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I admit it; I’m a wind wimp
For a guy who was born in Wyoming and has spent pretty close to his whole life here, I’m a big wimp when it comes to wind. I can take it for reasonably extended periods […]
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Don’t just sit there — tie some flies
While you’re parked on the couch watching football this weekend, put your hands to good use. Instead of just watching the games, pull out the fly-tying gear and get a start on the flies you’ll […]
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Is a crummy vehicle the secret to a happy home life?
I don’t remember where I read it, but somewhere I saw what was supposed to be the key to a happy home. It said you should buy the absolute nicest house you can afford, then […]
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New year brings some of the same goals as last year
OK, let me just get this out of the way: Time just seems to go faster the older I get. There. I said it. Now I’ve officially crossed into middle age. Now that I’ve gotten […]
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Looking for a place to go ice fishing? Try looking for ice …
My first impulse when I get emails asking where to go ice fishing is to state the obvious. I always want to say, “Try looking for a frozen body of water.” That wouldn’t be nice, […]
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Give your fishing buddy a gift you can enjoy, too
I stopped in at Sportsman’s Warehouse looking for Christmas gifts for my fishing buddies, and I found more than I’d bargained for. At the risk of sounding like a greedy jerk, I found a bunch […]
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… While visions of shootin’ irons danced in their heads …
My little sprouts are already getting ramped up for Christmas. They still don’t quite have the whole idea of the Christmas season, but they’re definitely into the presents. I was a little fella once, and […]
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Happy Thanksgiving!
I know, a show about giving thanks on Thanksgiving is pretty predictable. But it doesn’t feel right to overlook the importance of this day. However, because this is a program about the outdoors, I’ll just […]
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Do your homework before buying a new hunting and fishing truck
With all the choices for off-road-worthy vehicles, and with the hefty price tags most of them carry, if you’re going to buy a new one, you need to do your homework before you get yourself […]
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I’ll stick to the rod and reel method of fishing, thanks
Many of us in Wyoming have braved the frigid waters of our state in a float tube in order to get into a better position to catch a big fish. But would you consider just […]