“The Government of Canada remains committed to keeping Canadians safe, particularly during these unprecedented and challenging times. Each year, the launch of the North American Safe Boating Awareness Week is an opportunity to remind all Canadians to put their safety and the safety of their families first, and I know that I can count on […]
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“Fishing is much more than fish. It is the great occasion when we may return to the fine simplicity of our forefathers.” Herbert Hoover For avid anglers, spring is the most wonderful time of year. Bass fishing can be just as fun as an Easter egg hunt where the net is your basket and the
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“The water you touch in a river is the last of that which has passed, and the first of that which is coming; thus, it is with time.” Leonardo Da Vinci Spring is often ripe and plentiful of fresh opportunities to start a new fishing season. It is this time each year fishing enthusiasts shed
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The holiday season is the perfect time to reflect on what we have to be thankful for and seek out ways to make life better with our family and friends. With holiday cheer it opens our hearts and maybe even our stomachs. So, from our family to yours we hope you enjoy our recipe for
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With the holidays being near, now is a good time to impress your family with one of the juiciest and tastiest Turkey Dinners. While there are other methods of cooking from deep fry, slow cook or grill – roasting a whole turkey is very simple and traditional for the holidays. To make it simpler, faster
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The Value of Experience of Fishing Have you watched the excitement in a child’s eyes when you share the experience of fishing? They are overjoyed with the opportunity to learn how to fish. Of course, fishing does not mean they will catch a fish. Rather, a child’s excitement glows at the opportunity to learn something
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Warm weather is near as the ice begins to melt, we say our heartfelt goodbyes to winter as we pack away our ice fishing tackle. To warm our hearts with the fiery ambition to catch trophy spring walleye we mark our calendars for the 3rd Saturday in May. Anglers who enjoy fishing walleye-rich waters of
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Friends and family vacations can be adventurous, exciting, and memorable when planning for a successful safe French River wilderness adventure. This may be that once in a lifetime dream holiday and Bear’s Den Lodge wants to see that everyone remains safe. BEFORE YOU PACK TO LEAVE Planning a safe travel trip is important for you
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4 Tips for Spring pike fishing from local legendary French River fisherman & guide, Art Barefoot – owner of Bear’s Den Lodge. 1.Look in the shallow dark bottom bays along the edge of emerging weed beds. 2. Great lures to use at this time of the year are spinnerbaits in white, yellow or chartreuse with
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Would you like to Experience Fishing? Did you know that Bear’s Den Lodge is a pilot site for this exciting program to help educate “women, children and new Canadians”? What about adults, yes, we will also teach adults. The pilot program was launched in the French River under the French River Resorts Association with hopes
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