Greetings from Bear Lake Wilderness
Camp
To all our Friends in the Borchelt Group,
We hope this email finds you all well. We were happy to have
the opportunity
to serve you all this past year. We look forward to making
next year even better
for you.
This email is to let you know that our Season Recap Newsletter,
2003 Brochures, and the Newspaper Articles written about Bear
Lake this year have been posted to our website at http://www.blwc.com/
Please forward this email to anyone in your group that we
inadvertantly omitted or anyone that you think might be interested
in staying with us.
These items are on the bottom left hand side of the home
page. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer.
This is a free software program that you can get by downloading
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We were fortunate this year that two major Outdoor Columnists
chose to stay and write about their experiences at Bear Lake
Wilderness Camp. We had:
Gary Garth from the Louisville Courier-Journal and Field
and Stream
Eric Sharp from the Detroit Free Press.
Their articles are posted to our website under an icon called
“2002 Honorable Mention”.
We had a great year this year that was full of challenges.
It started and ended with inclement weather as we opened camp
and inclement weather as we closed the camp. Nevertheless
we had a great year. Our newsletter will tell you about the
big ones that didn't get away and our Bear Hunt.
Fishing
The fluctuating water levels were one of the challenges we
faced. The damn to our North was being rebuilt. In one 24
hour period we lost all of our docks. The fluctuating water
levels messed with the water temperatures and in turn pushed
the bass spawn back a few weeks. It made for great lake trout
fishing, but it definitely pushed bass fishing back a few
weeks.
Bear Hunting (Only 18 hunts left!)
It was a season of surprises. We were extremely happy with
certain aspects of our Bear Hunt this year. The baiting methods
and the addition of trail timers were a good decision. We
will try to find something more durable; as several of the
bears ate our trail timers.
Additionally, the hot temperatures were a challenge and we
didn’t get any relief until mid September. The temperature
was a good 15-20 degrees warmer than it should have been.
Still, we were very impressed with our bow hunters. So next
year, we are going to offer two full weeks of “Bow Hunting
Only” prior to opening with four weeks of Gun.
Moose Hunt
Many of our guests have been asking about Moose Hunts. We
have been able to get some more Moose Tags for the 2003 Season.
We will offer a Gun Hunt October 5th -15th for a group of
one - four hunters. We will offer these tags and hunt to our
customers first.
Starting January 10th, they will be marketed to the General
Public. So if you are interested, please give us a call or
email us. Deposits are essential for holding the reservation
for the Moose Hunt.
2003 Season Packages & Specials
We have had to adjust our prices up slightly to meet the additional
costs of our Land Resource Agreement with the MNR and the
rising costs of gasoline, propane, and insurance. This is
the first increase that we have had in three years. In fact,
when we took over the camp we lowered many of the prices.
Bear Hunts were $1,495 we have lowered them and kept them
at $1,195. Our fishing trips will rise a little but we will
hold the line on all the other prices.
We will again offer our popular Pike & Walleye Special
and many of our specials. The “In Harm’s Way Discount”
and the “Organizer Fishing Special” will also remain
in place. There has to be some reward for the thankless job
right, and as always, children under 14 are free (when accompanied
by an adult).
Fishing Package $640 per adult
One full week. Includes Water Taxi - In / Out, a comfortable
private, lake front cottage with a fully equipped kitchen.
Each two paying customers gets a 16 - foot Lund powered by
a 4 stroke outboard. We pay for all the gas and provide nets,
paddles, and maps & use of all the 25 lakes & portage
boats. Meals can be provided with prior notice & additional
fee.
Bear Hunting Package $1195 per adult (Only 18 Hunts
left!!)
This 7 Day Semi-Guided Fall Bear Hunt includes everything
in our popular fishing package listed above plus pre-baited
active stands. We provide an orientation, boat, motor, and
gas. We will help you track, skin, and prepare your bear for
transport home. Fishing is included free of charge. We limit
the number of hunters by week and season! Meals can be provided
with prior notice & additional fee.
Moose Hunting Package Oct 05-15
This 7 - 10 Day Fully-Coordinated Hunt includes everything
in our fishing package plus secluded active stands. Package
includes 1 adult tag & 4 calf tags. We provide an orientation,
boat, motor, and gas. We will help you track, skin, and prepare
your moose for transport home. Fishing is included free of
charge. This is a party hunt of 1 - 4 hunters.
Pike & Walleye Special $325 per adult
(4 adult minimum) May 17th - June 28th. Two adults fish for
the price of one. Less than 4 adults, add $ 100 per person.
Fin & Feather Special
Add Hunting for Duck and Grouse to your Fishing Package for
free! Ducks and Grouse come in Season Mid September. Opening
Dates have not been published yet.
In Harm’s Way Discount
As a military family, we would like to thank all the folks
that put their life on the line to protect, defend and keep
us safe. So all Military, Law Enforcement, and Firefighters
receive a 10% Discount with an ID. Thank you for keeping us
safe.
Organizer’s Rebate
We understand that organizing a trip like this can be a major
ordeal. So, bring 5 other paying guests we will make your
free, or prorate the group’s (6 fish for the price of
5). Not usable with a another special!
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