An Outdoorsman's Journal

An active bear hunt

September 29, 2021

First time bear hunter twelve-year-old Joel Weeks of Cadott harvested this black bear while sitting with his dad Eric Weeks.

Hello friends,

Last week I helped hunting and fishing guide Joe Flater with his bear hunters. Basically, Dave Schmitt and I of Adams were grunt labor, as in stand movers, bear trackers, draggers, and skinners. There is a ton to write about, so I must be brief.

Thursday, Sept 16

High 78, low 51

Most of "Musky Joes" operation takes place in the area where the Flambeau and Chippewa Rivers meet in Rusk County. This year there would be five hunters and yesterday was opening day and no bear were...

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