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I got my outdoor training from the best
I can’t even remember the first time my dad dragged me into the wilderness on a campout. For as long as I can remember, I’ve spent a good deal of my free time in the […]
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Treat public land like it’s yours — because it is
How many landowners do you know who rev up their four-wheel-drives and tear through riparian areas on their land? Or just toss their garbage out in the brush when they’re riding around on the lower […]
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Ice fishing is better when there’s less wind
A friend named Roger recently asked me if I’d been ice fishing a lot this year. I had to admit to him that I haven’t. I’ve never been much of an ice fisherman. It’s not […]
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Ice fishing addictions can be pricey
I do like to go ice fishing. I’ve never acquired the gear needed for it, though, so I always have to wait for an invitation from one of my ice-angling buddies. I do feel bad […]
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Ice can be sharper than you’d think
I have never had good luck ice fishing. Well, let’s be honest, here. If you’ve listened to this show for any length of time, you know I don’t have much luck with fishing in general. […]
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Costa is bringing Indifly to the Reservation
Costa Sunglasses are what I wear when I step outside. They’re polarized so I can see fish under the water, and they protect my eyes from damaging UV rays. But Costa does a lot more […]
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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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Be safe if you go ice fishing
Four inches of clear ice is usually safe to walk on. That’s clear ice, not milky ice. The clear ice is more stable. If it looks milky, the bonds between the water molecules aren’t as […]
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‘Tis the season for hunting
The holiday season is upon us. It’s a time of joy and celebration, as you rush from store to store, spending all your money on gifts for loved ones. Maybe even a few gifts for […]
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Check your wish list one more time
It’s time to pull out your list and check it twice. Not your list of stuff to get for other people. If you don’t have your presents bought yet, there’s not much hope. Sure, you […]