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Be prepared for emergencies in the field
You can find yourself in need of medical help anytime, anywhere. It’s bad enough when you’re in town, and the EMTs are only a few blocks away. But when you hurt yourself or get sick […]
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I return to the Wind River every spring, if only in my memory
I don’t get the chance to go home to Riverton much anymore. The day job tends to get in the way, and the kids seem to be in every activity that’s offered. Our weekends and […]
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Spring in Wyoming will test your fly-casting abilities
Winters here are pretty mild. Sometimes they’re awfully cold, but for at least the last decade or so, they haven’t been bad at all. But we’re a little over a month into spring, and that’s […]
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Be a double-threat this spring
Forget the spring cleaning; you’re just going to muddy the house up with mud from your waders and turkey feathers anyway. Just grab the shotgun and your fishing gear and get out to the hills […]
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Skip work — go fishing
Call in sick, use a vacation day or sneak out of the office a little early sometime this week. The fishing’s excellent throughout Wyoming, and the shorelines are less crowded on the weekdays. You’ll probably […]
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Get those chores done now so you can go fishing later
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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Spring makes me think of bowfishing
I’m sure there are better times of the year to go bowfishing for carp. Many of the experts say late summer is fantastic, when the water’s lower and hotter, and the fish are snagging cottonwood […]
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When it comes to fly-fishing, I’m no purist
Even if I win the Publisher’s Clearinghouse Sweepstakes and find myself duded up in the fanciest fishing finery, I won’t become a fly-fishing purist. I’ve never claimed to be a proper fly fisherman. I’m the […]
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Sportsman’s Warehouse has a night just for the ladies
The evening of Thursday, April 7, will be devoted to the women who like to go get dirty outside. The Sportsman’s Warehouse stores in both Cheyenne and Casper will be hosting their annual Ladies’ Night […]
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It’s spring — the fishing bug is biting
Man, I’m ready to go wet a line. It’s spring, and the fishing bug is biting hard. And repeatedly. I have a nearly overwhelming urge to call in sick and just head to the lake […]