Spent the day out at the site today, Burnt Island is approximately 40 km south of Gore Bay, it isn't really an island anymore, over the years it has silted over and is now attached to Manitoulin Island. Lots of deer hunters out and about, easy to to spot with their bright flourescent orange coats and hats, I guess the rifle in their hands also gives them away. While we were leaving the site today we passed a guy standing at the side of the road, waiting with his finger on the trigger. I don't think he was too happy to see us driving by, around the corner we passed his buddy, at least he lowered his rifle and waved.

Were staying at Gordon's Lodge on the edge of Gore Bay.

I found a sign here at the lodge. Not sure who would qualify as authorized trespasser.

A view of Gore Bay.

The view from my room.

Made it up to Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island today. Drove from Toronto to Sturgeon Falls and then another 50 km north to stake out a new site.

Brian spraying one of the stakes we put in.

It was cold and snowing off and on.

Something about wandering in the bush during deer hunting season makes the safety vests seem like a good idea.

From there it was on to Sudbury and then Gore Bay. After we got back on Highway 17 we stopped for gas, the pickup we pulled up beside had a couple of deer thrown in the back.