Crabby Acres Blog

June 2024 Scott, Austin, and I made a trail to the ponds. It wasn't great, however we were able to get to the ponds. Wildlife started to use the trail also. Throughout 2024 the trail to the ponds worked, we and wildlife used it and it got more established. August of...

Thank you to officer Kurt Haas (DNR Warden: Taylor County) and Lt. Sean Neverman (DNR Warden: Sauk County). We recently had a trespasser on the property. This individual did not have permission to be on the property. Both officer Haas and Lt. Neverman were great. They...

We had an individual trespass on the property. He clearly did not care, feels the laws to do not apply to him, and is disrespectful. The property is posted with "No Trespassing/No Hunting" signs. He walked by at least two of them. He is probably a hunter and is...

For Christmas, Scott bought a HOVERAir x1 PROMAX for the property. This will be fun to use around Crabby Acres. It will give us overhead pictures of the property. We'll have some Awesome pictures from a drone coming next summer.

We have GoPros. Xavier and I dug out our old GoPros and they still work. Thinking these would be a great addition for the UTV. One facing forward and one facing behind. Should get some fun and interesting videos while exploring and using the UTV for projects. 

As 2025 comes to an end, need to start planning for 2026. Some projects we are considering for 2026: cutting more trails (connecting a few that were established in 2025), planting clover, developing/planting a food plot(s), adding a few hunting shacks (pictured in...

This sign was out by the road, next to the drive way. Need to do a little research, looks like the original property marker (address).

After our late night UTV ride Rhursday night, Scott and I returned early Friday morning to complete projects (cut up downed tree, check trail cameras, check/clear trails) as they were insulating the shipping crate. Below are pictures of the shipping crate, which now...

Scott and I made a short trip to Crabby Acres with the goal to complete a few projects Friday. We went up Thursday night and took the UTV for a night ride. As most know, lighting is very different in the country at night, very dark. It was fun and a difference...

Winter is coming, time to close camper, and prepare for the winter. A lot of projects and improvements were completed at Crabby Acres in 2025. Trails were developed, cleared areas, added another pad, added a car port, added a shipping crate, have a UTV for easier...

Mom and I took a weekend trip to Crabby Acres. The weather was beautiful Friday and Saturday, started to get cool and overcast on Sunday (leaving anyway). Now having a UTV, mom got her first look at the Back 40, trails, and a ride through the National Forest. Below...

One goal that we have had was to develop and cut a trail system at Crabby Acres. It was challenging to get around the property in some areas. Having a trail system would allow for easier access around the property, walking, hiking, UTVs/ATVs and opens up trails for...

Duane pulled the UTV to Crabby Acres. Duane and Dad helped get the UTV to the property and set up. Duane and Scott took a ride around the property trails. After dropping off the UTV and taking a ride around the trails, Duane and Dad headed home. Scott and I stayed the...

I went to the property Friday for the weekend. Scott called me Saturday to discuss a UTV he found for sale. I packed up and headed home Saturday afternoon. On Sunday we went to look at and test drive the UTV. The UTV ended up coming home with us. Duane provided the...

The plan was a solo weekend to Crabby Acres. Time to explore, relax, and had a few small projects to complete. Received a call from Scott and came home early (see next post). Random pictures below. Walked and explored the trails, fixed camera that was taken out by a...

Thank you to Everyone who made the time to come to Crabby Acres to provide support and assist with constructing and putting up the carport. The process went smooth and all worked together to get the carport together and up in a short period of time. Following the...

Brian is back once again. He made a second pad and brought in a shipping crate for storage. Scott and I have been looking at UTVs. Once we find the right one for the property, we will need a place to store the UTV. Brian does Great work, we would recommend to anyone...

Dad and I headed to Crabby Acres on Monday to prepare for the next project. Terry from TP Land Services started cutting trails and a few clearings. He worked all day Tuesday and part of Wednesday. During our trip we had a visitor (crane) and Austin came over to help...

Enjoyed nice weekend at Crabby Acres. Walked around, enjoyed the wildlife/weather, completed to tasks, and continue to make plans and establish goals/projects to continue improving Crabby Acres. The weather was nice and warm, snakes were enjoying the summer weather...

We continue to make improvements to Crabby Acres. It is AWESOME to see wildlife grow, change, and expand. All the time, effort, and money being put into Crabby Acres to make improvements is making a difference. We have deer, bear, coyote, wolf (rare), racoon, snakes,...

Weekend at Crabby Acres. Everything (Animals, Plants, Nature) is green, growing, and enjoying the warmer months of the summer. Several small tasks, chores, and projects being completed this weekend. Cuddeback has made improvements with their cameras and released new...

Weekend at the property. Spring time, things are green, growing, and a little wet over the weekend. Dad did a little trimming  and opened the trail to the ponds. Water flowing back by the pond and water standing in the corn field.

Trip to Crabby Acres. Completed a few tasks, check edproperty following the winter, and started planning for 2025 projects. Hopefully lots of exciting projects and improvements will be executed at Crabby Acres in 2025.

Made a quick trip to Crabby Acres for one night to check things out, complete a few little tasks, and continue to prepare for 2025 as the camping season starts.

Scoot and I came up at the end of March. At that time the camper was de-winterized, camper cover removed, and checked all the basics around the property. Due to other scheduling conflicts and weather, this is the first weekend at Crabby Acres. Let 2025 season begin....

Scott and I made first 2025 trip to Crabby Acres. We met Matt and Beefcake while at the property. The camper was de-winterized. Let the 2025 season begin. The weather was great. We took this oppportunity to search the pond area for a treestand I saw a few years ago...

Nice winter day for a day trip to Crabby Acres. A little walk around to check out the property and a little work with the cameras. Nice winter day, snow on the ground, and sun shinning.

Took the day and made a trip to Crabby Acres. Since Scott, Austin, and I made a trail this summer, it is much easier to get to the ponds. Took a few pictures of the pond in the winter. Crabby Acres looks a little different this winter, more snow compared to last...

Came up Friday afternoon. Packing up what is not needed to bring home, a few end of the year tasks, and closing for the winter Saturday. Matt and beefcake came over to assist with winterizing the camper and putting the cover on. 

One more weekend at Crabby Acres before closing up and winterizing. Dad, Mom, and I spent the weekend exploring, relaxing, and preparing for the winter. Scheduled to winterize the camper, put the cover on, and close for the winter in a few weeks (Winterizing...

Great Weekend. Many tasks and small projects completed. Yard work, planting, target practicing, and more. Took a walk down to the field as the sun was going down. Lots of deer in the field. Took a walk to the ponds in the morning. Several ducks were visiting the pond.

Great weather this weekend. We got several little tasks and projects completed around the property. See pictures and videos below. Lots of pictures from around the property. Even took time to explore, relax, and cookout.

Have an animal this year that thinks its fun and destroys the Fresnel Lens on one of the trail cameras. There are several trail cameras placed at Crabby Acres. This one must be in the animals territory or they just don't like the location. This is the second time...

Nice weather this weekend. Got a fire going and made hamburgers. Cut up a tree (firewood), exploring, and watching nature. 

Dad and I went up to Crabby Acres for the weekend. We went Friday afternoon and were able to complete most of the mowing/trimming Friday evening.  Saturday we finished mowing, cleaned behind the little shed, cut up a tree that fell behind the little shed, checked...

Cleaned behind the little metal shed.

Several pair of Bluebirds around Crabby Acres. They were flying around and landing in different spots most of the afternoon. We are planning to add Bluebird boxes (houses) around the yard.

Storm warnings all around the area according to the radio including severe thunderstorms and tornado watches/warnings. We didn't get much of anything except increased wind and a little rain.

Janet got a couple Lilacs to add to Crabby Acres. Hopefully they will take to the environment, grow, and add more color to Crabby Acres.

Scott, Austin, and I started making hiking trails on Crabby Acres at the end of June. Since then they are developing well and being worn in between us, the deer, bear, and other wildflife. Our plan is to continue to develop trails throughout Crabby Acres. In the...

If you don't see snakes around, keep your eyes open for frogs. There are frogs all around, and they provide a relaxing sound at night to help sleep. Earlier in the spring we had a pond below the dirt hill. In that pond were 1000's of tadpoles. Now we have all size...

Snakes like to hide in the shed. Need to watch your step when entering. Sometimes we can catch them, they either come back or their friends take their spot. No poisonous snakes in Northern Wisconsin.

Beautiful, clear, warm night. Snapped a few pictures of the night sky and camper with trees and moon in the background. As many know completely different than being in the city. Quieter and the noises that you do hear are mostly calming and relaxing (i.e. Wind, Frogs,...

Went to Outboards Bar & Grill for supper. On the way back there was a white buck in the field with the other deer.

On my way way from RAMC the road buckled in front of me, actually saw it happen. A little later we were heading up North and the crew was there fixing the road.

After dad cut the roots off the pine trees, he used a log from the pine tree to make a mineral block holder. The holder raises the mineral block a little off the ground. 

A cluster of pine trees fell earlier this spring during a storm. The roots were attached and were standing at least 7 feet tall. There were four pine trees all together. Dad cut the four pine trees, releasing the roots. When the roots were standing up it was blocking...

After completing a few tasks, completing the trail, spending time on the pond, and exploring, we had a cookout for lunch on Saturday. Dad grilled hamburgers and brats. We all had a few things we wanted to complete during the afternoon, before heading home Sunday...

After completing a trail back to the ponds, Scott and Xavier used the new trail and took the canoe back to the ponds. It didn't take them long to pull the canoe through the pine trees. Once to the big pond they launched the canoe. They floated around and Xavier tested...

After Scott, Austin, and I completed and cleaned up the trail we made to the ponds, everyone took a trip (at least once) back to see the ponds during the weekend. A few pictures of the big and small pond. A trail camera was placed by the enterence to the ponds. Now...

One of our biggest goals (and biggest Projects) is to have trails established throughout Crabby Acres. Having trails would allow others to walk, hike, and explore the property. A goal would be to have vehicles (UTV/ATVs) in the future which would require trails for...

The hundreds of tadpoles continue to grow. There are some left in the water and many have grown legs and are baby frogs hopping around.

Janet and Austin came up for the weekend. Austin had a very busy weekend, exploring, helping with projects, planting trees/pussywillows, camping, shopping in Gilman, spending time at Gilman's Swinging Bridge, and more. Austin decided to pitch a tent and camp for the...

Janet took a vacation day. She and Austin came to Crabby Acres Friday and Saturday. Janet had a mini vacation and took advantage of the nice weather and nature. She brought brats and chips for lunch, tiki torches to help with the mosquitoes, ticks, and other bugs....

Several species of frogs can be found in northern Wisconsin. One seen a lot is the Leopard frog. They are all around the property. 2024 has been a very, very wet spring and summer. Due to all the rain a small pond formed at the base of the pile of dirt in the back...

After mowing the grass and trimming, worked a little more to remove some of the tall grass in the back field. This made a nice new path/trail. Added a Cuddeback Trail Camera at the end of the new path/trail. It will be interesting to see what wildlife decides to use...

A few snakes (Maybe the same one, different places) out enjoying the nice weather during our visit to Crabby Acres. While walking around the backyard, multiple snakes also found in the grass. There was a snake in the little metal shed, poked it's head out the side of...

The young man above (Austin) was deep in thought. Was slightly affraid to ask what he was thinking about: (Maybe) what he was going to order?, sleeping in the tent?, snakes?, or something completley different. After grilling out for lunch, we went to Longshot at...

Planted a few more pussywillow bushes at Crabby Acres. Late last fall we planted a pussywillow which made it through the winter and is doing great this spring/summer. Planted a few more pussywillows this summer. This pussywillow plant started at Grammy K's in...

Went to Gilman with the goal to visit the Gilman Cheese Factory and buy cheese. We found the Gilman Cheese Factory. However, there was no enterence or retail store. We stopped at the Corner Store and were informed that the Gilman Cheese Factory does not have or sell...

Years ago, there was a nice tree line between Lake Road and the property. It was like a natural privacy wall. When Jump River came through adding powerlines, trees were either cut down or heavily trimmed. We decided to bring and plant some pine trees and start forming...

Janet and Austin stopped on their way to Crabby Acres and brought brats and chips for lunch. After going to Gilman to do a little site seeing and shopping we returned to Crabby Acres to relax in the shade while dad grilled brats for lunch.  Thank you Janet and Austin...

Went for an extended stay at Crabby Acres (Thursday - Sunday). Deer seem to be out and everywhere this weekend. Saw deer as we went to/from Gilman Friday, while taking a walking down Lake Road Thursday night, and had three buck visit Friday morning.

We have a list of projects/goals for Crabby Acres and ready to plan and get started this summer. A few projects for this summer include removing the pine trees that fell during a storm this spring (unplanned project), improving the back field, and have a second pad...

A tree broke, was hanging across the road, and only being held up by another tree. An accident waiting to happen. Could fall when someone is walking or driving under. Nick and his family came, pulled it out of the tree, and cut it up for fire wood. 

Dad and I went to Outboards Bar & Grill to eat. On the way back, driving down Lake Rd., three turkey were walking down the side (Right Side) of the road. We followed them down the road. They never ran, just kept walking down the side of the road. Eventually they...

Took a few minutes to shoot a few rounds. A goal/project for Crabby Acres is to have a shooting range. For now the pile of dirt (works as a backstop) and plastic bottles works well for what we need. As we continue to improve and complete projects, a shooting range...

Dad and I spent 4+ hours Saturday doing yard work (mowing and trimming). This prompted a discussion, need to make a decision, either purchase a riding mower or find someone to mow the yard. We have been talking about getting a vehicle to assist with tasks/projects at...

Enjoy walking Lake Rd. early in the morning and at sun down. Almost always see some kind of wildlife. Looking down the road, at first it looked like a rabbit hopping, however, there are no rabbits (or very few) in this area. Stood there watching and Momma deer came...

We kept getting pictures of the sky, clouds, sun (First couple pitures below). Thought maybe a deer, bear, squirrel, or something knocked the camera. After looking at pictures from another camera, identified that three pine trees fell during a storm. Took more...

Caught this Momma and her Fawn on trail camera today. First fawn of 2024 at Crabby Acres. Looks like fawn may be a week or two old.

Dad and Duane went to Crabby Acres for a few days. They went turkey hunting a few times. While at Crabby Acres they explored the property, drove around checking out boatlandings and places to fish, and enjoyed their time. They went to Outboards Bar & Grill. During...

While at Crabby Acres for Turkey Hunting, Dad  and Duane had a few wildlife visitors. Along with the Black Bear, this guy (Woodchuck) came to visit when they were taking a break for lunch. It went under the little metal shed, 

Dad and I headed to Crabby Acres Friday afternoon. We had enough time to unpack,  set up, and take a trip to the ponds. This was dad's first trip to the ponds. The ponds are about 250 yards from the camper. The plan is to make a trail to the ponds along with...

Mr. Coyote made an early morning visit. Won't find Roadrunner, hopefully didin't find any of our feather or fur friends either.

It was a nice weekend at Crabby Acres. We got the camper opened up, set up, and ready for 2024, along with completed tasks around the property. A few projects included: installing a pump, installing a signal booster, hung bird houses, and made a trip to Medford. The...

Janet and I went up to celebrate Austin's 16th Birthday. Stopped at Crabby Acres. Took Austin shopping and out to eat for his birthday. Austin and I did a few things around Crabby Acres. Looking forward to spending time at Crabby Acres this summer. 

Day trip to Crabby Acres. Not much snow this winter. Just a day visit to check things out.

We have had deer, fox, racoon, wolf, turkey, snakes, almost everything. We have been waiting. A bear walked down the driveway. Finally have a bear spotting.

Scott and I went deer hunting at Crabby Acres for the 2023 Deer Season. Stayed in the camper and Susie let us borrow Grandpa's truck. A few weeks prior we went up and setup a blind in the back 40, first 8 pictures. The next 4 pictures are a second blind we put up...

Came up for the day. Winter is coming. Time to pack every up for the winter, winterize the camper, close it up, and cover it up until next spring.

Scott and I spent the weekend at Crabby Acres. We are planning to come up for Opening Weekend (Deer Gun Hunt) in November. Make sure we have what we need, check out the camper, setup a few blinds, and did a little target practicing. Scott has a blind setup down the...

One project is to design, setup and have a shooting range at Crabby Acres. From previous projects,Brian got us started with a large pile of dirt, which makes an excellant backstop. Would like to a few shooting lanes, bench/table, and target holder. The pile of dirt...

Got dad a Ravin Crossbow. Aaron came over to help him set the crossbow up. We then went out to Aaron's farm where dad took some shots with the crossbow.

Scott and I went up Friday night. Completed a few tasks, explored, and enjoyed a camp fire. Dad and Mom joined us Saturday. They brought a trailer, while Scott was there we loaded an old tractor onto the trailer. 

I went out to do some target praticing. I had several Coke bottles on the dirt hill for targets. The Coke bottles would move when I hit them, if dirt moved, and for other obvious reasons. I was aiming at one Coke bottle and it was moving. I waited thinking dirt was...

I made a trip to Crabby Acres for the weekend. Brian started the project of removing the cabin, pink shed, green camper, cement pad in the back field, and clearing the back field. It was a great weekend, the weather was nice, quiet nights, just a relaxing weekend....

Scott and I spent the day exploring the property. We ended up finding several treestands on the property. None of the treestands had information (name, contact information). We had a few family members hunt the property in the past and we have been informed other...

With the next project planned (remove cabin, green camper, pink shed, cement pad in back field, and open back field, we made a day trip to look at all of the items left in the cabin (very few) and look through the green camper for any items.  Janet, Dad, and I spent...

Weekend at Crabby Acres to meet with Brian, Will be discussing, planning, and confirming the next project at Crabby Acres. Brian is back to make the project happen. For this project it is a more extensive clean up which needs more machine power. Looking at removing...

Dad, Mom, and I spent the weekend at Crabby Acres. Pretty nice weekend, weather did start to move in. Saturday night and Sunday was raining. 

Janet felt Scott needed a little protection. Scott is okay with the bears, snakes, and other wildlife as long as they stay where they belong, Outdoors, in their natural setting, and with other wildlife. For those who know, I should be the one affraid of Snakes.

Spent the weekend at Crabby Acres. It has been a warm summer and we have had found several snakes. Today there was a snake in the green camper. It was relaxing and sunning in the window. Purchased a grill/firepit for the property. Had a deer visit also.

Thank you Randy & Ann!, for transporting the camper to a temporary location for a short period of time, and today they transported the camper to Crabby Acres. Dad, Mom, Scott, Randy, Ann, and I made a trip to Crabby Acres. Brian upgraded the driveway and completed...

Brian was Great find (by accident), is Awesome to work with, and provides top notch work/services. Anyone of us would recommend Brian. If you have projects and your not sure who to contact, start with Brian. He is open honest, treats you right, and on the off chance...

Driveway upgraded and pad/landing completed. This was the second project for Brian. Looks great. After purchasing a camper, an upgrade and camper pad/landing was needed at Crabby Acres. We met with Brian, discussed our ideas/goals, and Brian took over from there....

Janet found a floor mat for the camper. Honestly, I won't put it on the floor because I don't want it to get dirty. It will find a good home in the camper.     

Decided to get a camper for Crabby Acres. Ultimate Goal is to build a cabin. For now a camper will provide for what we need. Instead of going early, working, and coming home the same day we have a nice place to stay. We went shopping for a camper, found one we liked,...

Day Trip to plan and mark area for a pad/landing for furture use and projects. Contacted Brian, who first assisted with a camper removal, will now be improving the driveway and constructing a pad/landing for furture use.

Two weeks later, we are back to continue cleaning, exploring, and figure out next steps and projects for Crabby Acres. Just with the last few visits things are looking different. It will be fun to watch the transformation of Crabby Acres over the weeks, months, and...

Caught Wolf traveling through the pine trees.

Clean Up Day!! Dad, Mom, Scott, Xavier, Janet, and I spent the majority of the day starting the clean up progress. It will take many more days, but after one day an improvement can be seen. It will be fun to watch the change of Crabby Acres over the months and years....

Janet, mom, Scott, and I made a day trip to Crabby Acres. This was Scott's first visit to Crabby Acres. Looked around in front, went into cabin, and Scott and I hung a few trail cameras. The goal is to start capturing wildlife photo to to what animals (and/or humans)...

Janet, mom, and I made a day trip to view Crabby Acres in the winter after receiving a large amount of snow. It was hard getting very far. Got a little into the yard and were able to get to the old cabin to check it out. Beautiful with the snow. A little deceiving as...

Met with Attorney Brian Glynn today to complete the transfer of the property. Paperwork legally completed, prepared, and we signed the paperwork making the transfer of property legal/offical. This starts a new chapter for the property (Crabby Acres). First steps,...

Janet and I made a day trip to the property. This was my first time visiting and seeing the property. Janet had not been to the property for some time. After looking around there is a lot of work and clean up required. As you can see from the pictures there is garbage...

Crabby Acres is located in Taylor County, WI. The property has a field on the West side of the front forty, private property on the East side of the front forty, and the back forty is completely surrounded by the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It is close to the...