Putt'n Around Outdoors

09/01/2021

Working on the next video!

08/30/2021

Finished our new channel trailer!
https://youtu.be/qlJtJ_uM8ZQ

Any thoughts on our new channel intro?

08/24/2021

After taking out our bird feeder for the second time this bear takes a good look at the chicken coop. Glad to see these guys out and about.

08/17/2021

The good old days back on the Shiawassee River in Saginaw MI. One year ago today...

08/17/2021

Milling my first beams with this jig I purchased years ago but never got around to using.
https://youtu.be/ZJlU7jJcZbE

Finally getting a chance to work with my beam jig that I purchased years ago. I start off with just my standard chain but finish up using a new ripping chai...

07/27/2021

https://youtu.be/A_rbq6KXBvU

Used some sn**ch blocks to try to get the big oak log out to the road. In the end, we brought in a bobcat to get things moving. Logs are resting at the sawmi...

07/13/2021

Part 2 of our timber salvage. The logs just keep on coming. We get some help with the heavy lifting thanks to a log arch.
https://youtu.be/eJC_4HXspag

Getting a little more timber to the road with the help of a log arch. cutting a couple aspen to help the oak and ash along.

07/11/2021

The timber salvage keeps on growing. Still some big ones to haul out yet.

07/07/2021

Looking forward to the winter when we could get good pics of wolves. With tourism in full swing up here we have only been able to get deer on camera lately. This was one of my favorite videos from late winter, 2 wolves walking by.

06/29/2021

The content you came for.
https://youtu.be/6PQQXNVuLCg

A special treat from the trap line. Ingredients:5 lb lean beaver meat2 lb pork trimmings0.3 oz pink salt/sure cure/ curing salt or #12 oz kosher salt0.5 oz f...

06/21/2021

Finished this project which was years in the making. What a great addition to the office!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru3mGvV3Yf4

Getting my drift wood euro mount finished and hung in my office.

06/17/2021

Bleaching my buck skull from last year which will later be mounted onto a unique piece of drift wood and hung in my office.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS8oB2i5IMk

Bleaching my buck skull from my 2020 hunt at my Michigan property. In part 2 we mount it onto some drift wood and hang it in my office.

06/14/2021

Don't wait until hunting season to try these!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B48bM872GP4

Walking through the very simple steps of making my favorite hunt camp snack, pickled eggs. my recipe is based off this video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

06/11/2021

We sold our castor to pay for some of our tanning. Taking a last look at our furs before they get sent to the tannery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=542H3vLkJaw

One last look at our 26 furs before they get shipped off to the tannery. Sold my castor to help pay for the tanning costs.

06/08/2021

Putt'n Around Outdoors got it's first recommendation from another YouTube channel today. Thanks Mark J Larson Outdoors for the kind words. here's his latest video.
https://youtu.be/Px5t6c87oZI

I finished the pallet bar except for the top and can't wait to show it!! Also check out Putt'n Around Outdoors!

06/03/2021

Working on a little bit of a backyard project. this is going to be a fun mini-series.

https://youtu.be/Px2cc8zKo3U

Salvaging some wind thrown aspen and oak from my new property.

05/31/2021

Our last day of the turkey hunt is up.

05/30/2021

Just a typical Sunday afternoon working on a future episode.

05/27/2021

We going to be live at 7pm CST to check our trail cams. wolf pups are stumbling about this time of year, it will be interesting to see what last weeks wolves have been up to.

Checking our trail cams live. Yes, we did intentionally put 2 cameras on nearby public land attempting to get pictures of wolves, bear and others.

05/14/2021

A follow up on our wolf pictures and videos. We apologize that our earlier live stream did not have sound.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIHnCtB-DGQ

Checking our trail cams live. Yes, we did intentionally put 2 cameras on nearby public land attempting to get pictures of wolves, bear and others.

05/14/2021

We're Live!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMpTCHHUP4o

05/13/2021

Don't forget, We're going to be live today at 7pm CST for a trail cam check. Find our live stream on our Youtube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIVTqscMfNH4mVi427C2Z9w

Here is a little teaser on the Wolf Cam.

05/11/2021

Episode 2 of the spring turkey hunt is up! for real this time...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SllRGVVDZlE

The hunt continues and the weekend begins in northern Minnesota

05/05/2021

The first episode of our spring turkey hunt is up!

First morning of my turkey hunt. It was a little chilly at first but it started to warm up. saw a few turkeys at the end but they were well on their way befo...

05/01/2021

First fish of the open water season. A decent tullibee.

05/01/2021

How did you spend your Saturday morning?

04/29/2021

Just got back from pulling the SD cards from the Trail cams. We're going live with the check a 7pm CST.

https://youtu.be/BOewG3ae2jk

Checking our trail cams live. Yes, we did intentionally put 2 cameras on nearby public land attempting to get pictures of wolves, bear and others.

04/29/2021

Don't Forget! Hannah and I will be live tomorrow at 7pm CST to check our trail cams. We intentionally put 2 cameras in spots frequented by wolves, bears and who know what else!

Checking our trail cams live. Yes, we did intentionally put 2 cameras on nearby public land attempting to get pictures of wolves, bear and others.

04/29/2021

I had my doubts but it worked!

Finishing a private land job that was started earlier in the year and we get a surprising catch. we moved a few sets after getting the waders on and we will ...

04/26/2021

A quick wrap up at the Property Line Pond before we head to private land in our next episode.

we close up shop at the property line pond with a real quick check and pull. our next video will be our first on private property.

04/25/2021

I put new nights on the boat, but where is all the warm weather? Seriously, this boat is parched and needs some water ASAP.

04/21/2021

The Property Line Pond yields a new personal best. Trapping doesn't get much easier than this!

Working through the highs and the lows. We get another double and another personal best at the roadside (property line) pond. Trapping doesn't get much easier.

04/19/2021

We couldn't resist helping a neighbor and finding a good excuse to hit the trail.

we're back at it. setting some traps for a few nuisance beaver, and did a little looking around for some sheds.

04/18/2021

We're going live in a few hours for our weekly trail cam check. In the past we have had bobcats, coyote, fox , and a few other interesting critters. be sure to check in at 5pm CST.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIVTqscMfNH4mVi427C2Z9w

04/13/2021

Still laughing at this one! Could not have been a better time to get the boat ready.

You'll be sure to get a kick out of this one. Could not have been a better time to get the boat ready.

04/12/2021

This could very well be our last trapping video of the season. But there are more adventures to come, that's for sure.

04/09/2021

It was a wet one today and it made for a great change in scenery. I caught my smallest beaver ever and I already know exactly what will become of it. Another great day checking traps.

It was a wet one today and it made for a great change in scenery. I caught my smallest beaver ever and I already know exactly what will become of it. Another...

04/07/2021

A hat-trick of hat-tricks for us this season. We get a few dandy beaver, new seasons are approaching, turkeys are out in full force, looking for a potentially stranded motorist.

A hat-trick of hat-tricks this season. Today we got 3 very nice beaver breaking my previous personal record TWICE! The turkeys are starting to move and we ta...

04/05/2021

A very busy day but, it yields great dividends!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EYpi3yQGy4

04/04/2021

In episode 4, the angry beaver from our last episode gets a free piggy back ride and Hannah does her first bit while we set up in a new pond, we discuss concerning legislation around trapping in Minnesota.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niJ1UrA8v0w

Another day on the trap line. The angry beaver from our last episode gets a piggy back ride. Hannah steps up and has her first bit. Concerning legislation pr...