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August 26th, 2018, 02:49 PM
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Hunting near Kawagama Lake/Dorset
I have a cottage rented on the east end of Kawagama the end of September and am thinking of bringing the pup and doing a little bird hunting.
I understand that there is a lot of crown land in this area but I can’t find much info about access points.
Is there anyone familiar with the area that would be willing to give me an idea of a place to start?
Also, how is the bear population in the area? Would it be worth bringing the rifle and driving a couple logging roads? I know it’s a long shot but might be a nice way to spend an evening.
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August 26th, 2018 02:49 PM
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August 26th, 2018, 03:04 PM
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The land use atlas will be absolutely necessary to study carefully in that area. There's crown land,but,a lot of it is landlocked by private property. You need to be sure. Obtaining permission is not an easy task in that neck of the woods. According to the The Hunting Annual,Bear populations are quite high. Good luck.
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August 26th, 2018, 04:50 PM
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old logging roads have trenches dug at their entrances. you won't get a regular vehicle down them. Take an ATV or side by side. Take a GPS, you can walk for hours. some access points can be seen on google earth.
Last edited by thunderbelly; August 26th, 2018 at 05:23 PM.
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August 26th, 2018, 06:49 PM
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Study the land use atlas.
I dont think Id bother with a rifle. Carry some slugs with your shotgun when youre bird hunting, just in case you come across one.
Dorset isnt Northern ON, its not like the real north where the logging roads go on for hundreds of miles with huge clear cuts to look over. Its dense brush and you'll be lucky to come across a bear unless its standing literally in the middle of the road. I think you'll find that the area is better served walking then driving, and you will encounter other people, probably ATVing on them.
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August 27th, 2018, 03:55 PM
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Thanks for the pointers guys. I’ll dig a little harder into the atlas and see where it leads me.
Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will squander all his earnings, relationships and free time.
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August 27th, 2018, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by
blasted_saber
Study the land use atlas.
I dont think Id bother with a rifle. Carry some slugs with your shotgun when youre bird hunting, just in case you come across one.
Dorset isnt Northern ON, its not like the real north where the logging roads go on for hundreds of miles with huge clear cuts to look over. Its dense brush and you'll be lucky to come across a bear unless its standing literally in the middle of the road. I think you'll find that the area is better served walking then driving, and you will encounter other people, probably ATVing on them.
You are right on with that statement, that's where we are , N.E. of Dorset, and the area is just as you describe.
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August 30th, 2018, 11:50 AM
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What is the best way to hunt an area like that.... One with little/no clearings and such dense bush? Specifically moose, but deer and bear as well.
Would you recommend running the roads, sitting, pushing etc.?
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August 30th, 2018, 01:16 PM
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August 30th, 2018, 06:14 PM
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Last edited by trimmer21; August 30th, 2018 at 06:17 PM.
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August 30th, 2018, 07:01 PM
#10
Originally Posted by
trimmer21
Tsk,tsk......each to their own. What works for one may not for another.
Driving/walking roads/trails until you cut tracks is a time-honored tactic that sometimes is quite successful,especially,for Moose and Black Bear.
Caveat: On unmaintained Crown land access roads/trails,only.
Obviously not condoning illegal or unethical techniques.... Just generally interested/curious on how...
Thanks