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Colorado Game Management Unit (GMU) 51 features over-the-counter (OTC) availability primarily for 2nd and 3rd rifle season bull elk tags, while archery and 1st/4th rifle seasons require a draw. [1, 2, 3, 4] Unit 51 Overview & Access Location: Douglas, Jefferson, and Teller counties, spanning around 24,000 acres of the Pike National Forest along Rampart Range Road. Terrain: Steep canyons, dense timber, and open mountain parks ranging from lower foothills up to rocky ridge lines. Special Restrictions: Specific properties like the Sharptail Ridge SWA within Unit 51 require separate unit-specific draw permits rather than general OTC access. [1, 2, 3, 4] License Rules & Purchasing Rifle Seasons: Unlimited OTC either-sex or bull tags are generally offered for the 2nd and 3rd rifle seasons. Archery Changes: Note that general non-resident OTC archery options have shifted significantly under modern Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations, requiring verification of current draw vs. OTC status for bowhunters. Purchasing: Valid licenses can be acquired digitally via the CPW Online System or through authorized local license agents. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] If you'd like, let me know: Your preferred season (2nd or 3rd rifle) Your residency status (resident or nonresident) I can help verify the specific active hunt codes and license fees for your upcoming hunt. ______________________________________________________ Colorado leftover elk licenses for Unit 51 can be purchased online at CPWShop.com, by phone at 1-800-244-5613, or at in-person sales agents. Leftover and reissued limited licenses requiring four or fewer preference points go on sale starting at 9:00 a.m. MT on the designated Leftover License Day in August. [1, 2, 3, 4] Purchasing Details Cost & Availability: Varies based on residency and specific hunt code quotas remaining after primary and secondary draws.

Today, a blazer is one of the most versatile pieces in a wardrobe. It can be dressed up with tailored trousers or paired with jeans for a casual look. Available in everything from classic navy and charcoal to bold plaids and vibrant colors, the modern blazer has become a fashion staple. But its origins have little to do with business attire—and everything to do with competitive rowing. The blazer was born on the rivers of 19th-century England, where rowers at Oxford and Cambridge wore loose-fitting jackets to stay warm during chilly morning practices and races. Unlike today's structured versions, these early jackets resembled lightweight windbreakers designed for comfort and function. The name itself is believed to have originated with the Lady Margaret Boat Club at St. John's College, Cambridge. Club members wore striking scarlet jackets that stood out on the water, inspiring the term "blazer," a reference to their blazing red color. Bright jackets and bold stripes soon became common among rowing clubs, making it easy for spectators to identify competing teams. As the jackets became symbols of pride and membership, athletes began wearing them away from the river—much like modern varsity or letterman jackets. Before long, rugby, cricket, croquet, and football clubs adopted similar styles, and by the late 1800s the word blazer had come to describe almost any colorful sporting jacket. The style crossed the Atlantic around the turn of the 20th century, where it quickly became popular on Ivy League campuses. Students at Yale, Harvard, Princeton, and Cornell embraced loose flannel blazers as part of collegiate fashion, helping transform the garment from athletic apparel into a symbol of classic American style. More than a century later, the cut, fabrics, and colors

The featured photo from the Library of Congress shows indian women at the Laguna, New Mexico, train depot c. 1902. Santa Fe Railroad officials encouraged the sale of Pueblo jewelry, crafts, and art at rail depots throughout the Southwest in an effort to attract tourists to the region. Native American imagery became a powerful force in American advertising during the late 19th century and has remained a familiar marketing symbol ever since. Thousands of posters, signs, brochures, and promotional booklets portrayed Indigenous people as symbols of strength, courage, speed, fierce independence, and a deep connection to nature. Railroads heading west, particularly those crossing the Southwest to California, embraced this imagery to sell the romance of travel. Their advertisements promised an unforgettable journey through dramatic landscapes inhabited by ancient cultures, transforming a train trip into an adventure. One example from my collection is this 1917 brochure, distributed aboard Santa Fe Railway trains to encourage travelers to visit Los Angeles. This version flows more naturally while preserving the historical context without endorsing the stereotypes used in the original advertising. If you're writing for a history or vintage advertising audience, it also reflects that these were marketing portrayals rather than factual representations. This is the story of how the Land of Enchantment was formed. https://mytext.cnm.edu/lesson/creating-the-land-of-enchantment/ 

PAMPLONA, Spain — This year’s San Fermin festival is fit for anything, including outfitters offering packages for running with the bulls and bullfighting side-trips.  This year marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of Ernest Hemingway’s book “The Sun Also Rises,” which put Pamplona on the map. Hemingway first attended the festival in Pamplona, Spain, on July 7, 1924, accompanied by friends. He was immediately captivated by the life-and-death drama of the bullfights, the bravery of the matadors, and the energetic, hard-drinking culture of the celebration. These annual trips provided the core setting and inspiration for his breakthrough work. Today, the festival consists of eight consecutive morning bull runs, beginning on July 7. Thousands of participants pack the cobblestoned streets of Pamplona to scramble out of the way of a pack of charging bulls.  The run spans roughly 875 meters (about 960 yards) through the old quarter of the city, culminating in the bullring.  The run is inherently dangerous, with participants regularly suffering gorings and severe injuries.

Hemingway On Writing, the Viability of Surviving as a Novelist and Style As a lawyer, I have often admired and tried to replicate Ernest Hemingway's minimalist, "Iceberg Theory" style of prose. In fact, as a law clerk, I was asked by a senior partner who was reading a brief I drafted, "So what do you read for fun?"  I said something along the lines of my usual plethora of nonfiction, get rich quick, self help, religion, philosophy, etc., as I read several books a week voraciously.  I was told, "read Hemingway, you could learn to write from him," as the senior partner was alluding to his flat, sparse prose style, and comparing it to my new-found willingness to wield words after graduating law school.  Sports-writing in the tradition of Ernest Hemingway favors stoicism, outdoor pursuits like fishing and hunting, and themes of man confronting nature.   What is more interesting is the books that Papa recommended himself to young writers. Notable literary successors who mastered this craft include Norman Maclean, Hunter S. Thompson, and George Plimpton.  Norman Maclean, Author of A River Runs Through It, a masterpiece that elevates fly-fishing into a profound meditation on grace, family, and the natural world. His sparse, lyrical style is frequently compared to Hemingway's.  Hunter S. Thompson: Known for his Gonzo journalism, Thompson actually began and ended his career as a sportswriter. He covered everything from the Kentucky Derby to the Super Bowl for ESPN, utilizing sports to critique American culture and famously typing Hemingway's prose as a tribute. In today's day and age of AI writing everything for people and soon about to "do everything for people" such as tasks from babysitting to dishes, having creativity, originality and

Thinking about renting your place in Bozeman, Montana on Airbnb or Vrbo?  Well here are the statistics on where Montana's Airbnb money is made.   However, there are new restrictions in place which make it virtually impossible for non-owner occupied units to be short term rented in Bozeman, and other places are following to include a lot of the Front Range area.   Check the rules carefully, as a place outside of town maybe a better bet if you are looking to Airbnb your property. This seems to follow the type of restrictions that Maui put into place.   Maui’s short-term rental laws require owners to hold valid permits to operate. Under Bill 9, signed in December 2025, approximately 6,000 apartment-zoned rentals (the "Minatoya list") are being phased out to address the housing crisis.   These rentals must cease by Jan. 1, 2029.Rest of Maui County: These must cease by Jan. 1, 2031.  Exemptions apply strictly to hotel-zoned and resort-zoned properties. Operating a legal Short-Term Rental Home (STRH) or Bed & Breakfast (B&B) requires conditional permits and must comply with strict Community Plan Region caps. Furthermore, all hosts must register for a Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) and General Excise Tax (GET) license with the Hawaii Department of Taxation and pay these taxes directly.  For detailed information on property zoning status and permit applications, visit the Maui County Short Term Rentals portal.