Thursday before opener had Big Drift, Sherpa Kurt, Doecamper, Chef "Firerator", Nels and lil sister on the island to put in docks in between the ice floes and generally open up the cabin.
Twas a big hairy turd on the back step. Thank God it didn't have bells in it or smell like pepper spray so can confirm Griz haven't invaded the area.
Schedule permitting I think BD and I could swing by for a trout. We'd even bring the beer and our office PBT known as "County Fair" to ensure compliance with that which must be complied with.
Rumor has it DNR is opening the Bagley Refuge to deer this year. May have to do some lawn & garden work and eliminate some of that herd of pests ...
