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Auntie Em, Uncle Henry, Toto, It’s a Twister!

June 22, 2010

Yes, another blog about the weather, but the adventure was just too good to pass. We’ve been on a hunt for a new horse for my daughter to show in 4-H competition. Our geldings (one is a rental owned by my brother) are getting up in age and not that “showy” any more. They’ll go [...]

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Don’t “Whether or Not” The Weather

June 18, 2010

The recent tragedy in Arkansas where campers were surprised by a flash flood was horrific and saddening. It also should be a reminder to all of us that the weather is nothing to be ignored. Regardless if you’re planning a hunting trip, a camping trip or just a weekend hike, you need to consider the [...]

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How Tough Are You?

June 17, 2010

Did you read the article about the Connecticut man who was fixing his furnace when his arm accidentally became stuck in the boiler fins? For the first six hours Jonathon Metz brainstormed with the 1980s-era TV character “MacGyver” as his inspiration. He tried to twist and turn his arm out, but it kept getting stuck [...]

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Fertilize Your Trees For Fall Hunting Success

June 15, 2010

Are you looking for ways to better your hunting area? Who isn’t? Here’s a sound and relatively easy chore to undertake before summer really sets in. Do an inventory of the mast trees on your property and if they don’t seem to be producing as much as you’d like, fertilize them.
You can fertilize trees just [...]

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It Doesn’t Get Any Cuter

June 11, 2010

It’s fawn time again. Whitetail, mule deer and pronghorns are dropping fawns by the bushel basket as I write. I’m sure you’ve seen some of the evidence. I’ve seen several of the ultra cute pronghorn fawns showing up in my backyard with glimpses of whitetail fawns on my way to town.
It’s also the time when [...]

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I’m Stepping Up on My Soapbox Again

June 7, 2010

I’m getting up on my soapbox again mainly because I’m too much of a hick to have a pedestal. OK, it’s really an old milk crate, but I didn’t steal it, honest.
This past weekend from dawn to dusk I was involved in the county 4-H Shooting Sports competition where my son Cole competed. In between [...]

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Instead of Oil, Try Mentos

June 4, 2010

This oil spill is truly tragic. Millions of gallons of crude are spilling into the ocean affecting a rich fishery and coastal marsh region that provides a home to countless wildlife species, including many you and I enjoy to hunt each fall. When will this tragedy end and what are the future implications for the [...]

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Memorial Day Thank You

May 31, 2010

Memorial Day has come and gone, but I still want to extend a thank you to our veterans, past and present, which help me and my family enjoy the freedom this great country offers. We had a busy Memorial Day holiday of hiking and ranch chores, but we did manage to break out the barbecue [...]

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Hunting License Leftovers

May 27, 2010

The leftovers I’m talking about aren’t the funky smelling pasta ensemble in the Rubbermaid container stuck back in the hinterlands of your refrigerator. I’m actually afraid to touch one container that’s found its way to the rear of the fridge, but that’s another story.
The leftovers I’m thinking about are hunting license leftovers for big game.
Drawings [...]

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Go Back to School

May 26, 2010

There are numerous federal resources to borrow money for college and other levels of higher learning. Believe it or not, one of them is a guide school in Wyoming operated by outfitter Tim Doud that goes by the name of Bliss Creek Outfitters Wilderness Archery Elk Guide and Packer School.
OK, you might not be able [...]

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Humane Society of The United States, Truth or Dare?

May 25, 2010

As hunters we all can be proud of our record of giving back to the resource through self-imposed taxes, hunting licenses and generous donations to conservation organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, or the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation . Give yourself a pat on the back. It’s because of you that we have strong game and [...]

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Scent-Lok Owes Us An Apology?

May 24, 2010

The U.S. Federal Court spoke and it didn’t like Scent-Lok’s claim about “odor-eliminating technology” and any other statement that even comes close to that declaration. In fact, the court claimed any such statements were considered false as a matter of law. They also said the statements about being able to reactivate the clothing were also [...]

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What? You Rolled a Bus?

May 18, 2010

On our way home the other night from a bloated schedule of kid events we rounded the corner on the gravel road and almost ran into a newer model Chevy Tahoe rolled on its side. It landed smack in the middle of the road. A young, inexperienced driver told us everyone was fine, except for [...]

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It’s Puppy Season

May 14, 2010

I’ve written about turkey season. I’ve blogged about bear season. It’s time to talk about puppy season. Yes, many of you are in the middle of picking out a new pup or well immersed in puppy training this spring. Regardless if your puppy is for bird hunting or a wannabe coyote chaser like my new [...]

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Looking For An Adventure? Try Bear Hunting

May 12, 2010

It’s bear season and I’ve been reminded of it all week on the radio from warnings to “bearproof your home.” Yes, the picnic-loving Boo Boos are coming out of hibernation looking to munch on anything of caloric value regardless of the stink. That kind of sounds like my puppy who has found new interest in [...]

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