Spending time with family is the best

I have always cherished time with family, and in the past week my wife and I were blessed with visits from all three of our great grandkids. My grandson, Taylor, brought his two girls, Avery and Illa, to the house for a visit. Both of the girls have red hair. Illa, the youngest, has flaming red hair and resembles both of the parents, as does Avery. It is sure fun to see Taylor and the girls.

 

On Sunday my grandson, Dylan, his wife, Kloe, and their son, Krew, came to Dylan’s dad Brad’s house for the day. We spent the late afternoon and evening there letting Krew entertain us. He is all boy with a motor that doesn’t quit. That was another fun day for us.

 

I have heard that the fishing around the area is really going “great guns.” I have heard that the crappies, walleyes, perch and northern are all very active in various lakes around our area. I can’t remember when the fall fishing has ever been this active. I know a couple of folks that have always had luck in the fall, but from what my source says the fishing is very good.

 

I am heading to the Minneapolis VA for a couple of appointments this week. After that my son, Brad, and I are heading to the cabin for a few days to close it up for the year. While there, we plan on doing a little fishing on top of doing a little relaxing. I hope the fishing is as good in the north country as it has been around here lately.

 

DNR reminds license buyers to make sure youth have their licenses early.

 

Minnesota offers a perfect opportunity for experienced deer hunters to share their knowledge and traditions with youth ages 10-17 during the statewide youth deer season.

 

The four-day season will take place statewide Thursday, Oct. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 18, and coincides with statewide teacher workshops, when many Minnesota schools are closed for fall break.

 

“Youth have this awesome opportunity that’s set up just for them to succeed and get a great introduction to deer hunting,” said Paul Burr, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources deer coordinator. “The season is popular, with around 20,000 youth participating each year.”

 

Temperatures in the middle of October are generally warmer than those during the regular November firearm deer season. Snow hasn’t typically fallen yet, and deer are moving more during the daylight hours. These factors create an ideal environment for youth interested in deer hunting.

 

General information about requirements for youth hunters and their accompanying adults is available on the Minnesota DNR youth deer season webpage (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/youth.html). Firearms safety information is available on the Minnesota DNR firearms safety webpage (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/firearms-safety.html). General deer hunting information is available on the Minnesota DNR 

deer hunting webpage (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html).

 

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