Well this might excite a few people out there. Opening archery season begins tomorrow and I know a few guys who can't wait till tomorrow morning. It was a cool fall morning, mist rising off the lake once again. A fresh morning for a run. Don's going to work around...
Travis had some fun northern fishing the last full week of September. Today's the first full day of fall and you can feel it in the air, cooler mornings, mist rising off the lake, leaves are changing quickly. Today's forecast -Clearing this morning. Wind becoming...
Stan spent many hours in search of big fish and it looks like he's pretty happy with this huge northern! Today's the last day of summer and Don was able to enjoy his morning coffee on the deck even though it was a little chilly. He was thinking that it would've been a...
Alex taking the dogs for an afternoon walk even after a run in the morning they have lots of energy. Looks like today will be another nice day to be working outside. I'll be taking Sully, the last dog in this picture, back to his home in Dryden. He's had a good visit...
Yes another rainbow in the early evening after some rain showers rolled through and later there was a brilliant full moon reflecting off the lake. We've had some nice days, not too hot, not too cold good for getting things done outside. I've been enjoying morning runs...
It's little blurry but it's the best picture I got last night of the harvest moon before the clouds covered the moon. We had a thunderstorm move through last night and we've had a bit of rain this morning. This time next Saturday Don will be moose hunting but right...
Yesterday Barb helped me build my understanding of how to develop a better connection with my horses using her Freedom Horsemanship method. We followed that with a ride which I haven't done for a while. I'm looking forward to working more with my horses and riding...
Mark harvested this bear last week, his friends were also successful. Yesterday Barb, Dave and I went fishing and yes we were very successful and of course we ended the day with a delicious meal of walleye. Today Barb and I will play with the horses and hopefully even...
After a day of on and off showers, some heavy at times, we were graced with this gorgeous rainbow reflecting off the lake. In fact there were 2 rainbows and they last for a long time. We had a brillant sunrise this morning, fog once again rising off the lake as it was...
Look closely and you'll see a hawk take a squirrel off a log, prior to this picture the squirrel thought it was the king of the castle. On my way back from town last night I saw 2 moose having a grand time on the road as there was a ton of tracks. One was a bull so...
Me and the trout I caught on the weekend. I always enjoy a good afternoon fishing. Don's off this morning setting up some trail cameras in preparation for the upcoming moose hunt. It was another good morning for a run, the dogs certainly enjoy getting out. We had a...
Well this picture should get the moose hunters excited, picture was caught on a trail camera. Two weeks until the archery moose season, Don's already getting up early. Alex and I went walleye fishing with John yesterday we had a fun time and caught some fish. This...
Jeff harvested this 350 lb boar. We've had 3 hunters this week and they've all been successful and they saw numerous bears. A chillier morning, 7C once again, fog rising from the lake but the sun is trying to break through. Don has early morning portages, once he gets...
Here's a fish story for you.... both John and I caught this trout. He caught it first and while he was reeling it in, I began to reel in my line and all of a sudden I had a fish. When we netted John's fish we soon realized that this trout had taken his lure and then...
John and I went trout fishing yesterday. We caught 3 trout and 1 huge northern. This was John's big trout that we released for another day. We couldn't land the northern because it didn't fit in the net. I fought with it for a while before it took a turn and shook...
Deb caught this nice walleye while fishing Pettit Lake the last week of August. Deb and John certainly lucked out on weather this year. In previous years they have experienced some memorable storms. A little cooler morning 8C with fog rising off the lake. Don's...
We have some bear hunters in this week and they have trail cameras set up capturing some cool pictures. Here's one of a guy who loves this tree as a scratching post, there's been a few photos of him. With the humid weather the mosquitoes have come out making for an...
Well it certainly looks like a marvellous morning for portages, luckily there's no lightning. It's been raining all night, there's a river running down the boat launch. We definitely needed this rain as water levels are low. We have several checkouts today so Allison...
Mike and Ron ready and waiting patiently for their guide. One uses crutches the other a cane, both have nitro pills on them so who says you can't go fishing when you get older? It seems to have been a busy morning as guests are eager to get out on the lake and catch...
Wow, first of September today and it sure feels like fall and once again there was mist rising off the lake which is making Don think about moose hunting. Yesterday we took family to horseshoe falls. These falls are on the end of Eltrut Lake and part of the Turtle...
Took the boys fishing the other day and we managed to catch a couple of walleye, a bass and a couple of northern. These guys will be experts before you know it. We had another quiet day and even though the wind made it a little chilly we did enjoy sometime on the...
This bear was in our yard the other day, it couldn't walk very well as it's hind end was paralyzed. You can actually see the rubbing on the legs and she was also very malnourished. It was obvious that she's an older bear, we took a tooth which will determine how old...
Weather finally cleared up yesterday afternoon and we all got out fishing. Hudson and Cole show off our catch of the day. And naturally we had a delicious fish fry to end the day. Today is a day of firsts and lasts as Allison begins her permanent teaching job today...
Family time this week. We're enjoying Don's girls and grandchildren. Yesterday was a bit of a write off as weather turned rainy in the afternoon. It's 15C this morning and there's fog hanging over the lake. It is suppose to clear up and be hot. Our plan is to get out...
Another bear comes in to check out what's for dinner. It was a nice sunny morning but clouds have begun to creep in. This morning was the first time we've been able to sleep in, a real treat. We just have family here this week at our main camp so we are looking...
This guy looks a little curious and he should be as there have been 3 different bears at this site. This one is a little bear as you can tell by his ears. Don always says, big ears little bear, little ears big bear. Don will be heading up to Mount Lake today to do...
Someone who is working on the Manion Lake Road snapped this picture of these lynx. I wonder what they're saying to each other? It's another quiet day today so it gives us a chance to get some of those little things completed. Today's forecast - Increasing cloudiness...
On Monday, Don's brother Mike was fishing on Moosetrack Lake when he smelled and saw smoke. Upon investigation he found a something soldering in between some rocks down in the moss. He tried to put it out but was unsuccessful so he came back to camp and we called the...
First time bear hunting, Tom harvested this nice bear. Don had a busy day yesterday with portages and then he went into Sandbeach to partially close up the cabins there. He had a challenge getting up the creek as he had to get out of the boat and drag it across the...
Yesterday was a busy and tiring day for Don, Allison, Alex, Jason and Mike as they freighted lumber all day. At least weather cooperated, although it was a little cool there wasn't much wind. Today will be a bit quieter so I'll be able to concentrate on office work....
Well Don called this morning a moose morning as it was 4C which helped to create the mist rising from the lake. Yesterday was a very busy day with many portages, people checking in and out and bear hunters to get set up. This morning everyone is busy freighting lumber...
Avery out fished her mom and dad and she was pretty excited to show us this northern that she caught. Yesterday was another hot day, there were dark clouds around us a couple of times late afternoon and evening but we didn't get any rain. Once again we had a gorgeous...
Moonlight over Manion Lake. Yesterday was Becca's last day so we took the opportunity to go out for an evening pontoon ride and it was magnificent. It was calm, just a few mosquitoes and warm. We watched the moon and the stars come out, a great way to end the day....
It's a gorgeous morning and Allison took advantage of the calm lake to go for a paddle board. Although it's 15C it's taking some time for the fog to lift from the lake. Yesterday we went fishing with some friends, had a great time and a wonderful dinner. The past two...
Don's brother Mike sent us this picture of his apple tree that has two hornets nest in it, they've built the nest amongst the apples. Mike says he's only be stung a few times. I'm sure he'll be stung more once he begins to pick the apples. It's a pretty morning, 16C...
Here's Allison with a beauty trout she caught on Saturday. Yesterday was a very busy today but today will be quieter. Weather should be great so perhaps it could be a pontoon boat afternoon. Today's forecast -Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. Fog...
John, Allison and Becca went trout fishing yesterday and look who caught trout! We had them for dinner, pretty tasty. It's a beautiful morning, sunny a little breeze and 16C. There was a little mist rising off the lake. We've enjoyed a family breakfast this morning...
Sunrise at Sandbeach outpost, doesn't get any better than that! I was away for the past few days developing presentations with the consulting company I do some work for. Last evening, in Dryden they had quite the rainstorm lots of flooding, some rain gauges measured...
When we first got up the sky was very, very pink but I wasn't quick enough to capture a photo. There's still a little pink hue to the sky, more clouds have moved in. It's going to be another long day for Don as he will be looking again for minnows then he has to take...
Ginger was the only dog that could ride comfortably on a paddle board. Paddle boarding is another great way to be out on the water. Allison has even fished while paddle boarding. Don set more minnow traps yesterday then set up some bear baits for this years fall hunt....
Jared caught this trout while fishing on Sandbeach. The trout in that lake are very dark. Allison and I got out yesterday for a little fishing. We caught fish every spot that we tried, kept just enough for dinner. Don's off again today to try to find some new minnow...
We recommend that boats be tied to the dock with the bow facing out. When you dock with the stern out and there's a good wind and rain this is what can happen, your boat gets swamped. Luckily for this guest, Allison and Becca helped get the boat out of the water and...
Brad caught this northern while fishing on Manion. Don and I spent the Wednesday night at our Sandbeach Outpost. Now we know what our guests experience when they are at one of our outpost cabins, it sure was relaxing even though Don did some work. Of course as always,...
This crew spent the weekend at Sandbeach and made it to the top of the ridge. What a beautiful view. It's shaping up to be a hot one today. Don's gone for minnows and then we're going to Sandbeach. Don has some maintenance to do there, we'll stay for the night, just...
Gailerd caught his dinner while celebrating his 94th birthday at Manion Lake, so don't say you're too old to fish! We had a nice little storm roll through last night, it seemed to last the whole night. The wind finally died down around 5:30 this morning. No damage and...