Long before April was synonymous with wild turkey hunting in Minnesota there was another outdoors tradition many folks eagerly awaited each spring. When news outlets proclaimed the smelt to be “running” for many folks it meant time to head north to Duluth with the lantern, a dipping net, and plenty of empty coolers.
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Statistics show boaters are more likely to have an accident trailering it down the highway than using it on the water. By carefully checking over your boat trailer now much of the possible frustration and trouble can be avoided later when the on-water fun begins.
A man and his wife were awakened at 3:00 am by a loud pounding on the door. The man gets up and goes to the door where a drunken stranger, standing in the pouring rain, is asking for a push. “Not a chance,” says the husband, “it is 3:00 in the morning!” He slams the [...]
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If you want to be successful and consistent in the turkey woods it pays to learn from your past hunting experiences. One important lesson I discovered about turkey hunting years ago can be summed up in just three simple words.
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I’ve been waiting a few weeks to post this one hoping my friend would come through with some additional pictures. Seems last fall a buddy and his son were watching two nice bucks on their trail cameras hoping to get a shot at them during the Minnesota archery season. To no avail, the deer just disappeared and [...]
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One highly respected deer hunting authority has his doubts on whether the current practice of Quality Deer Management can be sustained long into the future.
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Hey folks, thanks for being patient with me. Been working on some business projects for the last 3 or 4 weeks that have taken me away from my normal communicating duties on my blogs. It’s one of those annual things I need to deal with during March of each year. Anyway, I am back and [...]
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