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SEASONS GREETINGS
 Looking out our window here onto Moose Lake this morning there are three young deer eating the sunflower seeds at our birdfeeders. The birds do not really enjoy the company, but seem reconciled at having to wait their turn. Scenes like this are one of the reasons we choose to live on the edge here in very northern Minnesota. The other is the opportunity we have to meet and become friends with so many of you. In our many years here on Moose Lake we have had the chance to watch many of your families grow up and even see some of those kids return for canoe trips on their own. At sport shows, I see a dad with a young family, that just a little while ago was an excited Boy Scout ready to go on his first trip. Time flies, doesn't it? This is a great time of year for all of us to reflect on the blessings we enjoy in our lives. We know that we count your friendship and patronage as one of ours. Allow us to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you and your families a very Happy Holiday Season. We also extend our wishes that 2012 may be a wonderful year for you. We hope that we will get to see many of you "Up North" next summer. We are getting geared up for the winter sport show season and hope that we will get the opportunity to see many of you there. It always makes our day when we see a familiar face in an otherwise bleak sea of water skiing, bass boat, RV camping junkies. So take some time off to come see us. The dates and locations of the shows are posted on our web site. http://williamsandhall.com We will also be hosting 4 Boundary Waters seminars in Chicago, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati. These are really great opportunities to learn about the area and how to get started as well as tips for making your trips better if you are an old hand. Mark your calendars and come see us if you can. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Dave, Charlene, and Blayne!
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NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE
This package was so popular that we have decided to offer it again for the 2012 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 ages 10-18 will get 25% off the regular complete outfitting rates, and each youth 9 and under will go free.
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PARK INFORMATION
 PARK INFORMATION Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness reservation service for the 2012 season has important changes you need to know. There will be a lottery for Fall Lake entry points D (Fall Lake & Beyond) and 24 (Fall Lake) and Moose Lake entry points F (Moose-Newfound-Sucker), G (Moose-Prairie-Basswood) and 25 (Moose Lake). People wanting day use motor, overnight motor, and overnight paddle permits for these entry points can continue to use the lottery to make their reservations. All other entry point reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis shortly after the lottery is run.
Lottery applications can be made starting from 12:01 am CT on December 19, 2011 to 11:59 pm CT on January 19, 2012. The lottery will run on January 20. Reservations for all entry points can be made on a first-come, first-served basis starting 9:00 am central, the last Wednesday of January (January 25). Reservations can be made online or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
If you would like us to reserve your permits for you just let us know and we will be happy to help you out at no charge.
Quetico Park New news from Quetico Park, it is now possible to go to the following link and purchase your Sportman's Card and your fishing licenses. For those of you that have been through the Ranger Station at Prairie Portage you may view this as a real time saver. http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/LetsFish/2ColumnSubPage/STDPROD_091032.html 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 18th. Our Crew will be happy to help you obtain your permits at no extra cost to you. If you are going into Quetico Park, be prepared to have the names of all group members to list on your permit. Also a brief description of your tents and canoes (for search and rescue purposes) also to be listed on your permit. Update: as of last July, camping fees for entering at Prairie Portage are $21.50 for adults and $8.50 per youth (per night) |
