SPRING 2017

*Spring Lake Trout Circuit-Kangas-p. 4

May trip through Tuscarora/Gillis/Little Saganaga/Gabimichigami-for Lakers

*That Lake Bushwack-Brenton-p. 12

Quetico adventure from Wink Lake into That Lake-for Spring Lake Trout

*Spring Solo-Rhodehamel-p. 18

Man and his dog-alone in late-May on The Man chain route

*All in the Family-Bunton-p. 24

Three generations reflect on a lifetime of great Quetico trips-passing on the passion

*What’s in Your Canoe-Osthoff-p. 30

The definitive BWJ article on what to pack for a wilderness canoe trip and the rationale behind each item. Super-detailed, brand-name advice on the best, proven gear for BWCAW/Quetico trips

*First Trip/Last Trip-Steiner-p. 46

Two couples join up for what promises to be the first trip for one and the very last for the other; Beaver House/Cirrus/Kasakowog/McAlpine/Pickerel route

*Collective Wisdom-Life Lessons Learned in Canoe Country-p. 52

BWJ Field editors do some deep, soul-searching to share what a lifetime on the canoe trails has taught them. It’s about so much more than camping/canoeing/fishing.

*BWCAW Campsite Review-Monthei-p. 70

Polly/Koma/Kawasachong/Square/Kawishiwi Lakes; lots of great camps here

*Twice as Nice-Blazino-p. 81

Family trip to Crooked/Argo/Brent/Willian/Darky/Maligne River. This trip illustrates how much we miss the first time over a canoe route.

*Invasive Species Coming to Canoe Country-Brenton-p. 95

The threat of exotic plants and organisms is very real in Canoe Country, and there are steps each of us can take to minimize their spread into the wilderness.