Tag: Outdoors

Feeling the love – Part 1

My propensity for being a homebody is well-documented.

Not to get defensive about it or anything but, home is just an incredibly special place for me.

I’ve lived in Sheboygan Falls for almost my entire life and, though my town and surrounding community is relatively small, I have never had an issue with finding the appropriate doses of comfort and adventure here. So many of the people, places, memories, and things I hold dear are easily accessible and readily available in abundance.

But, throughout my life, I’ve also learned the importance of fresh surroundings. It’s difficult, if not impossible, to be a well-rounded person if you only stay within the confines of familiarity your entire life. Every once in a while, I force myself to ponder this truth.

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Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe

Have you ever smoked a salmon for a party, only to be reminded just how large a cleaned salmon can be?

Personally, I typically don’t have a problem giving my leftovers a home. But every once in a while, the amount of surplus smoky deliciousness just proves to be insurmountable.

Here’s a quick smoked salmon dip recipe to help repurpose the excess and prevent it from going to waste.

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Want to get better at fishing? It’s in the details

For those of us who fish, it seems we are always striving for more.

More fish. More big fish. More types of fish. More everything.

In a way, it’s only natural. More fish means more fun, right?

Personally, I spend a lot of time in the pursuit of improving the amount of consistent success I experience during my time on the water. The bulk of the fun resides in the never-ending chase and the progress that occurs along the way.

So how do you step up to the next level?

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Why you should shed hunt (even if you suck at it)

Early last spring, I found myself going stir crazy.

The days were getting warmer and longer, but a seemingly relentless onslaught of precipitation meant that going fishing or dip netting was off the table.

In desperate need of my fresh-air fix, I decided to put on my boots and go for a walk on a parcel of public hunting land. Perhaps I’d come across some ducks or catch a glimpse of a few migrating bird species. What I found instead, was a new addiction that got me through the rainy spring.

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A new hunting partner

Whether it’s friendship, dating, or marriage, a key to a strong relationship with anyone is having an understanding of someone’s passions.

I’ve known my wife Lyza for 21 years. We started dating over 13 years ago and have been married for seven of those. Lyza has always been a steadfast supporter of my outdoor adventures, whether I want to take a trip to Missouri to hunt snow geese, brave the elements chasing whitefish on Green Bay, or just want to spend some time decompressing after work by fishing at a local hot spot.

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Banding together

I’ve always been intrigued by the process of banding waterfowl.

In college, I was surrounded with natural resources majors, some of which had the chance to band birds as part of their coursework. That made me jealous.

As a hunter, I just couldn’t get my head around what it would be like to interact with a large number of live birds.

I’ve spent the decade since graduation hoping for the opportunity to give myself that experience.

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