Spring Bear Hunt

Here is a quick summary of how the spring black bear hunt went...

We had 5 hunters last week. While the trail cameras showed some pretty good bear movement, only three of the hunters harvested a bear. All of the hunters did see bear however.

Thank you to all of the hunters for another very memorable week. Jillian and I miss you guys already.

Here are some pics of the bears...stories to follow...

Olivia's Bear

Cyndi's Bear

Brody's Bear

Amazing first week!

I can not believe the first full week is over. With a camp filled with fisherman and hunters, there is A LOT to write about. I will try to get everyone caught up today and tomorrow. With a slow internet and many stories and pictures to post, along with camp chores, this will have to be done in stages so keep checking back. I would have gotten a bunch of this done last night but, just after sitting down at my desk ready to blog, I took a peak out my window and saw that the northern lights were coming out. Myself and a few guests spent a few late night hours watching a pretty good show. Sorry, good lights trump the blog.

One sentence summary...phenomenal walleye fishing, really good pike fishing, some good bears (one monster trophy color phase), and amazing friends!!!

Here are just a few of the great fish that were caught in the last ten days. 

More Bear Pics

Can anyone identify this animal? My guess is wolverine.

For the hunters...

Ok boys (and girls), I have the first couple of trail cam pics for you.
I did not get many yet, but after just a day and half, I think this is a good start.
Only one came during shooting hours, but the really good news is...it looks like "Big Boy"
and "Pretty Boy" are back!!

I will be back at it tomorrow.

This looks like the bear we call "Big Boy"

And this is "Pretty Boy".

Enjoying our time at camp.

As per usual, our trip up to Canada was anything but quick. We ambled along 

making a few stops for fuel, food, sleep, and to just get out of the truck for a while.

The good news...no vehicle issues, immigration, allowed us back into Canada, and 

the weather was pretty good (other than one cold morning). 

Once at camp, it was "business" as usual. Mom and Dad working like mad to 

get our cabin opened up, generator running, water system working ect, etc.

And of course we did not forget about Josie's 8th birthday and her traditional 

donut breakfast in bed. Jeremiah joined in as well. 

Even Jeremiah volunteered to help clean our cabin.

The kids even got to have their first camp fire of the season.

It does not happen much...but it sure feels good to to
 put my feet up and enjoy the view.

Even though I have not landed a lunker sized pike just yet...

I was able to get a couple of eater sized ones for my first shore 

lunch of the year. I guarantee it will not be my last!