A big part of it is the food sources/fat reserves. The majority of deer/elk will have fat reserves and can get through a few months no problem on a starvation diet. I think I remember reading that they can go about 3 months with virtually no food. Metabolism starts kicking in in the spring with...
I have planted a few thousand trees in MN. Survival rates are tough on mass tree plantings if rain doesn't come. If you can water some of them in a dry that would be great. And easy for the seedlings to get overtaken by aspen and shrubs if you trying for low maintenance. If you can maintain the...
A mountain goat showed up this year. Good timing for the eagle photographers to get pics. And hopefully some scrutiny for would-be poachers.
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/dec/14/got-your-goat/
https://www.spokesman.com/reader-photos/2023/dec/07/your-outdoor-photos-december-2023/
If you're looking for big pike in lakes there are some options around. Going to be a priority for me this next spring from my kayak. I have using spinning/baitcasting rods but I have been thinking about getting a heavier fly rod to throw some streamers.
My 2023 summer/fall was really blown up. Makes it hard to commit to plans in 2024, so a bit of a loose schedule:
Jan/Feb - Burbot fishing a couple days at least. And catch some mountain whitefish.
Spring/early summer - catch a 40" pike from kayak. Throw in a few bass too. Hunt some turkeys...
I am just about 6 months out from when I had my achilles rupture surgery. Feels pretty good overall and getting some good hiking in with 4+ mile hikes and some elevation. Had a lot of unplanned travel/driving in Aug thru Nov that wasn't great. I am up about 15 lbs from June so pushing 230. But...