The upper peninsula and northern Maine seem very similar, both very remote and beautiful

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I think you're right. I have a friend that lived there for a while and he says the same.

@shanelizotte6318

Жыл бұрын

It is. I live in far northern aroostook county and we have about 40 inches of snowpack right now. Looks just like in this video, and the UP has the same forest type and tree species as here.

You had me at sauna! I have Finnish relatives in ND and summer Saturday sauna and Sunday church were some of my best memories. You haven't lived until you experience a true Finnish sauna. Love your videos and love Michigan and her people.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support!

Loved thus video, I miss the snowmobiling we have a cabin around LacLaBelle which is about 10 miles from Copper Harbor in Keweenaw County. We were there for the blizzard 3 weeks ago and loved our 10 day stay there. The UP is da best!!!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Fun stuff. Why aren't you doing any snowmobiling? You are totally up in some of the best snowmobiling on plant earth.

Loved all the trail cam shots. Nice work buddy ! This really gives me the itch to get back up to camp again.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I know it's only been since November but I'm ready too.

Finally a fellow Michigander wound up in my yt algorithm, I'm glad to see anything UP! The snow looks so beautiful, we have none in Macomb county. Bait Dash is brilliant. I'll probably binge on your video's for awhile since I haven't been to the Upper in many years but did enjoy all the times I visited in every season. ❤from the Mitten

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Great to have you along! You will see all U.P. all the time at my channel. Hope you enjoy it.

The temptatition to head south for the winetr is strong and a lot of folks do but I enjoy the 4 seasons so I call the northwoods home year around! Happy New Year my friend!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I like them too. Winter can be a little slow as far as activities, but winter is also slow when it comes to projects too. I don't do any building projects in the winter and of course the firewood is done. So we keep warm, move snow and do a few fun things in-between. Thanks as always for the support.

Thanks Dave for another good video. Hope 2023 is a great year for you and your family. Take care.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Glad to have you viewing in the new year!

Just another Yooper commenting to say hi 👋

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching fellow Yooper!

Very nice ! Lived in S/W Mich since 1959 . Love the video's !!!!!! We will keep watching !!!!! 👍

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I will keep making!

Wiping out while breaking through new deep snow, and then having to shovel or lift the snowmobile out of where it's currently buried. You did a good job portraying what winter is like up here, keep up the good work!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I had a solid trail in there somewhere, but the fresh snow disguised it from me! So off were I hadn't driven all winter I went.

That was probably the most wholesome plug I've ever seen. Love the video!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Over here in Sudbury, Ontario the weather has been not good for ice fishing. We had a very warm holiday break and then lot of snow. That spells not a lot of ice and now to much slush.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Yes, we are starting to see that too.

Keep on Keeping on Dave! I love all 4 seasons here in the U! Great video my friend!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Do you finally have some good snow for snowmobiling over there yet?

@WanderingYooper

Жыл бұрын

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors , we had the one good snow storm almost 2 feet then lost about half. Then about 5 to 7 inches more last Tuesday into Wednesday so the trails are looking good. Hoping for some better ice conditions, lots of slush and water on the ice we have.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

@@WanderingYooper Well at least you can get out on the sleds. I'm hearing our ice conditions are not good either.

Really appreciate your videos. As a southern Appalachian resident who is watching the region get more and more built up (thanks Covid) , I am seriously considering relocating to the U.P. Not because I think it’ll be easy, but because I think it’ll be worth it. I absolutely love the snow and the cold and I’ve grown tired of deer hunting the rut and having it be 20° when I’m working and 55 and sunny when I’m planning to hunt lol. Thanks for all the effort in your videos and I think the narration is a great touch

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for that comment.

@craig5222

Жыл бұрын

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors thanks for not talking me out of wanting to relocate to beautiful country where y’all are 🤣 In simple terms, I just want to live in the woods and enjoy Gods creation without the cesspool of traffic, subdivisions, and strip malls. Currently live on 80 acres on the side of a ridge,but man did Covid push a lot of people this way. And not folks like you. Folks who want to modernize and gentrify our wonderful appalachians. And they are succeeding. Thanks again for your reply

This is so well done, and just so gorgeous.....LOVE all the critters~

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for that comment.

One of the best channels on the 'Tube 🙂 Keep up the good work.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

You have paradise there 😊

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

You know it my friend!

Yes a a new vid love ur channel

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that.

Awesome video the Wovles Eagles and coyotes love the 🦌

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

6 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

awesome that you popped up in my feed ! im in northern lower michigan first winter full time up here, always wondered what winter was like in the U.P

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Well, stick with the channel and there should be many more U.P. winter videos to come. Thanks for the support.

It never fails to amaze me when you guys in “Dayuper” can make the winter look good while down here in the “low country” winter is nothing more than a pain in the ass. Maybe I need to move there… Nice video!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that comment!

love your show and the u p i hunting there for thirty years

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Very cool thanks for watching.

I love the UP…..I go up there for camping every other year! Beautiful and not hot.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

You know it!

Went on a snowmobiling vacation in paradise up there in 1995,,man you guys really get the snow I was just blown away,, Beutiful country up there!!! Hellow from western PA

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

8 ай бұрын

Awesome to have viewers from the great state of Pennsylvania!

Always wanted to be a yooper since I love winter. Maybe someday Ill be able to move up there. I would love it. Anytime ive been there for sledding everyone was always so nice... Thanks for th videos.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

The people are great! And if you like snow, well it's the place to be.

Moved up here in 1976. Our family tree grows here. So, here we are....only source of heating was wood back in the day. I livedamy places and would not trade here for anything.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Cool!

Way cool!! Glad to have come across your channel while viewing other wholesome worthwhile uploads. Keep it up, my old friend. Brad from Maple Hills

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Awesome Brad! A lot of what you see takes place not too far from where you grew up!

Lived up there for my first 20 years! Missing it always. Too old to move back now 😩

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

I dont think im too far from you. Right across the ditch in Soo 🇨🇦

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

It's a big cold ditch right?

@jamesmclean4033

Жыл бұрын

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors yes sir

I spent a week and a half camping at lake Gogebic and hiked trails and seen the waterfalls. Gotta be some of the most amazing scenery in the world up there. Sadly I actually live just outside detroilet the complete opposite lol

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Whenever you miss the U.P. just check the channel!

Cool.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

thanks

Lived for 60 years on the Eastern end of the UP and winters aren't winter anymore. Again this year sketchy ice for fishing and not enough snow for snowmobiling. Of course here on the coastal bend of TX it's 76 degrees and sunny so I'm not ice fishing here either. Great video I'm already itching to spend July catching perch, boating and hanging out at the Islander. Hope 2023 is your best year ever.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support.

@kwyatt261

Жыл бұрын

I wish I was rich

@brodyhess5553

Жыл бұрын

Seems like winters have gotten much worse the last 20 years

@Icutmetal

7 ай бұрын

@@kwyatt261 Thanks for telling us.

BaitDash!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love it.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that.

I love it when I find a fellow Yooper KZreadr. I am happy to be Sub. I'm over in the Curtis area myself.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Nice area and welcome to the channel!

I really inĵoy your videos

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

its the simple things in life like when & where !!!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Fellow Michigander Kid Rock!

I am living in metro Detroit, but really wish I was up there! Much more beautiful place to be compared to downstate

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

It is really nice up here.

in the Marquette Gwinn " Suomi " Palmer Negaunee area , the correct pro·nun·ci·a·tion of " Sauna is " Souna " ,,,

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Noted

Im from delta county of the upper peninsula hello there new subscriber

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

7 ай бұрын

Great to have you along fellow Upper!

My brother lives in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. I currently live in Alaska.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Nice

Another 4 months and the snow will all melt !

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

4 months......................you sure about that?

I hope y’all had a great Christmas and New Year’s season. I do the same thing here in Colorado with my animal carcasses after I butcher them I leave them in my back corral area and the magpies, bald eagles, raccoons, fox, and sometimes coyotes eat off of them. Sometimes in the deep snow, that may be the only meal they get for a while. And I wouldn’t worry too much about some comments. There are some areas here in Colorado where you can drive down the road for 20 miles and see 10 or 15 deer or elk that have been hit laying on the roadside, feeding, badgers, and every other carnivore. I haven’t seen any of them die from eating it yet lol, besides that I like the videos with all your game camera stuff. I’m gonna put some up on my place up there in the spring when I go up there to work on it. Keep up the good work Dave.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

The carcass thing I'm doing in the video is totally legal. I asked the DNR about it. The main thing is the carcass is on my own property. Another 4 months or so and you'll be back to the U.P. I bet! It will go by fast. Thanks as always for the support.

@safarijoesadventures

Жыл бұрын

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors you’re very welcome. A couple of years ago I was elk hunting just north of Craig Colorado and I walked over this little hill and saw a half eaten elk carcass in a little wash, surrounded by some sage, brush and snow. So I walked up to check it out and out of this hole in the ground beside the elk carcass came this big old badger when I got about 15 feet away from it. I didn’t know it was there. He had been eating on that elk carcass for a while, and just decided to dig himself a hole there and den up until the elf is gone. He actually challenged me and I did not except. I just started talking to it and backed away to about 30 feet then he was comfortable. I wish I would’ve been doing KZread videos then lol it was a cool experience.

@safarijoesadventures

Жыл бұрын

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors also here in Colorado, and some of the other western states not only do a lot of guys field dress their animals in the woods, but they also field strip it. They’ll cut the hind quarters front, quarters and back strap and neck off. Some will even take the rib meat of animals but it’s not required. The carcass stays in the woods. I’m like you I like seeing the animals use it up.

My Mom is native to Hancock and still lives there , I miss me some pasties.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

A good paste is hard to beat! Have her send you some frozen ones.

Not to far off from my life below the bridge here in Kalkaska.... although I know u guys get much colder up there

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Ай бұрын

We had a mild one this past winter.

Where are you located in the UP? I just recently bought 20 acres, built a little 16x20 off grid cabin just south of Wakefield a bit. Love it up there! Get tons of snow and it is peaceful there. Is that a Fisher woodstove?

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Fisher yes and we are in the central U.P. The new property and cabin sounds exciting. Thanks for watching.

I have a friend that lives in Calumet.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Nice

@erbewayne6868

3 ай бұрын

Have him send you some panties.

Think spring

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

No, No not quite yet. How about at the end of February?

Greetings from Plymouth Michigan. There's no place like the U.P. Shhhh dont tell many people its nice just as it is. Hahahahaha

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

You got that right!

@timfronimos459

8 ай бұрын

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors I used to hunt in Dickinson County but never spent an entire winter up there. How many cords of wood might ya go thru for a winter season. A. wood fire primary heat B. gas/oil is primary heat source

Dave, I don't miss the snow and cold. I am now in Queretero, Queretero Mexico

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Dave, I pray you are living your best life down in sunny Mexico!

heck of a fall at 12:46 . I'd be popping some motrin after that little slip.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Yes she was hurting for a week. I hate to make fun of her in the video, but it was the most exciting thing that happened out ice fishing last winter!

What brand of snowblower are you using? I’ve never had one , but was thinking about purchasing one for this winter. Can you give any tips on buying one? Would greatly appreciate any insight. I’m in western pa. We don’t get the amount of snow you do, but get enough to know that I don’t care to shovel anymore. Lol.

@pekkakuosmanen65

Жыл бұрын

Honda.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

It's a Simplicity. Had it 3 years, so far trouble free.

@anthonys7534

Жыл бұрын

Ariens is another decent one. Made in Wisconsin. Been very pleased with mine. I live in the southern u.p.

Fortunately yet unfortunately I live in SE Michigan. Nothing but industrial industries to farms and cities in between.. Been many years since I’ve been up north. One area I really want to explore is that Beaver Island smacked in the middle of Lake Michigan. Have you ever been there?

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

I haven't but I've heard of it.

@MrLuke-ll4sz

Жыл бұрын

This comment totally relates to me. I live in Metro Detroit, sandwiched between suburbs and farms

Sorry, but I did get a chuckle when he biffed it cutting left into the undisturbed snow. Glad he was okay 🙂

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Yes I had a well used snowmobile trail there somewhere, but we got about 18 inch of fresh stuff and I couldn't tell where it was. Thanks for the comment!

NO SAFE ICE 🧊 in NW Michigan !!!!!!! Open Water today on Long Lake in GT County !!!! Tip Ups ready ……. No where to go !!!! Send ICE 🧊 Please 🙏🏻 Happy New Year 🎊 YOOPERS !!!!!!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Happy to send some down!

@brianfeeney9493

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much… I lived here for 40 years and I’ve never seen it like this… The funny thing is I prepped all my ice fishing gear early this year… First time ever… And that’s what I get in return… Lol! Thanks for putting out, so screwed videos… I use all your tips throughout the year!

@brianfeeney9493

Жыл бұрын

I’m out walking my dogs and I’m using voice text… Let’s try the end of my message again… Thank you so much for putting out such spectacular videos. I watch them all year long.

@dandarling5990

Жыл бұрын

No kidding! No Ice fishing or snow in the West Branch area.....I did catch some nice browns in a local river. Something I have never done in January before.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

@@brianfeeney9493 Thanks for the support!

My mother was both in Door Michigan. She walked 5 miles to school everyday in the snow with no shoes. What do you think about that?

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

8 ай бұрын

Tough kid!

i want ronnie comaro to be the next Marvel superhero

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

5 ай бұрын

He's trying!

I hunted the UP in the late 60s and early 70s with my hounds for bear. I am hearing that lot's of guys are selling out because the DNR put wolfs in to remove the deer and now don't deer for the hunters. What is your spin on this problem?

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

If you have a pack of wolves near where you are hunting it can absolutely ruin your hunting. It's hard to buy property, maybe a camp too, pay upkeep and taxes and take 2 weeks of your vacation only to see wolf tracks and no deer. We haven't had those problems, but I have friends who have.

@stevesoutdoorworld4340

Жыл бұрын

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors Yes that's a big problem so what do we do? Kill the wolfs! Nuff said!

Does Ronnie deliver out of state? Lol

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

No sorry. 50 mile radius from the bait shop.

Have you ever seen Bigfoot up there?

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Not yet, but you never know.

@blackportspeakercabinets4145

Жыл бұрын

I had her over for coffee and nisu on Tuesday.

A native southern Californian here. Your video is pretty incomprehensible to me. Looked at it because we’re thinking of moving to Michigan to be near my daughter and granddaughter. Is the snowmobile just a toy or is it used for transportation? Can’t see how you would carry the groceries on one of those. The wood stove looks nice but even if wood is just lying around free to gather, the amount of work to get it and chop it seems not worth it compared to a furnace. It must require huge amounts of wood to keep the house warm.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Snowmobiles are just for fun. Riding and ice fishing. But a 4-wheel drive or all wheel drive vehicle can be needed at times. The firewood is a lot of work. You have to enjoy the process to some extent. But there is no substitute for a wood burning sauna.

20-22? Wouldn’t that be 21-22?

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Well, I meant the winter of 2022, starting in January.

ii

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

thanks

Turn the repeating strumming off... ..uhhg.

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Understood

The carcasses can cause human and animal health issues, environmental contamination and a food resource for unwanted scavenging animals. Hunters are also reminded that improper dumping of deer remains is illegal and persons involved in the activity can be cited criminally with littering.

@dandarling5990

Жыл бұрын

Yeah...every wild animal never ever dies in the wild.......Yyou're on to something there Karen!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Doug, you're not wrong but I will add to that. First, 1000s upon 1000s of deer die in the woods or along roads and are left for nature to take it's course. Scavengers and decay. Second, Michigan DNR seems more concerned with illegal dumping, not so much about removing dead deer from the woods and road sides so scavengers don't eat them. I read an article from down state Michigan this spring about roadkill deer missing there heads. The DNR said it was their biologists removing the heads for testing. So you have DNR biologists going to the trouble of removing heads from roadkill, but not bothering to remove the rest of the deer. Third, the deer carcass in this video is on my property. I did e-mail Michigan DNR Law enforcement and ask about this very practice. This was my question "If you have a deer carcass legally taken from a hunt or legally taken with a roadkill permit, can you legally place that carcass on your own property for attracting scavengers for viewing?" The answer was "Yes, you can leave a legally obtained deer carcass out anywhere on your own property as long as there is no local ordinance against it." I appreciate your concern and your comment. It's just important to me that the readers of these comments understand that this practice is totally legal as I did it in this video. Thanks for watching.

good luck tomorrow against the lions! GO DALLAS!!!

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Is it possible we could meet again this year! I'm getting way, way ahead of my Packer self. Yes, we need to beat the Lions and I'm very nervous about this game.

@dandarling5990

Жыл бұрын

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors Well beating the Lions didn't happen....Lol

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

@@dandarling5990 You are so right! Like I said in the comment, "I'm very nervous about this game". Things are looking up for the Lions!

I’d try with HUCKLEBERRIES with a trail cam jus to see what u get

@KnettersPracticalOutdoors

Жыл бұрын

Noted