nice catch

Bobby W. of Lonsdale, MN. landed this nice Largemouth Bass in viewing pleasure of beach guests. The Bass leaped out of water trying to spit the bait from its mouth with no success. Bobby let the Bass free for others to enjoy.

Brave deer.....

Ok, if this deer is going to enjoy snooping in the garage, at least change the oil to the car thank you.



Nope its not the Avon lady knocking, it would be a daily routine of deer coming up on the deck and parading around like they own the place.

BUSTED!

This 6 point buck was enjoying lunch at the bird feeders yesterday. He hung around for a while....although there is still a couple more weeks before muzzle loader hunting season is over...We shall see if he continues to come back to the bird feeders.
Last week we were able to snap a photo of an 8 point buck (bottom photo)also hanging around the feeders, been keeping an eye out for him too.

seeing double

It has been common to see a Pileated Woodpecker enjoying the suet feeder, but lately we have noticed two Pileated Woodpeckers after the tasty treats.

Winter is here

Park Rapids Christmas tree lighting kicked off last week, most stores on main had goodies and drinks for all to enjoy. It was a very cold night.

First snow of 2010

We woke up to about an inch of snow today, nothing compaired to the twin cities which reached a foot or more in areas, so we will not complain.

Loon photos

One of our Seasonals, Monty from Fargo shared a few photos of the loons with their babys as they are growing through the season.

One Largemouth Bass!

Stanley of Tabor,Iowa landed this beauty...A 20" Largemouth Bass.

Stanley informed me he caught two at that size and had his best bass fishing season over the many years coming up.

King of the raft.......

The traditional Hagen family and friends raft wars! I somehow get talked into this event....hmm, was great fun...I won but still have yet to get the photo to place on here to prove it?!?!

July 4th cookout

We held our annual July 4th holiday cookout in our new garage, just enough room to place everyone inside, although the weather was great, made it easier to visit.

Paul and one of his sons, Michael (pictured) along with a few other seasonals helped grill up the burgers.

Was a great time! Looking forward to next years!

Rons turn

Ron ( a seasonal rv'er)was all envious of Joels Bass he caught so He decided to go give it a try. Ron caught 8 fish that morning and another 12 in the evening...couple photos of rons catch and release. Caught towards end of June.