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Fall Hunt 2001 - The Guides, Hunters and Other Team Members...

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Lark Ritchie invites you to browse the collection of articles and information at this site as you plan your trip to Northern Ontario. Lark has guided outdoorsmen and women since the age of twelve. A member of the Chapleau Cree First Nation, he brings a native perspective to hunting that few other outfitter/guides can match. 

Lark's thoughts on hunting and hunting ethics have been presented in publications such as the Philadelphia Inquirer, Toronto Star, Soo Star, and Timmins Daily Press newspapers; the "Greenhaven Press, Inc. - Current Controversies" Series 'The Rights of Animals'; and popular press paperbacks like "Tales of the Ultimate Sportsman". You can search for several websites featuring the complete text or excerpts from his writings. 

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Ron Wing makes his home at Keefer Lake, some 30 miles west of Timmins, with his wife, Rose, and two sons, Fred and Matt. Ron has worked with Lark since 1991 and is an accomplished woodsman, fisherman and guide. 

Ron is able to make your first time first-time experience comfortable and enjoyable. Seasoned hunters come to recognize Ron's abilities quickly forming a true hunting partnership remembered for a lifetime. 
Walter Hines, three hours into his second hunt with us, took this 418 lb. bruin at 32 yards, 7:10 p.m. September 3, 2001. It took five of us to pole him out to the truck. A special thanks from Lark and Ron to Walter, John, Jim and Lise. 

One shot dropped the bear quickly, traveling no more than twenty yards, saving us a tracking job . 
 
Jim Rollins, of Hinckley, Ohio took this 267 pound bear on Wednesday, September 5, at 6:10 p.m. This was Jim's 11th hunt with us.
Brett Reetz,  and his bear taken with his bow. Brett, from Wisconsin, was a first time bear hunter with us. His bear was recovered less than 20 yards from Brett's stand.

In an E-mail, after his hunt, Brett says: "I would like to take this opportunity to offer my sincere thank you and appreciation for everything your family, Ron, and assistants did for Rick and me. It was an exceptional experience in all respects and has truly changed me as a person, and as a hunter. Your group embodies everything that is good and right about hunting. I am further educated on the ethics and meaning of hunting thanks to you, your family, Ron, and others." . . . "Finally, I would very much like to be invited back for a hunt next year. I have shared my experience with my wife to such an extent that she can probably tell each story as well as I can." .

Brett Reetz and Rick Hoyerman, (right) from Wisconsin. Rick took his first bear with us on the fourth day of the hunt.

In Rick's letter that accompanied this picture, Rick writes; "Brett and I had a great time hunting with you and Ron. The job everyone did at your camp was first rate, and we really appreciated it."
Ed Wiltrout,  from Florida,bagged his 265# first bear on September 14. Note the tags in the ears. We are awaiting the information re this bear, and his past history. Ed spent a lot of time travelling with us, and along with two of his party, joined Ron on an over-nighter to our outpost site. He plans to return with his to sons next year.

In a note to us, after the hunt, Ed writes; "had a great time and want to thank you and Ron very much; you both went that extra mile to provide me with the best spots. Your special concerns on how to make and take the correct shot, and the time taken to show and teach me the way it's supposed to be don was great. P.S. My sons will enjoy the 'Experiences'." .

John Kovacs,  Ohio,took this wolf on his second hunt with us. Although he did not get a bear this time, he still considered this a successful hunt..
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