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My inability to catch fish is apparently contagious
I’m a horrible fisherman, at least when it comes to fishing in Wyoming. When I fish in other states, I do fine. But I can’t catch a fish to save my life in my native […]
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Complete your Cutt-Slam this summer
If you haven’t completed a Cutt-Slam yet, now’s the time to get it done. The Cutt-Slam is like other grand slams in the hunting and fishing world. It requires you to get one of each […]
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Do fish have feelings? I really 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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You don’t have to OWN a boat — you can RENT one
My family went camping with several good friends of ours last weekend at Glendo, and on one of the days we were there, our friends rented a pontoon boat. I didn’t know you could rent […]
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As Calvin says, “The Days are Just Packed”
Every so often, I re-read my old Calvin and Hobbes comic books. One of the books I have is called “The Days are Just Packed,” and that right there is one of the reasons I […]
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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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Break up a road trip with some fishing detours
Driving across our great state can get a little hypnotic. Pull off the highway and do a little fishing to recharge so you don’t start drifting off at the wheel. I never go anywhere without […]
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I’m on a mission to finally finish my Cutt-Slam
It seems like most of the anglers I know have already completed their Cutt-Slam. Some are even working on a second slam, or even a third or fourth. I’d be happy with just one. The […]
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There’s always plenty to do in Wyoming
Fishing season is finally here. The die-hards have been hitting the water for the last several weeks, but now even a lot of the higher country is free of ice. Be careful, though, because the […]
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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 […]