Outdoors columnist, author Scott Irwin reflects on decades of stories, tips and adventure

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Outdoors columnist, author Scott Irwin reflects on decades of stories, tips and adventure

Featuring stories about family, friendship, fishing and hunting, Irwin highlights life in a rural town and the lessons learned from growing up in nature.
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