Carry a gun, because you can’t carry a police officer
Many people see no reason for regular citizens to carry guns. But Massad Ayoob, a handgun trainer and concealed carry proponent, answered a few questions about carrying [...]
Great Outdoors
Take care of your state lands
There’s a section of state land near my house where I like to go to feel like I’m away from all the pressures of civilization for a while. It’s not far from town, and [...]
I don’t need any more expensive, time-consuming hobbies
I need to find someone with coon dogs who’ll let me go hunting with him sometime. I’ve been reading a lot about raccoon hunting, and it sounds like my kind of activity. [...]
I should start a pigeon business
A few years ago, I snared a bunch of pigeons out of my dad’s barn in Riverton and took them to a dog trainer out by Albin. I just gave the birds to Ron, but I found out [...]
You need a great sharpener for a good knife
One of my biggest pet peeves is a dull knife blade. On the other hand, few things make me happier than a surgically sharp blade that glides through anything in its path. But [...]
Let the Christmas wishes begin
My boys are getting older, but that doesn’t mean they’re getting less excited about Christmas. About the only difference is the price of their gifts. We used to be able [...]
Happy Thanksgiving, Wyoming!
I know, a show about giving thanks on Thanksgiving is pretty predictable. But it doesn’t feel right to overlook the importance of this day. However, because this is a [...]
Protect your hunting rig — never wash it
Back when I drove ugly trucks, I didn’t much care how dirty they were. In fact, the dirtier it got, the more satisfied I was. A friend once put a bumper sticker on my old [...]
A walking challenge is just an excuse to go hunting
At my day job, we have a walking challenge that’s designed to encourage people to get up and move a few times a day, and to get off the couch and do something in our off [...]
A hunt with the boys was just what I needed
I wanted to take the dog out for a pheasant hunt this weekend, and I was hoping the boys would want to go with us. I wasn’t sure, because it was cold outside, and video [...]