Hiking Minnesota’s Eagle Mountain
I knew I had hiked Eagle Mountain in the past but for some reason I didn’t remember it the way it looked on Friday when I hiked it again. I’m not sure why that would be… Perhaps it’s because the …
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Looking for a Change of Scene?
There are folks who wish they would have lived their lives differently. If I had a dollar for every person who told me they wish they would have had a job at an outfitter when they were in college then …
Who is Hunting for Wolves?
Happy wolf hunters versus those who are unhappy about the wolf hunt. Most folks are in one camp or the other, there aren’t too many who are neutral on the topic of hunting for wolves. Wolf shot near Grand …
Forever Lost in the Wilderness
I wonder if I will ever be a headline like the one above… I think if I stick to hiking in Minnesota I might be ok but then again anything is possible. I often hike alone in places no …
Stocking Fish in Lakes- Good or Bad?
I always thought fish stocking of lakes was a good thing. It helps ensure the species being stocked will have a population in the lake. For anglers fish stocking seems like a great deal if the lake they like …
Deer Hunting on the Gunflint Trail
Tomorrow morning there will be lots of people wearing blaze orange in the woods. It’s the deer hunting opener and both Josh and Mike are very excited for it. The forecast looks nice for the weekend so that’s a …
Voyageur Gear Available
If you’re looking for used canoes or packs then you’re in luck, we’ve got some for sale! Canoes Kevlar – Winonah – MNII – 17" – Tandem – 1 year old – 1 season – $1600 Kevlar – Winonah …
Sandy News from the Gunflint Trail
Even though we don’t have television or get newspapers I heard about Hurricane Sandy and the epic storm she created. I’ve been looking at the news on the internet and seeing photos of the devestation Sandy left in her …
Moose Hunting Results
There are fewer moose now than there were before the 2012 moose hunting season. But according to experts the moose hunt doesn’t affect the population. In a Minnesota Conservation Volunteer article the following appeared, Minnesotans may wonder why there …
The Sound of Silence
I heard the sound of silence this morning when I took my walk after I dropped the kids off at the bus stop. The morning was absolutely still and try as hard as I could I couldn’t hear any sounds. …