Fish camp guide part 1

Posted by on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 8:05 am

The next few posts are designed to help those “on the fence” about fitting in at an outpost camp. It is easy for the veteran at Ignace Outposts to manage complex outpost behavior and dress code with nary a thought about the novice who is a little unsure about the proper etiquette and decorum to be exhibited while experiencing an outpost vacation. ...read more.

Empty Lot

Posted by on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 8:18 am

The last guests have returned home and our parking lot is empty for the first time since early May.  Randy and I have one or two more flights to make next week to retrieve a few straggling motors and to finish our camp shut downs.  Maybe it is a sign of aging but the summers seem to go by quicker ...read more.

Floaters

Posted by on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 11:10 am

This summer high water levels caused both us and our guests at Seseganaga Lake significant grief.  Aircraft were loaded and unloaded on the beach, guests had to move their gear across the bay to cabin #4 since the dock there was under water and docks were torn apart by wave and water action. 

This fall we worked on a plan to ...read more.

Part of the ritual

Posted by on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 11:09 am

In the fall, bull moose begin to think of other things besides eating and aimless meandering.  As the female moose begin their lonesome calls hinting at the need for male companionship, the bull moose start making preparations for visiting with the cows. 

A moose is at a distinct disadvantage in the handsomeness department with his large nose, bulging eyes ...read more.

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Doing it Right

Posted by on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 8:46 am

The weather has been too warm, it has been too cold, too much rain, bugs are bad, blue berries are ready to be picked, fishing has bee awesome,  and I can come up with more excuses at why my blog posts are not regular. 

In any case, this one is about doing it right while catching and releasing large ...read more.