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Big water can be a daunting place to ice-fish for pike. However, if you concentrate on the weedy shallows, you won’t feel like you’ve bitten off more than you can chew. The majority of pike hunt around the weedbeds, and that’s where the ice angler should fish for them. While the weed-choked shores, bays, and flats of summer are long gone, a certain amount of stalk-type weeds, particularly milfoil and coontail, withstand winter.

Camping is a large part of the Canadian experience. Camping is a great opportunity to get some fresh air, enjoy nature, and make lasting memories. However, with nature, comes wildlife. While wildlife is fantastic to view from a distance, precautions must be taken to insure you have a safe camping experience. Bears are fairly common in Northwestern Ontario. They are typically timid and keep to themselves. Most bears fear humans and will do their best to avoid them. However, food may lure bears to your campsite. The bears can do damage to your property, eat your food, and potentially be dangerous. There are steps that can be taken to assure your campsite stays bear free.

INGREDIENTS: * 1/4 cup minced garlic * 1/4 cup soy sauce * 1/2 cup honey * 2 tablespoons garlic powder * 3 tablespoons onion powder * 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder (optional) * 3 pounds ground moose * 2 tablespoons canola oil * add to recipe box Add to Recipe Box My folders: * add … Continue reading Honey Garlic Moose Meatballs

A PRTC staffer shares stories of her many outdoor adventures in her varied footwear collection.

INGREDIENTS: * 2-3 grouse, cut into serving pieces * 1/2lb salt pork, cubed * 4 medium onions, chopped * 1tsp salt * 1/2tsp pepper * 2tbsp butter * 1/2lb stew meat, cubed (beef or moose) * 3 quarts water * 1cup celery, chopped * 2tbsp butter * 4 pieces fried white bread DIRECTIONS: 1. Melt … Continue reading Good Grouse Soup

Local trapper retells stories from his past about trapping foxes with his friends and family, and how even though you may consider a certain fox “good” or “bad” deep down, they are all good foxes. A perfect “cherry” red, the kind we rarely see, is a good fox. The bad ones are the ones you love to hate, or hate to love. They are the ones that dig out your traps and leave them flipped out of the bed, upside down but still set.

Fishing with glow-jigs and crankbaits works extremely well in stained/turbid waters. This article explains why as well as gives you a few recommendations as to what to use. The ability to make a jig or crankbait glow has revolutionized the way people fish, most notably in cases such as icefishing for walleye. Factors such as shorter days, snow, increased cloud cover and snow drifts play a part in decreasing the visibility and water clarity for the walleye.

INGREDIENTS: * 2 rabbits, cut into serving pieces * 1tbsp salt * 2cups vegetable oil * 2 egg yolks, beaten * 3cups milk * 1.25cups flour * 1/2tsp salt * 2tbsp baking powder * 1/4tsp onion salt * 1/2tsp black pepper * water DIRECTIONS: 1. Boil rabbit pieces in saucepan with 1tbsp salt and sufficient … Continue reading Fried Rabbit

INGREDIENTS: * 2 beaver tails * 1cup vinegar * 1.5tbsp salt * 2 tsp baking soda * .25cup flour * .25cup butter * .25tsp black pepper * .25cup cooking wine or sherry * 1tsp dry mustard * 1tsp sugar * .25tsp garlic salt * 1tbsp Worcestershire Sauce DIRECTIONS: 1. Skin beaver tails, clean thoroughly and … Continue reading Fried Beaver Tail

INGREDIENTS: * 1 (9 inch) unbaked pastry shell * 1 cup white sugar * 3 tablespoons cornstarch * 1 cup water * 1/4 cup raspberry flavored gelatin mix * 2 1/2 cups raspberries * 1 cup whipped cream DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). 2. Line an unpricked pastry shell … Continue reading Fresh Raspberry Pie

Local angling expert and sports writer, Gord Ellis explains some of his tips and tricks to make the most out of fishing sloppy areas filled with weeds that most anglers wouldn’t even think twice about skipping. “Fishing the slop for muskie requires patience. You’re going to be cleaning hooks, spinner clevises, and leaders of weed. It can drive you nuts, if you let it, but if you’re willing to put up with a bit of hassle, fishing the slop is worth the effort.”

Description of shallow-water ice-fishing techniques used used to land monster winter pike. Also gives tips on where top position yourself as well as what equipment to bring. Pike come into the shallows because that’s where their food is located. As winter continues, you get more. Timing plays a key factor in shallow water ice-fishing, something that can be very difficult to predict.

Renowned worldwide for its incredible freshwater angling, come visit Canada’s Patricia Region for some of the best and most exciting fishing you’ll ever experience! You’ll definitely leave with a story to tell! Nestled in the heart of the northwest, the Patricia Region has been, and continues to be, on of the top North American destination points for angling adventures.

The author Craig Fiske describes a memorable day on the lake catching aggressive Pike using a canoe. He also offers tricks and tips to catching trophy northern pike. He gives his recommendations for which lure to use, and more. “It was late August of last year when we pulled our canoe into a secluded bay a couple miles southeast of Perrault Falls…”

INGREDIENTS: * 1 1/2lbs smallmouth bass fillets * 1/4tsp salt * 1/8tsp pepper * 1/2cup flour * butter or margarine * 1cup or more sliced fresh mushrooms * 1/4cup green onions * 2 tbsp dry white wine * 1tbsp lemon juice DIRECTIONS: 1. Place the flour on a plate. Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper, … Continue reading Fancy Fried Bass

There are many activities for families to participate in during their vacation in Northwestern Ontario! With activities suitable for all ages, you’re bound to have some fun making lifetime memories during your stay. There are campgrounds with great beaches, festivals with music and games, and many more fun places to visit. Spend the day getting some exercise by hiking or swimming! At night, cozy up next to a warm bonfire for some great bonding time. Family vacations in the Patricia Region are like no other.

Spend time in the fall woods chasing turkeys, and next time you hear someone spouting the myths of fall turkey hunting, you too, may feel compelled to set the record straight. The longest duel I have ever had with a turkey was the week I spent chasing after one Old Dominion fall flock. Every time I scattered the gang, the flock hen would quickly reassemble her young and then lead them away from my position.

INGREDIENTS * 2lbs. ground deer meat * 1/2lb. ground pork * 1 onion, diced(optional) * 2.5 Tbsp. dried parsley * 1/2 tsp. salt * 1/2 tsp. pepper * 1 cup, soft bread crumbs * 1/2 tsp. oregano * 3 tbsp. Parmesan cheese, grated * 2 cup milk * 2 eggs, lightly beaten * 4 strips … Continue reading Deer-Meat Loaf

INGREDIENTS: * 1/2 pound cooked and flaked fish * 1/2 small onion * 2 ounces self rising flour * 1/2 teaspoon chopped parsley and/or other favorite herbs or spices * Salt and pepper * 2 eggs * milk * cooking oil 1. Mix fish, onion, flour, seasons, and eggs. Add sufficient milk to make a … Continue reading Deep-fried Fish Puffs

INGREDIENTS: * 6 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate * 6 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate * 7 eggs, separated * 1 cup all-purpose flour * 1 cup butter * 2 cups white sugar * 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract * 6 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate * 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream * 1 (4 … Continue reading Deep Chocolate-Raspberry Cake