chris.brock Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I enjoyed that read. Thanks. That was tooooo funny S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackerjack Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Great story Chris, getting out there is what it's all about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavertail Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Great read Chris, thoroughly enjoyed reading it while sitting at work this morning wishing I was deer hunting instead, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavertail Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 BTW, David Suzuki hunts deer!?!? Holy, who knew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickOnt Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Awesome report. Sounds like you'll have to go back next october for moose season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 D.suzuki? Is this a hoax, kind of like global warming? Either way, great read. I'm sitting jn my stand right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOS Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Great read Chris, not all successful hunts end with a harvest. The memories will last longer than any steaks would. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Great report Chris, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted November 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigson Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Ha I beleived it but only because one of our elder fishing buddies has taken many a trip with David Suzuki's brother!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4bassin Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Love those old camps , thanks for sharing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Great report Chris,I see a good time had by all !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDR Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted November 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 thanks guys, and good to hear from you Ricky, hopefully the rivers have been good to you lately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 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!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted November 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookslav Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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