Great Outdoors
Taking my fitness routine up a notch
There are many reasons people work out. The smart people go to the gym or have some sort of fitness routine they do regularly, and they just stay in shape. Others of us woke up […]
Shooting
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Practice in the types of weather you hunt in
There’s a lot to be said for a roaring fire, a batch of fresh cookies and a warm cup of hot chocolate on a blisteringly cold day. But there’s also a lot to be said […]
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Take some of the pain out of your recoil
You don’t have to put up with nasty recoil when you’re hunting. Even if you’re hunting our state’s bigger animals, like elk, moose, or even bison, today’s technology can take a lot of the sting […]
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Watching shooting makes me want to have a go
I’ve been helping out coaching the group of kids who shoot air guns with my youngest son. It’s and American Legion shooting team, and it’s only open to kids who are 18 years old or […]
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Consider a dry-fire trainer as a gift this year
Talking about Christmas gift ideas before Thanksgiving is always dicey. There are a lot of people who don’t like anything being mentioned about Christmas before Thanksgiving, and they’re a vocal bunch. But please don’t take […]
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Don’t get too excited about a shooting streak
Man, it’s great to have a string of shots that isn’t marred by a single miss. You shoot at a bird, and it goes down. Every time. It’s even better when that streak comes along […]
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Put a little precision in your shooting
I’ve never been a very good shot with a handgun, I’ll freely admit that. But I’ve always considered myself an above-average marksman with a rifle. Maybe that’s just my male ego talking. I know there […]
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Now’s the time to start practicing with your bow
Don’t just let that bow sit in the closet or out in the garage all summer. Dust off the case, take the bow out and get some practice. There are dozens of archery ranges around […]
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Protect your ears with active shooting muffs
There are a lot of electronic earmuffs and earplugs on the market, and most of ‘em are worth every penny you’ll spend on ‘em. The best ones are generally more expensive, but you don’t have […]
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Make sure your range bag is always ready
Head to the shooting range this summer. You’re going to want to make sure your hunting rifles are all sighted in, and it’s a good idea to get some practice before the fall. The more […]