A well equipped kitchen
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release of a number of turkeys on their land to support the combined Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) and MNR wild turkey restoration program. They promote membership in a few fishing and game clubs, including both the district clubs in Calabogie and Arnprior. Even though they are actively involved in these activities, their primary focus is on a “group hunt” for deer. Brian and Wayne were introduced
to deer hunting in the Stones Lake area by their father, Ross, in the
The wood stove throws off more than enough heat (sometimes too much)
early 1970s. For accommodation, they purchased a “builder’s kit” to erect a 20’ x 24’ two-car garage storage unit, and for many years this complex served as the basis of the main hunting lodge. Since it was first built, it has been
added to and modified a number of times. The most recent changes include the expansion of the sleeping quarters to accommodate eight guys, a complete renovation of the kitchen and the addition of a sauna. It was from here that they initially
hunted for deer on a few acres of land in the vicinity of the camp. An extended hunt was conducted on land that was owned by the Algoma Steel Company on the opposite shore of Stones Lake. As Wayne reminisces about those
years, there is a twinkle in his eye. He describes the challenges they experienced crossing the lake when it was partially frozen: dragging a deer to their boat without the use of an ATV; thawing clothes, drying boots over a fire, only to start the ordeal all over again the next day. (This land is no longer hunted by the Corbin group and is now exclusively used by the Pedley Camp.) Members of the Bogie-man
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hunting camp currently hunt the original 55 acres of land formerly owned by Brian’s and Wayne’s father, another 150 acres that were purchased by Brian, and 400 acres that are annually leased from the neighbouring Stewart family. In total, 605 acres have the potential to be hunted upon at any point in time, but in actual fact, much less area is used. Similar to other camps, the core
group of hunters has varied over the years. In addition to Brian, Wayne, Bounder and me, it now includes Jimmy Hubert, Kenny Campbell, Hugh Foss, Ray Boldt and Brian Corbin’s son, Blake. Tim Bezanson and Doug Hughes – “The Doc” − concurrently hunt the area. And recently, both Ray and Kenny introduced their sons, Kevin B. and Evan C., to the sport. As we get older, hopefully it is they who will continue to uphold a small part of the hunting camp’s traditions and tales into the future. Their introduction to the sport is
also important as the demographics of Ontario’s hunting population continue to age and mature, and as its people move from a predominantly rural to urban-placed society. In the mid-1800s almost 85 per cent
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