Seagull Outfitters Message Board

Must do's on the Gunflint/north shore..

Sun, 06 May 2012 16:50:48 GMT

My family will be staying in a cabin on Seagull lake for a week in August. I have a few overnight permits, but I don't think will will spend more than a few nights on seagull and surrounding lakes..

What other things can you recommend while we aren't in the BW? I have a map of all the hiking trails, points of interest.. I have a few motorcycles I will bring.

Are there any spook stories in this area? Id love to take them for a hike and then explain how cabin fever got to this guy and he went crazy and... lol

Just looking for suggestions so I always have something cool to do for them.

Thanks!

Forum: General Questions and Advice

Silver Falls area history

Thu, 03 May 2012 01:17:10 GMT

I know if you have had a trip through Cache Bay and Silver Falls portage you have heard of the Indian ambush at the wall near Silver Falls. I love Archeology and wonder if this was as big of a ambush/battle as described and if something could be found from it. I know it is probably not ethical or legal to keep something you may have found from the area if you were looking but it would be neat.

If I would be looking and found something I would probably turn it into the ranger cabin on Cache bay and hope they would keep it on display.

It would be neat to come back years later and show people what I found and tell them I found it and in 30 minutes I'll show you where.

Forum: Quetico Routes and Lakes

Tips for Walleye in BWCA

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:35:08 GMT

Myself and 3 friends are going to be doing the Ogish base camp for 7 days in early June. I was wondering if anyone had any tips for walleyes, the last trip we did was the thunder point loop over 7 days, It was a haul!! we didnt get to do too much fishing but we did manage to catch plenty of smallies which we fried up and were delicious. So, in this trip we are gonna camp out on Ogish and do a lot more fishing, so any tips will be helpful.

Thanks!

Forum: All things Fishing

Cache Bay Campsites

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:42:16 GMT

Does anyone know of a campsite or has camped on the very east side of Cache Bay? Like east and a little north of the ranger station. I know about the island site to the east of the ranger station, been there but I'm talking about east of that island yet.
Looking at Google Earth it appears there are possible beach areas on the shore and I remember looking in that direction last time I was there and it looked like there may be some open areas along the shore line.
What is your favorite spot to camp in Cache Bay? I've never been to the West of the Ranger station either. We will probaly camp the last night of our trip in Cache Bay this summer and I am looking to find a decent spot.

Thanks

Forum: Quetico Routes and Lakes

Ice Out Contest 2012

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 02:26:22 GMT

It’s time again for the Ice-Out Contest at Seagull Lake!

In 2011, the winning date was April 30th and TaG nailed it

In 2010, no one won as the ice came off so early – April 1^st!

In 2009, the winner was April 30th and TaG guess it correctly again (same date hmm)
In 2008, it was May 5th and no one had the right date, Clamdigger was close though.

When will it be this year? Let the scientific calculations begin!

Rules for the contest are simple:

1) Each participant can only guess one date.
2) Only one person per date will be accepted - dates are first come, first serve.
3) Actual Ice Out date is to be determined by Seagull Outfitters and will be based upon there being no ice in the bay as seen through the web-cam view on Seagull Bay. Deb Mark has the final say on the open-ice date from her birds-eye view of Seagull Bay
4) Date predictions will be accepted from now through March 30, 2011.

This year's prize for the correct guess to the Ice Out Contest is yet to be decided & confirmed.

So, let's get this contest started! ***** Don't delay, dates are first come, first serve! ******

Forum: General Questions and Advice

Fishing where you live

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 02:35:31 GMT

Well, I was able to get the canoe out and put it on a local river today in NW Arkansas. The wind blew us around but we were able to land several smallmouth and largemouth bass. We were actually trying to pick up a Walleye since they are running in the rivers right now but had no luck. We did, however, see about 30 bald eagles sitting in trees or flying just above us over the river. At one point we saw a group of 13 eagles flying in a group just at the top of the trees. It was an awesome sight.

What about everyone else? Have you been able to get the canoe into the water where you live?

Terry

Forum: General Questions and Advice

Canoecopia

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:49:03 GMT

Who's going this year?

What's on your wish list?

I think I have nearly everything. But...
I figure I'll get some Cache Lake foods. maybe a spare Katydyn Hiker filter cartridge...

I'm sure that I will find some other stuff by the time I walk around the entire place.

I'm also looking forward to the seminars. I like Cliff Jacobson. I'm also looking forward to hearing some details about the Pagimi(sp?) fire...

Forum: General Questions and Advice

Petition to stop mining BWCA area

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:51:57 GMT

http://www.dogsledding.com/news/petition-to-protect-minnesotas-water-and-natural-heritage.html

In my opinion nothing other than some short term jobs ever comes out of something like this. Thinking you might want to sign this or the BWCA/Quetico/Lake Superior could be facing some serious future pollution problems

Forum: General Questions and Advice

Annual 2011 Photo Contest Winner

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:26:13 GMT

After much deliberation... The winner on the Best Picture of 2011 is: immgr! A wonderful shot of a magnificent Eagle. Congratulations! Along with the boasting rites, you have also won a $100 Seagull Canoe Outfitters gift certificate to be used on your rentals from Seagull Outfitter inn 2012!

Forum: 2011 Monthly Photo Contest

Is seagull the best choice.

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:47 GMT

Hello new here.
Ive been searching for the best location to introduce my family of 6 to the boundary waters in early august. Iv been inside the BW's 4 times, but the rest of my family only have a bit of kayak experience. I know first hand how challenging the BW's can be and want to ease my family in slowly. I'm thinking about renting a cabin on seagull and taking them on day trips until they feel more comfortable to venture further.
What part of the lake is the most remote, or where would we find seclusion? Alpine lake looks a bit to burned to portage to so what other areas survived the fires? This may sound corny.. But how far would we need to travel back on gunflint to get internet service in case one of the group feels the need?

Thanks!

Forum: General Questions and Advice

December 2011 Photo Contest

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:17:25 GMT

Welcome to the December 2011 Seagull Canoe Outfitters Photo Contest!

This month's theme: "Sunsets & Sunrises"

This month's photo contest features photos of those quite moments that boarder the days in paradise. Let's see those shots of either sunrises or sunsets you've experienced. Be sure to tell us where the photo was taken

Deadline to enter contest: Midnight, December 31st.

How to Enter: Just reply to this thread and post your picture as an attachment. Feel free to provide a caption for the photo, but it is not necessary.

Contest Rules:

Only one photo can be submitted by participant each month. If multiple photos are submitted by the same participant, only the first one submitted will be entered (so save them for subsequent months).

Each participant can only win one time per year.
The photo submitted has to be taken by the person submitting it.
By submitting the photo to the contest, the participant allows Seagull Outfitters to use the photo on their website or other publications as marketing material.
The participant must register (for free) on the Seagull website before entering the contest.
All photos must be appropriate and in good taste, no exceptions.
Photos must be submitted in .jpg, .jpeg, .jpe, .gif, .bmp, .png, .pdf file format and a maximum file size of 300KB.

A Seagull Outfitters cap will be awarded to the monthly winner, as well as having their winning photo displayed on the "Winners" page for bragging rights on the Seagull Outfitters website. And monthly winners will be automatically entered in the Best Photo of the Year contest! Winner of this contest will receive a gift certificate to be used at Seagull Outfitters.

Thank you all in advance for your participation. Remember to stop back each month as there will be a new theme beginning on the first day of each month.

Seagull Outfitters

Forum: 2011 Monthly Photo Contest

Helloooo!

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:33:33 GMT

I feel like the guy in the Twilight Zone episode who accidently got locked inside the bank vault and when he finally got out he realized nuclear bombs had wiped out everyone on the earth except for himself.

Is anyone out there?

Just thought I'd check.

Terry

Forum: General Questions and Advice

November 2011 Photo Contest

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:15:27 GMT

Welcome to the September 2011 Seagull Canoe Outfitters Photo Contest!

This month's theme: "Fishing"

This month's photo contest features those illusive little fellas that draw us back to the BWCA and Quetico! LEts see stringers or the lunker that didn't get away - or just enjoying a day of getting the line wet.

Deadline to enter contest: Midnight, November 30th.

How to Enter: Just reply to this thread and post your picture as an attachment. Feel free to provide a caption for the photo, but it is not necessary.

Contest Rules:

Only one photo can be submitted by participant each month. If multiple photos are submitted by the same participant, only the first one submitted will be entered (so save them for subsequent months).

Each participant can only win one time per year.
The photo submitted has to be taken by the person submitting it.
By submitting the photo to the contest, the participant allows Seagull Outfitters to use the photo on their website or other publications as marketing material.
The participant must register (for free) on the Seagull website before entering the contest.
All photos must be appropriate and in good taste, no exceptions.
Photos must be submitted in .jpg, .jpeg, .jpe, .gif, .bmp, .png, .pdf file format and a maximum file size of 300KB.

Forum: 2011 Monthly Photo Contest

2012 trip plans

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:38:43 GMT

Well, it's the end of October and it's never too early to start planning trips for next year. Someone had to start this thread so I thought I'd belly up to the bar and get it going. I don't know what time I'm going just yet but I'm already making plans with the guys.

I've been sorting through my gear to see if there is anything which needs to be replaced. (I need to make out a Christmas list soon you know) Have any new gear ideas for your trip next year? I think I'm going to fine tune my cookware a little.

Permits for Quetico can be reserved soon after the first of the year so that's about three months away if I'm not mistaken. I'm already excited to get my group's date nailed down. Ice hasn't formed on the lakes yet and I'm already looking forward to the thaw at the end of April.

Terry

Forum: What the Canoe Country Does for you

October 2011 Photo Contest

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:47:35 GMT

October 2011 Seagull Canoe Outfitters Photo Contest is on!

This month's theme: "Waterfalls"

These water features make trips to the Quetico/BWCA memorable more enjoyable. Let's see those photos of your favorite waterfalls. We are nearing the end of the 2011 contests. Remember, an annual winner is chosen from the monthly winners, so get those photos submitted!

Deadline to enter contest: Midnight, October 31st.

How to Enter: Just reply to this thread and post your picture as an attachment. Feel free to provide a caption for the photo, but it is not necessary.

Contest Rules:

Only one photo can be submitted by participant each month. If multiple photos are submitted by the same participant, only the first one submitted will be entered (so save them for subsequent months).
Each participant can only win one time per year.
The photo submitted has to be taken by the person submitting it.
By submitting the photo to the contest, the participant allows Seagull Outfitters to use the photo on their website or other publications as marketing material.
The participant must register (for free) on the Seagull website before entering the contest.
All photos must be appropriate and in good taste, no exceptions.
Photos must be submitted in .jpg, .jpeg, .jpe, .gif, .bmp, .png, .pdf file format and a maximum file size of 300KB.

Forum: 2011 Monthly Photo Contest