Moose Encounters of the Close Kind
I think it was Friday morning when the bus driver asked me a question with concern on his face, "Do you ever run into deer or moose on your morning runs?" I answered truthfully by saying, "Yes, sometimes." He …
Geocaching, Hiking or Hunting
What’s the difference between geocaching, hiking and hunting? My 9-year old son Josh and I discussed this issue on Friday when we headed for the great outdoors; he in search of grouse and I in search of locations for possible …
Ouch!
Mike always tells people to leave the axe behind because it isn’t necessary and because it’s dangerous. Unfortunately these guys didn’t talk to Mike before they went out into the Boundary Waters. Seaplane Rescues BWCAW Camper Hurt by Hatchet- …
WIsh I May, Wish I Might
I’m so happy I can see the stars at night. There are folks who live in cities that aren’t as lucky as me. With the full moon we may not be able to see the Orionids but at least we …
Suicide Season for Deer
It’s not what the Minnesota DNR calls this time of year but it’s what I think of every time a deer darts in front of my vehicle. Increased deer activity raises risks of deer/car collisions (Released October 14, 2010) …
Susan G. Komen Foundation
Wherever you look lately you see somebody collecting money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Whether it’s Yoplait, American Airlines, Dell, ReMax, Ford, KFC, Pottery Barn or Payless someone has something pink so they can donate to the Susan …
Sam’s Club
I recently said my sister would be proud of me because I had my schedule planned out for the next couple of weeks. That was true until we received a phone call from the USFS asking if we would …
Take the Time
You have to take the time to watch this wonderful and hilarious video about tagging bears in Algonquin Park. It’s entertaining and informative.
More Prescribed Burns
The smoky air will last a little bit longer as long as the weather cooperates. There are two separate burns planned for the upcoming week. Project Name: Dawkins/Extortion Information Contacts: Gunflint Ranger District 218-387-1750 Seagull Guard Station 218-388-2215 www.fs.usda.gov/superior Date of Burn: Week …
There’s Smoke in the Air
But don’t worry, it isn’t from a raging forest fire it’s a controlled burn set by the USFS. It’s one of a few they had intended to burn earlier this month but conditions were not favorable. Now that conditions …