The Last Pheasant Hunt
Upland bird hunting was a big part of my late teen and early adult life. The Texas Panhandle of that time boasted an abundance of doves, quail, wild turkey and…
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After opportunistically stalking a flock of snow geese on the final day of the hunt, we threw a single goose in the truck and noticed an unassuming little swale in…
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To Weather a Storm
The fog settled in the trees surrounding the deep green water of Coos Bay as Elliot and I unloaded kayaks from the trailer while Steve went over shuttling logistics with…
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Small Stream Detox & Mammoth Creek
This year hasn’t exactly been going to plan, for reasons I won’t get into here. “Outdoor time,” beyond sitting on the back patio, has been limited. I suppose everyone was…
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Haul Your Butt, Not Your Line
Every once in a while, I have to remind myself that fly fishing still exists, since I’m still living in the Texas Panhandle – for now. Unfortunately, a guy can…
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Meta: Updated Publication Schedule
For almost a year and a half now, we’ve been bringing you stories about not drowning, bovines, steelheading, cool-looking ducks, excellent literature, and injuring your spouse each Tuesday. Going forward,…
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10wt Class Ring
I don’t carry much baggage. The few regrets I have are mostly about things I didn’t do, not things I did — and even that list is short. But there’s…
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Cortland 444 Peach Double-Taper: Review
You can spend any amount of money you’d like to on a toilet — anywhere from $100 to several thousand dollars, apparently. All of them serve one essential function, and…
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Lander and Sinks Canyon – A Story of Changes
The town of Lander, Wyoming is something of a hub. Located on US Highway 287, where it winds through the Wind River Mountains, the town is the start/endpoint for several…
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Quick Tips for a New Muzzleloader Hunter
In the world of Western hunting, many rifle hunters will eventually progress to hunting with a muzzleloader — if for no other reason than hunting opportunities are easier to come…
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