I recently picked up a Jetboil system for packing into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. All that I can say is WOW! I love it! It has reinvented the traditional camp stove system in many ways. The Jetboil consists of four parts: The aluminum cup to hold water, the stove, stabilizer, and the fuel can. When disassembled they  fit conveniently inside the cup.  Weight is about 10-12oz. To boil water it takes a whole two minutes. You may purchase other parts like cooking pans for the stove. However, I have not tried those yet. It saves you time and the...

EASY. This recipe is so good and doesn't over season the wonderful taste of fresh venison. 1 pound venison tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch slices 2 cups crushed saltines 2 eggs 3/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt  1/2 teaspoon pepper 5 Tablespoons canola oil DIRECTIONS: Flatten venison to 1/4-in. Thickness. Place saltines in shallow bowl, then whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper.Coat venison with mix and coat! Place in large skillet over medium heat, cook until desired doness. Yield: 4 servings.

    The last few years I have personally learned a lot about health and fitness. The hunting experiences that I have been in, made me realize it's importance. The majority of what I want,  and like to hunt, are in places where the access to four wheelers can only take you so far. Packing in and dragging your butt up mountains isn't easy by itself. Then add your bow, packs, climber stand (if needed) and you are exhausted by the time you get to your hunt location.  However, if you prepare for your hunt with exercise it can make all...

  This is a personal challenge for me. This is what I have found throughout my experiences. DSLR cameras are difficult to beat in this area. The larger zoom lenses work best for anything from bugs to moose.Best Light. Early morning and late afternoon are best. But if you can get a glimpse of that big deer that jumps out of the woods and into your back yard , I say, point and shoot whenever you can.Don't avoid overcast days cloudy conditions often produce better images than the harsh light of a sunny day.Hunting blinds. I am amazed how close you...

Deer and bear hunting are over. The DNR has forced you to take your ice house off the lake. No worries my friends, your hunting skills will be tested soon! You may  wonder....What caliber gun? What camo do I wear? There will be no need to gas up the four wheeler or get an expensive guide. You will need. Boots, a water bottle, and a ice cream bucket. I am talking about mushroom hunting, or picking. That's what others call it. Mushroom picking has been something that I have grown up with. I know as soon as the poplar trees leaves...