Author: Vern

Lakes, Locks, and Listings: Another Day of Adventure

We started the day lakeside at Sandy Lake Lodge & Retreat, finishing lock swaps in the storage building. The lake was pure glass this morning — calm, quiet, and the perfect start to a frosty 28-degree Upper Peninsula morning. A little road hunting on the way in (and out) didn’t…

歷 Stuck at the Desk but Thinking Woods

Caught this 6-pointer (?) on camera this morning — meanwhile, I’m the one penned up at the office.It’s one of those non-mobile days where the real estate grind wins over the fresh air. Paperwork, closings, campground plans, and a dozen tabs open… but we know what keeps it all rolling.Every…

Trail Cam Tales: The Forkhorn Follows Love

Hey Venturers — revisiting what we said earlier about bucks being unpredictable this time of year, we’ve got proof! At 4:06 a.m., a doe wandered into our pond feeder and lingered briefly. Then, at 4:30, another alert came through — same spot, same angle — but a closer look revealed…

Its another Mobile Office contribution

Here’s a nice surprise on our cam Monday night!

The thing about deer—especially bucks this time of year—is that they don’t follow a schedule. As the rut draws near, new visitors begin to wander in, exploring new territories and seeking out love interests. This handsome newcomer showed up on camera for the first time today, likely cruising through in…

We caught this guy bedded down Friday evening while grouse hunting

One of the many joys of spending time in the woods is catching these fun glimpses of wildlife. Time in nature is refreshing and invigorating. Get out and enjoy some fresh air!

Great weekend spent chasing grouse!

Grouse 4, Tony & Vern 0 but it was worth it for a great escape to the woods. The birds were very skittish even though we saw no other hunters on our excursions. 28 miles covered, nothing quite as peaceful as cruising through the woods in the fall