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Murray Wood: Saskatchewan game farm lets hunters shoot Bambi in a barrel

By CKOM News Jan 7, 2026 | 7:59 AM

The case of a Saskatchewan game farm that was luring in wild animals and letting foreigners pay to shoot them is one more reason why Murray Wood feels these operations violate hunting ethics.

Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political maneuvering, celebrating cultural icons or unpacking life’s everyday quirks, he never holds back.

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Tues., Jan. 6: They’re back! The prestigious – and maybe ignominious – Wood File Ledgie Awards. Which politicians and supporting cast members did Murray Wood find ‘deserving’ this year?

Mon., Jan. 5: U.S. President Donald Trump made pretty clear that the U.S. runs Venezuela now, but Murray Wood says the rest of the world is still waiting to hear what that means.

Fri., Jan. 2: Murray Wood says a child needing a morning snuggle always takes priority over mundane things like work. As times goes by, memory will prove that it was always the best use of your time.

Wed., Dec. 31: If you want to mess with a store clerk, offer cash on your next purchase. Murray Wood says counting change is at risk of becoming a skill like reading Latin – a mostly lost bit of knowledge.

Tues., Dec. 30: Data show that a lot fewer people relax by curling up with a good book. But Murray Wood says the benefits of being a frequent reader actually extend far beyond basic literacy.