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Welcome to our learning center —your hub for practical know‑how, expert advice, and real stories from people who live the North 40 life every day. From raising chickens to choosing the right tools in our new series, The Fix, you’ll find guides and resources to help you get started, grow your skills, and tackle whatever comes next.

  1. What is the Best Color Lure for Walleye?

    What is the Best Color Lure for Walleye?

    We’ll just state the obvious. Fishing for walleye is just plain fun. Thrilling and fast-paced, catching walleye means an angler has to be quick-thinking when it comes to fishing this predator. That’s why we asked walleye expert, Dale Gilbert, to share his extensive walleye knowledge with us. A walleye master, Dale, has fished walleye from Arkansas to Canada and Michigan to Montana, and he doesn’t disappoint. If you fish chartreuse 90% of the time, you'll catch 90% of your fish on chartreuse. There is not a magic color. It really depends more on what the water clarity is and what the conditions are. Walleye expert Dale Gilbert explains why. Want to learn more tips & tricks about catching walleye? Click here to read more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzEnJ46Cpyo Video Transcription ...

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  2. Chicks under heat lamp in brooder.

    What Should I Feed My New Chicks and Chickens?

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  3. Roll of barbed wire sitting in pasture.

    What are the Different Fence Coatings and What do They Mean?

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  4. Cows along an electric fence wire held up by a tumble wheel.

    How do I Install an Electric Fence Tumble Wheel?

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  5. What's the Best Tackle Storage?

    What's the Best Tackle Storage?

    We’ll just state the obvious. Fishing for walleye is just plain fun. Thrilling and fast-paced, catching walleye means an angler has to be quick-thinking when it comes to fishing this predator. That’s why we asked walleye expert, Dale Gilbert, to share his extensive walleye knowledge with us. A walleye master, Dale, has fished walleye from Arkansas to Canada and Michigan to Montana, and he doesn’t disappoint. It goes without saying that the more tackle you have, the more you need a great tackle storage system. And, being more organized means, you’ll have more time to fish. Watch and learn as walleye expert, Dale Gilbert shares his best tackle storage solutions. Want to learn more tips & tricks about catching walleye? Click here to read more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeBftTIz...

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  6. What To Consider When Building A Chicken Coop

    What To Consider When Building A Chicken Coop

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  7. How do you Choose Which Knot is Right for Your Fencing Project?

    How do you Choose Which Knot is Right for Your Fencing Project?

    Get out and get to work! When it comes to fencing that’s a good place to start. With a little sweat equity, fencing sets boundaries. It keeps animals in and predators out. It can encompass entire ranches or just protect the vegetable patch in the backyard. Whatever it’s needed for, fencing has many uses. That’s why in our Fencing Section we make it easy and break it down for you. In this guide, we’ll answer questions like what type of fence is best for your animals while explaining what tools you’ll need to get the job done. And, we’ll tackle topics such as spacing and cost. It’s more doable than you think. You’ve got this and we can help. There are three different styles of knots; hinged-joint knot, the fixed-knot knot, and the S-knot knot. Depending on your fencing needs, each ...

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  8. How to Make Game Processing Easier? Tips and Tricks

    How to Make Game Processing Easier? Tips and Tricks

    Processing your own game is an enjoyable, practical, and cost-effective way to bring your hunt full circle. It gives you a feeling of satisfaction that you’ve been able to control every step of the process from; choosing your seasonings, to controlling the portions, to being certain that your meat -is your meat. And, not to mention, you are defiantly saving yourself the expense of sending your game to the butcher. (There are no extra costs here for add-ons like summer sausage or jerky.)   From adjusting the table height to using heaters to keep your hands warm, there are many tips and tricks that make game processing easier. In this video, we share our game processing techniques to make the job a whole lot easier, faster, and more efficient.    Video Transcription Tips and Tricks for Processing Game...

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  9. How to Tie up Your Own Rigs - Tangle Tamers

    How to Tie up Your Own Rigs - Tangle Tamers

    We’ll just state the obvious. Fishing for walleye is just plain fun. Thrilling and fast-paced, catching walleye means an angler has to be quick-thinking when it comes to fishing this predator. That’s why we asked walleye expert, Dale Gilbert, to share his extensive walleye knowledge with us. A walleye master, Dale, has fished walleye from Arkansas to Canada and Michigan to Montana, and he doesn’t disappoint. There is an unlimited variety of things you can tie up and tying up your own rigs for walleye can be done anytime -like in spring when you’re getting your setup ready. Watch and learn as walleye master, Dale Gilbert, shares his best tips for how to tie up your own rigs. Want to learn more tips & tricks about catching walleye? Click here to read more. https://www.youtube.com...

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  10. Fox on a den looking into a feild.

    Raising Chickens: Keeping Predators Away from your Flock

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  11. How to Rig a Drop Shot?

    How to Rig a Drop Shot?

    We’ll just state the obvious. Fishing for walleye is just plain fun. Thrilling and fast-paced, catching walleye means an angler has to be quick-thinking when it comes to fishing this predator. That’s why we asked walleye expert, Dale Gilbert, to share his extensive walleye knowledge with us. A walleye master, Dale, has fished walleye from Arkansas to Canada and Michigan to Montana, and he doesn’t disappoint. Drop shots rigs are really effective if there is a dirty bottom. In this link, walleye expert, Dale Gilbert, starts with a VMC spin shot that has a hook that swivels. He then ties this to a drop-shot line to get it down to a certain depth. Want to learn more tips & tricks about catching walleye? Click here to read more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvKa37DBFl0 Video Tran...

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  12. How to Properly Rig Fin-tech Jigs?

    How to Properly Rig Fin-tech Jigs?

    We’ll just state the obvious. Fishing for walleye is just plain fun. Thrilling and fast-paced, catching walleye means an angler has to be quick-thinking when it comes to fishing this predator. That’s why we asked walleye expert, Dale Gilbert, to share his extensive walleye knowledge with us. A walleye master, Dale, has fished walleye from Arkansas to Canada and Michigan to Montana, and he doesn’t disappoint. Featuring a standup head design, the Fin-tech is a favorite of walleye expert, Dale Gilbert. Listen in as Dale explains why the Fin-tech works and how to properly rig it. Want to learn more tips & tricks about catching walleye? Click here to read more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtHRcmLUMpE&feature=youtu.be Video Transcription What Makes the Fin-tech Unique? ...

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