Full Moon Over Amiklodge

Here's a moon to all, Happy Halloween from Amiklodge.

Sharp-tailed Grouse Hunt

Grouse hunters Tom B, Larry T, Bob H and Raider enjoying a cool one after a day of Sharp-Tailed Grouse Hunting in the Namekagon Barrens of Northwest Wisconsin. No grouse were shot but 9 to 10 birds were flushed, one of our better years. Weather conditions were windy and 30 plus degrees.

Raider's new hair-cut

Raider got a new hair-cut and shampoo today. He is now ready for the South Dakota Pheasant Hunt in two weeks.

Packers vs Rams Party-----Packers win 30 to 20----Thanks everyone for the delicious snacks

 Colonel Klink (From the Booth) and Bonnie

 Keither chatting with the ladies

 Bonnie, Elly and Bob

 Jimmy Boy, Keither and Bob (Mr Viking)

 Jimmy, Keither, Bob and Colonel Klinker

Mr Raider enjoying a comfortable spot with Connie,,,,He's a lucky dog!

2012 Chequamegon Fall Camping and Hunting Trip

 Patrick's tent going up Sat Oct 6th. Duane and I helped with the set up

 Tent up and ready for the woodburner. Patrick camping by himself until Tues when Jon, Dan and Ed show.

After setting up camp it was beer time and Raider made sure he got his share

Amazing, a beer tree was  found near camp

Raider and Uncle Duane enjoying a cold one from the new found beer tree

The new camp latrine is in operation and ready

Thursday afternoon watering hour. From left, Patrick, Ed, Dan, Jon and visitor "Colonel Klink" from the The Booth

On Friday the Camper Boys had a great day of hunting. Each one of them got a grouse and Patrick also got a woodcock. Bluegill / northern pike fish fry dinner in the evening including home fries and potato pancakes, doesn't get any better.

Raider and I also had a good afternoon hunt on Friday bagging a ole grouch and a woodweiner. Raider flushed both birds and did great retrieves

 Sat night, the last night of camping, Ed, Dan, Patrick and Jon

 Ed preparing a beef roast topped with bacon (potato's, carrots, onion's). Cooked in the dutch oven with coals from the fire.

Asst cook JB enjoying a beer before there last dinner. On sunday they break camp and move on to Amiklodge for the night. Packer game tonight. Afraid my septic system is in for a work out. Probably be calling the Honey Wagon tomorrow.. There heading home on Monday.

 Packer Party appetizer, bacon wrapped grouse, woodcock and rabbit on the grill

Thanks to The Drunken Gourmet (Dan, check out his blog at the drunkengourmet.blogspot.com) for the fine job on these delicious little goodies. These were followed by two large Papa Murphy's pizzas and a great Packer victory over the Houston Texans 42 to 24. A great game for shooters

This wraps up the 2012 Fall Camping / Hunting trip. The boys heading home Monday morning and thinking about next years trip

Another Good Day of Hunting

 A grouse caught by Raider on Tuesday morning Oct 2. Picture taken at the Sailor Lake Picnic Grounds.

 Tuesday afternoon 2 grouse and a woodcock, a banner day in the woods

A small pond located in the Chequamegon Forest with 5 swans

Week-End Camping at Big Eau Pleine Reservior

 Amiklodge camper at the Big Eau Pleine Campground located a few miles west of Mosinee, WI. A great week-end for camping with temps reaching over 70 degrees.

 Camperman Dan and Juli camped next door

 Raider catching the view and doing what he does best

 Dan and Juli checking out the fall colors.

Big Eau Pleine Reservior appears to be down 5ft to 6ft.