Kevin B Mi whacks a black bear

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First time to camp but an experienced Black bear hunter, Kevin nails this Black and the bullet did its job! he watches 6 others after taking his bear and the last was the largest. Way to go Kevin!

Manitoba black bear baiting

Do you have your fall black bears set yet?  Aug 29 hunters in the woods looking for good big colored bears.IMG_8439IMG_8429IMG_8427IMG_8428

Stealth sees everyone !

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Stealth captures awesome photos day and night, here a young doe is watching something, and a big old bruin is visiting our dead beasty pit, We had only seen a couple of foot prints in the spring, but he has now returned.  we have watched a small bear each year and if this is same bear it is likely 10 yrs now and likely weighing up in that 350-500 this fall… HOW Ever not baits here at the lodge..

Manitoba has great wildlife

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Time for walleye fishing in Manitoba

IMG_8057 IMG_8064 IMG_8138 IMG_8131An evening at the Assiniboine River, a day on the Lake of the Prairies and some great walleye eating at Big Grass Outfitters,  but no worries we hope to have a fish fry this fall when hunters are here.  |It was nice to be in the boat on a nice day.

Rain makes happy Duck hunters

IMG_7951 IMG_7831 IMG_7830lots of rain this summer including some areas got hit hard with hail, high winds, and tornado sightings and touch downs. Angry clouds but make awesome photo taking over the summer.. but ponds are full and lots of spots in fields are holding water for ducks!

Fresh produce at Big Grass Outfitters

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There is no shortage of veggetables, and wild fruit for to be put away for later. SAskatoons for Crisps for desert after a hunt , Raspberry jam for the toast in the morning or on fresh biscuits, and potatoes to go with Roast turkey or Beef for the hearty meal before bed.

Big Grass menu for hunting season.

IMG_7647Fresh strawberries from the patch at Big Grass. The Market Garden out past the Lodge produces some great produce to turn into yummy food for while the Hunters are here..

Jessica learns to make Strawberry jam.

Jessica learns to make Strawberry jam.

imagethen to top the afternoon off Sticky Buns.. a favourite to all the hunters and her Dad and Brother. Grandpa Tom and anyone who arrives..  She loves to bake so it is a great help to Judy when Jessica arrives for the day.

Must hav at Big Grass

IMG_5968IMG_5972Two things we never go without at Big Grass is Ice Tea And Cookies and maybe Tom thinks Coffee is necessity but Judy don’t do it Don’t count!

More Chessies in Manitoba at Big Grass

IMG_5997IMG_7023IMG_7010IMG_7036April 10 we tripped to Sheyenne Nd. to pick up this currly little fellow. Tom had to hav a curly Chessy.  Well he is now 3 months old him and Sammy Jo run the house ragged, and He rules the roust. He eats first at the dog dish, and she stands back, and he is nearly tall enough so she cannot stand over him.. it was her game to stand and put her paw on him and hold him down.. No holding down now. He is very strong willed… I think its at Chessy thing…  He has learned that Jazzy is to be left alone untill she wants attention.. Just walk a large circle around her…I always loose with Jazzy…  As usual puppies lots of fun, I always wanted a dog to bring me something to throw. SAMMY is the dog!!!  Of course we hope they will retreive ducks and geese too lol..