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Let it snow … but you can keep the wind
In my opinion, you just can’t beat winter. The colder and snowier, the better. As for the cold, I say bring it on. I love it. I enjoy getting bundled up in layer after layer […]
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Use your new toys
I’m sure there were plenty of goose calls, pheasant vests and shotgun shells under the trees yesterday. And I’m sure if you were the happy recipient of any of these items, you were dying to […]
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Stay upright on the ice and snow this winter
I don’t know how many times I’ve been walking along in the winter, when all of a sudden, my feet go out from under me. It happens so fast, there’s often no time to even […]
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Don’t pick a Christmas tree that’s too big for you
Cutting your own Christmas tree is a great excuse to get outside, it’s a wonderful family experience, and it’s by far the cheapest option for getting a tree, unless you go the artificial tree route. […]
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Cutting your own Christmas tree is a great tradition
My family hasn’t yet settled on a definite tradition for the Christmas tree yet. We’ve bought them at tree lots, where all the trees are bushy and perfectly Christmas tree-shaped, but they tend to get […]
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If you have snow, grab your sled
I love a good snow. The more we get, the merrier I am. Especially if I get to go outside and play in it. There’s a ton of stuff you can do in the snow. […]
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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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Christmas season is here again
Christmas is the time of year when kids are expected to be kids, and grown-ups who are acting their shoe sizes aren’t looked down upon, either. That’s a lucky thing for me. Maybe that’s why […]
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Let the Christmas dreams begin
My little sprouts are already getting ramped up for Christmas. Colby, the oldest, is four. He’s got a much better grasp of Christmas than his two-year-old brother does. I have a pretty good idea of […]
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Happy Turkey Day!
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 […]