Black_Fly

We use freeze dried butter, rather than oil. Just add a tiny bit of water.

I think I have his sister.

Cattle dogs are tough and amazingly quick. Better biters than collies. Fast in and out. One wolf would run away from a couple cow...

Most people would be insane living with one BC, I have owned a few over the years and a pack of them would herd my wife off to the funny...

6” above the deck. Use gunwales for reference to keep them level.

The Great Miami River valley is being filled with toxins from yet another train mishap. They’re spraying it down, so much of it will...

I had a Colt 1911 when a bear came into camp. Had the gun in my hand ready to go. But seriously, looking at the size of the bear, my...

If using a roller, I'd suggest the "cigar" type foam rollers, a 4" would be just fine. Be sure it is rated for varnish. Then tip it...

Ah, I have some resin and MKEP. I think it came from Northwest canoe. I’ll see if it’s the right stuff. I see they use rollers to...

I’d say Maine. Ely is too crowded nowadays.

I would say Maine, for the variety of paddling to be done. Plus a ton of cold weather options, great hunting, good people... not gonna...

You could do a lot worse than Ely MN, but would be fine for me.

The Great Council State Park is located on the site of the old Chillicothe village, a main village of the Shawnee people before removal...

I loathe the fire pits in BWCA. The grates make it hard to have a proper fire. A swinging grate over a pit is much more useful.

Same here, especially in my later years when I only trip in warm times and climes and don't need a fire for warmth. Moreover, I saw...