WINTER IN MICHIGAN'S UPPER PENINSULA

Saunas, Snowmobiles and Snow removal, this is how we spend our winters here in The Upper Peninsula.
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[@philhashey9651]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

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

[@shanelizotte6318]

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.

[@srg5058]

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]

Thanks for the support!

[@jillanderson1291]

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]

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

[@campbenny]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

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

[@zempirians]

Just another Yooper commenting to say hi 👋

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks for watching fellow Yooper!

[@hodagtrapper4167]

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]

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.

[@shirleydickey6140]

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]

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

[@jamestoth1256]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

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

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Awesome! I will keep making!

[@zf8098]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Glad you liked it!

[@fuzzy8111]

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]

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.

[@LadyYoop]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks for that comment.

[@ryanbiscobarnes]

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]

Yes, we are starting to see that too.

[@Mike_B_724]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Wow, thanks!

[@craig5222]

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]

Thanks a lot for that comment.

[@craig5222]

@@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

[@WanderingYooper]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

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

[@WanderingYooper]

@@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]

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

[@pekkakuosmanen65]

You have paradise there 😊

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

You know it my friend!

[@gregwegrzyn1924]

Yes a a new vid love ur channel

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks for that.

[@MrDoyle07]

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]

Thanks for that comment!

[@phoenixarizona8441]

Awesome video the Wovles Eagles and coyotes love the 🦌

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@nathanduckeorth806]

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]

Awesome to have viewers from the great state of Pennsylvania!

[@sshaw4429]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

You know it!

[@chagabear6855]

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]

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

[@dawnzirkle3682]

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]

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

[@Dooguy]

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]

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

[@KirkDavert]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Very cool thanks for watching.

[@chriscouch2573]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks for watching.

[@jamesmclean4033]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

It's a big cold ditch right?

[@jamesmclean4033]

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors yes sir

[@danfish4life249]

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]

Thanks for the support.

[@kwyatt261]

I wish I was rich

[@brodyhess5553]

Seems like winters have gotten much worse the last 20 years

[@Icutmetal]

@@kwyatt261 Thanks for telling us.

[@BigMikeAudits]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Nice area and welcome to the channel!

[@RamBo-uu9so]

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]

Cool!

[@briandstephmoore4910]

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]

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

[@metroplexchl]

BaitDash!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love it.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks for that.

[@mattalderton3723]

I really inĵoy your videos

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks so much

[@dougbarabe7861]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Noted

[@MrLuke-ll4sz]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

It is really nice up here.

[@dougkaylor2528]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Fellow Michigander Kid Rock!

[@ronaldmicheau5086]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Great to have you along fellow Upper!

[@safarijoesadventures]

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]

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]

@@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 KZbin videos then lol it was a cool experience.

[@safarijoesadventures]

@@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.

[@edwardmiller9611]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Nice

[@Lifeinthe906]

Another 4 months and the snow will all melt !

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

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

[@finpainter1]

Cool.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

thanks

[@geraldnichols1853]

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]

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

[@olschool1963]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

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

[@mc.6540]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

We had a mild one this past winter.

[@timfronimos459]

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]

You got that right!

[@timfronimos459]

@@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

[@Daves-hereagain]

I have a friend that lives in Calumet.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Nice

[@erbewayne6868]

Have him send you some panties.

[@KingsandPawns]

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]

Tough kid!

[@kevinglennN]

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]

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

[@MrLuke-ll4sz]

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

[@robertgothe4847]

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]

Honda.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

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

[@anthonys7534]

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

[@davidfhlug6567]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

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

[@markbajek2541]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

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!

[@northernbettygirl]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

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!

[@cobaltpatti7229]

i want ronnie comaro to be the next Marvel superhero

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

He's trying!

[@brianfeeney9493]

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]

Happy to send some down!

[@brianfeeney9493]

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]

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]

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]

@@brianfeeney9493 Thanks for the support!

[@stevesoutdoorworld4340]

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]

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]

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

[@johnbaenen5386]

Think spring

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

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

[@hrobert745]

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]

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.

[@Knotyourbusiness]

Have you ever seen Bigfoot up there?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Not yet, but you never know.

[@blackportspeakercabinets4145]

I had her over for coffee and nisu on Tuesday.

[@andyparstino7280]

Does Ronnie deliver out of state? Lol

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

No sorry. 50 mile radius from the bait shop.

[@nmuguy]

20-22? Wouldn’t that be 21-22?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

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

[@frankbalowski1074]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Understood

[@KirkDavert]

ii

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

thanks

[@dougkaylor2528]

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]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

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.

[@andrewkiesling3334]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

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]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

@@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!

[@fredroger4623]

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

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Noted