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FANTASTIC FISHING -- REMOTE -- DRIVE-TO WITH ALL THE CONVENIENCES
Long Lake is best known for its trophy walleye, northern pike, large wild brook trout and lake trout as well as a healthy population of whitefish. Long Lake is one of the many tributaries of the north shore of Lake Superior. We are in the same general area where the world record brook trout was taken, some 14 pounds many years ago. There are many excellent opportunities for fantastic fly fishing.
Walleye season opens on May 21, 2011. Walleye fishing is excellent throughout the season, with July and August bringing in some of the largest last summer (You know you are on a true walleye fishery when the fishing in August is excellent.) We knew the fishing was excellent on Long Lake -- that is one of the reasons we chose this location for our new resort. We've been fishing for many years and we can honestly say this is the best we have seen -- second to none.
Northern pike are also plentiful throughout the season, with the largest trophies being caught in May and early June. They are up is the shallows at that time of year and are really aggressive. They bite hard and fast. You can fish them all day long if your arms can take it. The fly fishermen are having a lot of fun with the northern pike as well. Barbless or single hooks are the way to go for the nothern pike. It makes them much easier to release.
The wild brookies are at their best from late May to late June, but can be caught in other smaller lakes and streams throughout the season. Some of the smaller lakes you can drive right to, some require a short walk and others require ATV access or longer walks. We also fish some streams. The river that runs from Long Lake produces very large brookies. We personally have caught brook trout to 7 pounds.
Lake trout can be caught all season, but in the spring and early summer they are in the shallows, on the sand bars and reefs. We have some excellent spots for fishing lake trout that have produced some real trophies.
In addition to fishing Long Lake, we also keep boats on several nearby lakes for excellent walleye, northern pike, lake trout and brook trout fishing.
Because this is a brand new resort, we are just beginning to tap into a fishery that has been virtually unexplored, thus has had little or no fishing pressure. Seldom will you ever see another boat on the lake besides our guests. Experienced guides are available upon request.
BLACK BEAR HUNTING - BOW OR RIFLE:
We have been in the bear Outfitting business for over 20 years. We are avid hunters ourselves and know what it takes to provide the best possible hunt to our customers.
Our new lodge is located approximately 35 miles north of Terrace Bay, Ontario. Terrace Bay is about 2˝ hours east of Thunder Bay or about 5 hours west of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.
Construction of our new hunting & fishing lodge is complete. The new lodge is located right in the heart of our bear and moose hunting area. Same hunting area as always, but brand new camp. We are located on the south end of Long Lake. We are very secluded yet with all the comforts of home. The new cottages were completed in August of 05. They are very nice. We have three bedroom cottages as well as motel units, all completely modern and very comfortable. Our new main lodge building was completed last summer and is also very nice. The main lodge consists of the dining room with a sitting/television area for our guests.
We presently lease one of the largest and most productive bear hunting areas in Ontario. Our success rate averages 85% kill and retrieval with a 95% sighting rate. Our 2010 season went very well, with 100% success.
We have baits that can be reached by vehicle and ATV. We supply the stands (mostly ladder stands) that are approximately 10 feet high with shots from 12 to 15 yards. We will lengthen the shot for gun hunters. The stands are large, safe and quiet. We also supply comfortable seats for each stand. The stands are set up by hunters, for hunters. We do not supply safety harnesses, so if you would like to use one, you should bring one along.
Sometimes the most important steps to a successful hunt are after the shot. Even a fatally hit bear will very often not leave a blood trail and almost never will it leave a track. The dense, wooded cover needed to support such an impressive population of bears can make it very difficult to find even a fatally hit bear. It is for this reason, we use a tracking dog. We have two tracking dogs, one is an Akita and the other is a Karelian Bear Dog. The dog will increase your odds dramatically. They are scent trackers, they do not require a blood trail, and they track hot or cold trails.
After your trophy is recovered and photos are taken, we cape and properly prepare your bear for taxidermy and freeze it. We have a walk-in cooler and freezer to ensure the safe storage of your bear. Season opens on August 15 and runs for four weeks. In order to take full advantage of opening season, our 2011 weeks will run from Monday to Sunday as follows:
August 15 to 21
August 22 to 28
August 29 to September 4
September 5 to 11
In Ontario the legal minimum draw weight for hunting black bear is 48.5 pounds. Arrow length must be at least 23.6 inches, and broadheads must have at least two cutting edges of unserrated steel and be at least .87 inches at its widest point.
We have recently expanded our operation to accommodate more of the hunting community. We now offer bear hunts to hunters using bows, crossbows, muzzle loaders and rifles. With our stands set at 12 to 15 yards from the bait, for the muzzle loader and rifle hunters, open sights would be adequate. If you prefer to hunt from the ground, or if you require a further shot, please indicate this at the time of booking. Bow and crossbow hunters, please indicate if you are right or left handed.
Since Ontario changed its bear hunting season to the fall (August 15 - October 15) our bear numbers have exploded and the size of our bears have increased dramatically. An average fall will produce several bears in the 400 to 500 pound range. For a true trophy bear, Ontario is the place to hunt.
Any large pattern camouflage clothing is suitable to our terrain. You will want to bring along some bug repellent or head net if you are comfortable shooting with one. For bowhunters, hunter orange vest and hat is required to get to and from your stand. For rifle hunters the vest and hat must be worn while hunting.
The price of our 2011 bear hunt remains at $2000.00 (CDN funds) plus tax again this year. This includes your license and tag, accommodations, a pre-baited active stand, tracking, retrieval, skinning, cooling and freezing. The cottages are all equipped with a full kitchen including a refrigerator, stove/oven, cooking and eating utensils, tea towels, and dish soap.
We also have excellent fishing for northern, walleye, brook trout, lake trout and whitefish. You can fish right on the main lake or you can fish one of the many smaller lakes that we keep boats on. Boat rentals are available to our bear hunters on a daily basis or a weekly basis. You are also welcome to bring your own boat along.
If you would like a list of references to contact, please just let us know - we'd be glad to email them to you. If you have any questions about our bear hunt, please don’t hesitate to give us a call or email us and if you would like to reserve a hunt, call or email us with dates you would like, then simply send us a deposit of $400.00. Once we receive your deposit we will send you a letter confirming your reservation. A second deposit of $400.00 is required by May 1. Deposits are non refundable, but can be used on another hunting or fishing trip with us in the same year.
WHITETAIL DEER HUNTING - BOW OR RIFLE:
Our white tail hunts are run in Dryden, Ontario. Dryden is located on Highway 17 about 150 miles east of the Manitoba border. Dryden is an excellent area for trophy white tails.
We hunt large areas of land consisting of some private lands and some crown lands. We continue to feed the white tails right through the winter to insure a healthy population. Because of the length of the season, we offer both bow and rifle hunts for white tails. We use ladder tree stands in bow season and ground blinds or ladder stands in rifle season. We do not supply safety harnesses with the ladder stands, so if you would like to use one, you should bring one along.
When hunting white tails with us in Dryden, you can stay at one of the many top quality motels. You will be hunting with us about 8 miles north of the town. We will provide you with an active, pre-baited stand. We will assist you in retrieving, skinning and freezing your trophy. We will use a tracking dog if necessary to retrieve your deer. We have two dogs, one is an Akita and the other is a Karelian Bear Dog. We use them for tracking bear and moose as well. They are excellent trackers and are certainly an asset to your hunt.
Our dates for the 2011 white tail bow and muzzle loader season are from October 22 to 28. The dates for our rifle hunt are from October 29 to November 25. You can also bow or muzzle load hunt during the rifle season.
The price of our 2011 hunt is $2,000.00 (CDN FUNDS) plus tax. This price does not include your accommodations or license. A hunting license can be purchased from us or at several local businesses for approximately $200.00.
We will supply our customers with a list of motels and their phone numbers that our hunters have been using in the past. That way you can make your own reservation and have it confirmed with your credit card. Most motel rooms have been running around $65.00 to $75.00 (CDN funds) per night for 2 people, some of these being kitchenette suites. Dryden has many restaurants and fast food establishments, for those who prefer not to do their own cooking.
Our white tails do not see the hunting pressure that a lot of areas do, but they will not second guess their nose. We suggest using a scent eliminator, so be sure to bring along the one you prefer. Hand and foot warmers are also a good idea to bring along.
If you would like a list of references to call about our shitetail hunts, please just let us know and if you would like to reserve a hunt, call or email us with dates you would like, then simply send us a deposit of $400.00. A second deposit of $400.00 will be required by May 1. Once we receive your first deposit we will send you a letter confirming your reservation. Deposits are non refundable, but may be used on another hunt or fishing trip with us in the same year. Thanks again for your interest in our white tail hunts.
WOLF HUNT:
One of the fastest growing sports, possibly due to the highest population of wolves in history. Our wolves range in colour from white to pure black, most being a variation of grey and average around 100 pounds.
Wolves are very cautious and will not second guess their EXCELLENT sense of smell. A good scent eliminator is a must. They also have an extremely good sense of hearing and sight, so keeping movement to a minimum is essential.
We offer our wolf hunt from our Dryden location. Our wolf hunt runs from January 1 to March 15. We hunt baited ground blinds that are heated. You are either taken to the blind in the morning and picked up at lunch time then returned until dark, or you can take yourself to and from your blind with your own snowmobile.
We have a great supply of bait and attract a lot of wolves with the average shot being about 80 yards. Wolves are not in a habit of making mistakes, so scent shield and quiet clothing are a must. After a successful hunt your trophy will be professionally caped and ready for taxidermy.
Our 6 day wolf hunt includes transportation to and from your blind, baiting, retrieval, skinning, freezing. The price of our 6 day wolf hunt is $1200.00 (CDN FUNDS) plus tax and license. A small game license is required to hunt wolves ($100.00 approx.) as well as a wolf tag ($280.00 approx.).
Because this hunt takes place at our Dryden location, hunters can stay at one of the many quality motels in the town of Dryden. We will supply our guests with a list of names and phone numbers for these motels with your confirmation letter. Some motels have housekeeping units available for those that like to do their own cooking. Dryden also has plenty of good restaurants and fast food establishments.
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WOLF HUNTING
