Hello 19th Campers! Today the sun is shining beautifully and the wind is picking up nicely out of the west. Fishing is similar to the weather the last few days, a roller coaster ride to say the least. Friday was in the 60’s with rain and yesterday was high 80’s and humidity, walleyes chomping Saturday morning but no where to be found last night! This writer suspects the fish were attending the ceremony in Lambeau! They were so busy clapping their fins saying thanks they found no time to eat! It was nice to see #4 where he spent so many years, days and brought us so much excitement! Thanks #4, you will never be forgotten!
As I approached a Bear Bait on Saturday, 3 Wolf Pups poked their heads out in the trail and trotted across. I drove ahead about 200 yards, put the Jeep in park, opened the door and got out. I said HI Pups but nothing was seen or heard. I proceeded to the back of the Jeep, got out the bait, and walked into the bait. Seeing the bait being hit, I re-baited, fixed things, then did my customary Welcome to the Bears! Those who have hunted with Happy Camp know of this very well. I grabbed the pails, turned around and there they were! The 3 Wolf pups must have followed me into the bait and were staring at me about 20 yards away. I yelled at them and they crept closer trying to figure out what I was? I started walking out, they held their ground, then suddenly I noticed something out of the corner of my eye. In the bush about 25 feet from me, a head appeared and I suspect it was the Mother Wolf!
My mind started to race what to do? Sure we all hear of this or that to do in a perfect situation, but is there EVER a perfect situation? I yelled at the Wolf Pack that now numbered 4, 3 Pups and 1 Adult all within 20 yards of me and the only way out is behind me and that is the bush that leads to who knows! As I pondered what to do, the Mother made some sound and almost instantaneously She and the Pups vanished into the bush. I quickly made my way to the Jeep and off down the road to the next bait.
So the incident turned out favorably, but gets me to wonder just what others have done if in that situation? We here at Happy Camp would like to know and it would be a wonderful conversation tool while sitting around having dinner or just shooting the breeze catching up.
As summer quickly fades and we work feverishly towards Bear hunt 2015 and beyond, if you should stop by we would take time to catch up with you and and share stories that are brought through the bush to Happy Camp Ontario.
So give us a shout today either via email or phone to save your spot and Come share some Adventures while Catching the Good Life with Us at Happy Camp Ontario!!