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We recently bought some hunting land in Northern MN near Canada. Very interesting habitat. Half of it is a pretty pristine coniferous wetland (spruce/tamarack bog) and the other half has been logged, farmed, ditched, reforested and otherwise disturbed over the last century or so. Makes for...

Just put mine in and got a light run today. Located in central MN, open trees on south slope, silver maple. Might have gotten some over the weekend, but was out of town on family business.

I'm guessing either a large raptor (largest of hawks or eagle) or a feline predator. I've trapped a long time, and never seen raccoons or opossums carry a chicken sized meal up a tree. They tend to cache what they don't eat under brush. A canine will cache and kick dirt on it. The hawks and...

Had last week off for jury duty and put a hurtin' on some coyotes the 2 days I wasn't summoned. They were calling pretty good. First time hunting them with my AR. It's a heavy target rifle, and due to the changes in rules in the CMP and NRA matches I shoot it now wears an optic rail making...

Last Spring I purchased a 40 acre parcel in Northern MN for hunting, investment and just general enjoyment. If anybody's interested in the financials, let me know. In todays real estate market combined with interest rates, I basically bought it for free using a cash-out refinance loan. Added...

Done a more thorough cruise of the 40 acre hunting parcel now that deer season is done and the mosquitos are dead. Good opportunity to educate my already cagey grouse anyway. Haven't quantified timber yet, that will come this winter when my forester friend pays a visit as he has all the tools...

Well, it's winter here in Northern MN now (pic from my deer stand). Successfully harvested a deer as did my wife, now time to work on burning and replacing some firewood. The new hunting land has a lot of birch. Plan on doing some wildlife management, so a lot of this birch will end up in the...

Wife and I both had a productive first season on our new hunting land. Bagged 2 nice does. Didn't end up using the M1917 for mine. Was posting a ditch trail the day she showed up. Long shooting spot so I carried the .280 Mauser 98 that day. Single shot high neck dropped her just after she...

It's a US service rifle. During WWI, we were already producing the P1914 for the British, basically a modified Mauser design. When the US entered the war, we were desperately short of Springfield rifles (the standard arm at the time), so rather than re-tool plants, the P1914 was modified for...

Been a very interesting year for me. Acquired an investment property (at least that's how I sold the idea to the wife). 40 acres of Northern MN forested bog. Nice mix of heavy spruce/jack pine pole sized with some birchy/grassy open spots. A couple of high spots with some mature Jack, Red...

As above, consult your local game and fish authority first. One question. Was the dead bird carried offsite covered with leaves and urinated on? This would be the mark of a canine. Cats tend to stash them above ground unless chased off while eating. Back when my work was less busy, I spent...

You're a little bit late to the party, but thanks for the reply. We built the sucker without the scissor truss, just a 3' 2x4 cross tie figuring we could retrofit later if necessary. Did some more research and stumbled on an engineering drawing for exactly the same span and pitch of roof we...

I'm building a 12x16 single room cabin up on my hunting land. My cousin was supposed to help, but the plant he works at just went into emergency mode, so he's pulling 6 day weeks until further notice. I've already framed the floor. 4x6 rim, joined timber frame style, with a center 4x6 timber...

MacGuyvered repairs are the best kind. Usually something that says John Deer, Case IH, Vermeer or MTD on it has a hardware store or junkyard equivalent for a fraction of the cost. Either that or a bit of time with a Dremel tool or file will adjust the specs as needed. A large bin of worn out...

Our Americaunas have been very predator savvy. I live near a 600 acre wetland, my ranging area abuts it, and haven't lost a single Amc to any predator. Have lost some of the BOs, SLWs and BRs. The Americaunas, in addition to wearing pretty good camouflage, seem to exhibit more wild behavior...

You say only 2 hens are laying, does that mean yours are younger and not there yet, or older or just not laying for other reasons. If they are younger and haven't reached laying age yet, their appetites are enormous relative to their size. We have 12 hens and a rooster. A few old bitties, the...

Splitters can be lots of fun. Especially the homemade ones cobbled together out of barnyard steel and broken machines. My uncle had one made from an old skid steer auger. He got it on auction in non-working condition and repurposed the hydraulics to a strong pushing action with the addition...

I find it funny how people raise a vulnerable, slow, flightless and not always so bright animal like chickens... who tend to be at the top of every predators menu when they come around... and then are squeamish about doing what's needed to protect said vulnerable animals. You wouldn't want...

I would add asphyxiation as a method, especially for skunks. A tarp covering the trap and a hose to the tailpipe of a gasoline engine is all you need.