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April 28, 2026

Commentary: Proposed USFS changes will harm forest resources nationwide

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Two weeks ago, the Trump administration announced many changes for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The plan would move the USFS headquarters from our national seat of federal government in Washington D.C. to Salt Lake City.
Utah is a state leading the fight against the policies that protect public lands. Why would the administration want to move the agency out of Washington D.C.?

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Commentary: New York’s gun laws are hurting dealers and small businesses

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Ever since the New York Safe Act and the Concealed Carry Improvement Act have been enacted, FFL gun shops and sporting good stores have been inundated with more regulations and excess expenses due to unconstitutional laws imposed by the State of New York.
As of this date, the State of New York has been successful at shutting down approximately 327 legally licensed FFL gun shops.

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From dull to deadly: Mastering fillet knife sharpening

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A fillet knife is an entity unto itself when it comes to cutting blades. That’s because the blade itself is thin so the angle of bevel on that blade is a very tight angle, anywhere from 14 to 18 degrees.
The blade on a fillet knife is generally flexible, which helps carve out every tasty morsel of fish, but that trait also creates a challenge when sharpening. Because the blade often intersects with bone and scales, coupled with a sharp bevel, we must sharpen it often during a busy fishing season to keep it operating at peak efficiency.

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