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Bill Negley: Bwana Bowman

Bill Negley of San Antonio, Texas, remains the only sportsman ever to successfully hunt all of Africa’s “Big Five” (elephant, lion, cape buffalo, rhino and leopard) with a conventional bow (102-pound recurve) and no rifle backup. This film documents his first elephant taken in this way. He killed his

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The Cowboy Cauldron Firepit

If you live in wildfire country and want a very safe way to enjoy outdoor fires, consider a Cowboy Cauldron. They aren’t cheap but they really work. NOTE: this article was originally sent as an email by Cowboy Cauldron on on October 21, 2021. IT’S FINALLY FALL! Photo

Grand Teton National Park Hopes Collaboration, Not Closures, Will Protect Bighorn Sheep

"Invasion Biology"

Grand Teton National Park Hopes Collaboration, Not Closures, Will Protect Bighorn Sheep

According to the “experts” quoted below, backcountry skiers threaten bighorn sheep numbers. This is contrary to our hands-on, 20-year experience with the desert bighorn sheep in far-West Texas. If humans don’t harass them, bighorn ignore people. As reported on this blog, a miner in the Sierra Nevadas actually taught

Connecting Ranchers with Land Stewards Could Be Key to Less Disastrous Wildfires

Connecting Ranchers with Land Stewards Could Be Key to Less Disastrous Wildfires

As discussed below, grazing of domestic animals – cattle, sheep and goats – is an effective way to prevent wildfire and improve habitat. Another species that has great potential for wildfire control is the wild horse. NOTE: this article was originally published to CivilEats.com on July 8, 2021. It was written

‘Silver Bullet’ for Business: The Aussie Farmers Bringing Dingoes Back

'Silver Bullet' for Business: The Aussie Farmers Bringing Dingoes Back

As discussed below, restoring predators in the Australian outback has had very positive effects on habitat and animals. NOTE: this article was originally published to WAToday.com.au on July 26, 2021. It was written by Emma Young. Cattle farmers from Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales are reaping

The Unconventional Weapon Against Future Wildfires: Goats

The Unconventional Weapon Against Future Wildfires: Goats

Appearing below is an excellent article on goats and wildfire control. Goats have worked very well for us at Pitchstone Waters in Idaho, as discussed extensively in this blog. NOTE: this article was originally published to NYTimes.com on September 18, 2021. It was written by Coral Murphy Marcos. In

Bayer Blasts ‘Unscientific’ Rejection by Mexican Regulator of GMO Corn Permit

Bayer Blasts 'Unscientific' Rejection by Mexican Regulator of GMO Corn Permit

As discussed below, Mexico does not want Monsanto/Bayer’s Roundup-laced food. Any discussion of GMO safety is in truth a discussion of Roundup (glyphosate). GMO corn is modified to tolerate the poison, which is linked to many human diseases. It remains to be seen if Mexico can withstand the

How Sea Otters Help Protect Underwater Meadows

How Sea Otters Help Protect Underwater Meadows

This article discusses one of several reasons that sea otters are essential to the health of the Pacific Coast’s marine systems. The seagrasses otters maintain also support the salmon, steelhead and commercial fisheries. Whether on land or sea, predators are necessary to the health of habitats and everything in

Inspiration Texas Style

Inspiration Texas Style

Weimar Meinzer explains his Texas photography. Note: this post was originally published on February 24, 2017 Inspiration Texas Style from Wyman Meinzer on Vimeo.

Forest Thinning Helps Curb Wildfires

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Forest Thinning Helps Curb Wildfires

According to the experts quoted below, lack of selective logging and prescribed burning are primary reasons for the increasing severity of wildfires, and declining forest health. NOTE: this article was originally published to NYTimes.com on September 13, 2021. It was written by Karen Weintraub. Lake Tahoe, Sequoias survived wildfires

The Beauty of Buying a Ski Home in Idaho? Nobody Knows a Thing About It

The Beauty of Buying a Ski Home in Idaho? Nobody Knows a Thing About It

“Unlike Colorado, Montana and Wyoming, Idaho real estate did not recover from the 2008 financial collapse until the covid lockdowns of 2020. That recovery is now occurring – with a vengeance. NOTE: this article was originally published to NYTimes.com on September 13, 2021. It was written by Karen Weintraub. Not

Support for Mitigating Catastrophic Wildfire Damage and Environmental CWD Contamination Using Wild Horse Grazing.

Chronic Wasting Disease

Support for Mitigating Catastrophic Wildfire Damage and Environmental CWD Contamination Using Wild Horse Grazing

“Three seemingly unsolvable problems facing forest, range and wildlife managers are (1) increasing numbers and severity of wildfires, (2) the relentless spread of CWD, and (3) what to do about wild horses. What if a significant partial solution to all three is found in the so-called problem itself?

Masters of Desert Survival, Can Saguaros Survive Wildfires?

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Masters of Desert Survival, Can Saguaros Survive Wildfires?

According to the article below, saguaros are being harmed by buffelgrass wildfires. “The biggest threat for saguaros in climate change isn’t the heat or the drought. It’s fire that sweeps in and burns extremely hot.” As with forest fires, it is not weather but fine fuel accumulation that

Grizzly Bear in Fatal Montana Attack Was Guarding Food Cache

Grizzly Bear in Fatal Montana Attack Was Guarding Food Cache

“In grizzly country, it is a safe bet that if you find a carcass there will be a bear close by. NOTE: this article was originally published to APNews.com on August 10, 2021. It was written by Amy Beth Hanson. HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A grizzly bear that fatally mauled

Discovery Sets New Date for Earliest Trek in Americas

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Discovery Sets New Date for Earliest Trek in Americas

“According to the scientists quoted below, new fossil discoveries are “… pushing back (the estimated earliest dates of) human occupation of the Americas to before the Ice Age. People are having to revise their ideas of the first peopling of the Americas.” Below there are links to reports posted on this

Chronic Wasting Disease May Soon Spread to Humans, Warns CDC

Chronic Wasting Disease

Chronic Wasting Disease May Soon Spread to Humans, Warns CDC

According to experts quoted in the article below, “It is probable that human cases of chronic wasting disease associated with consumption with contaminated meat will be documented in the years ahead,” going on to add, “It’s possible the number of human cases will be substantial and will not be

Climate Change Doesn’t Cause All Disasters

Climate Change Doesn’t Cause All Disasters

“As explained in the article below, climate change lowers weather-related deaths. This is because warming annually causes about 120,000 heat deaths but prevents nearly 300,000 cold deaths. NOTE: this article was originally published to WSJ.com on July 13, 2021. It was written by Bjorn Lomborg. Everybody talks

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It’s the Largest Living Organism on Earth, and It’s Hiding in Plain Sight in Utah

“The largest – and possibly oldest – living organism. NOTE: this article was originally published to the Deseret News’ Apple News channel on August 15, 2021. It was written by Lee Benson. The Pando Aspen Grove near Fish Lake in south central Utah has been existing, and minding its own business, since