Golden Eagle Camp

Thinking of warmer days...

2012-01-06T15:54:00.000-08:00

We were just sent this nice picture of Kadin... he caught this big pike on Sydney Lake last September. He likes staying at the outpost with his Dad & brother, but comes back to the main camp for the waterslide. We're sure to see him on the new water trampoline next Summer!

First Snow of the Season

2011-11-19T07:25:00.000-08:00

Here it comes... a couple of inches last night and a couple more expected tonight. Just a thin layer of ice on the water - very pretty!

Oh what a big ol' cow

2011-10-20T06:21:00.000-07:00

Here's the Maskell Group in front of their cow - the biggest one so far this year. The other one hanging is the Barre Group's - they've been lucky enough to get two moose this week.

Too Hot for a Moose Hunt!

2011-10-10T13:30:00.000-07:00

Despite the heat, John & his gang found a cow and calf yesterday.

Dave (the Ottawa Valley guys) had this bull charging at him, luckily he was ready to take him!

Bob & Kirk's Excellent Adventure

2011-10-04T17:05:00.000-07:00

A little hunting... a little fishing... beautiful warm days changing to snow flurries & whitecaps... these guys came from Michigan well-equipped to experience it all.

New Leader in the Fishing Contest!

2011-09-07T15:06:00.000-07:00

Keith is now leading the fishing contest for pickerel - he caught this 7.25 lb fish at the mouth of the river. It's the biggest one he's ever caught - good job Keith!

Two More Bears...

2011-08-30T06:11:00.000-07:00

Keri and Tobias shot their bears on the same day - congratulations! Neither one had ever hunted bear before, Keri came up from Southern Ontario and Tobias came all the way from Norway.

Successful Opening of Bear Hunt!

2011-08-22T06:50:00.000-07:00

Bear hunt season opened last week and the camp got three bears! Congratulations to Mark, Andy & Dave for their successful hunts. They all have exciting stories to tell... especially Dave, who was in a ground blind and witnessed two big bears fighting viciously nearby!

All Smiles!

2011-08-02T14:06:00.000-07:00

Tyler didn't have to go far for this nice bass... he caught it right off the dock on the Holiday weekend. Good job Tyler!

Nice Fish

2011-07-05T06:05:00.000-07:00

Chris caught this 12 lb pike right where the creek meets the river. He wasn't very prepared, by himself with a wimpy net, but somehow he got her into the boat!

Thanks ATV Nation!

2011-06-17T09:14:00.001-07:00

Many thanks to the gang from ATVNation.com for chosing us to host their 2011 Ride! What an awesome group of people... some drove as long as 25 hours to come explore the Canadian trails. They found a little of everything - mud, sand, rocks, water crossings - and came upon some wildlife as well. It was a pleasure riding with this great group!

Good Start!

2011-05-27T06:48:00.000-07:00

Spring fishing is really picking up! After losing the fishing contest in 2010, Jeff from the Trailer Park Boys beat the guys this year. This almost 5 lb bass sure helped his score!

Loving the Warm Weather

2011-05-09T17:01:00.000-07:00

We can tell that Spring is really here, animals are everywhere. We saw an otter, a fox, a skunk, a grouse, 2 moose and a bear - all in the same day! The poor calf in the photo has been wandering around for several days, unfortunately his mother was killed and now he has to make it on his own.

Back to Work

2011-04-17T11:46:00.000-07:00

There's still piles of snow around the camp and some more flurries today...but the work never ends! Bruce has been grading the driveway, putting a new shower in the Raven's Cove cottage, assembling new BBQs, and measuring for a new floor in the Barn cottage.

BIG SNOW!

2011-03-11T11:54:00.001-08:00

The snow is hitting us hard right now - with more to come!

The trails are still looking great...

2011-03-01T16:02:00.000-08:00

but the sleds are not so good! It's been a fun season, but lots of breakdowns & accidents! We've had several cancellations due to broken sleds (it happens!) and two of our own snowmobiles died. The only one going strong was Jenn's little Polaris... but then she crashed it into a tree (it's totalled, she's not!) A big group from PA spent yesterday taking apart one of their sleds, only to discover they were sent the wrong parts. Oh well... MORE SNOW EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND!

Some Trails Open

2011-01-25T17:29:00.000-08:00

Our first group of snowmobilers came from Kirkland Lake this weekend... they had a lot of fun until the broken ankle! At least he's still smiling (or trying to!)

Some of the trails are now open around Matachewan and north, but still waiting for more snow south of Elk Lake.

Not Yet...

2010-12-22T08:04:00.000-08:00

Although we've had some snow, the snowmobile trails are not open yet. The groomer is gassed up and ready to go, but the temperature isn't cooperating. We need colder weather for the trails to set up properly. We'll let you know as soon as they're open!

2nd Week = 3 Cows, 1 Bull (8 This Season!)

2010-10-23T17:44:00.000-07:00

You couldn't miss the Maskell Group heading home this year - a trailerful of ATVs & moose! They got the cow earlier in the week, and on the last night, Ryan Wilkin shot a bull. Several of the groups who arrived today had spotted them going the opposite direction - what a sight!

Darren Weese (shown kneeling) pulled the trigger on this nice cow. They hunted with the Barre group, and were able to fill the tag this past Wednesday. Nice job!

Two More Cows

2010-10-18T10:10:00.000-07:00

Last week, the hunters in camp filled their tags within the first two days - they got 2 bulls, a cow and a calf. This week is starting out the same! First, Bob from the Maskell group shot a cow... then the Garskey group brought in another cow (shot by Jamie on his first moose hunt!) There's more tags to be filled, so stay tuned...

Lots and lots of grouse...

2010-10-15T08:58:00.000-07:00

This year has been very good for bird hunting! Pictured are Andrew, Don, Neil & Gord (missing from the photo are Al & Harry) -these guys have been hunting and drinking wine together for many years. We look forward to seeing you again next October!

Great Opening!

2010-10-10T08:17:00.000-07:00

Rifle Moose hunt opened yesterday, and the camp already has 2 bulls & a calf! Congratulations to Elwin & his group (top photo), Greg & group (middle photo), and Derrick & group (bottom photo).

She loved to eat!

2010-09-16T19:13:00.000-07:00

Roy, Serge, Bruce, Brooke, & Brent toast to the bear on the table that Serge just brought in. He got her off Sissney Road, and she's a chubby gal! Short & thick, weighing in at 320 lbs.

FINALLY!

2010-09-09T19:41:00.000-07:00

This is Tony's third time hunting bear, and tonight he finally had just the right opportunity! The whole camp is thrilled for Tony - he was getting so frustrated trying to outsmart those clever bears.

Congratulations Greg!

2010-09-09T12:08:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful pelt! This bear, shot by Greg from Michigan, has a nice white "V" on her chest. He shot her with a bow, right before dark last night.

Nice Pike Mike!

2010-09-08T18:19:00.000-07:00

It was a cold rainy day here today, but Mike stuck it out and was able to land this 36" 14lb pike on an outlake. Congratulations!

Sisters?

2010-09-07T07:31:00.000-07:00

We know Sam & Tony aren't sisters, but maybe their bears are! Both bears are female, weighing the same at 225 lbs. This is Sam's 5th bear and Tony's 7th bear - these guys from Michigan love to hunt!

Preston's First Bear

2010-09-01T05:46:00.000-07:00

Preston has seen a number of bears in the last couple of years... and he finally had the right opportunity to get one of his own. Now he just has to get it home to Wyoming!

Two More Bears...

2010-08-24T10:15:00.000-07:00

Another good night for the bear hunt! Two were brought in last night, both by guys who had never seen a bear before yesterday. Pictured are guide Roy, camp owner Bruce, hunter Mike, hunter John, and Mike's son Chris. Stay tuned to see if Chris gets his bear this week...

What a Night!

2010-08-18T07:46:00.000-07:00

Michelle, Corrie, Bill & Rod all brought in bears last night - yes, four in one night! Rod's was the largest, weighing in at almost 400 lbs. Congratulations to all the hunters!

Movie Night at the Golden Eagle!

2010-08-05T09:51:00.000-07:00

The Boutin's sure had a lot of fun at their family reunion... they rented 6 cottages, played games, had a scavenger hunt, and even had a special showing at the Hawk's Haven. What an awesome idea!

Record Setting Week!

2010-07-18T18:04:00.000-07:00

In their 8 days of fishing, Huelin and his son Dan from West Virginia caught 294 fish! They have been coming to Golden Eagle Camp for over 20 years. Every year, they record each fish caught in a log book before releasing. 2010 is now their record year!

Fish by Day, Jam by Night

2010-07-01T13:07:00.000-07:00

This great group of guys (Mark, Allan, Angus, Duane, Bryan & Brian) are multi-talented! Fishing, drinking, playing guitar...it doesn't get any better than this. Thanks for the excellent entertainment!

Hockey Players Go Fishing

2010-06-13T08:34:00.000-07:00

This local group of hockey buddies also like to fish. On Friday night, Mike Lazoryshak caught the biggest pickerel (28 in. 6.5 lb)... but it didn't count in their Saturday tournament. It was put back in the creek to grow bigger for next time.

Thanks for the visit Jimmy!

2010-06-05T13:42:00.000-07:00

Jim drove 19 hours from North Carolina - and enjoyed some good fishing and fun times!

1st Down the Slide in 2010!

2010-05-16T08:16:00.000-07:00

After more than his share of jello shooters, Jean-Gilles had the courage to strip down to his boxers and hit the slide! BRRR! Good thing the sauna was nice and hot...

Tonight's Supper

2010-05-10T14:14:00.000-07:00

Our fishing guide Eddie took Bruce to a new remote lake today... very hard to get into, but good for pike!

Finally!

2010-04-29T07:07:00.000-07:00

The staining had never been completed on the Hawk's Haven cottage - but it is now! Thanks to the Town of Matachewan for lending the HUGE ladder.

Spring Into Action!

2010-04-06T16:07:00.000-07:00

It's not just the bears who are out of hibernation! We're working hard to get the cottages spiffed up - here's Bruce assembling some new BBQs (why do they have to come in SO MANY different pieces?)

Trespasser

2010-03-02T18:25:00.000-08:00

The cute little fox can only come so close... before camp dogs Hunter & Heidi chase him back into the bush!

Happy Trails!

2010-03-02T17:58:00.000-08:00

After breakfast, these sledders are hitting the trails - all OFSC trails in our district are open and in good shape. We're hearing rave reviews!

As big as a house!

2010-02-05T17:32:00.000-08:00

Our local snowmobile club, the Elk Lake Trailblazers, are working hard to keep the trails smooth. Since the groomer is being kept here at Golden Eagle, our private trail is better than ever - like a snow highway through the wilderness!

Snowmobile Trails Are Open...

2010-01-18T07:42:00.001-08:00

...but limited. The scenery is beautiful out on the trails, but we need some more snow! For the latest trail conditions in our area, check out the TATA website
http://www.tata-bestsnowmobiling.com/

ATV Skiing? Why not!

2009-12-04T11:12:00.000-08:00

Excited for the snowfall, Jennifer ATV skis through the camp!

I've fallen and I can't get up

2009-11-18T11:42:00.000-08:00

Running the camp is a bit more challenging now... Bruce broke his collarbone and two ribs after a little ATV crash - at least it's not during peak season!

A Bull, A Cow & A Calf

2009-10-22T13:53:00.000-07:00

First, the Kevin Simpson Group brought in a bull! A couple of days later the Barre Group (pictured) got a cow & a calf. Congratulations to Will Peacock, the youngest member of the group, standing 2nd from the right. He shot the cow & calf after tracking it in the snow. It's been a good couple 'o days!

2 Bulls in 2 Days!

2009-10-11T15:33:00.000-07:00

Moose Season for rifles just opened yesterday, and already the camp has 2 bulls! Congratulations to Donnie's group hunting off Sissney Road, and to Trevor's group hunting off Indian Chutes.

Bad Weather = Good Fishing!

2009-10-03T09:52:00.000-07:00

Anne Louise Underwood's vacation included rain and snow flurries... as well as this almost 5 lb walleye! She caught it on the Montreal River with a small jig & a minnow.

Nice Bear Rug Tony!

2009-09-09T10:44:00.000-07:00

Tony Viecelli from Michigan was the only hunter in his group of fisherman - now that he got his bear, he can go fish with his buddies!

Good Job Roger!

2009-09-08T10:26:00.000-07:00

After coming to Golden Eagle with his family in July, Roger Demars came back to get a bear. He shot this 215 lb boar with a rifle last night - congrats Roger!

Bear #1 for David!

2009-08-31T19:13:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to David Haynes of Ohio on his first black bear - 255 lb. boar!

Persistence Pays Off for Jim!

2009-08-21T19:38:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Jim Rister of Michigan for this nice 215 lb boar, shot with a rifle on his last day at Golden Eagle Camp!

Day One of the '09 Bear Hunt!

2009-08-17T09:15:00.000-07:00

Beautiful boar, just shy of 400 lbs, shot on the first day by John Artis of Michigan. Congratulations John!

Tyler Finally Catches More Than a Buzz!

2009-08-07T10:21:00.000-07:00

Tyler drank a lot of beer while patiently watching his buddies Jason & Matt catch fish. Then he landed the big one on his last day here!

Living the Dream

2009-07-25T15:36:00.000-07:00

Bruce sports his Golden Eagle attire and heads down Sydney Lake to the outpost cabin.

Goodbye North Carolina!

2009-07-25T15:33:00.000-07:00

After 20 years living in the states, Bruce decided to move back home and purchased Golden Eagle Camp in June. His wife Jennifer and son Alex are always up for an adventure and there's no greater adventure than living in the Northern Ontario Wilderness!