Join us this week in the Cabin as we talk with a father and son team that took on a hiking trip the entire length of Isle Royale National Park! Learn about what it takes and what you need to take with you for such a trip! Why Isle Royale?  Went once before with a friend Wanted his son to experience it  Training for the trip  Hiking Using weight in a back pack  Some of the gear used  Flashlights Backup Batteries for phones Compass In Reach device Leaving in case of an emergency Boots and walking sticks First aid pack  Items that are must haves Item you took that you didn't think you'd need but were glad you had Size of the island Animals on the island and those that are not on the island Fishing the island Shelter permit Prepare for any weather and the bugs Water and food How much water do you need a day Edible wild food Making fire Taking care of business Shelters The survey marker Night sky description Bug problems and solutions Planning next trip Fire towers Journaling the trip    

Up North Journal - What Does It Take To Pack In To Isle Royale National Park?

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Join us in the Cabin tonight as Danny gives his take on the weekend at the Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo in Escanaba Michigan. We talk about the vendors, the patrons, the venue and overall excitement of the show. We also talk a little about Mike's trip to the U.P. along with the upcoming firearm deer season.

Up North Journal - Wrapping Up the Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo in Escanaba Michigan

Join us tonight in the Cabin as we get the final low down on the largest Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo in Michigan's Upper Peninsula! Find out what vendors are going to be there and what the show has to offer outdoorsmen and women. Talking with the five people from the Daily Press that is putting on the show  Vendors attending Returning vendors What they have to offer patrons Food vendors Things for kids Places to stay in the area 

Up North Journal - The Largest Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Talking with UNJ Member Mark Coleman tonight about the work put in this year for the upcoming deer season in Indiana. He gives us the good, the bad and the ugly on what he expects for the upcoming season at the farm. Summer prep this year at the farm Food plots Licking branches, ropes, scrapes The rut and small fawns Predators New blind locations Trailcam Tuesday Hunting season expectations Hunting with his brothers

Up North Journal - Deer Season Expectations with Mark Coleman from Indiana

Join us tonight as we get the tables turned on us here at Up North Journal. Daily Press' Rachel Barnstrom interviews the Up North Journal crew to see what makes them tick. We also get to know why a Jersey girl came to Michigan's upper peninsula via London England.

Up North Journal - Up North Journal gets interviewed by Rachel Barnstrom of the Daily Press in Escanaba

Join us in the Cabin tonight as we talk with NW Michigan Fishing Club's Tim Hossack about what their club is all about and what they do. He also gives us insight into the gill net consent decree in Michigan and it's potential impacts on our fisheries. What is the NW Michigan Fish Camp?  Membership Fishing tournaments Projects Kids Veteran fishing trips Cookouts  Gill netting consent decree  Insight into the treaty and decree What is the new consent decree What are the potential issues with it How will this affect Michigan fisheries What should fisherman expect to deal with 

Up North Journal - What Does It Take To Pack In To Isle Royale National Park?

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