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I have yet to have a blowout day fishing the North Shore, I’ve also never regretted making the trip up. The views alone make the trip worthwhile. #lakesuperior #northshore #fishing #loopers #steelhead #looperjohnsbackyard #fishing #captureminnesota #exploreminnesota

Don’t worry. I reported these freeloaders to I.c.e. as soon as I got service. #northshore #onlyinmn #geese #canadagoose #waterfowl #lakrsuperior

Friday I loaded up for a little adventure. I ended up getting more then I bargained for. At four miles in I realized I had a water bladder leak in my pack. All my stuff was soaked which led to an interesting late night pack out. Lesson learned. That’s why testing gear is imperative. #kifarulife #superiorhikingtrail #testyourgear #whiskeyfueledwalkout #partytime

The story of Hank is up. Follow the link in my bio to read it. #birddog #mansbestfriend #dogsgotosoon #uplandhunting #birdhunting #labradorretriever

I didn’t want to run today. I knew I’d picture Hank with me. So I tried to think of places I run that I don’t have memories of him at. I came up empty. Somehow I ended up running his favorite 6.5 mile loop. I bawled, laughed and got angry. It was a beautiful, lonely and miserable time. I’m going to punch out of social media for a week or two. Thank you everyone for your kind words. I’m going to leave with a Gene Hill quote “I can’t imagine living in a house without a couple of dogs. If I ever got out of bed at night and didn't have to step over a Labrador or two or three, or move one off the covers so I could turn over, my nights would be more restless and the demons that wait in the dark for me would be less easily fended.“

For the last 9.5 years there’s been a constant in my life. When I get home there will be a yellow dog in my face with love and affection. No matter what he was there for that. After tonight I have to learn to live without that. Hank got GDV and he was too far gone by the time I got home. We got him to the vet. We all got to say goodbye. Now he is buried in our back yard. Perfectly turned to watch the sunrise, ducks land in the creek and pheasants flying to feed. If any of us see you somewhere please don’t ask about it yet. Give us some time. This one is going to hurt for a while. #keepkickingdirt #onceinalifetimedog #birddog

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