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A wind knot runs through it

It’s Hollywood, all Hollywood. You see a guy casually walking through the woods, along a stream, with fly rod in tow, it’s Hollywood. And while Brad Pitt could look good almost anywhere, it won’t be

The waiting game

If there’s one thing that sends a chill down the spine of a turkey hunter it’s the sound of a gobbler at first light. With turkey season fast approaching I decided to visit several of

Pen projects' unsung heroes

It’s all about what’s going on behind the scenes to make our sportfishing resource one of the best on the planet. Yes, we know about the fish hatcheries themselves and the personnel who collect the

Turkeys, trout and hockey: A sleepless month of May

This spring is shaping up to be the perfect storm in terms of sleep deprivation, at least during the month of May when my focus is almost solely on pursuing spring gobblers. The key word

Home cooking for old Ben

I’ve had dogs for almost 25 years. I married into a dog and since then there has been the pitter-patter-pitter-patter of little (and not so little) feet at my feet. They’ve all started out small

Way ahead of the game

I took a ride last week to get some fresh eggs from the farmer whose land I hunt and found him in the milkhouse finishing up milking chores. “How do you like the weather?” he

First trout a memorable one

I’m not sure how old I was, but I was definitely knee high to a grasshopper. Mom, Dad, my brother Rick – that was our family back then. It was before David and Susan came

Early trout opportunities a rarity in the 'Dacks

I’m pounding out this blog a little early this week because I really don’t want to be saddled with this duty on opening day of trout season. That’s a bit unusual up here in the

A close check, a close call

Those of you who have dogs, I’m sure, regularly pet them. Pat them on the head, rub their belly. Perhaps give them a good scratching behind the ears. But let’s not forget the importance of

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