In the Summer I like to explore forest areas which I have never visited before. In early June I introduced myself to the Pine Island State Forest near Big Falls, Minnesota. I immediately fell in love with this wilderness area. The Boreal Forest Bog habitat is fantastic. There is even a 20+ mile dirt road loop which allows me to explore its remote reaches at a very slow pace. I found bog, varying aged forest, open meadows, cattails and lots of deadhead perches for hunting perches. I can’t wait for the Fall / Winter owl season.

Regardless, shortly after sunrise this morning Mr. Moose and I surprised each other. I gave him the right of way. I watched Bullwinkle for almost five minutes.