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[Ray Lyon]

Originally posted by Roger Norris:
Dang I'm pretty      

Um there is not even enough whiskey in camp to drink you pretty.

[awbowman]

Originally posted by Ray Lyon:
 

Originally posted by Roger Norris:
Dang I'm pretty      

Um there is not even enough whiskey in camp to drink you pretty. [/b]

   

[Arctic Hunter]

60 years gives you serious street cred....I always enjoy looking at the old pictures you put on here.

[Steve O]

Originally posted by Ron LaClair:
A view of a corner inside the cabin, note the hardwood floors. The cabins walls are tamarack logs, so hard you can't drive a nail in them. It was built in 1936 (the year I was born) by the CCC

   

Formed in March 1933, the Civilian Conservation Corps, CCC, was one of the first New Deal programs. It was a public works project intended to promote environmental conservation and to build good citizens through vigorous, disciplined outdoor labor. Close to the heart of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the CCC combined his interests in conservation and universal service for youth. He believed that this civilian “tree army” would relieve the rural unemployed and keep youth “off the city street corners.”  

[/b]

Always great to see there is still an old time "deer camp" around. I sure do miss that at times. My grandfather was in the CCC--he worked in it near Higgins Lake.

[mparks]

Look forward to the Shrewhaven report every year.  Great stuff as always.  I think Roger could stand for a smaller piece of the pie. Haha

[twitchstick]

Always great to see your story's! Congrats for keeping it going.

[Ray Lyon]

Just a little correction, the paneling on the walls are actual pine boards, some of them almost a foot wide. The round beams you see are Tamarack and it's comical to see someone try and drive a nail into one of them, it's a 50% chance of having a bent nail. The construction is amazing for a non power tools build.

[BigErn]

Great Post!I enjoy reading these types of post,brings back alot of memories and good times.     Its what hunting is suppose to be!
                Thanks

[gvdocholiday]

I'll be happy to offer my services tonhaul wood and water.  I simply run on the occasional scotch and listening to tall tales.

[foxbo]

"Lobo's Lair's" front porch appears to be over loaded with deer! How many are there, eight?

[jackdaw]

I have a great idea Ron..!!! How about an annual  competition/raffle/(something) to invite one guest annually..??? 10 $ entry fee....great fundraiser for camp "Shrewhaven"...?? I'm a longrime camp member  of a deer camp here in central Pa started by my father  and two unclesin 1950..!. I know the specialness of camp. Been going to it as a kid since the 60's...!!!!! I know this will surprise you but there has been many a flintlock hunt out of there!................ ... :-D

[Ray Lyon]

The average year in the past was six to eight deer on the pole.  With the tough winters the last few years it's been slim pickin's. That said mother nature can bring the herd back pretty quick. With another average winter we should see numbers back up there.

[Ron LaClair]

Hey John, speak of the devil. I was talking to Jud tonight and he said he hadn't heard from you in awhile.    

[Ron LaClair]

just a little correction  

I was refering to the logs on the outside of the cabin Ray  

[Wiley Coyote]

Thanks for sharing your tradition!!!      

[Jon Stewart]

Nice photo's and story. My dad lived just a few miles from Shrew Haven for 25 plus years. Deer hunting over his way was never too good either.  Bear hunting on the other had is real good.(if you can draw a permit)

[jackdaw]

yeah....been BUSY now that Im back in the shop. Maybe Ill call his this afternoon...Good man...great FRIEND....thx....