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BWCA PERMITS
WINTER ACTIVITIES
NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE
PERMIT INFORMATION
UPCOMING DATES
SPECIAL
BWCA PERMITS
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Monday, January 17th was the BWCAW  permit lottery.  So to those of you unfamiliar with the permit issuing system of the BWCAW, this is a big deal.  It is a great deal for everyone that has been able to apply for permits prior to that date.  The Forest Service takes all the applications that they have on hand and in turn draws them out of the hat.  We have found that basically everyone that is in the Lottery will get their request.  So you can see that to those that are locked in to certain dates for their trips taking advantage of the lottery is a good thing.  

 

Now the great news to those of you who may be considering a trip for this summer and were not able to pin down your dates, there are still a lot of permits available for this summer.  They will be issued on a first come, first serve basis.  So it is important to know that you should move quickly toward deciding on dates and locking in  your permit.  As the weeks go by, you will be forced into greater constraints by days that are full.

 

Now the Quetico Park has a new reservation system that is much easier.  Their permits are issued 5 months to the day ahead of time and then if there are permits remaining, they are issued on a first come, first serve basis.  Just be sure to stay on top of the 5 month deadline.

 

Bottom line, there are plenty of permits currently available, do not hesitate to give us a call and secure one for your trip.  We'll help you with any unanswered questions and make the whole process an easy task.







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What's Going On in the North Woods
This news letter is designed to help keep you current on the issues of the Boundary Waters and Quetico Park, to give keep you up to date on Williams and Hall Outfitters, and to share some of our knowledge and love of the outdoors and the wilderness around us.  We hope you enjoy these articles and share them with your friends. 
Winter Activities     
 

 

   


You know winter is a matter of perspective.  When you have to fight your way through drifts with a shovel and a plow, or when you have to share icy roads with thousands of half crazed maniacs it is not much fun.  I would be the first to suggest that anywhere with palm trees would be a good place to be in lieu of fighting with winter's miseries. 

 

However, when you have the opportunity to enjoy the winter and embrace its many possibilities, it is a whole new ballgame.  The great thing about winter in the Northwoods is that we get a long time with great snow and temperatures that are in the teens and twenties.  This makes a perfect time to play.  Add a few layers of fleece and down, some mukluks and you are in business.  

 

Saturday morning Charlene and I strapped on our snowshoes and headed out across the lake on an adventure. Most of the soft snow has blown away leaving a nice hard crust to walk on.  It is a lot of fun to check out the many varied tracks that show critters scurrying here and there.   Every once in awhile you can find the site where one of the wolf packs has caught up with a deer. One of those nature moments!  It is interesting to discover what all the critters have been doing.  Luckily, there wasn't much wind on Saturday, so it made being on the lake quite enjoyable.

 

On Monday we changed pace and strapped on the cross country skis and caught the sunrise on the Trezona Trail just outside of Ely.  We usually just head up the lake, but it was a gorgeous day with sun and 0 degrees, and the allure of a groomed trail was strong. We had the trail to ourselves.  With these temps, you usually don't have a lot of competition that time of day.  We also had a dusting of fresh snow late on Sunday, so the trees were just awesome. A great day to be alive.

 

Although winter in the Northwoods is a far cry from a summer canoe trip, in its own way it is still a wonderful experience.  Hopefully, we will still have the opportunity for a few more adventures before winter gives way to the slushy spring thaws.


 

 

 

NO CHILD  LEFT INSIDE
  Kearney FamilyFor the 2011 season we are starting a campaign to get families out of the house, away from the computer games, and out enjoying nature.  In order to help you we are still offering our NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE package.  This package includes all of the gear that your family will need for an excellent adventure into the Boundary Waters, lodging before your trip with a dinner and breakfast in our dining room, transportation to your entry point, routing and fishing information and tips.  For every child that brings an adult, the adult will get 20% off complete outfitting rates.  Each youth agRyan with fishes 10-18 will get 25% off the regular complete outfitting rates, and each youth 9 and under will go free. 


Kearney Boy


 
PERMIT INFORMATION
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PERMIT INFORMATION

 

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).  

The lottery is over we can now reserve your permits directly.

 

Quetico Park

Permits are issued on a first come first served basis exactly 5 months to the day before your desired start day.  This year the park will open May 20th, 2011. 

Our Crew will be happy to help you obtain your permits at no extra cost to you. 
 
UPCOMING DATES
Misty Morning
Mark the following dates on your calander:

 Important Dates: 

Minnesota Fishing Opener, May 14th

Ontario Walleye Opener, May 21st

Quetico Park Opens, May 20th

(contact us for pre-season Quetico trip information)

SPECIAL PROMOTION

SPECIAL PROMOTION

Because it was so popular last month we are extending our offer for a couple more weeks.   

 We are offering a day of FREE CANOE RENTAL when you rent a canoe for 5 days. A 6th day at no charge when you rent for 5 days.

*Offer applies to regular rates only.  Does not apply to youth groups rates.    

Thanks for taking the time to join us.   We hope to be hearing from you soon.
 

Sincerely,


Blayne, Charlene & Dave
Williams & Hall Outfitters

PO Box 358 Ely, MN 55731
(800) 322-5837
[email protected]

Canoe Trip Specialists
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness / Quetico Park Outfitter
Williams and Hall Wilderness Guides and Outfitters
Located on Moose Lake in Ely, Minnesota