The term ‘Hunt camp’ can mean different things to different people.
One person’s hunt camp could be as basic as a 4-man tent, while for someone else it might be a summer cottage transformed into a makeshift hunt camp when autumn arrives.
Other folks might be members of a private hunt club or an organized lodge, while some might even choose to go with an outfitter, rent a chalet or a small cabin. You could convert a fishing or trapping camp into a hunt camp in the fall and you know what, it doesn’t really matter.
Regardless of what four-walls make-up your hunt camp, tis the season to celebrate the sport we all know and love in your private little domain. Sharing the experience with friends and hunting companions only serve to enrich the experience.
The hunt camp experience is something only a true hunter has ever known and will ever really understand. Sorry to all animal rights people, environmentalists and other ‘non-hunters’ out there, you simply cannot relate and this post will mean absolutely nothing to you.
My Dad was up our hunt camp this week scouting for moose, as it is the first time in his almost 70 years of hunting he’ll be pursing moose with crossbow from our deer camp.
Of course I just had to know everything about the camp while he was there.
What did it smell like inside? Any mice around? How about fresh deer tracks in the way in, were there any of those? Did the deer eat the apples I put out on Labour Day? Anyone been around? What is the firewood situation like?
Yup, it is a time of year when many other things in our busy lives will take a backseat to this special place. We will dream about it at night and long for that glorious day when we first arrive.
After 32-years of this tradition I realize the hunt camp experience is over in the blink of an eye..so enjoy your time to the fullest and for goodness sake, let it all soak in. You just never know when it could be your last!
Outdoorsguy
While not a hunt camp I am off on Thursday for a ten day archery deer hunt in Manitoba. Our motel room will serve as our hunt camp!
Best of luck Rick..and make sure to leave any of your natural hunting scents at home.
Outdoorsguy
Mine falls under the cottage-to-hunt camp conversion category… Cannot wait to set my boots afield! This will be my first year hunting in QC, going to have to get used to the greatly shortened archery season, but will be making the best of it all the same 🙂
Aye! Trip #1: Tomorrow I leave for moose hunting with the bow. I CAN NOT wait. Just finalizing the last of the packing. New tires on the ATV tomorrow when I get up there then it’s go time.
Looks like every 2nd weekend, I’ll be hunting for 4-6 days. I’ve scheduled it well for the family and myself. Then it culminates with 2 weeks in November for the deer hunt. A few days of turkey hunting in between then maybe muzzle loader or chasing a bear in late Nov.
Absolutely love this time of year. Hunting isn’t just an activity for me. As I’m sure it applies to most of you fine folks, it’s part of who I am. I thoroughly enjoy being in the bush without the urban landscape and bs that comes with it. Just what nature is all about. The basics of our gorgeous country.
Plus the actual hunt camp, the traditions, the teamwork, comraderie, family time. It’s all very important to the fibre of who I am and how i want to lead my life 🙂
So ya, I’m excited too lol
Hey Keebler…BINGO!!
All the best man..drive safely and take care
Outdoorsguy
taking my 2 kids out of school for a week of moose and deer, (need the labour to set up camp, but don’t tell them ) hunting with my kids is great, hunting in camp at least you can leave half your worries at home behind good luck guys , have fun and hunt hard .
Hey Chessy, really great that you got the kids into it! As my oldman used to say, there are a helluva lot worse things they could be doing!
Outdoorsguy
Packing the trailers Thursday night and leaving real early Friday morning for 10 days of moose hunting with the rifle in Quebec, a couple guys are hunting with bows, both seasons are open where we are going. Can’t wait to get out of town and settled in. This will be the first time in twenty years that I’ll have access to ATV’s and a side by side. Because we always “flew in” before our mode of transportation was canoe and portage, so I’m looking forward to not killing my back this year. We’ll still do a lot of canoeing but all the moose hauling will be with a motor 🙂
Then when we get back, a couple weeks after, we’ll be spending a long weekend at our deer camp for a work weekend.
It’s a great time of year for hunters
What did the hunt camp smell like inside?
The Shootist wrote; “What did the hunt camp smell like inside?”
Unfortunately it’s always a bit musty and smells like dead mouse when you first arrive…but once the windows are open and you get a fire going..it all clears out.
Outdoorsguy
They all smell like that when you first arrive, after all, we board mice when we are not using it, then we clean out the mice, open the windows and let the fresh air waft in, then when we leave, the boarders move back in
That’s right Iggs, and even when we’re there you can sometimes hear the ‘boarders’ running through the ceiling…but I still wouldn’t change a thing!
Good luck on your trip to the new moose land..I am quite familiar with that area and think you’ll really enjoy yourself.
Will be waiting for a full report when you get back!
Outdoorsguy
I’ve had them run over my face and chest while laying in bed
it’s their home too
we put out traps but you’ll never get them all
like people, some are smarter than others
We usually tent it, but this year we’re using the travel trailer. Figure a bit of luxury will be nice for a change.
we used trailers but could never get our clothes dry.. nothing like a nice wood stove at the end of a day out chasing moose or deer… just reading over this article has heated my house up by 5 degrees cause my blood is flowing now.. bring on the cold and the swamp donkeys
I’ve never hunted for anything but fish (die hard fisherman) and the odd squirrel as a kid. I will definatly be taking a couple camping weekends this fall to chase after some fall trout. My buddy has asked me if I would like to tag along for some duck hunts this year and I just might have to take him up on that! All my fishing buddies are too busy getting ready for their moose and deer hunts. I love being out in the bush I have just never had anyone show my the ropes on the whole hunting scene. Good luck to everyone on their hunt!
Brad ask them to tag along . moose maybe hard but a day or two deer hunting should be alright
Chess, that was our issue with the tenting, when it was raining too hard to dry clothes by the fire, we were wet for 12 of 16 days we were out there. This year, figured something with a heater was in order, crank the furnace up and see how that works. Of course with my luck it will be nice dry weather.
Rob, I’m sure you’ll find the rv a nice place to relax, warm up/dry-off and maybe even take the occasional nap!
Outdoorsguy
When I was a kid my dad took me out of school for a week for moose hunting. Upon return to home my mother insisted that my dad write the appropriate note to get back into school. It said..”Trapper was absent from school due to father and son professional development” The english teacher kept as a trophy…
As for camp. I know first hand the joys of ‘opening camp’ but haven’t had to since building the trap cabin as it’s open and up and running year round. Trapping chores never stop but it’s a labor of love.
Didn’t think I’d ever say it but hunting season just gets in the way now….of trapping season that is.
Good luck to all those heading out. And if the opportunity arises to take a kid hunting take it.
Trapper said “Trapper was absent from school due to father and son professional development” That’s a classic man…I’ll have to remember that one!
Outdoorsguy
Our hunt camp is our cottage. We are heading up this weekend for grouse hunting. We have a new hunting companion this year. His name is Charlie and he is our six month old yellow lab. We have been practicing with him all summer so we are anxious to see how he does in a real hunting situation. Can’t wait
This is the best time of the year, in my opinion.
Hunting mon, you’ve got no arguments here..it certainly is the best time of year!
Outdoorsguy
morning jeff hunting has been slow for the geese not much flying yet with low water levels this summer i thought it might be a little tough but with the water levels rising they should all come back to a top notch secret location that provides quite a good hunt each year also most of the corn production this year was poor but should still draw in the geese i may have great news about a new hunting show but i can’t disclose any info right now will keep you in the loop trout fishin on the big rideau this summer was very good we harvested great sizes this year .
mike jones, that sounds verrrrryyy interesting. Dont leave us hanging!
Outdoorsguy
I guess I’ll head up to the camp tomorrow morning. Look for partridge on the way in. Get ready for
ducks saturday and sunday. Might run into the Shootist sometime this weekend and have a how-do..
Imacdon, I was you to ask the Shootist what your camp smells like when you get there…hehe
Outdoorsguy
Question for “Hunting Mom” what sort of breeding is Charlie out of?
imacdon wrote; “Hunting Mom” what sort of breeding is Charlie out of?
I’m gonna say…doggie style??
Sorry..couldn’t resist…hehe
Outdoorsguy
I “left for the hunting camp” right after the long weekend. Problem is my physical body is still here at home.Our camp is near Whitney and was built in 1954 and is little more than a shack with a wood stove a table some bunks and the little building out back. Ive been a member for 37 years . The memories are incredible. I will be going up for Moose and deer archery and gun hunts. Move over field mice you’re getting company !
Hey bob m, I wish you and your gang all the best for a safe and enjoyable 2012 season.
Outdoorsguy
Heading north for the Moose Hunt and this year, my cousin and I are going to be turning his wife’s horse trailer into a portable hunt camp. It will sleep both of us no problem and will store gear plus of course the truck space too. Looking forward to the trip plus it will be a test for the trailer for the Deer Hunt in November.
I love reading all these stories, hoping to hear the successes and adventures when you return.
I’m heading up to northern Ontario on Friday for a 10-day moose hunt. We are 5 cousins going up with two camper trailers, and plenty of tarps. The 3 northerners are going up tomorrow to find a spot and set things up. Hopefully they leave some hunting for us two southerners. It feels great to finally be going back. It seems like last year’s hunt is still very fresh in my memory, almost like this is just a continuation of that hunt. Can’t wait to see all the guys again, and getting into the hunting lifestyle! Good luck everyone!
@ Jeff morrison.. you have been hanging around with us too long with a comment like that ROTFLMFAO
that’s right chess, its more your fault than my fault!
Outdoorsguy
Charlie is out of strong hunting lines from Woodecoy Labs in Bobcaygeon.
This breeder focuses on hunting trials with his dogs and the puppies are tested for their hunting instincts quite early on. At six weeks, they hear the shotgun and are given a dead bird to play with. Our Charlie passed with flying colours.
First and foremost, he is a wonderful family pet.
My apologies to Hunting Mom and to Charlie…that was disrespectful.
Outdoorsguy
Just reading all these great stories gives me cold-shivers, no wonder the Fall is my favorite time of year. You’re very right, if you’ve not been to Hunt Camp, regardless of the type of Hunt Camp, you truly don’t know what you’re missing, must be genetic or in your blood, its just the best experience and if you can share these fantastic experiences with your Son, any relatives or good friends then the experience will last in your mind for ever. I’m just thinking back to all the great times I’ve had going to Hunt Camps and taking my Son with me since he was 4 years old, wouldn’t have even considered going without him, he’s a 20 year old man now, posted to Shilo, Manitoba, having started his Military career, (great hunting & fishing in Manitoba, especially black bear hunts). Just saw my Son for a few weeks when he came home on Leave, we fished Lake Simcoe nearly every day, have some new Fishing Memories now, nothing like it, don’t ever take those wonderful opportunities for granted, take your children with you, as many have related in the stories they’ve shared.
Mike Krushnisky
Shelburne, Ontario (Lived first 51 years in Ottawa Region though)
Michael, thanks so much for visiting…you, my friend, understand first-hand what being at hunt camp is all about!
Outdoorsguy
Looks like you’ve got your hunt-camp jokes all ready to go! lol
Thanks Hunting Mom I’ll look up the kennel. My hunting Pal is 11 1/2 years old. This will be his last hunt.
Time to train a new pup.
Imacdon, I hope your hunting buddy has a terrific final year in the deer woods!!
Outdoorsguy
Thanks Hunting Mom. My hunting buddy is 11 1/2 years old. This will be his last fall and I think he knows it.
Time to get a new pup.
Outdoors guy:
Don’t worry. Despite his superior breeding, Charlie wouldn’t be offended… nor would I. We’re both pretty down to earth.
Thanks Hunting Mom…I was hoping you’d see the humour it in.
So Charlie hails from Bobcaygeon…do you live in the Lindsay-Bobcaygeon area??
Iggy, I know you’re gone now but I just wanted to pass along my condolences. Our dogs are family and I understand how upsetting it is to lose one.
Outdoorsguy
@ jeff disrespectful my butt that was just to funny, most people have a sense of humor those that don’t well……..
Jeff this brings up a subject your favorite fall smells. mine are Burnt shotshell powder,Wet, decaying,Duck blind Thermos coffee, and of course the wood stove smell
Last week I put my hunting pal Jessie the dog down. He was a wonderful birder, anything from ducks to grouse, although he was afraid of Canada geese after getting beat up by a wounded one when he was very young. He was a British Yellow Lab, but he was more white than yellow, huge chest and a square head and the softest mouth I’ve ever seen. Great dog and he can’t be replaces, so now I have two Beagles one old guy and a lady pup who seem to do more fighting and roughhousing than anything else
One of the hardest things to do is putting down your family dog, and I’ve had to do it twice
Outdoors Guy:
I actually live here in Ottawa. We went to Bobcaygeon because we were looking for a labrador breeder that focussed on hunting lines and couldn’t find one here in Ottawa. It was certainly a good decision and I would highly recommend that breeder.
Iggy, knowing how much we love Charlie, I understand the heartbreak.
I too wish lmacdon and his hunting companion a great final year.
Good luck to all the swamp donkey hunters this year and to all for this years up-comming white tail hunt. Nothing beats a 100 year old camp with the memories hanging on the wall and the years of hunting stories blowing in the wind.
Bring on the fall weather and the cold nights with frosty mornings.looking forward to the opener of duck this weekend. Wet damp weather in the forcast. LOVE IT !!!!!!
Don’t get me started on hunting with my lab stories. My 13+ year old buddy doesn’t get around very well now but I have a hundred stories I could tell about his hunting skills. Funny thing was I didn’t have to teach him much of it if any, he pretty much had “it” and figured the rest out himself. I adopted him from a city dweller at 1, and he was in my house for 5 minutes when he barked to go out for a crap. His hunting talents would never have been discovered and he would likely be a fat, city, couch lab if we had not been lucky enough to meet. He is extrordinary and I tell him every day. Best of all he has been my best bud for over 12 years and the one all others will be measured against, but it’s unlikely there will ever be one like him again.
Okay, maybe just one story; one time when he was only 2 or so we were walking a cedar rail fenceline on a sunny, cool, fall afternoon; you outdoors people know the type of fall day I am talking about. The wind is perfect and he’s working only 10 yards ahead (he just always did that) when he comes to a perfect point. I mean a dead still, not a twitch, tail in the air, lacqured stiff into a C; the kinda point you wish you had a camera for. I honestly couldn’t believe it and wondered to myself could he really be on a bird? He just stayed there until I walked over but the bird flushed on the opposite side of the fence so no shot. He just looks at me like “dude, why didn’t you shoot it”! I may have not even taken the shot had it came out my side because I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. A lab that points? Where did he learn how to do that? The anti’s can say all they want about hunting and hunters, but I didn’t even fire a shot that day and I will never, ever, forget it.
What were we talking about now? The smells in a hunt camp after ham and bean night? This is truly a great time of the year to go to the woods.
I would like to thank everyone for the hunting dog stories..they allow me to live variously through you guys.
Growing and hunting across the river in QC, we were never been exposed to deer hunting with hounds, and to be completely honest, the whole idea is quite foreign to me.
The closest we ever got to hunting with dogs was being near those hunt gangs who pretended they were dogs…by barking during their chases/drives. Most of us blokes never hunted by barking, but we’ve sure heard enough of it in the woods over the years..hehe..I bet it’s a lot better with 4-legged dogs!
Outdoorsguy
jeff, just imagine a cold frost filled morning and you have been on watch for about a hour or so. Your fingers begin to chill and your toes are starting to numb.. then all of a sudden you hear a bay of a hound .. you’re warm in side all of a sudden..
Yes chessy, I can see how that would warm you up!
Man, I think some of the coldest times I’ve ever experienced were while being on watch for a long period of time. I can recall one time in particular back in 1984…we hunted this area we called the Green Mountains..man, it took almost 3 hours for the men to come out and I was perched up this big rock with the wind blowing right thru me!
Shivering like a leaf, I was instantly snapped back to reality with the sound of something tearing down the ridge straight at me. It was a beautiful 11-point buck(field-dressed 213)..don’t ask me how I even held the sights steady on him shaking as bad as I was. Somehow I managed to get the buck..and in 5 minutes I was warm again yet still shaking like a leaf. It was adrenaline this time.
A 17-year old boy with the biggest buck he’d ever seen!
Man, thank goodness for all hunting memories, not sure what Id do without them.
Outdoorsguy
Sidenote: Said buck was chased to me by the late great Ronnie Swail..one of the greatest hunters I ever knew..a man who has chased no less than 4 bucks to me over the years. Ronnie passed aways from Cancer 5 years ago yet his memory and legend will remain in our hunt camp forever….
Wouldn’t all of these stories, including the hints of greater ones, make for a great book? Maybe a few camp jokes and pranks sprinkled in there, lessons learned, tricks and camp-crafts, tool and arms maintenance…
YES GPG..that is a terrific idea for a book! Sort of a compendium of small stories and hunting anecdotes..would be fun to write too, I bet!
Outdoorsguy
@ iggy .. told you it was not over
An attempt to save the long-gun registry data in Ontario misfired Friday, when the Ontario Superior Court called an appeal by a Toronto women’s shelter “weak” and dismissed it.
The federal government is calling the ruling a victory.
“The will of Parliament and Canadians has been clear. We do not want any form of a wasteful and ineffective long gun registry,” Public Safety Minister Vic Toews said in a statement.
Justice D.M. Brown refused to place an injunction on the government’s decision to destroy the information still being held in a computer database in Ottawa. The files include the names, addresses, phone numbers and registry numbers of all long-gun owners in Canada, dating back almost 20 years.
Canadian gun owners and firearms advocates are celebrating the decision.
“This is a rare victory for common sense in this entire battle,” Tony Bernardo, spokesman for the Canadian Shooting Sports Association told QMI Agency. “We are very optimistic that the Supreme Court will recognize that it was 10 short years ago that the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the regulation of firearms was a federal jurisdiction.”
On the other side, the gun-control lobby was upset with the Ontario ruling.
“This decision is a setback but we will continue to fight for sensible controls on rifles and shotguns,” wrote Wendy Cukier, president for the Coalition for Gun Control. “Outside of Quebec, rifles and shotguns are now completely untraceable.”
The Quebec Superior Court recently upheld that province’s injunction, saying the destruction of the data violated the Constitution and the spirit of federalism.
The federal long-gun registry was created by the Liberal government in 1995. The system was plagued with billions in cost overruns and it was largely loathed in rural and Western Canada, the base of the Conservative Party, which long vowed go get rid of it.
morning jeff and fellow hunters and outdoor enthusiasts was a wet weekend but jeff i have to thank the beavers that dammed up the pond where i deer hunt it is loaded with ducks mallards woodies teal even blacks the only problem no canoe some a- hole decided he liked what he saw and stole a really old canoe from me last year looking for a small flat bottom boat or a canoe to negotiate through the pond i live in almonte but i am hopefull i will find something soon by the way jeff i spoke to someone about a possible show and we are taking baby steps and will do what i can to start something will keep you posted
hi jeff tried to post a comment but it went to some dark place anyhow will keep you posted on a possible show i have met with a producer and will be doing something very soon ,bye the way do you or any of your readers know where i could find a flat bottom boat or a canoe cheap as my last boat was stolen right from under my blind chain cut. I guess it’s pretty bad when someone steals stuff like this thank fully i wasn’t there it could have gotten bad fast will keep you posted
no worries mike, I just didn’t have a chance to Moderate your comment yet..you’re all good now.
Well, sounds like you have something in the works in the way of a show, that sounds interesting.
I’ve had lotttss of things stolen over the years, so I understand the frustration. Sorry man, I have a great flat-bottomed Jon boat but I’d never part with it.
Outdoorsguy
i know the john woods boats are like a tank but light and most of them have good stability i feel like putting out a few bears traps around the next boat i lock up but one of my cohorts may step in one instead of a thief and i would hate to have to cut a friends foot off lol
gents, does anyone know of an area near Ottawa (on the ON side) where there’s a cow and a couple of calfs hanging around?
I had such a blast chasing moose with a bow this past weekend that I’m wanting to get out again. I know it’s tough to get near a calf, but we were super close this last adventure. If I can out someday for a day, I would be loving it.
We did manage to bag a 49″ bull. To make a long story short, the way we use our Rhinos and the way we hunt, put us in a position where we triangulated a bull (and a few other moose) into an area less than 200 yards apart. Our guy was charged 3 times, fired 3 arrows, missed 1, 2 found the vitals (1 at 8 yards after he was charged!!!) and the rest was history. Sadly, he doesn’t have a headcam, but i’m sure he’s buying one now! lol
Still hunting a bull moose from the ground. Doesn’t get much better than that!
And that’s just the 1st hunting expedition of the year, hence why I want to chase more moose around here if I can! lol
OK Keeb, to heck with the Rhinos..you better get a head-cam on this guy fast!!
Man, talk about exciting? How far from him were you?? Could you hear anything???
Don’t leave us hanging…make that short story and longer one please!
Outdoorsguy
P.S. Congrats to you and the boys btw, sounds incredible
keebler says:
September 25, 2012 at 9:32 am
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gents, does anyone know of an area near Ottawa (on the ON side) where there’s a cow and a couple of calfs hanging around?
I had such a blast chasing moose with a bow this past weekend that I’m wanting to get out again. I know it’s tough to get near a calf, but we were super close this last adventure. If I can out someday for a day, I would be loving it.
We did manage to bag a 49″ bull. To make a long story short, the way we use our Rhinos and the way we hunt, put us in a position where we triangulated a bull (and a few other moose) into an area less than 200 yards apart. Our guy was charged 3 times, fired 3 arrows, missed 1, 2 found the vitals (1 at 8 yards after he was charged!!!) and the rest was history. Sadly, he doesn’t have a headcam, but i’m sure he’s buying one now! lol
Still hunting a bull moose from the ground. Doesn’t get much better than that!
And that’s just the 1st hunting expedition of the year, hence why I want to chase more moose around here if I can! lol
wow …way too much fun in one outing >Must do it again. Wish you had a cow tag in WMU41 to invite you to our hunt camp on the east side of Sudbury. We always cows and bulls but just use the cameras to shoot them. A calf was spotted not too long ago but hasn’t been seen for the last little bit…. thanks for the adrin rush. Congrats to you and your hunting group…. sounds like a great time…
Very exciting b/c we knew there moose just ahead of us. The leaves were flipped over and it had been raining yet the rain hadn’t knocked the leaves right again so they had just walked there minutes before.
I was about 150 yds at the most and same with my buddy. He heard the bull fall, but I was up a hill and it was windy so I didn’t. I would have seen him, but there was a slight curve in the bush along the creek bed.
It was just crazy. Someday, I’ll get to editing the footage. I managed to get a full headcam video of him explaining the hunt right after so it was a crazy adrenaline rushed explanation. 🙂
go pro or the new contour … best vid for the fishermen or hunter
Another option is what I use – the drift innovation hd170. the go pro is a great headcam but for walking through the bush, it’s horrible due to its squareness. It sits way too high on top of the head or out too far along the head.
The drift is like the contour – longer but thin so it sits nice along the head. I’m looking at the new drift as it’s smaller. The weight can be heavy after a day of walking so the new model would be sweet.
But it’s fun reliving the hunt or just other memories from camp. Some folks might be against the idea, but I know our group enjoys the footage.
Hey Keebler, what’s the retail on those particular models??
Outdoorsguy
Keebler said; “I managed to get a full headcam video of him explaining the hunt right after so it was a crazy adrenaline rushed explanation”
Oh man..those conversations are the best! Your heart is racing and your adrenaline is pumping…only a hunter would understand what that’s like!
Outdoorsguy
http://www.pointofviewcameras.com is where I buy the drift. It’s $299 or $349 depending on what package you want. Go Pro is similar I believe.
The new Drift is very tiny. I’m very tempted to sell my current one and buy a new one.
QUOTE: Outdoorsguy “I would like to thank everyone for the hunting dog stories..they allow me to live variously through you guys.’ END QUOTE
Was that an intentional journalism trick or did you mean vicariously?
hahaha….oh man Trapper, that’s funny!
No trick there Trap, just carelessness…guess I have other things on my mind these days..hehe
Will be fixing that error right away!
Outdoorsguy
btw…anyone who listens to CHEZ 106 FM’s Doc & Woody Show – I’ll be on with the boys tomorrow(Thurs) am doing the annual Salute to Moose Season! It coincides with my Thurs SUN column which deals with the moose hunt.
Not sure yet what time but it’s usually between 7:30 – 8:30.
Outdoorsguy
Memorable hunts:
http://blogs.canoe.ca/outdoorsguy/hunting/outdoors-guy-memorable-hunts/
Outdoorsguy
Today’s Outdoors Column:
http://www.ottawasun.com/2012/09/26/moose-hunting-requires-plenty-of-energy
Outdoorsguy
Jeff, I caught your annual moose special on Chez this morning. Another good one! But seriously; “lathering yourself with Cow in Estrus scent”, man that just sounds wrong.
..tks Johan, it is always fun with Doc & Woody.
You might chalk-up the “lathering yourself with Cow in Estrus scent” to literary license..hehe..I wouldn’t actually do that. (Well, not on purpose anyway)
Outdoorsguy
Here’s one for all the moose hunters out there:
http://blogs.canoe.ca/outdoorsguy/hunting/podcast-moose-hunting-on-chez-106-with-doc-and-woody/
Outdoorsguy
lots of good stories and comments, that what the deer camp is all about, right?
serious question, my das and i built a camp up on 200 acers 3km fro the highway from scratch 20years ago.
that is we cut 3km of walking trail first year to our protential camp site and made a pole frame and covered with a blue tarp. between us we got one and yes draged it 3km out the walking trail, great year.
the next year we bought a 350 king quad, and cut the walking trail to fit the quad +5 quarerrow bridges, and cut the trees for a log cabin. two deer that year fantastic
3rd year we got walls and a floor, with a steel cable as a ridge pole and the same blue tarp for a roof and a quebec heater (wood stove), now we are at the ritz. 2 deer again.
4th year a buddy joined us and wow we got a truss and steel roof, 3 deer
this goes on for a few years but dad is 65 and the 3km trail is alot of work and hard to find guys that want to help with the basic chores of getting the camp ready for those two weeks, like fire wood, so we decided to log the property to put in a road, well after the logging we thought we made a mistake but as it turns out the benifit to driving to the frontg door was worth the sacrfice and 5 years latter it look mutch better and never missed a beet when it came to shooting deer. we now had 5 people in the camp.
basicall we never charged our 3 buddies much $200 for 2 week of deer hunt and share in meals equally worked well. and every one had the use of the property and camp to duck hunt or what ever all year round, just help with what needs to be done. well as soon as the work word comes out every one is too bussy until the hunt comes.
dad passed two years ago two budies still hunt, and my kids are starting to hunt as well, 12 and 14.
turns out i’m the one back every weekend doing everything but no dad.
so the question, our taxes are $300 and we pay the tax of two neibouring lots for huting right another 300.
so that 3 people during the week and with kids on the weekends. if everyone came back to help every other weekend to help and share in the meals i would be very happy if each two buddies would pay 300, my 300 goes towards normal supplies like propane, repair materials, gas etc… wahy more than 300 for the fall season.
what is a fair amount to ask your buddies to hunt for 2 weeks of deer hunting if they don’t help much? or should i look for new buddies and how much? aswell they have year round access the the property.
discouraged and looking for advice.