“The Future of Hunting Depends on Us!” Kids today, have many more opportunities and plenty more activities to take up their time. If we don’t spend time teaching kids and introducing them to the outdoors — who will? Pictured Above: Finishing their Field Day is the South West Metro Minnesota Hunter Safety Class taught at [...]
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Minnesota Hunter Safety Training
Posted in Activities & Events, Fishing, Outdoors, Outdoors for Kids, tagged Eden Prairie, Field Day, Firearms Training, FML Outdoors, Hunting, Kids Outoors, Minnesota, Minnesota Hunter Safety, Outdoors, Twin Cities on May 1, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The Dream Catcher
Posted in Fishing, Outdoors, tagged Dream Catch, FML Outdoors, Inspiration, Success on April 9, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
“Lifes Reflection.” Is today the day? Perhaps, but unless you try you’ll never know. Floating in limbo are many souls hoping someday they will have — the time, the money or someone there to help them succeed. I suggest you dig and bait your hook and cast with passion. Soon, you will catch the curiosity [...]
Posted in Activities & Events, Fishing, Outdoors, Photography, tagged Fishing, FML Outdoors, Minnesota, Outdoor photography on December 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“Navigating Lock and Dam #1” It’s 2 o’clock in the morning…I wonder what the other half of the world is doing right now? Fat Man’s Landing, MN
Set Yearly Goals to Increase Hunting Success!
Posted in Adventure, Big Game, Bird Dogs, Fishing, furbearers, Grouse, Hunting, Outdoors, Outdoors for Kids, Small Game, Upland Gamebirds, Whitetail Deer, tagged Deer Hunting, FML Outdoors, Preseason, Success on September 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Each year, the summer heat lifts and the first fall breeze fills my head with excitement. This is a time for hunters, near and far, to dial in their groups, rig decoys, ready their best four-legged friend and put the finishing touches on the gear. Yes! This is a magical time — when we reflect [...]
Fourth of July Fireworks and Fish Fry!
Posted in Fishing, Outdoors, Outdoors for Kids, Sunfish, tagged Fishing, FML Outdoors, Summer, Sunfish on July 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“Best Fish Fry I’ve Ever Had!” After a weekend of catching monster sunnies — the whole family sat down to enjoy a world-class Fourth of July fish fry and fireworks!
Twin Cities Outdoor Adventures Has A New Look!
Posted in Activities & Events, Adventure, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hunting, Outdoors, Outdoors for Kids, Photography, tagged Minneapolis – Saint Paul, Minnesota, Outdoors, Recreation, Saint Paul Minnesota, Twin Cities, Twin Cities Outdoors Adventures on April 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Come visit Twin Cities Outdoor Adventures Group (TCOA) new site. It’s the best way to connect with other outdoor enthusiasts! Located in the heart of the Twin Cities Metro area, TCOA consists of a growing number of outdoor enthusiasts who thrive on sharing new experiences, while building camaraderie with others who also appreciate the great [...]
First Crappie of 2011!
Posted in Black Crappie, Fishing, Outdoors, tagged 2011, Gander Mountian, Lord Fletchers, Minnetonka Crappie Contest, Spring crappie fishing on April 13, 2011 | 1 Comment »
“It’s that time!” I love spring crappie fishing in waders! Fat Man’s Landing, MN Related Articles Bob White’s crappy “Monday”: Just when we… (shortformblog.tumblr.com) Crappie Fillets w/ Diced Potatoes and…. (beatcancer2010.wordpress.com) Devastating Winter Kills Twin Cities Metro Fishing Lake (fatmanslanding.com)
Devastating Winter Kills Twin Cities Metro Fishing Lake
Posted in Black Crappie, Fishing, Largmouth Bass, Outdoors, Pumpkinseed, Sunfish, tagged Crappie, DNR, Largemouth Bass, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Twin Cities Outdoor Adventures, Winter Kill on March 21, 2011 | 3 Comments »
First Cast 2011 A group of Hooded-Megansers beat their wings against the water as they fly away from beneath the undergrowth. Wild Roses, Dog Wood and young saplings dip their branches into my favorite Crappie lake. Walking closer — two Grey Herons fly over the trees. “That’s odd?” I thought to myself. “That’s kinda early [...]
2011 LOTW Annual Ice Fishing Trip
Posted in All Videos, Fishing Videos, Outdoors, Walleye, tagged Arnesen’s Rocky Point Resort, Big Walleye, FML Outdoors, Ice Fishing, Lake of the Woods, Minnesota on March 14, 2011 | 1 Comment »
“Clubbing Outdoors” With the Yukon loaded to-the-gills and the Beasty Boys playing, fish were soon pulling at our lines and New York strip steaks flamed over a hot grill. The air was filled with laughter and the cold night sky danced with green and purple Northern Lights. This is my kind of night out-on-the town [...]
2011 Annual Game Feed
Posted in Dove, Hunting, Northern Pike, Outdoors, Pheasant, Pheasant, Recipes, Upland Gamebirds, Venison, Whitetail Deer, tagged Bacon-wrapped Tenderloin, Cooking Wild Game, FML Outdoors, Pheasant White Chili, Pickled Dried Venison, Pickled Norther Pike, Venison on February 7, 2011 | 1 Comment »
“The Gods Must Be Hungry!” A special occasion centered around the enjoyment of the outdoors and to celebrate the fall harvest with friends; once again we gather to tantalize our taste buds with unique dishes — all cooked with wild game. Starting with a variety of appetizers, such as Pickled Dried Venison with Home-made Wine [...]
2011 Lake Ann Ice Fishing Contest
Posted in Fishing, Outdoors, tagged Chanhassen, Lake Ann Ice Fishing Contest, Minnesota on February 7, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Another great fishing event held on Lake Ann in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Families from all over the Twin Cities came out to enjoy a beautiful winter day, while fishing to win prizes and consuming chocolate Smores roasted over a wood fire. Also, for those not working so hard to catch fish — there was ice skating, [...]
The State of Our State Lakes
Posted in Fresh Water, Hunting, Outdoors, Outdoors for Kids, tagged DNR, Parks, Travel and Tourism on January 19, 2011 | 1 Comment »
It’s January and I say it’s never to late or to soon to “Think Spring” even though the St. Paul Winter Carnival Medallion is right around the corner! Finding those spring crappies and planning your next summer vacation starts at home. Now! While on the Minnesota’s DNR Web site, I found some very good information. [...]
Minnesota Recount: Vote “Yes” for More Fishing Videos!
Posted in All Videos, Fishing Videos, Outdoors, tagged Minnesota on November 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Posted in Fresh Water, Muskie, Outdoors, tagged Figure 8, Lake Minnetonka, Muskie on November 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
“The Figure 8 works!” Pictured Above: Jamie Kopischke with a 48-inch Muskie. This fish bit on the second pass of a figure-8. FML Outdoors Featured Catch of the Day 48-inch Musky. Released for you. Lake Minnetonka, MN
I’m Glad Not Hunting Today!
Posted in Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Outdoors, Whitetail Deer, tagged Canada, Deer Hunting, Lake of the Woods, Northwest Angle, Ontario, Storm on October 27, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The week before Halloween my friends and I usually travel to Ontario, Canada, near the Northwest Angle. We would hunt deer on the many islands located on Lake of the Woods. There was one year we got stuck 30-miles out when a storm blew in like the one this week. With 50-mile sustainable winds, we [...]


















