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Thank a veteran, then go hunting
Some folks get today off for Veterans’ Day, and I think it’s a state law that you have to do two things. First off, thank a vet. Whether it’s someone who served decades ago or […]
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Get a turkey for your Thanksgiving table
There’s not much that beats a good Thanksgiving turkey. Especially when it’s surrounded by all the other Thanksgiving goodies: stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, jello salad and cranberry sauce. About the only way you can […]
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You don’t have to labor today, so go hunting
In my opinion, everybody should go hunting each weekend of the hunting season. You don’t have to go after elk or deer every time. Change it up a little. Hunt doves on the first weekend, […]
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Don’t overlook walk-in areas this hunting season
The walk-in hunting area and hunter management area programs have given hunters some great access. Without these programs, it wouldn’t be as easy to hunt those lands. Before the walk-in areas came into existence, you […]
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Get permission to hunt private land
We’ve had a pretty wet growing season, and hunting season looks pretty good for elk, deer and antelope in most hunting areas. With the increased moisture this spring and into the summer, deer and antelope […]
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It’s been a tough hunting season so far
We’ve got a great hunting season going on right now. The relatively wet and cool spring and summer helped push up some great forage for big game and upland birds, and we haven’t been really […]
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Hunting isn’t just about killing animals
There’s a whole lot more to hunting than taking aim and pulling the trigger. There’s all the stuff you see while you’re out in the wilds. You’re away from civilization, roaring traffic and demanding bosses. […]
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I won’t get my birthday hunt on my actual birthday this year
For the last few years, I’ve done a pretty good job of sticking to a new birthday tradition. The longer waterfowl seasons have helped, and when a duck or goose hunt isn’t in the cards, […]
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I finally got my own goat
Life has gotten in the way of hunting the last few years, but Sunday morning, I finally got a chance to go out and try to get a goat. I’ve had free time before this, […]
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It’s high time for a goat hunt
I’m hoping to get out in the field to chase an antelope this weekend. Between the high temperatures and family plans, I wasn’t able to try to lure one in with my decoy at the […]