Michael Ledger

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article does not constitute legal advice. In recent ruling, the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals found that “corner crossing,” or the act of stepping from a public corner of land to another public corner of land where four parcel corners meet, does not violate federal laws regarding trespass.…

All across the west, rivers and creeks are surging as snow in the high country begins to melt and runoff takes hold. For eager anglers who are awaiting great summer fishing, runoff presents an obstacle that can make it challenging or even outright unsafe to get out on the water. Luckily, the same conditions that…

A bull steps out at 400 yards – quartering away, steep, the last moment of legal shooting light. One of those shots you don’t take unless you know the rifle is ready, and so are you. That’s the kind of confidence a purpose-built gun gives you. One of the many great fortunes of owning a…

There are few moments in the outdoors that rival the thrill of calling a bull elk into bow range. Successfully calling elk, however, depends on more than just making noise- it’s about reading the animals, understanding herd dynamics, and tailoring your approach to the situation in front of you. From early season bugles to the…

Each year during the last week of May, my close friends and I watch our email inboxes with the same fervor a small child might have while checking the chimney on Christmas Eve. It’s not an email from Santa Claus we’re waiting for, but in the eyes of a hunter, it may even be better.…

2025 ranch and farm values largely remained level, with only modest movement in value depending on asset class. Inventory also ticked slightly higher, primarily among Class B and Class C ranches, those that check fewer of the premium boxes sought by top-tier buyers. In contrast, supply of Class A ranches remained notably constrained, continuing a trend that has defined the market for several years.…