“Ten-Point Buck Antler Shed.”

While searching for Morel mushrooms, I found this antler shed from a ten-point buck. I don’t know who was more surprised, while walking only a few more steps, I could see a large deer running with a doe. Could this be the buck that lost this antler? As I continued my search for Morels, I spotted turkeys, coyotes, owls and Wood Ducks.

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“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 Staring Lake Outdoor Center in Eden Prairie, MN.

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When the Lilac’s begin to bloom it’s time to start hunting. Visitor’s to Fat Man’s Landing know when winter’s chilly breeze is replaced by the warm sun and smells of Mother Earth’s fall display decaying, you will find me hunting for my favorite mushroom — the Morel. How do you find Morel’s?

TIP: Search south-facing hillsides for trees that have died and are now loosing their bark. Look around the base of trees and as far out as 30-feet!

Wild Morel Mushroom Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 -1/2 cups fresh Morel mushrooms
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbs butter
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 Green onions
• 5 cups beef stock (cook roast in crock-pot for pulled beef sandwiches; save the juices)
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 2 fresh chives roughly chopped
• salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet. Add chopped green onions, garlic and 1 sprig fresh thyme and sauté for 5 minutes.
2. Chop fresh Morel mushrooms and add to the pan. Stir over medium heat until softened. Pour in the beef stock and bring to boil. Add fresh thyme, salt and pepper. Lower the heat, half cover the pan and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Pour about 3/4 of the soup into a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Return to the remaining soup, stir in the cream and heat thoroughly. Check consistency, adding more stock or water if the soup is too thick. Serve hot and sprinkle with chopped chives and fresh thyme.

Special Note: You can add Horseradish to spice to give it some kick!

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• Grow Backyard Morel Mushrooms this Spring (greenreview.blogspot.de)
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“I love Morels!”

A simple reminder…once you start to see Lilacs blooming, it’s time
to start looking for mushrooms.
Look for trees loosing their bark on south-facing hillsides, especially
towards the bottom of the hill!

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• Grow Backyard Morel Mushrooms this Spring (greenreview.blogspot.de)
• Mother’s Day Morel Mushrooms (prweb.com)
• Morel Mushrooms Flourish This Spring (prweb.com)

“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 of those who will find great value in what you have to offer. There will be days when nothing bites and you feel like sinking. Float high and avoid all temptations to head for shore — soon, you will be rewarded.

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“Moving Forward.”

Sometimes what you need in life is right around the corner – but first, you must stop and get directions.

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“Fear, no fear.”

We are only as strong and creative as the experiences and new opportunities that we present to our children.
I promise to give my daughter the same guided attention as my parents did I.

(A very proud father smiles today — every day:)

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“I’ve Seen God Paint!”

A beautiful fall day hunting.

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“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?

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“Exercise for my eyes!”

Mushrooms gather on fallen tree.

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