Entries by Daniel Beach

Bear Protection. Bear Spray vs Guns.

Is there anything more likely to raise an argument in the backcountry and backpacking community than bear spray vs guns for bear protection??? Probably not. It seems like there is no middle ground anymore, simply people on one side of the debate or the other slinging stones and quotes from papers at each other across […]

Wolves vs Ranchers. The Ultimate Showdown.

Well, it’s happening yet again. The same old story since the West was filled by farmers and ranchers. Last week we talked about the reintroduction of Grizzilies to places like the Northern Cascades and the impact on that environment and those people who spend time in those backcountry parts.

The Re-Introduction of Grizzly Bears into Woods Near You

If you’re an outdoor lover like us, especially those people who are the persuasion of being into backpacking, hiking, and other backcountry activities … you’ve probably noticed two things in recent years … the increased instances of bear (grizzly) vs man interactions (not so good). grizzlies are being introduced back into many ecosystems.

Spring Turkey Hunting – Finding Morels

Springtime is here. Rain is in the air. Things are getting green in the woods. The Average Flatlanders are all about Spring Turkey Hunting. We scouted a few areas, ran into a plethora of turkeys, and called in two Gobblers, a shot, and a miss! Plenty of turkeys, but nothing in the fridge yet. But, […]

Unboxing of a new Survival and Bushcraft Kit

Unboxing the new Survival and Bushcraft kit from famous YouTuber NWFS … I’ve never had an actual bushcraft or survival kit, usually, I just throw whatever I have into my backpack when heading out. It was time to upgrade to the “real-deal.” I was curious what would actually be inside a bushcraft survival kit. Time […]

Camping at Tettegouche State Park / Baptism River

Nestled into the tall trees on the North Shore of Lake Superior, MN is a lesser-known but hidden gem of a campground and State Park called Tettegouche State Park / Baptism River. While most North Shore explorers and vacations stop at the more popular Split Rock State Park or Gooseberry Falls State Park, they forget […]

North Shore of Lake Superior – Spring 2024

So you’ve heard of the North Shore of Lake Superior uh? The wind-swept lands of wolves, rocks, trees, waterfalls, and raging storms. It’s hard to beat. The North Shore is still one of those precious gems that haven’t quite been overrun by the teaming hordes of developers who run their dozers everywhere putting in resorts […]

Fishing in Mountain Lion Country

It’s becoming more and more common all across the country … from the Midwest to the West Coast and back again, to run into Mountain Lions in the woods. With successful reintroductions and an exploding population of deer and other small game, Mountain Lions are making a serious comeback in many areas where they were […]