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National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Happy National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! We are extremely grateful to the Humane Society of Burnett County for their love for animals and continuous dedication to the community. The HSBC…
Read MoreSeptember Outdoor Report – Farside Outdoors
Introduction As I sit here writing this, I reflect on the months leading up to my most favorite day of the year with the exception of Christmas and my birthday;…
Read MoreHarvesting Wild Rice: An Accessible And Enjoyable Pass Time
Photos and article by Kim Wheeler, Granstburg Resident If you’ve ever seen real wild rice in local stores for sale, (the greenish brown stuff, not the cultivated black wild rice…
Read MoreThe Anticipation: Life of a Waterfowler
Waterfowler’s have become a dying breed, but those of us left have become excited for the season to come. Some of us have our old spots with blinds already in…
Read MoreJuly/August Outdoor Report – Farside Outdoors
Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Farside Outdoors. I hope Everyone has had a safe and fun fourth of July. I’ve probably spent most of it on the…
Read MoreA Morning on the Yellow River…
Photo and Essay by Kim Wheeler, Burnett County Resident Rising before dawn I dressed hurriedly, filled my thermos with hot coffee, and tiptoed out of the cabin careful not…
Read MoreResources for Burnett County ATV/UTV Riders
Burnett County is home to over 50 miles of summer trails, approximately 80 miles of frozen ground ATV/UTV trails and 120 miles of winter use trails. The trail system spans across…
Read MoreGreat Lakes Small Streams: A Traveling Display comes to Burnett County
We drink it, fish in it, clean with it, swim in it and travel across it. Water has always been critical for our survival. The Great Lakes region where we…
Read MoreJune Outdoor Report – Farside Outdoors
Hello everyone and welcome to the June edition of Farside Outdoors. The article will follow but we have taken to such a new level I thought I’d introduce myself; I…
Read More4 Miles and 3 Bridges added to the ATV Trail System
Additions include a 690′ boardwalk Burnett County’s summer-use ATV/UTV trails expanded just a bit more this year – adding to our 50+ mile system. A new, 4-mile stretch of…
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