Know how to defend yourself from bears
If you’re wandering around the woods, making noise and doing everything you should do to keep from startling a bear, chances are you won’t see one. But even the best [...]
wildlife
Don’t take drives across Wyoming for granted
I haven’t spent as much time in other states as I have in Wyoming, so my impression may be biased. But I don’t know if there are as many wild animals visible from the [...]
Don’t forget to look around while driving
Next time you travel across Wyoming, take it slow and easy. Watch the scenery as you move along, instead of just focusing on getting to your destination. On a trip from [...]
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 [...]
Don’t forget to look around you
I was out feeding the horses on Sunday morning, and a turkey vulture flew down into the pasture. As I watched, it landed just out of my view over the lip of a little rise. I [...]
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 [...]
Pay attention to the tale of the trail
There’s always something to see out in the woods. Even if you don’t find what you originally went out there to find. Some years, wildflowers are starting to appear by [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]