Hunt Camp Report

[chris.brock]

On a frosty November morning, I sit silently. The sun isn't up yet, but it's finally bright enough to see. If I look to my right, I can catch the odd glimpse of Bruce's orange hat and vest between the hardwoods. I scan below, down to the hemlocks and the creek. The silence is deafening yet somehow therapeutic.The bush and myself don't make a sound.

 

The eerie silence is broken with what sounds like a cannon going off. It echos through the valleys. The distance away, and the direction it came from, is hard to tell. Then dead silence again.

 

My radio comes alive and a voice softly whispers.

 

"did you guys shoot?"

 

then whispered responses- "no", "nope", and I chime in with a quiet voice, "no"

 

We are not alone in these ridges and valleys, and rifle season has begun.

 

 

 

In a place called Galloway, at a camp called Ponderosa, the membership has dwindled. Being a sharp shooting, cold blooded citiot, with an appetite for straight whiskey and adventure, I was lucky to be invited along.

 

Bruce, the camp owner, Randy, the crazy down' easter, Dr David Suzuki, and myself would search for deer and squatches in the hills around camp.

 

David making the slow ride into camp.

 

 

 

Home sweet home.

 

 

 

Dr Suzuki was great to have in camp. His wealth of biological and ecological knowledge, is unsurpassed.

 

After an unsuccessful first day, David sat us down at the table. He remained standing, and said-

 

"The deers are now eating the pine nuts and spruce balls. What are you girls doing in the hemlocks? Holding hands? GET INTO THE TAMARACKS AND GET YOUR THUMBS OUT OF YOUR BUTTS!"

 

Point taken.

 

 

 

Randy tells David and Bruce about how to call a squatch.

 

 

I love older camps and their history. There's similarities and differences between hunt camp and fish camp.

 

similarities-

rustic accommodation

lots of time outdoors

drinking and comradery

 

differences-

instead of rods and baits we have guns and ammo

there's no catch and release at hunt camp

for obvious reasons, drinking during mid-day is generally frowned upon at hunt camp

 

stuff that can be found at an old hunt camp

 

 

 

the only thing that was harvested this trip, was Randy's mouse

 

 

David Suzuki, in his pajamas, smooth bore, rifled slug, paper plate at 50 yds

 

 

 

 

 

group shot

 

 

We saw 5 moose, I was the only guy to see deer, 3. I watched a doe for about a minute, I didn't like the shot, and didn't pull the trigger. No regrets.

 

A great trip. Hopefully we all get to my cottage for some ice fishing in a couple months.

Edited November 7, 2014 by chris.brock

[Steve]

I'm the furthest thing from a hunter, but spending time with Mr Suzuki is something I'd never pass up.

 

very cool report.

 

I picture him to be a single malt guy.

[Sinker]

Tell us more about the mouse? Running shot? Slug or rifle? How were the tenderloins? Tough drag out?

 

LOL

 

Good times I'm sure. That's what its all about!

 

 

S.

[misfish]

I enjoyed that read.

 

Thanks.

 

 

That was tooooo funny S.

[Crackerjack]

Great story Chris, getting out there is what it's all about

[Beavertail]

Great read Chris, thoroughly enjoyed reading it while sitting at work this morning wishing I was deer hunting instead, thanks.

[Beavertail]

BTW, David Suzuki hunts deer!?!? Holy, who knew?

[RickOnt]

Hey Chris

Great report

 

If only the walls could talk, or Maybe its better they don't LOL

 

Looks kike you had a 'Fun' time

[Joeytier]

Awesome report. Sounds like you'll have to go back next october for moose season

[Rod Caster]

D.suzuki? Is this a hoax, kind of like global warming?

 

Either way, great read. I'm sitting jn my stand right now.

[DOS]

Great read Chris, not all successful hunts end with a harvest. The memories will last longer than any steaks would.

 

Dan

[Roy]

Great report Chris, thanks.

[crappieperchhunter]

Fine looking mouse Randy bagged I've heard Galaway is the place to go for the trophies

 

Not a hunter but I enjoyed your post. Thx for sharing.

Edited November 7, 2014 by crappieperchhunter

[Old Ironmaker]

Oh yea Suzuki loves killing wildlife, great for the balance of nature. Look closely folks, it's a joke, close maybe, but 25 years younger and a lot less white hair. Fun read though.

[chris.brock]

unfortunately, I don't have a good picture of David

 

I do have a monologue he did when we were at the center of the universe

 

[Craigson]

Ha I beleived it but only because one of our elder fishing buddies has taken many a trip with David Suzuki's brother!!!

[4x4bassin]

Love those old camps , thanks for sharing !

[aplumma]

Good read Chris glad you got out to go hunting. We are just getting out of the bow season and into black powder down here and then the rifle season runs till March. We have soooo many deer around here we call them woodrats thus the long season to try to keep them in check.

 

 

Art

[davey buoy]

Great report Chris,I see a good time had by all !!!!!!

[RDR]

Really enjoyed reading that Chris!!!

 

You were very fortunate to have David around to share his wilderness wisdom with you and he's a Crackerjack shot to boot

 

Nice to see the "COTU" vid. You guys are always up for an adventure

 

Rick

[chris.brock]

thanks guys,

 

and good to hear from you Ricky, hopefully the rivers have been good to you lately

[Moosebunk]

In a place called Galloway, at a camp called Ponderosa, the membership has dwindled. Being a sharp shooting, cold blooded citiot, with an appetite for straight whiskey and adventure, I was lucky to be invited along.

 

Great read through and through Chris. A clean shot to well enjoyed bud! It's always a treat to catch hunt camp stories this time of year... and wonder if taking up hunting would be something to do. Thanks for sharing.

 

Tell us more about the mouse? Running shot? Slug or rifle? How were the tenderloins? Tough drag out?

 

Shane!!!

[solopaddler]

Great report my friend, loved it!!

 

 

unfortunately, I don't have a good picture of David

 

I do have a monologue he did when we were at the center of the universe

 

 

This is hilarious. Kind of reminded me of these two guys.

 

 

 

[chris.brock]

get your licence Bunk, and ride your trusty Can-Am steed into Ponderosa for a few days

 

 

 

thanks Solo,

I was hoping to see a certain report up when I got back, you are either procrastinating, or spending too much time at the river

[Cookslav]

Great read!

 

I just bought a camp this past spring....many timeless relics on the shelves and in the drawers as well.

Its like a time capsule at some of these camps, and very cool!