So what is the best waterfowl ammo? I hear this question a lot, so I decided grab my trusty Remington 870 and pattern the new 2011 steel loads myself. Last year — Black Cloud was a big-hit (no pun intended). In 2011, Winchester is introducing a new load called, “Blind Side.” I purchased the top [...]
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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!
Celebrating Earth Day with Campfire Memories
Posted in Activities & Events, Outdoors, Outdoors for Kids, tagged Celebrate, Earth Day on April 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
As I formulate my thoughts about Earth Day — I’m drawn to memories and the enjoyment of a campfire. Sitting by a campfire you may have experience many of these same sights, sounds and feelings: Feeling the heat against your legs and face Watching sparks dance against a night sky And listening to the fire [...]
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 [...]
Posted in Outdoors, Recipes, Specialty Drinks, tagged Fat Man's Landing, Maple Syrup Drink Recipes, Non-Alcoholic Drinks Made with Maple Syrup, Specialty Drinks, True Canadian on April 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Fat Man’s Landing enjoys every season! When the nights are cool and the days start getting warmer you’ll find us out tapping maple trees, collecting sap and making homemade maple syrup — but even more fun is celebrating our harvest with family and friends. Below are some unique Fat Man’s Landing Libations to keep you [...]
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)
Grade A for Making Homemade Maple Syrup
Posted in Adventure, Outdoors, Outdoors for Kids, tagged Andersons, Anti-inflammatory, Boiling, Clearity, Finishing, Grade A, Grade B, Maple, maple syrup, sap, Syrup, tapping on April 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
An elderly couple emerges from their home after a long winter and are now being pulled by a new presence and their dog. Another neighbor reaches high from a step-ladder to hang a basketball net. All these messages tell me it’s spring! Buckets hang on the side of maple trees, my ears drum and my [...]
SAP HAPPENS! Twin Cities Maple Syrup Tours
Posted in Adventure, Maple Syrup, Outdoors, Outdoors for Kids, tagged Equipment, Events, Homemade, maple syrup, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, sap, spile, sugar bush, sugar maple, tapping, tour, Twin Cities, vermont on March 29, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Nature finds me every year — when the water drips from my roof, the brown breast of a Robin magically appears outside my window and my curiosity turns to homemade Maple Syrup and scouring the WEB for Maple Syrup Tours and where to buy tapping equipment. March is the time when words like, “sugar bush, [...]
Danger! Do Not Approach Humans!
Posted in Big Game, Elk, Hunting, Hunting Videos, Outdoors, tagged Colorado, Community, Dangerous, Elk, Rural on March 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
Monster Deer Shed Found in Excelsior, Minnesota
Posted in Outdoors, tagged Antlers, Excelsior, Jay Miller, Max Woelm, Minnesota, Monster Buck, Record, Shed, Whitetail Deer on February 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
2010 produced some huge sheds — Found not too far from my house were these pair of 12-point antlers; scoring a record 91 3/8 for the right and 89 5/8 for the left! How I would love to see a deer that massive! The video below is kinda shaky, but worth a watch…check it out! [...]
Posted in Coyotes, furbearers, Hunting, Outdoors, tagged Coyotes, Hunting, Metro Area, Parks, Twin Cities on February 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“Coyotes Mousin” Picking my daughter up from skiing, we came across coyotes looking for lunch. FML Outdoors picture of the Day
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, [...]
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