It seems as though flat tires and blown tires have become the bane of my hunting and fishing existence. It’s been, what, four years in a row now that we’ve dealt with some sort of pneumatic fiasco just in October or November?
That doesn’t include any of the previous roadside disasters that fall under the heading of failed rubber or wheels. Come to think of it, I could probably write a book just on all of my mechanical mishaps that I’ve been blessed with over all of these years.
Dean Bortz: I apparently have an affinity for flat tires
SUBSCRIBER CONTENT
Read this article now.
Create a free Outdoor News account.
Create a free account below to get instant access to this article, thousands of Outdoor News stories, and our digital editions. Your 1-month trial starts the moment you sign up.
No credit card required
No credit card required
No credit card required
Subscriber? Login Here.
Share on Social
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Email
Hand-Picked For You
New York Fishing Report – October 30, 2026
Site Staff
October 30, 2026
Wisconsin Fishing Report – November 2, 2026
Wisconsin DNR Reports
November 2, 2026
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – November 3, 2026
Site Staff
November 3, 2026
Metro Area Fishing Report – November 1, 2026 – video
Matt Johnson
November 1, 2026
Find spots for ice fishing from your boat during fall – video
Matt Johnson
November 1, 2026
South Dakota Fishing Report – November 4, 2026 – video
Site Staff
November 4, 2026
Related Articles

MN Daily Update: Don’t wait to get your ice-fishing gear ready
Outdoor News
November 6, 2026
It’s time to get that ice-fishing gear out of the corner of your garage that you haven’t touched since last

Minnesota’s homegrown brook trout strain shows first signs of success in metro streams
Tori McCormick
November 5, 2026
DNR crews found young brook trout in two east-metro streams this summer, proof that the new MN Driftless strain, bred

Age-old broadhead question: mechanical vs. fixed-blade
Steve Carney
November 5, 2026
Many archers swear by fixed broadheads but it’s really about personal choice. Here is some exclusive insight into my impressions.