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Why You Should Never See Blue Sky From Your Turkey Blind Window
12 May 2025

Why You Should Never See Blue Sky From Your Turkey Blind Window

by Otter Creek | posted in: Activities, Gear, Hunting, Rural Living | 0

Don’t spook your tom! Learn the crucial tip for setting your turkey blind windows to maximize visibility and minimize movement, ensuring the perfect shot this season.

Fat Wood Fire: How to Find Nature’s Best Natural Fire Starter
31 Mar 2024

Fat Wood Fire: How to Find Nature’s Best Natural Fire Starter

by Otter Creek | posted in: DIY, Landscapes & Scenery, Nature & Outdoors, Outdoor Sports, Rural Living | 0

Ever been caught trying to start a fire with wet wood? Learn the Redneck way to find fat wood—nature’s simple solution for getting a hot, steady flame every single time.

Bushcraft, Camping, Fat Wood, Fire Starter, Fire Starting, Natural Fire Starter, Outdoor Hacks, Pine Resin, Survival Skills
Purple Fingers: The Black Raspberries Are Finally Here
1 Jul 2023

Purple Fingers: The Black Raspberries Are Finally Here

by Otter Creek | posted in: Activities, Nature & Outdoors, Summer | 0

After years of trying, the black raspberry patch is finally thriving! See how we’re harvesting these summer treats and turning them into the perfect Wisconsin dessert.

Berry Picking, Black Raspberries, Foraging, Garden Harvest, Homesteading, Otter Creek, Wild Berries, Wisconsin Summer
I Love Grilling in the Summer
2 Jun 2023

I Love Grilling in the Summer

by Otter Creek | posted in: Cooking, Nature & Outdoors, Summer | 0

Of all the things I like to do, grilling burgers and onions of the grill in the summer has to rank right near the top of my list. Especially when the burgers are venison with a bunch of fried onions … Continued

I Went Fishing at Mom & Dad’s Lake
22 May 2023

I Went Fishing at Mom & Dad’s Lake

by Otter Creek | posted in: Fishing, Nature & Outdoors, Uncategorized | 0

I went to visit Mom & Dad over the weekend. Whenever I visit I just have to go fishing. I’ve caught so many fish on this lake over the years with my Dad, brother and good friends. Plus we visited … Continued

How to Fish Rapala’s Correctly When the Water is Still Cold
7 May 2023

How to Fish Rapala’s Correctly When the Water is Still Cold

by Otter Creek | posted in: Fishing, Nature & Outdoors | 0

Are you fishing your Rapalas too fast? Most anglers make the mistake of “speed demoning” through the water to cover ground, but early in the season, that’s exactly how you miss fish. In this video, I’m out on the Red … Continued

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About Otter Creek Redneck

Otter Creek is a small rural township in northwest Wisconsin — the kind of place where the nights are quiet, the winters are long, where the people, fields and woods hold stories that deserve telling.

Otter Creek Redneck exists to preserve the quiet moments, hard-earned wisdom, and simple beauty of rural life in northern Wisconsin — through honest storytelling, reflection, and lived experience.

This blog isn’t about trends or headlines. It’s about place, memory, and the simple rhythm of life lived close to the land.

Here, you’ll find reflections from the woods, stories handed down through family, and moments that would otherwise slip past unnoticed. It’s a record of rural life as it is — sometimes hard, often quiet, always honest.

Because these stories matter.
And because someday, they may be all that’s left.

Welcome to Otter Creek.

The Otter Creek Redneck walleye fishing.
The Otter Creek Redneck in Spring.

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