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About Sacred Meals and Hunting/Fishing Openers

Such a strange year, 2020, on so many fronts. Silly me, I have been anticipating and talking up the meals we might still have at the beginning of our general deer and elk seasons – those sacred breakfasts which set us properly on a path to make the precious meat with...

Wyoming Safari – 25th Annual

Last Friday evening, I pulled into Paradise with the meat made during our very successful 25th Annual Wyoming Deer and Antelope Safari. Interestingly, this year I headed out on 11 September and arrived back home on the 18th – exactly the same dates as that first 1996...

Raptors and Fall Watching

With continuing restrictions on gatherings beyond family, the question on the floor had to do with watching wildlife, possible photo opportunities and fresh air. Given the season, and the magic of watching critters gather for long flights to winter, I suggested Red...

Jack O’Connor Lives On

What started all this was a thirty-something homey asking about the logo on my shirt. I was at one of the few safe and open sight-in spots in the foothills, testing some loads for the .270 Edward, last of the Hucklings, would use on our upcoming Wyoming Safari. The...

Of Ravens and Crows

Up in the hills, around town, or on the way to fishing in the Columbia River Gorge, crows and ravens seem to be a regular object of attention lately. They seem to be most everywhere, just making sure we see and hear them, or busily and noisily harassing birds or dogs...

Need A Family Bat Evening?

Looking for a low-impact, quiet, yet delightful family late-evening outing? So was Homey. “Look,” he said, “Sue and I were trying to come up with a cheap evening’s entertainment for us and the three offspring, and I remembered that you once wrote something about...
You, Your Family and Amateur (HAM) Radio

It was another off-Reecer Creek meeting of the Reecer Creek Rod, Gun, Working Dog & Outdoor Think Tank Benevolent Association – this one in partnership with the regular meeting of the Rodeo City Radio Club and members of the Upper Kittitas County Radio Club. The...

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Security and the New Year

Thus begins year 21 of our regular weekly meetings in this “Inside the Outdoors” space. It probably calls for a rendition of “Auld Lang Syne.” Or something. And, here we go again. Another new year. Another fresh start. One more chance to think about what awaits us in...

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This Is Family Outdoor Time

The Christmas to New Year break seems very open this year. Several homeys have more days off than most years – or so it seems to them. The big question centers around how to use that time getting kids and family outside. There are plenty of long evenings and nights...

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Hot Local Christmas Gifts for Outdoor Nuts

Note that this column is focused on gifts available in the Kittitas Valley of Washington, as is my custom. Note, also, however, that these are great gift ideas no matter where you might find yourself for this Christmas Season. Whatever you do, celebrate your outdoor...

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So Long, Joe Meuchal

Several dozen of us gathered Saturday afternoon at the Fairgrounds here in Ellensburg, Washington, to remember our friend Joe Meuchal (as in “Michael”). True to his nature Joe wanted no fuss made over him, so we just made a small fuss and spent a couple hours sharing...

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Safe and Fun: Family Recreational Shooting

Tomorrow evening, Dec. 6, at 6:00, the Light Rifle Class League for winter family recreational shooting starts at the Kittitas Valley Rifle & Pistol Club range here in Ellensburg, Washington. The 16-week league happens at the range at 608 West 15th (immediately...

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