Antelope season is open now
I love getting outside and tromping around in the wilds. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is or what I’m out there doing. If I’m outside, I’m happy. Even when I [...]
The Great Outdoors
It turns out vegetarians kill more animals than hunters
I’ve often joked with people who order soy instead of cow milk that they’re contributing to the decline of wildlife habitat. Believe it or not, I actually know a few [...]
Waterfowl bands are more than just hunt souvenirs
Though the bulk of Canada goose banding takes place on the nesting grounds in Canada, some happens here in the States, too. Hunting season is rapidly approaching, so it’s [...]
How did I get on the Glamping mailing lists?
I’ve been getting advertisements from a bunch of glamping companies. I don’t have any idea how they got my name for their mailing lists. I am far from their target [...]
Don’t just pick ANY pistol, pick the RIGHT one
Never buy a gun that doesn’t fit you. That goes for rifles, shotguns, and even handguns. Just because you can hold it in your hands doesn’t mean it fits. Try out a bunch [...]
You REALLY don’t want to get close to bison
The guys on the radio in Riverton used to keep the Yellowstone Scoreboard. I don’t know if they still do it, but it was always entertaining. Morbid and dark, but [...]
Don’t park your car in the trailer parking spaces
I think most people who live in Wyoming, and especially the folks in more rural areas, know not to pull up to the pump at the gas station that has the diesel hose if [...]
The skeeters this year are perfect for a bug dope test
The experts say to keep mosquitoes off of you, your best bet is to use a bug spray with DEET in it. We used to swear by Muskol, but I haven’t found it on store shelves for [...]
My hunting trailer needs some serious work
I’ve said before I have too many tires already. Between the vehicles, the trailers and the riding mower, it seems like all I do is either reinflate low tires or haul wheels [...]
The magic of my boyhood wilderness is fading
It’s been a long time since I’ve been able to go back to Riverton to visit the family. Work, the kids’ activities, and a host of other responsibilities have made it [...]