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Nerstrand, Minn.

Jim has been an avid outdoorsman for over 35 years living near Kenyon, Minn. He grew up and still lives on the family farm that was first settled by his ancestors over 152 years ago. Jim's little outdoor paradise includes a trout stream with plenty of woodland habitat just steps from his back door. The outdoors became such a passion in Jim’s life that upon leaving college he began a career as an outdoors writer/photographer. Currently, he owns a business producing and marketing calendars that are distributed throughout North America.

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Should Minnesota's next Governor be a deer hunter?

This year marks the 7th Minnesota Governor's Deer Hunting Opener each of which have been celebrated by Governor Tim Pawlenty. Yet, the question remains whether this important Minnesota hunting event will remain a tradition beyond the year 2010. More…

How do you play the deer hunting game?

The game of deer hunting is played many different ways each fall by hunters trekking to the woods. Discover how the strategy may be different, but the satisfaction most hunters receive from the deer hunting experience is ultimately achieved much the same way. More…

Frustrated farmers (and hunters) must cope with the crops

With the countdown underway for Minnesota's Firearms Deer Season, hunters could experience near record levels of standing corn still in farmer's fields. The unseasonable weather of October has significantly delayed harvest progress on most agricultural crops this fall. More…

Sportsman Channel reaches additional households in Twin Cities

The Sportsman Channel and Comcast announced this morning they are broadening distribution by offering outdoors programming to more Twin Cities cable viewers. More…

Camp coffee; thoughts on achieving the perfect brew

To many outdoor sportsmen there comes a time during the day when reaching for the coffee thermos represents a much anticipated moment. Indeed, savoring the pleasant aroma of steamin' hot coffee while enjoying the best nature has to offer can be the perfect combination. More…

Pheasant season underway; better hunting still to come

The calendar claims the 2009 Minnesota pheasant hunting season is underway, yet it seems many hunters in my area chose not to brave the winter-like weather to experience it. More…

Can we go home?

Spending time outdoors together can be a special experience for both the parent and the child. Yet, it's up to the adult to manage expectations so the time spent outdoors remains enjoyable for both young and old, alike. More…

Weather appeared ducky, yet results proved more skunky

The 2009 Minnesota waterfowl hunting opener got underway looking quite promising, but after several hours our group of hunters were left feeling a bit underwhelmed by the morning's results. More…

The fall transition gets underway

The fall season is all about change and transition. As summer gives way to fall, the outdoors world becomes an exciting place for sportsmen who thrive on enjoying this special season of the year. More…

10 questions deer hunters should ask their meat processor

Before you take your deer to a meat processor with whom you've had no prior experience, be sure to ask these important questions. Knowing the answers will ensure your deer hunting memories remain fond all the way from the field to the table. More…

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