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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.
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Posted: January 03, 2021
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. Splicing backing to your main line is easy to do using a double, double Uni knot. Watch as walleye sensei, Dale Gilbert, walks through the step-by-step process of tying a double, double Uni. Want to learn more tips & tricks about catching walleye? Click here to read more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMj6AIcvoYA&feature=youtu.be Video Transcription How to Attach B...
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Tags: Tools for Beekeeping, Honey Bees, Hives, Beginner Beekeeping, bees, Beekeeping Tools, Beekeeping Euipment, Beekeeping, BeekeeperPosted: January 03, 2021Comments: 1What Equipment Do I Need to Start Beekeeping? Read more5 Min
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Posted: January 02, 2021
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. Feeling that bump and setting the hook and catching that fish, jigging for walleye means your in for fun times. Walleye expert and sensei, Dale Gilbert, explains the easy steps you need to take to set up your rod for jigging walleye. Watch and learn! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6BLSIeS5cI Video Transcription Setting up a Rod and Jigging for Walleyes Hey folks, we're goin...
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Posted: January 01, 2021
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. When it comes to the pros and cons of fishing lines, it really depends on what you’re fishing. Walleye expert, and sensei, Dale Gilbert explains the difference in lines and his gives his best recommendations for different presentations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4_czMWWp3I&feature=youtu.be Video Transcription Different Lines for Different Presentations I wan...
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Tags: Winterization, Prepare for Winter, Honey Bees, Hives, farm and ranch, Bees in Winter, bees, Beekeeping, Bee HivesPosted: December 27, 20205 Min
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Posted: December 15, 2020
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.) Depending on how long you plan on storing your game meat in the freezer, you will want to either vacuum seal it or wrap it in freezer paper. In this video, we explain the pros and cons of using vacuum sealing and freezer wrapping to package your meat for the short term or the long haul. Video Transcription Freezer Paper for...
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Posted: December 14, 2020
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.) When making hamburger, summer sausage, bulk sausage, and snack sticks, at a minimum, you’ll need a grinder. In this video, we explain the tools and accessories, mixes, and kits you’ll need to get started. Video Transcription Getting Started: Summer Sausage and Snack Sticks Here's what you need to get starte...
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Posted: December 13, 2020
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.) A subjective question, how much meat should you expect to get when processing… depends. Typically, you can expect to get a 40-50% yield from boned-out meat. However, there are other factors that will affect this percentage too. In this video, we explain those factors and what you can expect. Video Transcription How...
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