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Finally Went a Tractor Pull
14 Jul 2019

Finally Went a Tractor Pull

by Otter Creek | posted in: Summer, Tractor Pulling, Tractors | 0

After working all day on Saturday at my desk job, I finally made it out to a tractor pull in Colfax this summer. Friends of mine, Randy, Rich and Brian all had their tractors there. This was Rich’s very first … Continued

super stock tractors, tractor, tractor pulling
Building New Fence
8 Jul 2019

Building New Fence

by Otter Creek | posted in: Farm & Field, Summer | 0

We’re working on replacing fences here at Rural Route 2. Got a good start on it this past weekend with the first section. The high-tension wire is being replaced with wood. We also had great help from our Godson Gus.

farm, farming, outdoor, redneck, tools
3HP 1952 EVINRUDE LIGHTWIN OUTBOARD MOTOR
12 Sep 2018

3HP 1952 EVINRUDE LIGHTWIN OUTBOARD MOTOR

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

I’m selling my 1952 EVINRUDE LIGHTWIN 3HP outboard motor – anyone interested? $75 Serial/Model Number: 3012-34235 Motor is not stuck. Turns over freely. Shaft pivots 180 degrees (just turn the motor around for reverse). This antique outboard last ran about … Continued

Antique, Evinrude, Fishing, motor, outboard, outdoor
Thunderstorms in Summertime
1 Jul 2018

Thunderstorms in Summertime

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

We’ve had a few impressive thunderstorms so far this summer here in Otter Creek, but this one was particularly photogenic. This storm was different from most thunderstorms because it was moving straight south – this photo is looking north from … Continued

backyard, clouds, outdoor, storm, summer, thunderstorms, weather, wind, wisconsin
Storm Spotter Season Begins
26 May 2018

Storm Spotter Season Begins

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

The storm spotter season began yesterday evening with a nice series of thunderstorms that moved across western Wisconsin. We were under severe thunderstorm warnings until about 7:30pm. But all we got out of the storms were a little bit of … Continued

nature, summer, thunderstorms, weather

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Otter Creek Redneck is dedicated to documenting and preserving the disappearing quiet moments, hard-earned wisdom, and simple beauty of rural life through honest storytelling and lived experience.

Through hunting, farming, horses, wildlife, family traditions, and everyday life in northwest Wisconsin, I share the stories and experiences that deserve to be remembered.

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

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