It can be hard to get yourself to shoot your bow during many cold and wet spring days, but shooting form deteriorates over time. Yes, your sights don't change, but the muscle memory takes time to get back. Personally, I know that I cannot hold on a target well at all after a long break. I often set up a target in a safe place in my house. I know many of you are saying, "SHOOTING IN YOUR HOUSE...read more

Special Olympics alpine races wrap up Friday and Bogus Basin season passes go on sale Monday.

Friday is the last day to catch the Special Olympic Alpine races up at Bogus. Races begin at 9 a.m. and awards begin at 1 p.m. This will be your last chance to participate; so head up the hill and cheer for your favorite athlete.

Also, don't forget that Bogus season passes go on sale Monday, Feb. 16...read more

As a resolution for 2009, right behind loosing weight and in front of drink less pop, I want to experience more outside. I am the king of excuses. The biggest is always "not enough money." Frankly it doesn't cost too much to take a hike in the Owyhees or take a trip to the Snake River fishing. You just need to make the commitment. Heck, add up the time you spend blankly staring at the...read more

Get your bows ready, last weekend marked the opening of the archery shooting season. Well, not for everybody. Many shooters never really stopped shooting, but last weekend was the NW Classic in Caldwell. For years this has been the first shoot of the year and has always been a lot of fun. I have not shot my bow since hunting season and it really showed in the first round Saturday morning, but things...read more