Posted in Fishing, Outdoors, tagged Early ice-out crappies, Lindy Little Nipper, Minnesota, Spring Crappies on March 24, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Crappie Action
Well, It’s that time again! I just got back from scouting to see if the lake ice has gone out and it has! Most of the ice and snow is now in the middle of the lake. This is the best time to fish spring crappies!
My favorite fishing technique for early ice-out crappies is to slip on a pair of waders and fish the shoreline. It’s a great way to enjoy fast black crappie action! (more…)
Posted in Fishing, Outdoors, tagged Arnesen’s Rocky Point Resort, Big Northern, Ice Fishing, Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, Monster Fish, Northwest Angle, Ontario on March 16, 2009|
Picuture of 40-inch Northern Pike
Congratulations Kevin! This was his first trip to Arnesen’s Rocky Point Resort.
Of course, it’s always the new guy who lands the biggest fish!
This Pike was exactly 40-inches with plenty of battle scars. He was blind in the left eye with a bite on his back and the top tail fin was missing.
The Real Roach Chubby Darter
Incredibly, this huge fish was caught on a small #3 Real Roach Chubby Darter! Both treble hooks were nearly bent straight! The fish was released for you!
Posted in Fishing, Outdoors, tagged Big Northern, Big Walleye, Canada, Ice Fishing, Lake of the Woods, Muskie, Northwest Angle on March 10, 2009|
If you’ve never fished Lake of the Woods. Here’s a taste of what your missing from www.lakeofthewoodsguide.com
Posted in Camping, Canoeing, Outdoors, tagged Beer, Camping, Canoeing, Cold, Coleman Coolers, Cooler, Drinking Water, Food Storage, Spoil on January 9, 2009| 2 Comments »
Over the years, my caneoing buddies and I have learned to simplify and pack our food and equipment much more efficiently. I’d like to share three simple tips to keeping your cooler cold and it’s contents dry. (more…)
Posted in Hunting, Outdoors, tagged Abby, Christmas, Little Falls, Minnesota, Pheasant Hunting, Snow, Willow Creek Kennels on December 9, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Willow Creek Pheasants
It was Sunday, December 7, 2008. Matt and I agreed to meet at Willow Creek Kennels in Little Falls, MN.
As planned, I prepared to leave early before the snow started. The radio that morning was playing for travelers like me — warning of the hazardous road conditions that lay ahead.
Posted in Hunting, Outdoors, tagged Belle Plain, Granddaughter, Grandpa, Minnesota, Pheasant Hunting, Young Girl Hunting on December 3, 2008|
It was a picture perfect day! We had fresh snow on the ground as it continued to season us all afternoon.
We started near our home, where I knew there would be at least one bird— if not more. As long as the area had not been hunted too badly, we should have some good action!
Posted in Hunting, Outdoors, tagged Germain Wirehair Pointer, Magnet Gun Caddy, Pheasant Hunting on November 29, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Two Hunters, Two Pheasaants
A client of MediaPro Soup, Mike Kasbohm, President of Spectech, Inc. and inventor of the Magnet Gun Caddy and I decided to work-in a day of hunting pheasants north of Minneapolis, MN.
I’ve seen numerous birds driving back from the cabin and experienced good hunting last fall. So, I didn’t hesitate to give Mike a call. We open our schedules and made our plans for Tuesday morning; 8:00 a.m. sharp!
Posted in Hunting, Outdoors, tagged Duck Hunting, Father and Daughter Hunting, Girl, Hunting, Kids Hunting, Women on November 27, 2008| Leave a Comment »
Madeline Loves to Hunt
I have fond memories growing up and spending time outdoors with my father.
Every weekend, we would either go hunting, fishing or camping. I intend to express the same level of energy, time and love with my daughter.
I remember walking for pheasants on a warm fall day as geese speckled the sky and the wind pushed across the country-side as to say, “It’s time to go.”
I’d lay in the tall grass and eat from the paper bag the hunter’s lunch my father prepared. Can you guess what was in the bag? Always, was there, a Snickers® or Butterfinger®, along with an apple and some kind of sandwich.
I now have the same responsibility and excuse to go outside with my daughter and to teach her the respect and admiration for what God has given us.
It’s easy to get caught up in everyday things and I realize I must plan ahead. For when I look back, it was those times with my father, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, did I realize there’s is more to life than work, shopping and television.
I love the outdoors and I love my daughter. It’s time to explore and go create more memorable moments that she will soon share with her own children.
Posted in Hunting, Outdoors, tagged Abby, German Wirehaired Pointer, GWP’s, Hunting Dogs, Upland and Waterfowl, Willow Creek Kennels on November 26, 2008| Leave a Comment »
I’d like to introduce my dog Abby. I will be mentioning her from time-to-time and thought maybe you should get to know her a little bit better.
She’s a German Wirehaired Pointer (GWP) but also called a Deutscher Drahthaariger, Vorstenhhund and Drahthaar. The breed was developed to suit the multiple terrain settings like mountains, forest and meadows. Its descent is from the Wirehaired Griffon, (has much longer hair) German Pointer, foxhound, and bloodhound.
Abby is an all purpose dog that is bred to point, track, hunt, kill and guard. GWP’s are not only great hunting dogs, but a wonderful addition to the family! Around the kids she is the most devoted dog I’ve every seen! When she’s not outside hunting, inside she entertains herself by hiding my daughters stuffed animals and then pretends to find them. She truly, loves to hunt!
GWP’s are very versatile dogs. She hunts upland and waterfowl and does a excellent job retrieving, both on land and in water. Much of it has come natural to her, but I did send her away for training at Willow Creek Kennels in Little Falls, Minnesota. She spent 4-weeks with her trainer and when it was all over, they shot and retrieved over 100 birds! With that being said — she knows exactly what to do!
Below are pictures of Abby in action!
Abby is a German Wirehaired Pointer
Posted in All Videos, Canoeing, Canoeing Videos, Outdoors, tagged Canoe, Canoeing, Lake Delton, Paddling, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin Dells Ducks, Wisconsin River on November 26, 2008| 1 Comment »
It’s sad to think that the wonderful waters of Lake Delton have run dry due to the dam braking last spring. Experience the Wisconsin River as it was, as we paddled the waters of the Wisconsin Dells; one year before the flood.
Posted in All Videos, Fishing, Fishing Videos, Outdoors, tagged Arnesen’s Rocky Point Resort, Big Northern, Big Walleye, Huge Perch, Ice Fishing, Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, Monster Fish on November 26, 2008| Leave a Comment »
A compilation of big fish caught on our annual ice fishing trip to Arnesen’s Rocky Point Resort. I hope you like it!
Posted in Hunting, Outdoors, tagged 8-point buck, Big Buck, Biggest Buck, Deer Hunting, Deer Sausage on November 26, 2008| 1 Comment »
Today, I shot the biggest deer of my life. Granted, it’s no 10-pointer, but it was a very large 8-point buck!
I spent the morning in my tree stand and part of the day walking the woods; sitting in everyone’s deer stand. The rest of the crew was back at the cabin watching movies and eating popcorn.
Scott shoots the biggest buck of his life
By late evening, I decided to go back to my tree. I put deer scent all around my stand and on the neighboring deer trials.
Before long, this guy, an 8-point buck, comes walking fast with his nose to the ground following the stink I’d laid out for him. He walked within 20-feet of me. I figured there was no sense in ruining any of the meat, so I put one in the neck. Damn good shot I must say — with open sites! He dropped right were I shot.
I’ll be taking this one home and processing the meat myself. I really enjoy making deer sausage and sharing the results with my friends.
It goes to show…the true hunter that stays in the woods gets the deer!
Posted in Hunting, Outdoors, tagged 9-pointer, Big Buck, Bow Hunting, Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, Northwest Angle on November 26, 2008| 1 Comment »
It was the week of Halloween 08 and Matt, Tim, Ryan and I traveled to the Northwest Angle of Lake of the Woods, about 450 miles from the Twin Cities to Ontario, Canada. This is serious big buck hunting country!
Pictured below: Tim and his 9-point buck!
Tim’s Big 9-Point Buck
We had a little problem Saturday morning trying to get our hunting license, but once we found someone who would sell us a license, we quickly packed our boats and were on our way. The first day was simply scouting and putting up tree climbing stands.
Posted in Hunting, Outdoors, tagged 10-Point Buck, Canada, Deer Hunting, Monster Buck, Ontario on November 26, 2008| Leave a Comment »
I thought since I was sharing Tim’s good fortune with everyone that I’d post Ryan’s Buck he shot last year on the same trip to Canada. Here you go…Nice 8-pointer!
Ryan Bags a 8-Point Buck
Posted in Hunting, Outdoors, tagged Hunting, Minnesota, Pheasants, Windom on November 26, 2008| Leave a Comment »
It was a great trip last weekend! I can’t believe I was still able to travel after being up most the night for my 40th birthday party! That too was a wonderful time and I appreciate everyone’s partake in the celebration.
Scott K. and I traveled to Windom, MN last Saturday as we always do this time of the year. It’s pheasant hunting at it’s prime. We met-up with Adam, Derek, Eric, Josh, and Tony at a little motel near the end of town. It takes about an hour and forty-five minute to drive from the cities. That first cup of coffee and the excitement of being in the field kept us awake.
pheasant
After a bite to eat at Micky D’s we were off to one of the local Wildlife Management Areas. We didn’t get too far out of town and I spotted a rooster in the ditch. We pulled off the road and quickly got out our guns. Abby and I walked to where I saw the pheasant. As we drew closer, it launched in a flurry of feathers and laughed with a cackle, as I got three quick shots off. It didn’t look like I hit it, but as the bird flew away it hit one of the power lines and fell to the ground. I couldn’t believe it! I walked over and picked it up — my first pheasant of the day!
I ended up shooting six rooster, but only recovering three. It was a great trip and we’ll do it again next year!
Oh, by the way…we didn’t hunt Sunday, because most of the crew was hung-over from parting the night before at the Phat Pheasant Steak House and Saloon. Hey Derek! Did you have the Phat Pheasant? How was it?
Dedicated to those who love exploring, being active and always outdoors.
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