This is a great time of year for fishing or photos
I love to fish, but I’ll admit I’m not very good at it. In fact, I’m absolutely horrible. It doesn’t matter what I use for a lure – fish just don’t want whatever [...]
photography
It’s time to start packing the camera again
I’ve been neglecting my camera for the last several years. I haven’t been carrying it with me when I go to work, or on trips to other towns to watch my kid compete in [...]
Mornings are great for wildlife photos
I love to fish, but I’ll admit I’m not very good at it. In fact, I’m absolutely horrible. It doesn’t matter what I use for a lure – fish just don’t want whatever [...]
Vacation cause a resurgence of photo bug
I’ve dabbled in wildlife photography for much of my adult life. I started somewhat by accident, while I was the Outdoors Editor at the Cheyenne newspaper. They didn’t [...]
Trip to Arizona was filled with the unexpected
Once in a while, you just have to get out of your comfort zone and explore some new places. I love going to my old haunts out in the woods, where I know almost every tree, [...]
Practice for hunting — with a camera
Other than spring bear, the next big game season is about five months away. Between now and then, you’d be well-served to get outside and do plenty of practicing. [...]
Why do there have to be snakes?
I’m not a big fan of snakes. I believe I’ve shared that with you many times in the past. I’ve had a few interactions with snakes that were both unexpected and [...]
I’m finally getting out for a real adventure
Don’t get me wrong – I enjoy my day job. But the last month of it has been spent listening to the legislature, and it’s time to take a break from all of that and try to [...]
I became a professional outdoorsman by luck
I was asked to speak to a class of high school kids a while ago, to tell them how a college education was important to the careers I’ve had. I guess they asked me because [...]
Hummingbirds can be tricky to ID
I like to think I have a good grasp of a lot of bird species, but I also realize there are a whole lot more birds out there that I can’t identify. Especially when it comes [...]