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Mushroom Hunting in the Midwest: A Forager’s Delight and a Landowner’s Dream
Posted On: 5/6/2025
As the frost begins to fade and spring stretches its legs across the Midwest, something magical begins to unfold on the forest floor-mushroom season. From late April into early May, mushroom hunting becomes a favorite excuse for many to get outside, explore, and enjoy the peaceful beauty of wooded land.
Whether you're looking for quiet solo time in nature or a fun and educational outing with friends or family, mushroom hunting is a perfect activity. It's especially great for little ones-after all, mushrooms don't run away no matter how much noise kids make!
Here in the Midwest, the mushroom foraging season can span nearly six months-from the last frost of spring until the first one in the fall. With the right knowledge of what to look for and where, it's a rewarding way to enjoy and connect with the land. But safety first-always take time to properly identify mushrooms before consuming. Check this helpful guide from the Minnesota DNR as a reference before heading out.
🦃 Maximize Your Turkey Season Success with Trail Cameras
Posted On: 5/1/2025
Most serious deer hunters are no strangers to trail cameras. They're a staple during deer season-helping hunters scout patterns, monitor movement, and plan stand locations. But once the whitetail season wraps, most cameras get packed away until late summer.
Here's the thing: If your're a turkey hunter, you're missing out on one of the most valuable tools in your shed.
A lot of hunters assume turkeys don't require as much scouting because they're loud, often out in the open, and easy to spot. But anyone who's chased sping gobblers knows that one day they're gobbling and strutting like rockstars, and the next, they vanish into thin air. This unpredictability is a big reason why so many turkey tags go unfilled each year.
With short seasons and narrow windows of opportunity, it's not ideal to rely on trial and error. That's where trail cameras come in.
Spring Scouting for Fall Success: Deer Hunting in Southeast Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa!
Posted On: 4/3/2025
As winter fades and spring arrives, it's time to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and start scouting your hunting property for next fall. March and April provide the perfect opportunity to analyze deer signs left behind from last season, helping you piece together patterns that could put you on a mature buck this fall. Here's why spring scouting is essential and how you can maximize your efforts.
Maximizing Your Hunting Success: The Power of Staging Food Plots
Posted On: 3/28/2025
If you want to increase your chances of getting deer within range during legal shooting hours, consider incorporating a well-placed staging food plot into your hunting strategy. These small, strategically placed food plots can significantly improve daylight deer activity, giving you better opportunities for a successful hunt.