fun. And in years past, one of those chores has consistently derailed my hunting plans. But this […]
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Get your outdoor chores done early
Don’t wait to do the things you’ll need to do to enjoy the summer. Get your fishing license and conservation stamp now, while your checking account is still fat from your tax return. Standing on […]
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Greenhouse may interfere with hunting
Most of my spare time this summer has been devoted to helping the boys get their animals ready for the County Fair, and when I haven’t been doing that, I’ve been building my wife a […]
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Do your chores now so you can get outside
Don’t wait to do the things you’ll need to do to enjoy the summer. Get your fishing license and conservation stamp now, while your checking account is still fat from your tax return. Standing on […]
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Use this time to get your outdoor chores done
If you’re stuck at home because of this coronavirus pandemic, don’t wait to do the things you’ll need to do to enjoy the summer. There are some challenges involved this year, with all the health […]