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Unable to update for a few days due to a work trip in the park for the next few days, returning Thursday August 30.

For fire updates and route closure updates, please contact:

Kent Fraser, A/Park Superintendent

(807) 727-2835

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FOUND – August 2018 – a plastic paddle – blue and yellow – short – found and retrieved from Chrystal Lake – can be claimed by phoning the park office at (807) 727-1329

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Hi John

The regulations does identify a max. number of shelters permitted at an interior campsite (Sec 19, O.Reg 347/07)  however the intent of this regulations is to reduce site deterioration rather than the precise number of shelters  .  In Woodland Caribou, we address site deterioration by enforcing the max. campsite occupancy of nine campers.   We will permit more than 3 tents/shelters on sites that can accommodate more tents/shelters without the need to hack out new tent pads.  For a group of 4, you may each have your own tent.

Claire

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Hi Rich,

I believe we had this conversation earlier this month.   Perhaps other visitors to this site have additional information to share???

Claire

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FOUND – August 2017 – a nice Ugly Stik fishing rod with red Shakespeare reel complete with triple hook lure.  In very good condition.  Yours to claim if you can identify general location where it was lost. Please phone (807) 727-1329

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FOUND – July 2017 – a set of hammock straps found on Knox Lk campsite.  Please call the park office to claim.   (807) 727-1329

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Fire map for your reference…

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Looks like you are in good hands. Harlan will be able to help you with your trip planning. Good walleye and trout fishing, Mexican Hat is always a good stop. So are Young (walleye), Linge (walleye/trout), Talon (trout), Aegean (trout) and many more. You might want to refer to the fish listing available on our information page within this website. Please keep in mind that campsites are managed to be primitive… no structures are permitted nor is the cutting of live trees and brush. Most campsites are marked by a fire ring.
We always recommend that food be hung. Although, in many areas in the park, trees are young or do not lend themselves to easy food hanging. At the very least, food/garbage should stored away from the campsite and any cleaning of fish should be done out on the lake shore away from any campsite or portage trails. Fish entrails may be left on an exposed rock for birds. Review the park regulations regarding best backcountry practices.
Bugs? Mosquitoes will come out at dusk for a couple of hours. During the day, not so much. Black flies may find you in some areas of the park and depending on weather but generally not bad especially at this time of the summer. If you are lucky, you may hit a bug-free window. If wearing a bug shirt does not bother you, you may want to bring. I find that it is generally not required.

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I don’t have much information about your trip to go by but with 30 days, you will have plenty of time to cover most of the park. If walleye fishing is of interest to you, you may want to check out the fish listing available on this website for Woodland Caribou Provincial Park. If you are interested in increasing your chances of viewing a caribou, you may want to spend some time in the Jake, Paull, Broken Arrow, Sylvia, Carrol, Royd, Mary’s areas.
As for gear, again, without knowing exactly what you are already bringing with you, for a 30-day trip, a fishing rod, lures, and fishing licence is a good idea. A good stand-alone tent (not much top soil here), a little storm tarp, spare paddle, rope, communication device (sat phone available for rent via your outfitter), a good river pack bag, dehydrated meals, water filter, knife/ax, a good hand saw, detailed maps, etc…. Outfitters usually have a list of recommended camping and paddling gear that you can request.
Bear spray is not a requirement but can provide you with added protection if needed. It is a matter of personal peace of mind if you want to carry a bear spray… however it is important to know that you may not bring bear spray across the US/Canadian border. Bear spray must be purchased in Canada. Keep your camp clean and oder free, pay attention to fresh bear signs and avoid those areas for camping, make noise when portaging, have a whistle for use if you suspect a bear in the area, etc… There have been very few recorded bear encounters in WCPP but sightings are common.
Words of Wisdom – travel at your own pace, not a race, special attention to details, be observant of tripping hazard, wildlife, weather patterns, take precaution against sun, fatique, dehydration, filter your drinking water, have a means of communication be it a SPOT or Sat phone. With 30 days, you will cover a lot of ground, explore many routes, experience many great beauty, find some challenging trails and watch beautiful sunsets, greet many sunrises.

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FOUND – June 2015 – reader glasses – brown frame – left on campsite at North end of Bunny 😎

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Many other found articles have accumulated at the park office. If you have lost fishing rods, hearing aids, knives, pet brush, hand saw, paddles, glasses, etc… remember to contact the park office. We might have the items here, or direct a crew to the location where item was lost, or have been in contact with another park user that may be in possession of the lost items. The Lost ‘n Found program works only if folks use it.

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Break UP May – Lakes are nearly all ice free. Only some lingering black ice in the larger Red Lake but we can say with confidence that canoeing in WCPP is no longer impeded by lake ice. Happy Paddling Season everyone.;)

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May 17 UPDATE – I guess when you’re anxious to see something happen it’s just a roller coaster ride of highs and lows. Back on a high today. We were talking to some local pilots today and heard some encouraging news. Floatplanes are landing in WCPP. Not everywhere mind you but Donald, Olive, Domain, Optic. Lots of smaller lakes ice free but enough larger lakes in between still with ice to block passage. Some folks starting today at the headwaters of the Bloodvein River thinking that by the time they get to Knox Lake it will be gone. Red Lake itself is still tight but today’s winds are the strongest in quite a while. 😮

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[B]May 15 UPDATE [/B]- It has been a 2-day set back now. Snow flurries persisted into a 2nd day and now frost on the ground on this 3rd day. The strong winds did not materialized as forecasted and the higher temps (high 60Fs) promised for the end of the week are now cooled down to 50Fs. While streams and smaller lakes may be open, the larger lakes such as Haggart, Red Lake, even Lund are not. I’m afraid at this time that our prediction of ice-out by weekend was wrong. Ice out by early next week is more likely providing sun and winds grace us for the weekend. Mother Nature tossed us a curve ball once again.:rolleyes:

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May 13 UPDATE – A minor set back this morning. Woke up to 3 to 4 inches of wet snow… large flakes falling. Very pretty but … not what we asked for at this time. Might help add weight to the lake ice. It is already melting by mid afternoon and we have a little wind. Forecast shows sun tomorrow and for the rest of the week. Will post again in 2 days.

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