Happy Labor Day Happy Campers! Fall is in the air, leaves are starting to show the first signs of autumn and the migration is starting. Nighthawks have passed through the northern Prairies and the first Canada Geese migrated thru yesterday!
Magoo and I have started hunting Geese near the Manitoba border. Small flocks of resident Honkers are around and while we are in a 100 year drought, we did get about 2 inches of rain last week which helped, but we will need feet to catch up. Small grain harvest is happening and we have hunted a stubble field nearby. This morning we were greeted by a big hatch of mosquitos and while they did their best to fill the decoys, few Canada Geese were in the air and while we did get one, it was sure nice to see Magoo tear around the fields and also put her teeth into fresh feathers. Simply awesome to watch and hear her as she drags back these birds which I guess are around 6 or so pounds. Often times Magoo is snorting as she brings them back. In fact, this morning I forgot the game strap and after I layed down the Goose which was not dead, it took off into the decoys and Magoo quickly grabbed it and brought it back for a second time. Interestingly I think she watched me so I did not let that happen again!
Earlier this weekend, Magoo and I went fishing and found plenty of large Bluegill on a weed edge. We kept a handful for a meal, and while they are quite the fighters, nice to put them back for another day! Temperatures should soar into the upper 80’s this week, so while Autumn is here, the temps will mean summer is hanging on which we certainly do not mind!
2022 will be upon us soon and we can not wait for Happy Camp 2022, and seeing the Canadian Wilderness again. I am guessing there will not be a shortage of items to repair, but a Spring Bear Hunt is definitely in the works, let’s all work hard on this Covid thing and do our best to take care ourselves and everyone around us!
The Bucks brought home the first of a trifecta for the Wisconsin Sports fans, Brewers certainly look great and each game is a treasure in its own with Bob Uecker calling spectacular home games. Like yesterday winning in grand fashion with a Grand Slammer in the bottom of the 9th. Let’s hope for the Brews to send out Uecker in style holding a World Championship up for Halloween. Finally, the Packers will embark on another journey which will end in February bringing home the Lombardi Trophy. Sure they are lofty goals, but all the pieces are in place for the trifecta!
If you are looking for a place to come unwind, catch the beauty of the far north, peace and quiet with awesome wilderness, get in touch with us to save your spot at Happy Camp Ontario. Take care and Happy Labor day all!