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Archive for May, 2008

Muskie Fishing

I live in Idaho - so can’t claim this story even if I tried!  However, there has been a plea for more fishing stories on this site, and what with me not having done any fishing lately this was going to be a difficult task.  I couldn’t even muster up …

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Procrastination Doesn’t Pay

When I was in first grade, it was discovered that I had poor eyesight.  I was fitted with glasses, and everything seemed great - I remember seeing the leaves of trees and being amazed!  By the time I hit third grade, I had a large prescription change.  The prescription changed …

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Start ‘em Young

I was cruising the blogs I read every day, and this article on Jake’s outdoors caught my eye.  The pictures alone are enough to make the toughest of the tough smile.  It got me to thinking about how fortunate I am to have had a family that got …

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Hunt Green

In the last year or so, a marketing term has been splashed everywhere we turn - Fill in the blank - Green. Live Green. Drive Green. Go Green. Shop Green. Hunt Green. Ok, fine - I may have just made that last one up. …

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Reader Feedback

We are trying to think of some ways to make posting content easier for all levels of users at Base Camp Legends.  I want to let everyone know what we’re thinking of doing, and then invite you all to let us know what you think - and offer suggestions and …

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Spring Bear Hunt 2008

May 10, 2008
 
 
 
 

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There just may not be anything prettier than early spring in the mountains.
 
 
 
A few years ago, my father discovered something that has changed all our lives - archery hunting for elk …

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Rediscovering and Relearning the Owyhee River


A welcome sight, a fish putting the bend to the old 5 weight.
Oregon’s Owyhee River has been in my backyard for most of my life.  I grew up in Vale, Oregon within an easy 45 minute drive of the river and now live …

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Spring is For Turkeys

I realize that most of the United States gets all excited because spring is the time of year they hunt turkeys.  Well, in our corner of the world, turkeys aren’t that plentiful - and I know many would dispute that - but it is my experience that the turkeys that …

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Community Blogs

I just wanted to take a little time here and mention that if you haven’t already checked out some of our member blogs, go to the community tab and check them out! We’re starting to get a few people who’ve created their own blogs - and there is …

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Practice Makes Better

The saying is that practice makes perfect - well, I’m not so sure about that, but I’ll admit that practice does make one better.  The weather has been nicer lately, so my wife and I took our bows out behind the house for a little target practice.  I couldn’t believe …

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