What Does the Fox Say?
Have you heard the song, “What Does the Fox Say?” It’s super silly and totally inaccurate. The fox really says,
Category: wildlife
Road Hunting for Moose
Some people are in pursuit of happiness. This morning I was in pursuit of moose. On my way out of the driveway the dog started barking like crazy. Neither the kids nor I could see out of the windshield because …
Black Bear Visits Voyageur
William Winter was staying in our Water’s Edge Cabin when he had an unexpected visitor arrive for dinner. Luckily the bear didn’t end up eating William for his dinner! Thanks for the awesome photos.
Beaver Kills Man
I thought this might be a joke when I saw the headline but it wasn’t. There are lots of beavers in the Boundary Waters and on the Gunflint Trail. They swim around, flap their tails and generally disappear quite quickly …
Is Your Cat Safe From Eagles?
I always laughed at the previous owner of Voyageur Canoe Outfitters who thought I should name my white cat Eagle Meat. I thought there was a slight chance an eagle could attack my cat but after twenty years of living …
Wildlife Up and About
Fall is a great time of year for viewing wildlife on the Gunflint Trail. This morning on my way home from taking the kids to the bus stop I saw two moose browsing on the side of our road. I …
Brain Damaged Wolf
Today’s blog entry isn’t a joke. It’s the findings from the autopsy done on the wolf that bit a young boy earlier this summer. DNR NEWS – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 26, 2013 DNA test confirms identity of wolf that …
Declining Moose Population Mystery Solved
The Minnesota Moose Mystery has been solved. The declining population is due to Big Foot and corn! I’m not a moose expert or moose researcher. I just really like to see moose on the Gunflint Trail. What I’m about to …
Wolf Attack? Not in the BWCA
There has never been a fatal wolf attack recorded in Minnesota. If you get to see a wolf in the BWCA then consider yourself lucky because it is a rare opportunity. One year we had some guests who became frightened …