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The hospital is on the Moose Factory Island causing transportation difficulties during the warmer season. Rachel*, our guide, told us when her mother was pregnant with her older sister during spring break up a helicopter was also in service. With no lighting for the helicopter, for two weeks before her due date she was flown to the hospital on the island for the night and returned during the morning. This went on for two weeks after her due date. Her sister was born during the day at home. Gives us a different perspective, doesn’t it?

Back to the ride up the river. We had seen a few other people out in their boats at this hour and one on a beach. Early Hudson Bay Company ships had to load sand from “Ships Sand Island” to balance the ship for the return trip to England. The furs must have been too light.

Our ride took about an hour from Moosonee before we reached the mouth of the river. Having seen the salt water of James Bay the Polar Princess began to turn around. I would like to know your guess for the movie title, so take a minute to think about it. I will reveal it soon. We were now headed for Moose Island Factory

One more fact about the spring break up. Remember I said the river had four feet of ice during the winter. The width of the river must be at least a half mile at places. One channel was man made at a width of 50 feet. During spring break up the ice erodes the banks of the river dragging dirt and trees with it. Over the years the 50 feet has expanded to over 200 feet!

The movie has started. It was a national documentary (sorry) about the Cree making their fall and spring hunting trips. Children today are losing their hunting skills and knowledge. This story was about an elder, his wife and their family as they teach adult children and grandchildren how to hunt. Another question, “What do you think they are hunting?” This is moose country, with moose, black bear, foxes, and wolves could be their prey.. Their target is the Canadian Goose! Yes, as many as have migrated to the States, some are being harvested for the food they provide. We saw how they plucked and cooked the goose, giving new meaning to having your goose cooked! It was an interesting documentary.

This morning at breakfast, one of the couples told us about being asked to attend a wedding where the feast included 15 geese being roasted. Imagine someone in the states or any larger city for that matter, asking a tourist to come to a local wedding. I know it was fascinating to visit with the local residents and to be watching the geese being cooked. Lunch was served, a ham sandwich with carrots on the side. Still on the river we were served a cake with a maple leaf drawn on it for Canada Day. I kept trying to get Rachel* to sing “Oh Canada,” the national anthem. Oh well. It had been a great ride up and we are approaching the island. I will describe that excursion on another article.

*Name changed

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Guided Mule Deer Hunts In Colorado

Selecting a reputable outfitter in this day and age can be a shot in the dark. Just one look in the back of any hunting magazine can provide the names and telephone numbers of literally hundreds of outfitting operations. Other sources such as weekend sport shows, feature magazine articles, government directories, professional hunting consultants and television programs that highlight sport hunting can provide even more. When faced with so many outfitters to choose from, the question that usually follows is: Where do I begin?

That’s simple. You must begin at the beginning. Sometimes a person can get lost in all the excitement. It’s easy to overlook important details during the early stages of planning a hunting adventure. In order to select an outfitter that will best suit your needs, you must first take a few things into consideration. Here are a few questions and suggestions to ponder before deciding to spend your hard-earned money on an outfitted hunt.

What type of hunting adventure are you interested in?

The ease or severity of a hunting trip varies from location to location. The type of terrain encountered during a hunt generally depends on the animal of interest. For example, waiting patiently in a tree stand for a black bear to show up at a bait station in Alberta is quite different than chasing a bull elk across the mountains of Colorado or New Mexico. Guided Mule Deer Hunts In Colorado

One’s physical condition can greatly affect the outcome of a hunt. Be certain to choose a hunting trip that is compatible with your personal capabilities. If you insist on hunting an animal that inhabits physically demanding terrain, start working out at a local gym well before your scheduled date of departure. Couple your workout regimen with an aerobic activity, such as running or climbing a Stairmaster to build up your stamina.

Terrain is just one consideration. Another factor that plays a significant role in the outcome of a hunt is the weather. Outfitters cannot guarantee favorable weather conditions during your hunt. The weather can be unpredictable and an unforeseen deterrent to your success if not taken into account. Temperatures in November can easily reach -20 degrees Fahrenheit on a whitetail hunt in Saskatchewan. Or, a deluge of rain can swamp an Ontario moose hunt. Ask about the region’s normal weather pattern and what to expect during the course of your stay. Be sure you are mentally and physically capable of enduring any weather condition that may arise. If you simply cannot tolerate a harsh environment, it would be in your best interest to search for an outfitter stationed in an area that has a mild to moderate weather climate. Guided Mule Deer Hunts In Colorado

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Used a rabbit in distress..called this sow and cub in (first time seen was 500yards)…spooked them at 70 yards.

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