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I'm writing this post on my way back from the 2026 ice fishing trip to Wisconsin with the Borgerson Clan. This is my favorite trip of the year for a number of good reasons. The fishing is good (at times) but the people and the vibe really make the trip. Thursday 1/29 Buffalo, NY: fly out and it's +5 F outside. Arrive in Minnesota it's -5. Carter picked us up from MSP and we were ready to head "Up North". Up North, I am told, is anywhere above highway 8 in Wisconsin. But th

I lost a good friend earlier this month. https://www.lombardofuneralhome.com/obituaries/mike-wood It makes me sad that Mike died but thankful that I was able to be his friend. I went to his wake where I tried to express to his kin how blessed I felt to be Mike's friend and meet his circle of friends and family. I only knew him for 4 years but from what I know and heard of Mike he lived life to the fullest with a IDGAf attitude. God Speed Mike and 8s or better in the hardwoo

Andover, ME October 2024 Every bear hunting story (as told by bear guide Kirk) is exactly the same with a few variables changed (almost like a mad lib): Where the hunter was from Which trail Which dog was first on the scent How far the bear went Size and species of tree Size of the bear Gun used So here is the story of Rocky the Bear... In Kirkish: "This son of a bitch from Buffalo was out on witches tit when Lacie struck. We set her loose and the chase was on. We let Ruby