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Farmall 460 Tractor and the Manure Spreader
19 May 2018

Farmall 460 Tractor and the Manure Spreader

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

Well, I sometimes wonder if I have too much Farmall tractor for the manure spreader? What do you think? My wife’s Dad bought our Farmall 460 brand new in 1962. But it doesn’t do anywhere close to the amount of … Continued

farming, manure spreader, tractor
Surprised an Oak Tree
8 May 2018

Surprised an Oak Tree

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

Last weekend, I was walking ridges turkey hunting when I surprised this oak tree. I guess it didn’t expect to see a human being and was shocked to see me. Here’s how to surprise an oak tree: Dress in full … Continued

hunting, outdoor, trees, turkey
What a Winter!
17 Apr 2018

What a Winter!

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

What a winter 2018 has been here in Otter Creek! Cold. Snowy…and we just can’t seem to be able to make the turn to spring.

cold, outdoor, snow, snowstorm, weather, winter
Whitetail Deer in the Driveway: An Evening Surprise in Otter Creek
9 Apr 2018

Whitetail Deer in the Driveway: An Evening Surprise in Otter Creek

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

Two whitetail deer fawns wandered down our driveway for apples and corn, coming within fifteen feet. A quiet, unforgettable evening moment in Otter Creek.

Backyard Wildlife, country living, deer in driveway, farm life, nature moments, Otter Creek, rural life, whitetail deer, wildlife encounters
March 2018 Snowstorm
31 Mar 2018

March 2018 Snowstorm

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

It looks like this snowstorm is sending March of 2018 out like a lion. At 7:00 am this morning (March 31, 2018) we have between 5 and 6 inches of snow that fell over night. And it’s still snowing. Once … Continued

cold, colfax wi, snow, snowstorm, weather, winter
Yes! Rednecks can Cook!
17 Mar 2018

Yes! Rednecks can Cook!

by Otter Creek | posted in: Cooking | 0

We’ve all made chicken and rice on the stove or in the oven. Here’s how I make it now in the Instant Pot. BTW – this recipe works for both frozen and thawed chicken. Add 2 cups of water to … Continued

chicken, instant pot, recipes, rice

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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.

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