When they drop leaves it’s a mess but it’s only a problem if you rake them which I would guess you don’t. Just take the mower and mow ’em up. I always made a pile around the base (this was when they got large) the leaves would hold the moisture from winter and jump start them in the spring.
Where are they located?
Who is planning to plant trees this Spring? For those who are, what are you planting? It’s hard to imagine but a lot of the nurseries around here are not only taking orders (but filling up for the Spring Season). If you haven’t ordered but want to plant a large quantity of small trees, check with your local soil conservation district as some still have availability and sell them to landowners at cost.
We plant trees every year, but the deer are hard on ones we can’t protect at the hunting land. This year we are dialing back the number of trees and will be purchasing larger trees and fencing/protecting what we can.
Homestead List:
-x5 6-10′ potted maples
-x15 3-4′ potted norway spruce
-x2 8′ potted willowsHunting Land List:
-x250 white pines
-x100 red oak
Get those Willows in a low wet spot and they will double in size every year.
All your work is beautiful. I love the woods carvings. I really like the owl, one of them would look great on my front steps. If you ever have a owl around for sale I would love to make a offer.
You’d need to drill into your steps and install an anchor. They’d steal that in a nano second. 
The burbs have taken over AA and it’s not turning back. Enjoy the A tournament for what it is. Look at Andover… wasn’t even a school in the 90s and now they’re perennial state contenders out of one of two “Northern” sections. They were in my section in high school, but we never played them because they were in the play in game every year. And I remember having no clue whatsoever where Andover was. 15 years later they’re double state champs in boys and girls.
It’s funny you mention Andover. I was there little over a week ago for a district squirt tournament. It was held at the community center, they had 2 rinks, pool and who knows what all else under one roof. I recall thinking I wonder what this buiding costs. One thing about hockey…the associations will spend whatever they need to too try and compete.
I’m guessing High School Football in Texas generates the same excitement.
I always wonder would we embrace the tournament the same way if they wouldn’t have split into classes? Seems the underdog coming from up North always gets a little extra attention.
In theory it’s a good idea. However when you don’t staff it you make payment and safety optional which is a no go for most law abiding people. I’m sure a few here would be pleased if they were able to “scam” the state by not paying the 50 cents or whatever the cost is for a ride.
I read last year they are still pushing to put in a line from Duluth down to the Metro. Another boondoogle that will cost billions and serve practically nobody. Where in the world do these guys who approve of these things come from?
Fired up the grill last night.
I’m also a guy who hates the dark. I like daylight and it’s even better if the sun is shining.
I don’t care how many they haul it’ll never make a nickle. When I rode it you paid on the honor system. Nobody on the train at all collecting funds or making people pay. I really wonder how many paid. I’ve read thats also a major problem on the other lines as well as the crime.
I only care who comes from the North. It’ll be fun when they get going.
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Maybe if people didn’t buy so much on-line and in the big boxes we might have a few mom & pop shops around.Who buys bait from a big box store? The only one I know is Scheels which is very inconvenient.
Bottom line is it’s low margin, long hours business. I don’t understand who would want to own a bait shop.
Ever ask a bait store owner for a fishing report? All of them say “don’t know cuz I got no time to fish. I’m always working.”
My point Matt was every Jig, Spoon, Rod & Reel bought elsewhere contributed to the loss of the local shops. I’ll agree no bait shop alone will survive selling just bait. Even somebody like Vados sold tackle and equipment for years.
Maybe if people didn’t buy so much on-line and in the big boxes we might have a few mom & pop shops around.
And the Johnsonvilles !
Probably contributed to the heart issues.
I don’t like the show, never have. He seems as phony as a $3 bill to me. But I’m sure I like things others don’t….to each their own.
Mille Lacs Casino in Hinkley only puts you an hour or so away from Duluth.
Question for you guys. Is it all catch & kill or are you releasing some? At what size (if any) do you decide to release vs kill?
Leave the 1 oz DareDevils at home unless you are trolling. When using DareDevils either casting or trolling I like a jerk and flutter presentation. Give the bait a hard rip then give it slack. The flutter when the spoon starts to fall will trigger the bite as soon as you pick up the slack and start moving the spoon forward again.
A white Twister Tail also works well. For me a spot of Red in the gill area of a crank bait seems to help although many say fish are color blind.
Always, always wet your hand before handling Pike if you intend to release it. That protective slime helps them stay healthy.
Lastly, you will be using good gear with decent line strenght if you are targeting Pike. Don’t mess around playing them if the water is really warm. Hook ’em up and get them in the boat. They stress pretty easily in warm water.
The girls wanted to sled yesterday all afternoon on the hill and today they want the bounce house outside on the bare lawn.
Drove over and watched the people climb the ice walls and then went over and watched the little kids on the sledding hill.
Certainly felt better than -25.
Decorative, not framed.
I watched game 1 on ABC, did not watch game 2 on ESPN.
All you MNFISH members here’s what you keep begging for money for, get out there and stop this nonsense.
I’m no help but my golf cart can pull a 16′ alum boat. 
Before my pollution stuff fell off i only ran Blue Def.
Years ago in down cycles it was known as “the dead sea”
Years ago there was no sewer system keeping the lake water clearer.
Years ago you rented a cabin and stayed for days, now people blow up there from the metro several days a week during a hot bite.
Years ago the DNR wasn’t afraid of GLIFWC.
Things change.
Look around the Ash River Visitor Center. You will be on the East end of Kab, West end of Namakin. Lots of protection from the wind. Straight out from the landing there is a site and I think it has a dock although I’m not sure. From there look for a site in Lost Bay. While the wind can blow straight down there the fishing can be pretty good.
Be sure you plan for black flies and mosquitos, that time of year they can be fierce.
Good Luck.
Tit for Tat Steve, I think you would be justified tossing a few clumps of Milfoil in the lake.
I fear the day when money buys super longevity through special treatments or drugs.
That would not be good for humanity.
Do you think the bum on the street will get the same health care as Pohlad,Gates,Musk?
Used them for years, wouldn’t use anything else.
Nick Hammer from this site does floors i believe.
Deertracker send me an address via pm and i’ll send you some money.
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