“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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A Pleasent Surprise!
Posted in Activities & Events, Adventure, Duck, Hunting, Outdoors, Outdoors for Kids, Photography, Whitetail Deer, tagged Antler, FML Outdoors, Minnesota, Shed, Whitetail Deer on May 2, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
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 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 [...]
Finding Minnesota Morel Mushrooms
Posted in Activities & Events, Adventure, Outdoors, Outdoors for Kids, tagged FML Outdoors, Minnesota, Morel Mushrooms, Outdoor News, Recipes, Twin Cities Outdoor Adventures on May 1, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
Where to find Morel Mushrooms
Posted in Activities & Events, Morel Mushrooms, Outdoors, Outdoors for Kids, Wild Edibles, tagged FML Outdoors, Minnesota, Morel Mushrooms, Mushroom, Outdoors on April 9, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
“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 [...]
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 [...]
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Posted in Activities & Events, Outdoors, Outdoors for Kids, tagged FML Outdoors, Minnesota, Outdoors, Young Hunters on December 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“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
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
Who’s deer is it?
Posted in Big Game, Camping, Elk, Hunting, Moose, Outdoors, Whitetail Deer, tagged Deer, FML Outdoors, Hunting, Minnesota, Monster Buck 11-pointer, Starbuck, Whitetail Deer, Who's deer is it? on November 14, 2011 | 2 Comments »
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 [...]
FML Outdoors_Stolen Trail Camera_Episode #011
Posted in All Videos, Big Game, Chasin' Tail TV, Hunting, Outdoors, Whitetail Deer, tagged Chasin' Tail, FML Outdoors, Live, Minnesota, Northern, Outdoors Channel, Videos, Web Cam, Wisconsin on October 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
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!
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 [...]
Minnesota Whitetail Deer Seasonal Patterns
Posted in Big Game, Outdoors, Whitetail Deer, tagged Antler, Big Buck, Bow Hunting, Bucks, Calendar, Chasin' Tail, Deer Hunting, FML Outdoors, Hunting, Minnesota, Rut (mammalian reproduction), Season, White-tailed deer, Whitetail Deer, Wisconsin on December 14, 2010 | 1 Comment »
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) [...]
Late Season Deer Hunting Tactics
Posted in Outdoors, tagged Big Buck, Bow Hunting, Bucks, Chasin' Tail, Deer Hunting, FML Outdoors, Food plot, Hunting, Minnesota, Monster Buck, Outdoors, Whitetail Deer, Wisconsin on December 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]


















