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Only 14 more hunting days until New Year
You may only have eight shopping days left before Christmas, but you have a few more days than that if you want to get some more mileage out of your bird license. The duck and […]
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Wishing for a snow day
My day job keeps me inside most of the day at Laramie County Community College. It’s a fun job, but you know what they say … a bad day hunting’s better than a good day […]
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So much for snipe hunting
In October, I was duck hunting with some friends, and the snipe just wouldn’t leave us alone. They were coming into the duck decoys in groups of 20 or 30, then they’d flutter out for […]
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Here come the big birds
You can be a hunter and also be a birdwatcher. In fact, being a birdwatcher can actually help you when you hunt. The more practice you get watching ducks, for instance, the better you’ll be […]
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Go on a snipe hunt. No, really, it’s no prank.
I’m constantly surprised by the number of people who think I’m trying to put one over on them when I tell them I’m going snipe hunting. It’s amazing how strong those childhood pranks can hold […]
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Hunting season is open for real
If you’re really serious about hunting, you’re probably not reading this. Depending on where you are in the state and when this program airs, the sun’s either up already or sunrise isn’t far away. If […]
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Waterfowl bands are much more than avian jewelry
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 important to know what to do […]