The rut, and the ramp...

The action is heating up on Texada with The Brachs harvesting two nice deer on a recent trip to Texada the 2x2 and 4x3 are some of the nicest deer i have seen in a while.Other hunters reporting mostly afternoon evening movement with plenty of spikes and does.Question of the week... Are you able to harvest 3-buck's(antlered) on Texada?The answer is yes....
The Ramp
Look's like the Westview bouat launch is about to be closed off due to waterfront work.I will look into this in the next couple days a see what is really going to happen but it doesnt sound good.Stay tuned.....
Trout fishing
Very steady fishing on all local lakes.Khartoum,Powell and Cranberry are just a few to put on your list.Powell lake Goat and Inland will close Oct 31 is the last day until Apr-1 /2011 All other lakes remain open.Worms and flies available at the PRO SHOP all day long.....guaranteed or your worms are free next time............
Firearms course
NOV 20-21 sighn up at P.R.O.
Boaters exam-call or drop in for info or simply stop in and write the test. Sam Out..........

What up...

Local outdoor enthusiast are heading out and coming back with some good reports.Dan H. had a nice Sunday drive and came across a nice black bear and a couple Cougars,one of wich is pictured above. The local L.E.H Elk hunt is in full swing with 6 Elk that i know of already harvested and most of them record class.
The Rut
Well the pre-rut has started for the local deer as many bucks have been fighting and there has been plenty of movement last few days.Congrats to Dan D. he took a nice 4x3 recently on Texada and reported plenty of action.The youth season kicks of today so this will be great timing for the kids.
Salmon Fishing
This is generally the slower time of year look for it to pick up late November on.
Lois Lake
You want to catch plenty of nice trout,real simple head to Lois it is red hot at this time.Be sure to stop by the Pro shop for the secret weapon..Gotta go to Hockey Practice Sam Out

Beach/Shrooms/Bears

In the last few days beach fishing has picked up at lang creel with Chum,Coho and Chinook all being aggressive.Anglers are having luck on spinners and flies with Coho over 10lbs and silver bright.If you have a chance head down and start casting and be sure to stop by the hatchery and witness the egg take.
Mushrooms
Looks like it could be a record year for Pine mushrooms as far as numbers go,however the price is a s low as $2-&4 per pound.A customer picked almost thirty pounds over the weekend only to find out about the low price,hopefully this will change.
Grizzly
Another report of a Grizzly bear in the Powell River area this time in the Valley.A person on a horse apparently had a close encounter with the Bruin on a local riding trail,stay tuned for updates if i hear any.
Cod Fishing
This has come to a close as of the end of September.
Salmon
Backside of Harwood is still the hotspot,be sure to pick up some Anchovies and a Black Magic Hoochie.Troll at 150' and slay'em Sam Out....