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We had a griz coming into camp near two ocean pass back in ‘99. After answering nature’s call one morning, I heard the outfitter turn his two border collies out of the wall tent; they chased a big ol griz out of the woods right behind me. That bear was getting the heck gone. Those dogs work...

No matter what tracks are set aside, we have an annual net loss in rural lands. It’s even calculated at a daily rate. Ranchette communities surrounding roadless areas are growing, dissecting wild lands and cutting off wildlife. Look at Dubois. Private owned land is filling up all around the...

So the 100s of nuke power plants are about to be retrofitted with a fail safe so cooling the fuel is not necessary? I’ll have to read up on that. Seems far-fetched but it would be cool if it’s true and universally applied. Mankind can’t universally act on anything, especially if the ROI is...

Not relevant in this age. We now have nuclear power plants that will eventually melt down with the demise of civilization, as well as imminently more destructive nuclear weapons. Plus, people generally had no idea that humans could impact climate to the degree it is happening. How can one say...

AG: No one is complaining, the discussion was about “wilderness” resources in relation to wolves and development, how population growth will ultimately decide the effectiveness of all preservation efforts. Population growth is embedded in our psyche as a given, although it is THE existential...

Visitation. A blank spot on the map does not a wilderness make. Look at the access points. Gila wilderness is roadless, huge by American standards. Go to a trailhead parking area during deer season and marvel at the number of stock trailers. Utilization is a primary determinant of...

I’d love winters in Ely. Plenty of things to do and that’s the best time to socialize - local people connect and are more at ease without the hectic tourism craziness. Wife and I are listing the WI cabin. If I thought she’d go for it, I’d rent a place there for a winter. I’m not sure I’d...

Only Federally designated wilderness areas or national parks are exempt from logging, mining, etc. State “wilderness” is often managed forest. Also, look at the development plans for national parks. More and more pavement, accommodations for RVs, paved trails to features. Then, consider the...

$2700 - This boat was used a few times in a lake. It’s light (27lbs), helped me get on the water after some serious injuries. Hull is like new. I just don’t need this one anymore. Price is firm. Backrest not included. Available in SW Ohio or NW Wisconsin (or in between).

Great adventure. I’ve never hunted moose, but many elk camps. The amount of meat on a moose is literally staggering.

Thanks Jim, Seems like wise advice. Better to be safe, I reckon. I also have some newer jar of clear gel coat sent to me by a manufacturer for a boat I traded away shortly after Canoecopia. If anyone needs it, let me know. No hardener, of course. Hate to see it go to waste. I guess it’s...

I’ve got a BL Phoenix which I bought because of the light weight, used during rehab from some bad injuries. I can’t imagine using it on rocky streams..

I’ve got lots, but no pictures, and they are faded into the fragmented storage portions of my bean cloud. Falls are the worst, usually after going against my better judgement. I do remember getting onto some windy lakes with a poorly trimmed load. Fishtail surfing in a vicious tail wind in...

That is supposed to be a good place to see moose. They’re scarce these days, I’d like to do the Isabella during off season. Seems like a good route for old coots like me, as long as there’s no people around messing things up and enough water to minimize walking.

I’ve got a can of resin and tubes of hardener that are several years old. Should they be thrown out or are they OK to use? Which goes bad, or do both? The hardener tube is still sealed.

Magic fits, depending on your comfort with a round (playful) hull design. I’d recommend the Prism but it can be a wind catcher, needs to be well trimmed. Most of my other experience is with river hulls or tandems. I’ll add the Swift P14, my favorite solo. Not blazing fast but very stable and...

I’m surprised more people aren’t hurt or killed in BWCA. I did see a rescue office (last month) on Gunflint Trail that I never noticed before. I wonder how many rescues happen during a season. It’s painful to see kids in canoes with novice parents making questionable decisions, a delight to...

Yeah, I need something bigger for my dog. I don’t think I’d take it on a rocky river.

The Two Hearted River not the Fox. I misspoke. The Fox drains into the Manistique, and is the river Hemingway wrote about but used the sexier “Two Hearted River” name in his story. I will forever mix them up. I always go in September to avoid crowds. That’s becoming the norm everywhere in...

Have you done the Manistique on the UP? It’s nice during the week and after 9/1. Wildlife area nearby. Au Sable is crowded and too developed for me. The Fox was nice before the big fire. The outfitter’s place burned up and he was under insured, so it would take a diy shuttle. Wife and I...