If you’re a gun-owning sportsmen my hunch is we are heading into some tumultuous times ahead. Indeed, the political winds are shaping up to be a potential “perfect storm” as Democrats are poised to pl…
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I Find This News Just A Bit Ironic
Posted on October 23, 2008 by Jim Braaten
Word has it that police departments around the country are gearing up and preparing for the civil unrest that may come as the Election Day results roll in and voters learn that their favorite candidat…
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The Passing of South Dakota Outdoors Legend, Tony Dean
Posted on October 20, 2008 by Jim Braaten
Sportsmen throughout the upper Midwest and around the country are mourning the loss of broadcaster and outdoors communicator, Tony Dean, who passed away yesterday morning. You can read more of the det…
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Dealing With Boredom From The Tree Stand
Posted on October 16, 2008 by Jim Braaten
When I first started deer hunting in my mid-teens one of the toughest things about the hunt was dealing with the gnawing boredom which often can set in. I was young and, of course, I wanted something…
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If You Consider Obama Friendly To Gun Owners…THINK AGAIN!!
Posted on October 15, 2008 by Jim Braaten
Look, I’m going to make my point here rather blunt in today’s blog post. If you think the Obama/Biden ticket supports gun owners and our Second Amendment right you need to wake up and smell the roses,…
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SE Minnesota Hunter Scores On Big Buck
Posted on October 14, 2008 by Jim Braaten
There’s an e-mail making the rounds these days filled with pictures that I thought you should take a look at. It’s about a huge buck apparently taken on October 3 rd by bowhunter, Ben Spanjers in the…
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Smile Mr. Whitetail…You’re On Candid Camera!
Posted on October 13, 2008 by Jim Braaten
There was a time not too long ago when hunters would hunt hard all day then return to camp in the evening to sit around the fire and spin stories with their buddies about the events experienced during…
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What Does It Mean To Be A Sportsman?
Posted on October 9, 2008 by Jim Braaten
I ask you…what does it mean to be called a sportsman? I presume it means different things to different people, but on the whole what does the word “sportsman” conjure up in your mind when you hear the…
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Guess Where I Go When I Get Writer’s Block?
Posted on October 8, 2008 by Jim Braaten
I’ve been writing for newspapers, magazines and for radio on outdoor topics for over two decades now. Sometimes the words and ideas flow rather easy. At other times, trying to generate a thought and p…
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The Minnesota DNR Releases More Info On Lead Fragmentation (Venison)
Posted on October 7, 2008 by Jim Braaten
Today the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources released findings on a recent study that indicates ballistic lead fragments were found up to 18 inches away from wound channels. The study, conducte…
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