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“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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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! Fat Man’s Landing, MN Related articles Grow Backyard Morel Mushrooms this Spring (greenreview.blogspot.de) Mother’s Day Morel Mushrooms (prweb.com) Morel Mushrooms [...]

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“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 [...]

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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:) Fat Man’s Landing, MN

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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? Fat Man’s Landing, MN

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A Star-of-a-buck in Starbuck, Minnesota. Whether it’s “First blood gets the deer” or “The person who makes the killing shot?” In either case, it’s not an easy answer. My friend hunts private property near Starbuck, MN. He usually hunts a fence line dividing two fields. On this day, the neighbors were hunting close by, so [...]

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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 [...]

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“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!

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“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 [...]

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“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 [...]

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Fawn birth (Late spring/early summer) Most fawns are born by the last week in May — into the first week or two of June. There are always early-birds and late bloomers. The key here is the abundance of forage for does to consume and produce milk and ultimately — a healthy fawn. Fawn nursing (Summer) [...]

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To say this season has been odd — would be an understatement! The early season’s weather made hunting conditions, in many areas, less than ideal. This left a lot of folks banking on the rut, which ultimately fell pretty flat for many hopeful hunters. The 2010 deer season has been a head-scratcher. Even so, we [...]

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