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This video really makes me miss Michigan, such a beautiful place especially up north and the UP. Can't wait to come back!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Nicholas, KPO.

@uralbob1

9 ай бұрын

Me too. I’d love to go back to Germfask area.

@guynorth3277

6 ай бұрын

It is a magical place, if I was younger I'd be in my log cabin off the grid, I find vulgar drumpf christians totally intolerable theses days.

I did this for seven years, off the grid, my cat and I. Lots of events that I'm still am digesting , a wonderful experience.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

6 ай бұрын

Very cool

I’m moving to UP to start a family . Most blessed placed in earth 🌍. God bless you UPMI

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

It's a great place to start a family, welcome! KPO

@Icutmetal

4 жыл бұрын

The UP is soul-cleansing, for sure.

@bluedogsurvive6501

4 жыл бұрын

Bird Man I moved here thirty five years ago, make sure you have a job, it’s a hard life up here, winters are bad

@birdman1843

4 жыл бұрын

Lynn Sager thanks 😊 I’m bringing jobs there . I’m in the copper mining industry , I know many ways to boost up the economy in UP MI only . I’m looking forward everyday . I’ll move there right after winter

@birdman1843

4 жыл бұрын

forest hiker yes sir and my father before me as well . www.coppermountaincorp.com I don’t want to mine for copper in UP MI. I just want to import copper cathodes and fabricate copper products . It would boost the economy out there and bring jobs . 🇺🇸

I absolutely love the UP and come up 3-4+ times per winter to snowmobile. Just got back from Ontanogan, actually. It’s a 8-12hr drive from where I live in Ohio depending on where we go, but every mile is worth it. Life changes once you cross that bridge, and I look forward to it every time I visit.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Very cool, KPO.

@anton1949

9 ай бұрын

Watch out for them fence lines.

@Icutmetal

9 ай бұрын

@@anton1949 Ok.

Great video, Dave. Thanks for the review on 2019. Awesome year, for sure!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig, KPO.

Wow, you sure made 2019 go by in a nice way. Some of your cooking spots sure makes a guy hungry.Looking forward to some more good videos in the new year. Good luck to you and yours in 2020 & thanks for posting👍👍

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, KPO.

Hey. Great job. Compilation videos are awesome to watch!!! You had a great year!!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, KPO

Great review. I am going to make an extra effort this year to be outdoors more and enjoy what it has to offer.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Just do it, right? KPO

This video is amazing!! Great job. Holy shit I loved every second of it.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Kelvin, thanks for that comment and thanks for watching, KPO.

Nice chronicle! Good times. Cheers.

Proud to be a yooper ❤ winter will be here soon

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

9 ай бұрын

Yes it will!

Former Yooper now living in South Carolina. Gotta say say I dont miss the snow, But I do miss the people and the sporting opportunities! Great Video!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Scott, yes winter could be a month shorter for me. Thanks for the comment, KPO.

@brendaniebel1355

8 ай бұрын

Moved out of Kalkaska and I am glad! Hated it there!

Anothet great video brother. Thanks for sharing. Always good content and always entertaining. Tell Ronnie Camaro and your good buddy Chunks have a great 2020 from SE Michigan. And the best to you and your family...honest and real info. Thanks.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Tommy, hey thanks for the support and have a great 2020 yourself, KPO.

I live in Northern Michigan and enjoy it everyday. Thanks for your vlog.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, KPO.

What a great video. Really enjoyed it.

MAY HEAVENLY FATHER ALWAYS BLESS A YUPPER !!!! THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEO AND SHOWING THE WORLD THE AWESOMENESS OF U.P.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, KPO.

Really glad I found your channel, enjoyed the video very much. My wife and I are considering raising are family up there, God willing it will happen.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. You might also enjoy this vid - kzread.info/dash/bejne/dnahp7N_oJzcqLg.html KPO

Great video, really made me miss the U.P. all the more. From the Ishpeming, Negaunee area. Went smelt fish and yeah bite the darn head off. Ice fishing on Lake Superior, deer hunting did that as well. Snow days meant you were completely snowed in. And knew your job didn't have an option for you to stay home. So you dug out hoping the snowplows were clearing the roads. But if not you just put on a smile and strap on your cross country ski and start off. Worked at the Negaunee Animal Shelter for years. Thanks again for sharing your video.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Debi, thanks for that comment. Much of this video took place not too far from your old neck of the woods. Thanks for watching, KPO.

Enjoyed your video! I’ve been visiting the U.P. for over 30 years in various campers. Last fall a group of rv’ers towed our atv’s and had a blast on the trails.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

It is nice up (UP) here! KPO.

@MayhemRv

4 жыл бұрын

I agree and still have my gear from canoe trip in the Sylvania Wilderness area as well as the Boundary waters. My friends are all approaching retirement and only want to travel by motorhome. I do still take a solo trip once in a while.

Thank you so much for posting this. I do not know where to start! This is my first time on your site and I will subscribe! I think it is awesome how the whole family is involved and that you are especially teaching your girls these skills and to have a strong ethic! Wow!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that comment Glenda and welcome to the channel, KPO.

Just found your channel " Pleasant surprise. SUBSCRIBED ! I have a few acres in Marionette county in WI. Just 15 miles from the U.P. side of Menomonee river . Love the U.P. It reminds me of of Gunflint trail too Thunder Bay Ontario.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Johnny welcome to the channel, KPO.

Miss Michigan Thank you for sharing

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, KPO.

Very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

8 ай бұрын

Welcome!

Heading towards the end of a Michigan winter, found this cathartic.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim, KPO.

Man.i just so want to leave lower Michigan and live up there past the bridge.

Northern menominee county ! Just found your channel.Subscribed ! We had so much snow for muzzleloader season,very challenging 🦌

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Bud, welcome to the channel! KPO.

Awesomeness just found ur channel fellow Michgander here❤❤👌👌🤗🤗

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support, KPO.

Incredible thanks for sharing

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, KPO.

First time I came across your videos. Excellent recap of you and your families year. Love the UP. New subscriber

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Joe, thanks for watching and subscribing, KPO.

In my younger days would go to Trout lake for the snowmobilng a couple times in the winter , Those were the days and what a blast , Used to be a pub called Toby"s in town always wondered if was still there good video !

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

8 ай бұрын

Good stuff.

Great video and I hope many more

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, KPO.

Comin in hard at ya from neguanee, your video popped up on my recommended list

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, miner country! Thanks for watching, KPO.

@johnsonoutdoors8117

4 жыл бұрын

What bout Manistique Schoolcraft County coming in snowy

@muttomaki1

4 жыл бұрын

Shhhhh guys....we should be tellin people the UP sucks.

And it will never stop snowing this January saving for snowmobile so I can enjoy the snow next winter

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

We have been getting snow, KPO.

Great video. Jackson native here heading North soon for some real winter.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds good! KPO

Great video from Toledo.............wish I was there!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jakeo, KPO

We had winter hit as usual in October 80 miles from the mack michigan lower p.. Still shoveling...nice vlog michigander!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Stay warm, KPO.

@TrinityRidge1959

4 жыл бұрын

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors thank you.. i will!

Lived in the UP for 15 years. Plan to go back once our business here in Indiana is addressed

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 ай бұрын

Awesome! The UP misses you!

One word: Home! Ok I can’t stop at one word, I miss it all, some snow, ice fishing, saunas, Packers, cold beer, friendly people, deer camp, hunting, snakes.....nope I do not miss those Pine (fox) snakes! Great video Dave, it had to take hours to edit all that, Thank You, it was great! I know a guy that does siding and travels back to his roots......that deer cabin needs some, just sayin..... Happy 2020 to the Knetter family, enjoy God’s Country eh!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

I know, I know. The siding is on the list for this summer. It's tough, you know how short the summers up here can be. I'm gonna miss those big green "G"s when they're gone though. KPO

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

At times they can be, but it depends where you're at. Usually if you're around one of the big lakes you don't have bug issues. There is usually at least a light breeze by the Great Lakes that keeps the bugs down, KPO.

Great video. I really enjoyed it.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

This is a great video showing all that the U.P. has to offer. My wife and I can't wait to move up there. We're planning to move in a year or two when all our debt is paid off and have enough for a down payment on a house.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Keep me post for when you make the move.

enjoyed the video, and man you make a processed deer look so nice. jealous

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

I'm OK at skinning but the processing is pretty much my dad. But thanks for the comment and thanks for watching, KPO.

@richardsmith1289

4 жыл бұрын

That looked like Witch lake North of Sagola...lots of Big Foot stories around there.

Nothing better than the UP. Hope to see you around sometime.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds good KPO.

Wow! This was amazing. Thx u!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

I enjoy your videos!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andy, KPO.

Winter has barely started down here in the Lower Peninsula, I'm ready

@kevingunnery5470

4 жыл бұрын

Scott Crouch yeah this is the mildest winter I’ve ever seen well at least so far it is.

@kevingunnery5470

4 жыл бұрын

Balsam Acres Homestead we’re referring to Michigan how about you.??

@kevingunnery5470

4 жыл бұрын

Balsam Acres Homestead ahh yes near the ocqueoc River great salmon fisherie and swan bay

@kevingunnery5470

4 жыл бұрын

Balsam Acres Homestead a life long friend has a cottage up there beautiful area no doubt

@kevingunnery5470

4 жыл бұрын

Balsam Acres Homestead salmon fishing isn’t like it was back when I first started up there (95) but it’s still pretty good

As someone who lives an hour south of the Mackinac Bridge, I approve of this video.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

3 ай бұрын

thanks so much

We're moving back up to Michigan in 2 years, been in North Carolina for about 9 years now. Was born in port Huron michigan and lived there for 7 years. I absolutely love fishing on the ice, and i can literally say that I've been ice fishing since i was a baby, because my dad would take me out with him when I was like 4 months old.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

5 ай бұрын

very cool

My goal since childhood was to homestead in Newberry/Paradise area. I’m always checking the land for sale and doing research on how to live my best life in my favorite area in the United States.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

It's a nice area Brook, that's for sure. I hope you find that piece of land, KPO.

@brookbergsma5089

3 жыл бұрын

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors thanks for the encouragement!

Great video!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, KPO.

We are so happy we left dumpster fire Illinois for the up. Life is ruff, but so beautiful and rewarding

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

9 ай бұрын

Awesome!

I grew up in Grand Marais rite on the lake. miss that wish my boys could have experienced that. I moved to near Tampa Fl. at 20 years old. looking to go back now

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Hope it works out for you and thanks for watching, KPO.

Great video, I wish I had a camp.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jay, KPO.

You look like you’re pretty close to the Lake Superior snow-belt. Of course, most of the northern half of the UP gets the lake effect snow. I had relatives who had a camp north of Channing, Mi near the Fence River. Beautiful country. Lots of snow and bitterly cold in the winters.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, most of the vids are from the northern U.P.

Greetings from Brevort

Create video. We are getting a little concerned down here in the southern lower of Michigan. Not enough ice to fish... First winter I have witnessed this in my 58 years. We grew up with a father that was a dark house spear man, and US Farm people fished in the winter to offset slow times. The weather patterns have changed an awful lot... Not sure what the future is going to be down here and it may require us to travel further north to do the things that we traditionally have been doing for over a hundred fifty years in this state. Anyway great video! Yep I'm subscribed :-)

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Craig, thanks for the sub.

Wow how I miss Mi., been down in hot NC for 41+ years. Dad and his side of the family are YOOPERS ! from 1800's Copper Harbor, Calumet, etc...I loved being up there as a kid, last time was when Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Been waaaaaay to long, Lake Fannyho

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

9 ай бұрын

Hope my videos help!

what a sweet family. ❤❤❤

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Ashley, KPO.

Wanting to buy a house in the UP. Move my wife and kids up there and learn from the locals how to be a Yooper. Hopefully newcomers are welcome.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

I know you will find the friendliest people in the U.P., KPO.

Some beautiful country...

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

It is, KPO.

Man I miss that place! We used to drive up with sleds in tow and spend 10 days just riding. It’s so incredible up there. I love how in the winter there are bars/restaurants that can only be reached by snowmobile.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Nice, KPO.

@Icutmetal

9 ай бұрын

Which ones would those be?

Love this life!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, KPO.

Moved to just outside of Marquette summer 2020. Best decision ever.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

5 ай бұрын

Awesome!

Can't complain about a year like that!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

No sir! KPO.

Great video friend

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit, KPO.

Moved up here 4 years ago for school, convinced my fiancé to move up and this will be his 2nd full winter. Now we’re staying, graduating next year to be an industrial forester ideally in L’anse or with the DNR. Once that’s done maybe we can afford some land and a home, seems all the richer people want second homes up here though- prices are getting expensive.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

6 ай бұрын

Good stuff! I hope it works out for you.

Good stuff

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

5 ай бұрын

thanks

I live in the LP and I'm thinking about moving to the UP just say bye to the crummy outskirts of Detroit and see the natural beauty of nature. Oh and I won't miss walking and everyone talking about the BS politics in the world today just the serene beauty of nature and down to earth folks

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

It's nice up here if you don't mind the longer winters.

Nice 👍

Awesome!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, KPO.

Born N Raised in Marquette. Wilson area now. Avid hunter and Fisher here as well

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Gotta luv it, KPO.

I'm frol Houghton Michigan and this was on my recommended

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

From Houghton, then you know your snow don't you Leah. Thanks for watching, KPO.

yooper here! awesome video dude

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

9 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks!

I swear you have a video for every outdoor activity lol

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

I am truly blessed to do the things I do, KPO.

@renegadeoutdoors9579

2 жыл бұрын

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors love your videos keep them coming

Great channel just subscribed I’m in gogebic county

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Jake, welcome to the channel my fellow Yooper, KPO.

Marquette has seen around 100 inches so far. Hasn't been all that cold yet...yet

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir, KPO.

I laughed a little too hard at the Rock Bass comment. Always seem to be sitting in that spot in the boat. Been to the U.P. many times riding the sleds but have not fished or been there when the temp is above 25. Live in Northern Wisconsin about 35-40 mins from Iron River. I dont think anybody would ever hear from me again if i was allowed to spend time there when its warm ish. Love what youre doing. Gonna subscribe and catch up on the channel. Taker easy dare eh.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

8 ай бұрын

Great to have you along!

As my wife says, make'in memories

@hbrowneyes4981

4 жыл бұрын

The Louster , thats what I say lol

Nice video

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, KPO.

I moved here 35 years ago, became a Logger and trapper, it’s not an easy life for sure. Seen a lot of ppl try and most went back home,

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

It's not for everyone, KPO.

What part of the up are you in. I am in the lower part of Michigan by the Indiana/ Michigan state line and we haven’t gotten hardly any snow. Have not gotten to ride are snowmobile at all this year we only have gotten about 2” of snow this year.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Central UP! KPO.

Great videos! Looks like a great life for sure. Trying to start a channel my self if I can ask what do you use to edit? Thats my down fall. Keep up the good work!!! Or any tips would be great......

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Well, I've been at it for over 4 years now and I feel like I could write a book on the subject ( I'm not saying it would be a good book!). I use Sony Movie Maker editing software. New channels can be slow at first, but if your content is good, viewers will find it eventually. Put the time in to film it right, edit it right and put the time and thought into your thumbnail. I break these rules myself, but these things are important. I've always tried to make videos I would want to watch and stay away from giving the viewers excuses of why you haven't uploaded, or how your camera was off or your lighting was bad. When your new, nobody cares. Good content, good thumbnail and keep at it, KPO.

I was fortunate to retire early. My wife and I bought an old miner's house near Bessemer in the western U.P. and spent five great winters skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and making friends. We were from southern Wisconsin but no one held that against us. Yoopers even welcome Chicagoans! We recently moved to the mountains of North Carolina to be near kids and grandkids but sorely miss the U.P. It is America's best kept secret.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

That is a recurring theme - "How nice the people are in the U.P." You will always have the memories. Thanks for watching, KPO.

@rhondaoberto7476

8 ай бұрын

I grew up in Bessemer!

Great video! How are the biting bugs up there in the Spring?

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

8 ай бұрын

They were terrible this spring. Maybe the worst I've seen.

That culvert you all fishing near, that on the East branch fox river right near seney? M28?

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

No it's not the Fox. I think the brookies would be bigger if we were fishing the Fox, KPO.

This is a really video!!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

9 ай бұрын

Thank you.

One more thing.....where does one get that shirt Mr. LaVigne is wearing?

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

I'm working on that.

FROM NORTHERN WISCONSIN...GREAT VIDEO. LOOKS FAMILIAR

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I was born in Rhinelander. KPO

Cool video

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, KPO.

Hopefully my mortgage goes through and I get the keys to my house this week 😊😊 Up there in the UP. My wife and I want to retire up there we both like having 4 seasons call us strange most people want to move to Florida?? My family roots are deep in the area. Maybe it's in my blood? Time to come home after 50+ years 😊

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

9 ай бұрын

Hope it works out!

Excellent video!! So, You guys live in the UP and also have a separate deer camp? Hope you and yours have a great 2020!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mark pro. Yes camp and home in the UP, KPO.

@twillz61

4 жыл бұрын

Most of us yoopers have seperate deer camps

Where you guys at in the U.P? My grandpa owned the Frostie Freeze in L’Anse. Lived in Aura.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

Marquette/Alger county areas. When I was a kid my dad and I would rent these cabins from the old Timbers bar (burnt down now I heard) and fish Huron bay in the fall for lakers and salmon. I drank a lot of Cokes and ate a lot of Slim Jims in that bar. I did catch a 17 lb chinook one year. KPO

‘Escanaba in Da Moonlight’.Dem Upers are hilarious.Dey like Dem Chebies up dere.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

9 ай бұрын

We will be watching that movie at deer camp this season!

@babaoreally8220

9 ай бұрын

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors I just love that movie,one of my all time favorites.

Crazy big gills for the cold water of northern Michigan. : )

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

9 ай бұрын

Yes we do have a shorter growing season up here.

COLD!

Beautiful up there. What kinds of snakes do to come across in your area?

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Pine, copper belly, garter and grass seem to be the most popular.

Hello, what is the size of the cabin and how many cords of wood did you burn?

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

It's very odd sized. Newest addition is 16 X 20 (living room area), older part is 9 X 20 (kitchen and bunks). As far as wood use, we only spend 15 to 20 days per year when we need a wood stove. We also burn wood in the sauna, which is every time we spend the night, even in warm weather. We don't really keep track of wood use. When the wood shed looks a little low we cut more, but I would say less than 2 face cords per year. Thanks for watching, KPO.

You gotta be a special type of human to live up there. I'm from South East Pennsylvania.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

i live in the lower part near the Indiana border and hate snow. you can have it up there.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

It does get a little old at the end of March. Thanks for watching, KPO.

I live in PA and that's the same thing I like doing ice fishing snowmobiling inhunting

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

9 ай бұрын

PA seems very similar. I think Michigan and Pennsylvania go back and forth between which state sells the most hunting licenses. Cool stuff.