First snow of the 2010/2011 Season

Yes, this is the scene here at Bosebuck Mountain Camps this morning. The temperature is 30 degrees and we have light snow falling. I don't think we need to break out the shovels just yet, but it is certainly a little taste of what is yet to come. Before you know it, the sleds will be piling up in the parking lot with their riders looking for a good meal and a warm spot by the wood stove.

Our bird hunters have had some of the best grouse and woodcock hunting in years. Mother nature provided the perfect conditions this spring and summer with little rain and warm temps. They are now enjoying the result of those conditions with successful hunts.

If you haven't made your reservation for deer hunting yet, you should call soon. Llast year's mild winter and this year's conditions have given the deer the habitat they needed to thrive. Mike has seen lots of young deer in his travels through the back country this fall. He, of course, is not letting me in on his favorite hunting ground, but there is plenty here for everyone.

Congratulations!

To Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Chase who were married yesterday out on the dock here at Bosebuck Mountain Camps. We hope the two of you share a long happy lifetime together. Love, Mom & Mike

The beautiful colors of Fall arrived and are already fading here at Bosebuck Mountain Camps. We have experienced several frosts which have hastened the foliage along. The bird hunters are here and although opening day was a washout with torrential rain and strong wind, the days that have followed have been absolutely gorgeous, just like today. All our hunters returned to camp yesterday with grouse in hand and a hearty appetite.

Remember that Bosebuck Mountain Camps is a deer, bear and moose State of Maine game inspection station and our scale has been certified. We are available to tag your harvest daily from 7AM to 7PM.

Mike is out working on the new section of the snowmobile trail which should eliminate most of the trail on Parmachenee Road north of camp. It should be ready for this season, so even if logging operations are still underway we won't be dealing with 3 miles of mud.

A number of things are happening at Bosebuck Mountain Camps over the past few days. First of all congratulations to Roger, Jr. and Roger, III on their successful bear hunt last week.

We have received a good bit of rain with cooler overnight temps so the water levels are up, the water temperature is down and both the fish and fishermen are happy.

We received our first frost of the season last night which makes Chad quite happy because he thinks he has mowed the lawns for the last time this year. Not so sure about that but little does he know he'll be shoveling that white stuff sooner than he thinks.

Mike of course has been out and about with the bear hunters over the past three weeks and is pleased to report lots of birds and a very healthy population of deer this fall. Unlike many other parts of the state, the deer herd in this area is very good. We do offer a deer hunting package for $699 per week which includes your lodging and meals (check out the Rates page on our website for additional information). Give us a call to reserve your cabin now.

Yesterday completed week #2 of the 2010 bear season here at Bosebuck Mountain Camps.

Week #1 was completed by Will, age 10, who went home with his first bear and Charlie who was determined not to let his younger brother show him up.

This week, Travis and Mike are returning home having enjoyed their week of hunting which ended in a successful harvest . Congratulations to all!

Changing the subject, the cool nights and rainfall this past week is just what the fishermen have been waiting for. The water temperature is starting to cool and the levels are beginning to climb.

Bear season 2010 is well underway here at Bosebuck Mountain Camps. Even with these unseasonably warm temperatures our hunters have successfully harvested three nice bear. The largest of which weighed in at 369 pounds (309 dressed).

Congratulations to Gene Jr, Gene, III and Artie.

For you fishermen watching the water levels , we did receive a good bit of rain overnight and we are expecting to receive another batch tonight courtesy of Earl. The forecast is indicating that the majority of rain should arrive late tonight and continuing into the early morning hours. That should leave most of day and remainder of the long holiday weekend free to enjoy all outdoor activities.

I was finally able to scoot across the lake to the island and check on B9. As you can see from this picture he is alive and well. He has grown so fast I can't even believe it is the same little eaglet I held just a few short weeks ago. Mom & Dad are still close by for support and he took flight just after I snapped this photo.

Just as I was thinking it was time to pack up my shorts and short sleeve shirts, the weather has turned warm again. Right now it's 82 degrees with a nice breeze from the north, northeast.

Bear hunting season opens tomorrow and we are expecting our first group of hunters within the hour. Mike has been very busy preparing and everything seems to be in order.

Fall fishing reservations are filling very quickly, so please call ASAP if you are looking to catch that run up the river. It has been a fairly dry summer so the fish would certainly appreciate a couple days of nice rain to make the trip a little easier.