The up north thread

Tidbits and News related to northern Wisconsin. 

Plans foiled again. I was to be up north all week. Thought I would get the boat in the water perch fishing then cut firewood. 

Maybe next week if the weather looks cooperative

Don’t know if anyone reported, or not, but the Irish bar on Tower Rd. burnt down close to Manitowish Waters. Complete lose. Drove by yesterday. Sad to see. Still smoke coming from fire when I drove by. Was shocked to see it. 

Yeah, I bet with that lack of snow all winter, levels aren't great. Bring it on. We're staying back until sometime after Easter now anyway. Health issues kept me away all of the cold season, so I was all in. Oh well, hope the dang mosquitoes aren't like last spring! That was somethin' else. ​

An early start has happened all winter for me. I have already brought in 6 loads of fire wood.. A normal year I don’t get going on this til mid April. We really need the precipitation,no matter what form it falls in. The lakes are at very low water levels at this time. 

I'm lookin at the plus sides...plenty of wood to burn, good opportunity to see what game trails are being used, a little extra work to burn off winter weight, maybe panfishing? Lol, who knows, turkey scouting for sure, target practice, etc. Honestly, this SUCKS. Any thoughts of an early start on real work just went pfft. ​

You guys up north are looking at 9 inches of snow followed by 2 inches of rain. Looking like a mess sunday to wednsday. 

Stock up on a weeks worth of meat, whiskey and gasoline

Nice pics & cool to see I’m sure . Have seen a few wanderers the last few years & they are very impressive to see . Was able to go on a hunt in B.C. a few years back in September & bulls were in the velvet yet . I shot this Canadian bull & never will forget the site & size of it at about 75 yards . Some marbling & antlers are removable .  Memorable ​hunt   

About 5 yrs ago on opening day gun I was hunting Tipler/ Long Lake area. I had a cow moose in the scope for 15 minutes or so. ​1st wild moose I've seen! Really cool! 
This year in the same general area I came across fresh tracks...nice to see

Thats because he ate the hare.

At least the Bobcat smiled for the picture