A WALK IN THE WOODS
The past two weekends blessed us with some unseasonably warm temperatures, which was a wonderful treat for the end of January in the middle half of North Dakota. Although it was still a...
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RAISING A HUNTRESS
There is no way of knowing whether or not my kids will love the outdoors as much as I do. My son is to the age now where I at least have an...
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BRINGING THE OUTDOORS IN
Lately up in North Dakota, the weather has been dipping deep into the sub-zero ranges, so it has been quite the struggle to get the kids into the great outdoors. We still make...
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FIELD TO FARE: QUICK AND EASY VENISON TENDERLOIN
One of the most rewarding aspects of a successful hunt is knowing that you get to take your successes from the field to the table, and there is nothing better than fresh venison...
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Jan/Feb An ice fishing adventure: By now the lakes in the upper Midwest are frozen over and what better way to get your kids outside than by hitting the hard water. Most lakes...
Read More →Authentic Wild Game Fajitas
As a hunter, I am always looking for creative ways to prepare the meat that comes from a successful hunt. It is very easy to get caught doing the same old things, and...
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HOOKED ON HUNTING
Introducing a young one to the hunting lifestyle starts at home. Believe me, it is an unbelievable experience the first time you get to bring your little boy or girl out in the...
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This particular post picks up right where my A Holiday Tradition post left off. Just about every Thanksgiving for the last half dozen years or so, ends with my brother-in-law Nate and I...
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One of my favorite holiday traditions is one in which our family celebrates Thanksgiving at the hunting shack. Many years ago my wife’s family restored and converted an old chicken coup and...
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For Reese’s third birthday, one of his gifts was a New-Ray Wild Hunting Bow and Arrow Playset with Deer Targets that my sister had found at the local Runnings store. This may have...
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