Good Morning and Hi folks. Catifish Chris here from Happy Camp with this update. Fishing continues to be very good as fish have shifted into their summer feeds. The Mayflies are hatching almost daily and after fighting with high water levels most of the spring, the level is actually low and we could use some rain. It has been cool in the evening’s and our bug crop is extremely healthy, with Black flies now making their first appearance of the year!
We had our first Black Bear in camp on Tuesday morning. Around 7 a.m. a Bear showed up in the driveway looking for breakfast, but he walked away before Jamie could snap any photos of him! Additionally, this week we have seen Moose, Fox and Pine Marten scattered here and there, our first young of the year Bear and Ruffed Grouse. I was out bear baiting the other day and as I drove down a trail, I notices something large and white sticking up. During the course of that day, many times I had to stop and pull trees or brush from the road. I thought, “ugh, another tree branch”. Upon getting out of the vehicle, I walked up and no tree branch, but a wonderful Moose Shed was found! It is slightly eaten from the critters, but still in great shape and what a find!
The Wheaton’s from Pennsylvania have found their way back home and Magoo enjoyed their companionship. Thanks for your help in our time of need and choosing to share some of your time at Happy Camp! Once again, is goes to show me that there are lots of good people out there and you are some of them.
As I sat in a boat with Ray and Jacob Wheaton, we could see Todd and David Wheaton in a boat nearby! David started yelling, ” I got one, Dad I got one”. David stood up and peered into the water as Todd reached for the net. Todd scooped up and netted the fish. I looked at Ray and said, that’s what it is all about, experiencing the good life and all it can offer! I think his smile meant he was in agreement? From Eagles to Loons, Pike, Pickerel or Perch, Bugs to Bears or Moose to Magoo, the experiences are what fuels these fingers and what will today bring for me or you, guess we are about to find out!
As I close this update, it is very quiet at Happy Camp. Magoo and Jamie have found their way back to central Wisconsin. Magoo will be getting the best care anywhere, at the Amherst Vet Clinic. Until they return, I will be working hard to keep the boat afloat here at Happy Camp.
Thanks again for sharing part of your time here at Happy Camp! We have some openings especially in September and would love to see you, so whatcha waiting for, give us a shout, reserve your spot and Come on and Catch the Good Life with Us at Happy Camp Ontario!