Author Topic: Michigan's U.P. (Read 8578 times)

Yooper-traveler · « **Reply #20 on:** August 30, 2018, 11:09:56 AM »

Quote from: Trenton G. on August 30, 2018, 10:07:35 AM

It certainly is a beautiful area up here. Spent some time driving around yesterday looking for public that looked huntable. I found a piece that looks really nice, but is surrounded by private and does not seem accessible. Was considering asking one of the land owners around if they would be willing to let me walk through their field to get to the property, but I figured lots of people up here hunt and that's probably a pretty touchy subject. I figure the worse they can do is say no. Would you guys suggest calling over the phone or talking to them in person? Saw one farm for sale that looked really nice, and figured if he's selling maybe he would be willing to lease it or something.

Trenton, we are a very unique people up here. You will see that very soon. ALWAYS ask in person. Yes hunting up here is a lifestyle, not a hobby. Asking to walk through property or for permission to hunt is never a touchy subject. Just be honest and yourself.

Trenton G. · « **Reply #21 on:** August 30, 2018, 03:28:26 PM »

Alright I'll make sure to ask in person. Any particular things should mention or should avoid? Would mentioning things such as I'm a student at the college or that I hunt with a traditional bow be good or bad things to say? I've never really had to ask permission for this sort of thing and certainly don't want to say something to upset someone.

Yooper-traveler · « **Reply #22 on:** August 30, 2018, 04:52:13 PM »

Just be honest. Most folks love our universities, and are proud of them so I can’t see a problem (unless they are a wildcat fan) there. I think explaining that you use a very short range traditional bow could potentially be an advantage. If you’re lucky, maybe an offer of an exchange of services (yard work etc.) could work.

STICKBENDER98 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 30, 2018, 07:04:00 PM »

Pretty much what Yooper has said, be yourself, and be honest. If possible spend time getting to know the land owner, and let them get to know you. If you have time on the weekends stop in for a cup of coffee and just spend time talking about anything and everything, don't just make it about hunting. I had a spot to bow hunt here in central LP that I had to plan on an extra 30-45 minutes before and after my hunts just to sit and talk with the land owner. He has since passed and I can no longer hunt that spot. Good luck and happy hunting, keep us posted on how things go for you.

Jason

Floxter · « **Reply #24 on:** August 30, 2018, 10:42:43 PM »

There is tons of paper company CFR lands in eastern Baraga county and western Marquette county that is open to hunting by everyone. Try going up the Peshekee Grade, county road 607 north of Champion, and check out the McCormick wilderness area, which prohibits motorized vehicles. Lots of bears in the area, altho deer are few. You will probably also see moose, altho they're protected. Beautiful, wild, mountainess country with lots of lakes and small trout streams.

Trenton G. · « **Reply #25 on:** August 31, 2018, 01:08:28 PM »

I'll check it out. That is the area near Wildcat Canyon right? I've hiked in there a bit and seen lots of moose sign, although no moose. I did run into a guy who said he was looking for Dire Wolves though. Not what I expected to find. Saw lots of bear sign too but again didn't get to see any actual bears. It was a really neat area, and I know my aunt and uncle went back in the fall and saw a moose. Seeing a moose up here is still up near the top of my list. I've seen them out west, but never here.

Floxter · « **Reply #26 on:** August 31, 2018, 02:58:06 PM »

The Peshekee Grade is where the original two moose plantings took place. The grade was paved for exactly that reason. For late season hunting, look for where active logging is taking place, as the loggers will keep the trails open and plowed. They even ice them later in the year to facilitate hauling the cut timber. Wherever there has been recent cutting the deer will yard up temporarily to browse the cut tops left behind. Just beware that snow can come suddenly and heavily and you can get snowed in if not careful. But that's part of the charm of that remote area.

Vesty · « **Reply #27 on:** September 01, 2018, 09:05:54 PM »

I love the U.P. Deer numbers are rarely like Southern Michigan but hunting the big woods is my cup of tea. Patience and hard scouting usually pay off.

WESTBROOK · « **Reply #28 on:** September 01, 2018, 11:20:05 PM »

^^^And the Whisper gets to hunt it's native land!

Ron LaClair · « **Reply #29 on:** September 02, 2018, 10:10:26 AM »

Shrewhaven in da U P, a time and place to kick back and relax

And for those that get out and hunt instead of sleeping in the cabin.... this nice little 8 pt was taken last year

OK tell me again how you got that buck

Sawpilot 75 · « **Reply #30 on:** September 02, 2018, 05:47:26 PM »

Boy that Reminds me of camp in Maine 30 years ago. I really love and miss the Big Woods.

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Ron LaClair · « **Reply #31 on:** September 02, 2018, 08:55:16 PM »

Hello the camp....fresh meat comin in.

Trenton G. · « **Reply #32 on:** September 03, 2018, 05:25:30 PM »

Great pictures Mr. LaClair! That looks like fun. I remember seeing the segment on 906 Outdoors Discovering where they went to your camp. I really enjoyed it.

Still been looking around for spots that look promising. I've found a few more areas that I'd like to look at if I get the chance. Sounds like this week is going to be really busy so unfortunately it may not happen for a little while.

Ron LaClair · « **Reply #33 on:** September 04, 2018, 02:05:24 PM »

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I remember seeing the segment on 906 Outdoors Discovering where they went to your camp. I really enjoyed it.

This was 5 years ago...doesn't seem like it

Howitser · « **Reply #34 on:** September 04, 2018, 07:48:21 PM »

"It's da second week a deer camp, n all da guys are here"........ya can just hear it, can't cha?

Burly · « **Reply #35 on:** September 04, 2018, 09:59:39 PM »

I always love the pics and stories about deer camp in the Yoop. Thanks Ron and everyone who shares them. Can't wait to get back up there .

monterey · « **Reply #36 on:** September 04, 2018, 11:34:22 PM »

Quote from: Trenton G. on August 31, 2018, 01:08:28 PM

I'll check it out. That is the area near Wildcat Canyon right? I've hiked in there a bit and seen lots of moose sign, although no moose. I did run into a guy who said he was looking for Dire Wolves though. Not what I expected to find. Saw lots of bear sign too but again didn't get to see any actual bears. It was a really neat area, and I know my aunt and uncle went back in the fall and saw a moose. Seeing a moose up here is still up near the top of my list. I've seen them out west, but never here.

Quote from: Floxter on August 31, 2018, 02:58:06 PM

The Peshekee Grade is where the original two moose plantings took place. The grade was paved for exactly that reason. For late season hunting, look for where active logging is taking place, as the loggers will keep the trails open and plowed. They even ice them later in the year to facilitate hauling the cut timber. Wherever there has been recent cutting the deer will yard up temporarily to browse the cut tops left behind. Just beware that snow can come suddenly and heavily and you can get snowed in if not careful. But that's part of the charm of that remote area.

That's interesting stuff about the moose.

I used to hunt at my uncle's camp on arfelin lake about 1960. That might have been before they planted any moose there. But, they were there. We saw their tracks on the logged skid trails and once we got one bellowing with a Hunter's horn.

As the cut areas matured there were fewer and fewer deer and partridge.

Trenton G. · « **Reply #37 on:** September 05, 2018, 08:38:08 AM »

That episode was just as good watching it now as it was when I first saw it!

I pretty much grew up listening to Da Second Week of Deer Camp, along with all their other songs (Much to my mom's disproval). Once fall really got going we would always listen to that song while deer shining. I loved those nights.

From what I've seen up here so far, it seems to be a really good year for fawns. Nearly every doe I've seen has had at least one and often two fawns with her. Have yet to see any bucks, but I'm going to keep looking. No class tomorrow so I might try and do a little more exploring and see what I can turn up.

degabe · « **Reply #38 on:** September 05, 2018, 11:58:43 AM »

Go set on my sisters front porch and shoot one of the four points that are eating the apples on the other side of the driveway. We watched them every evening last week. Find some apple trees and you will find deer if a bear hasn't claimed them first.

STICKBENDER98 · « **Reply #39 on:** September 05, 2018, 06:14:40 PM »

Ron, thank you for posting the Discovering episode again. It keeps fueling my fire for the UP, it was my first year that my Dad wasn't hunting with my brother and me. It bring tears to my eyes every time I watch it. There is nothing more special than hunting the big woods with family and friends. Trenton, I hope you find a big ole chocolate horned bruiser while you are up there, I am enjoying your reports, good luck with your studies, and your adventures.

Jason


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