Moose Hunt with Backwoodstv.com

Backwoods TV was up at our camp on Metionga Lake last fall to film a fly-in archery moose hunt. The episode they shot is going to be aired this week on the Sportsman Channel. Watch for it if you are interested in an archery moose hunt. Joey, our camp attendant on Metionga guided Dan to a successful kill. You can also watch the hunt online at this link. http://www.backwoodstv.com/index.php/television/episode/25 .

 

Later this year the same episode will go into re-runs in the US and will start airing on Wild TV. Our moose hunts are booking quickly so if you are interested, stop by one of our shows or send us an email and we will get you set.

A shorter video of just the kill part of the hunt is at this link. http://www.backwoodstv.com/index.php/videos/play/474

 

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2012 is behind and 2013 is unfolding.  We wish all our friends and guests a Happy and Prosperous New Year.  We hope to see our many former guests again this season and look forward to the new guests we will host in 2013. 

Fly away to adventure with Ignace Outposts and Airways in 2013

Karen’s Free January 2013 desktop calendar is now available.  Down load it from here.

2012 Newsletter

It has taken a while to get at it, but here is our 2012 annual update. 

 2012 Ignace Outposts Newsletter

We will be sending out our annual Christmas greetings soon, so if you are not on our mailing list, sign up now on our website. 

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It is getting easier

Word is that United Airlines will be offering daily direct flights from Chicago O’Hare Airport to Thunder Bay beginning in Feb. 

This is great news for our guests coming from the Chicago/Milwaukee/northern Indiana areas.  O’Hare airport connects to most areas of the USA.  Direct flights to Thunder Bay saves the hassle of landing in Toronto first.  Thunder Bay is only 2 1/2 hours from Ignace.  Planning your Ignace Outposts fishing vacation is getting easier.

Happy Thanksgiving to our American Friends

Enjoy the family get-together and consider all the things we have to be thankful for.  We celebrated our Canadian Thanksgiving back in October.  

While you are enjoying your traditional turkey, Karen and I will be chowing down some walleye.  We have lots to be thankful for here too!

Wrapping it up

The 2012 season is over.  The aircraft are out of the water and the closing up of camps is finished.  Now just a few items to wrap things up for the year. 

The motors are checked over, plugs changed, lower unit oil replaced, props filed and fishing line caught in the prop hub removed. 

The office will be winterized and the plow will be ready on the truck for the first snow storm. 

Joys of fall flying

Since the last post, our weather has turned decidedly fall like.  We’ve had snow, cold winds, and freezing rains. 

This weather brings, wet feet, cold hands, soggy clothes and a desire to be flying in the summer.

De-icing the aircraft before we fly is both required by law and common sense.  The effort requires waiting for the temps to reach at least freezing so the water doesn’t re-freeze and then using lots of water to melt the ice and snow from the wings. Water is warmer than ice or snow if you recall basic chemistry but can quickly become either if the temps are right.  Five gallon buckets, hoses, pumps and determination are evident around our docks.  This has been a daily ritual since last Thursday.  The delays are unavoidable in getting the aircraft moving and the hot chocolate supply is getting low.  

You may not have noticed, but I typed this rather slowly since my fingers are still frozen.   Actually I never was fast on the key board but my two typing fingers work better when warm. 

The aircraft are off.  Another hot chocolate and dry clothes and I will be ready to conquer the rest of the day. 

I thought we just did this…

Yesterday was a fine fall day.  Karen and I took advantage of it and headed out with Marc to start our spring cleaning early.  Karen’s plan is to make the spring cabin clean up a little simpler by doing some of the dirtiest jobs in the fall. 

Being a fly in outfitter may not look so glamorous but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

At Ignace Outposts we offer more than just fishing.  As owners we are involved in every aspect of our business and work day to day in the business insuring your vacation is hassle free and memorable.