The Woods

For much of history, wealth was not measured in dollars and cents but acrage. Land is something that every man is proud to own. Whether it is a ¼ acre where his home sits or 480 acres of hunting land, it is something that makes every man proud. The Midwest is home to many...
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For any Midwestern Gentleman snowfall means it’s time to ride. For generations one company has provided Midwesterners with their need for speed and weekend adventure. Polaris Industries located in Medine, Minnesota has a tradition of quality engineering that has supplied many with sleds fit for a gentleman.   The Work Horse When it comes...
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Ok, so mother nature hasn’t yet graced us with that majestic foot of snow yet but we want to make sure you are prepared. A MWG is by no means a health-nut but knows how to take care of himself. As with every New Year, millions of Americans flock to local gyms to open...
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If there is one man who knows how to survive the brush, it is Jeremiah Johnson, the original Bear Grylls. This Mountain Man came to life in the 1972 film “Jeremiah Johnson” starring Robert Redford and directed by Lafayette, Indiana’s own Sydney Pollack. The story revolves around Jeremiah’s adventure into surviving on his own...
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From a tackle box to a cedar desk in the office, a Midwestern Gentleman has the only tool he needs… his pocket knife. Whether its cutting a 10lb. bass off a hook, opening a letter, unscrewing a car battery top or hand-carving a stick to pass the time, a solid pocket knife is always...
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Sistrurus catenatus is Latin for “get the hell out of the water” in the Midwest but to scholars it is the species of snake that the Eastern Massasauga falls into. This species of snake also known as a black rattler is a creature that lurks in the waterways of the Midwest. From Michigan down...
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