Category Archives: Hunting & Fishing

Hunting and fishing experiences.

The Weight of Mitral Valve Insufficiency

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Alex Krebs

It may be hard to watch, but it is worthwhile. A heartfelt story of a man and his gun dog Humour can’t make it’s way into this one, I tried. A few opening lines with a pun so ill fit … Continue reading →

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Why We Hunt

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Alex Krebs

I could just as easily ask why we have sex, why we eat and why we drink. Can you explain the sensation of lust, hunger or thirst? Why bother trying when we all know such feelings from our own experiences. … Continue reading →

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San Juan River Report and Some Other News

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Alex Krebs

The San Juan was fishing excellent as usual on Saturday. I Continue to notice more people dry fly fishing, which used to be my diversion from the crowds on the Juan. On the other side, I myself have been trying … Continue reading →

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Redemption

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Alex Krebs

We all live and die, coming into those states of being at some random point along a ridge of happiness or a trough of turmoil. I welcome those down times; bring it on. We should all welcome the inevitable, it … Continue reading →

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Hermosa Creek Trail

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Alex Krebs

One of the reasons I was so amped about getting a mountain bike was the fishing opportunities it would open up. Last summer, my girlfriend and I joined a friend on a big day of mountain biking. Even though it … Continue reading →

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Premature Cabin Fever

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Alex Krebs

Of all the places you could live, Durango has to be one of the best for those of us prone to premature cabin fever. The winter sports fill in the winter lull and if that isn’t enough, some years you … Continue reading →

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Umpqua Medium Professional Guide Fly Box Review

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Alex Krebs

I started fly fishing with the bare minimums, cheap hip waders, no net, a few purchased flies, and maybe some tippet (I think it took me a few weeks to figure out what tippet even was)! The other day I … Continue reading →

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The Ego Wall

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Alex Krebs

In my duplex I have recently added what I like to call my “ego wall”. On it, I can re-live some of the best moments of my life. On the ego wall you can find my euro mounted elk skull … Continue reading →

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Lessons From a River

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Alex Krebs

We all fish for different reasons. Sometimes to be with family or friends and sometimes to overcome something challenging. Some of us fish commercially to pay the bills and others to feed their family. For me, fishing doesn’t really come … Continue reading →

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Quest for Wapiti – The Haul

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Alex Krebs

Part 3 of 3 I had the elk quartered out and covered up by nightfall using the gutless field dressing method. I didn’t have the resources to hang the meat so I left the hide on the quarters and covered … Continue reading →

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