What a beautiful area to be in! The falls gave a touch of the Last of the Mohicans. Ingenious using the rocks on that shelter. Thanks you and stay well Mr. Pete!
Outstanding! As a young lad, I couldn't wait until the hardest part of the tobacco season was over and the first hard frost. This meant we could go squirrel hunting!
Beautiful camera work on capturing the wonder of the Manitoulan island, especially the waterfall and with the fresh snow falling it was magical, I know you were there to hunt deer but how could you not feel content with witnessing the scenery and I'll put this place on my adventures list to see. Thank you Peter for taking us along & the history bits !! Til next time !!
My name is Jimmy I am 54 years old I grew up on 100 Acre Farm in Middle Tennessee the last of it was finally sold in 2010 or so I have 14 acres now my little Homestead i hunt grow crops berries and always fiddling with something. My wife and I go to the beach and I love the ocean it's like going to see an old friend but the place that I can call home it's when I go to the Great Smoky Mountain or just behind my house I hope someday soon that God will bless me with a grandchild that I can teach all the things that I've learned over the years thank you for these videos it inspires me to do more
Sounds like we had similar childhoods. We too had a 100 acre farm … I loved growing up on the farm. We now have 10 grandchildren. Had the newest addition(3 month old) here for Easter.
Mr. Kelly, Once again a very enjoyable video. As I stated before I can not wait for your next episode. The history lessons are great and your love and dedication to the 18th Century as well as your love for the land and nature is remarkable. Thank you for your efforts. Your stories resonate with me. A bit about my family, our family has been in the same county of Southwest Iowa for what is now the 8th generation, with the birth of our 2 year old Grandson, since the 1850's; (Since this area was opened for settlement.) I am blessed to be living in the same farm house (Built in 1906) and on the same farm that my Grandparents owned and operated, and is still an active farm. When my ancestors arrived in Iowa they built a Log Boarding House and Trading Post, trading with the natives in the area, other Settlers & Travelers, and farmed in several locations in Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri. There are also ties to stories of my ancestors assisting in the Underground Railroad from their Boarding House and Trading Post. We have traced our roots back to New England dating back to the 1680's where one of my Great Grandfathers, (John King, was listed in the 1688 Census in what is now Delaware, previously Pennsylvania.) John King migrated from near London and one of my Great Aunts (Grandfather's Sister) traced our ancestries further back into England. Here in America, at least one of my ancestors (Usually with other siblings) have served in every war that the United States, has been involved in, including the the 7 Years War for the English, to the present. (Including myself and my wife, who both served in the US Army Reserves, in Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and me in Bosnia, and Kosovo as well.) I have spent a great deal of time studying the era from 1680 with our migration to America to around the 1850's when one of my Great Grandfathers, Isaac King and his brothers migrated to Iowa. (Their story of crossing the Mississippi River into Iowa was hair raising and hallowing.) You are leaving a legacy with your videos that are unique and true to the time which you are teaching. Keep up the good work Sir.
I’m envious Tracy at the amazing amount of your family’s history you had uncovered. Thank you for sharing your wonderful family history. Also, I’m humbled by any and all that have a military background. Thank you for your service.
Only to go back to yesterday's woes, if just in our mind's it would still be a pleasure for the soul and the body. Stay safe enjoy from newfoundland and labrador.
Thanks for the kind compliment William, I will pass that on to Cathy. She does have a skill at the camera. Funny, when we don’t harvest a deer, it is a good feeling to know occasionally the deer wins … it keeps one humble.
What a great channel. You definitely know your stuff and know it good enough to teach us. Can’t wait for more vids. Thanks again. Hope you get another deer old chap
As always appreciate your efforts and dedication. There is a reason they call it hunting!! Few hunts end in a harvest, I've had entire seasons without a harvest. Looking forward to the canoe build. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!
My family on my fathers side were French Canadian came to Levi in the 1600’s. There is even a town with our name on it. The Bourget line was well known then. Even the Arch Bishop Eugene Bourget was a cousin. Frontier people run in my family. As I watch you I think of my ancestors living this way. My forefather was a barrel maker in Levi.
When I was in highschool I dated a girl who's family owned land on the island and went on many trips to stay on lake Manitou where their cabin was located. Great fishing and beautiful scenery. Later on one of her mother's cousins bought Timberline or Timberlake resorts and moved up there to run it from Ohio. Haven't been there in around 28 years but would love to return to fish Manitou and big lake
I enjoy watching people living out their passion, it makes for good viewing Iam in the military and I know what it takes to live off the land, you need knowledge and skills in abundance......RESPECT
My dad would go up ice-fishing, etc. on Manitoulin Is. He trapped and fished and hunted..I don't know if he did that there too. I went there once when he took his boat to go there. I fell in love with the place and always dreamed of living there.
How old are you Peter? My father is going for 83 now and he is still going an have a big heart for nature. In summertime he still enjoy sleeping out in nature. Long walks several time each week. Still strong despite age.👴🏕🏞🌅🐺🦊🦝🐿🦔🐻🦡🦅
I once made the mistake of using decking 16s to build tree stands with beech. It all came back watching you pound those nails. As I drove the nails they'd bind in the center. I was much younger then. The scenery is beautiful and the history great to learn. Thanks for bringing us along.
First documented ships log for contact with indigenous was the slavery capture was a Native named "Squanto". Who was the English speaking native to help rescue the pilgrims first winter...1605! Great read to learn Squanto's story! I th i.p.o nk the ships Captain was Tucker? Although I maybe off on the Captains name everything OP Nguyen else important I still remember. So in the spirit of Thanksgiving..research "Squanto "!
As always, wonderful content. I loved the brief history lesson of the island, it certainly seems a magical place. I’ve been waiting for you to get back on the canoe build!
Wikwemikong, bridal vail, misery bay, Michaels bay. So many beautiful things about Manotoulin I’ve also come to love myself. From the moment you cross the chech or the swing bridge in my case. it feels like stepping back in time. A truly surreal place. Enjoying all your content keep it coming. Miigwetch for sharing good sir 🍻
Hello I love your videos they are so vivid and crisp.. I love the history..Also I have to say you look like “David Caradine” you could be his twin! Lol. Sorry couldn’t help myself! Keep them videos coming! 👍🏻
Can't help paying attention to your fowler. To have taken 2 deer this season with it you did quite well. I've used a home made Leman style rifle since the early 80s. But am now working on my first flintlock. I'd enjoy a short talk about how you built it and the specific parts you used. I'd assume it to be about a 20 gauge? As always very much enjoyed the scenery and the history. Thank you.
You're a better man than me wading across that stream in moccasins/shoepacks. That's gotta be cold and slippery. I really enjoyed the video. There's just something about the North Woods in the fall. I've hunted in the Chequamagon National Forest here in Ouisconsing (WI. USA) for a number of years. This is traditional hunting ground for the Anishinaabe on the south shore of Lake Superior.
Keep videos coming, great scenery, great insight to the history. Thoroughly enjoyable. The deer in Australia, escaped from farms, are now feral - come down & help yourself!!
the cabin looks great in the fall peter you can surely tell that's not made in china lol im stil tryin to get my first deer its ticky down here in RI there nasty Luv your videos Pete
The hunt is never over till it is over. Can’t tell you the number of deer I’ve harvested on the last day, even the last hour of the hunting season. Thanks for your interest.
watching you walk through the stream makes me wonder how did they keep their feet dry in moccasins? Can't imagine you can hunt long with cold wet feet.
I use bear rendered bear fat to help make them water resistant but, nothing can make a pair of Mocs waterproof. I always carry a spare pair when trekking or hunting inside my bedroll. At night I put on dry ones and dry the wet ones by the fire.
I am really enjoying your videos! I'm inspired to dig out my flinter and mess with it again after many years. Might even take it deer hunting next time. Thanks for your fun and interesting message and keep up the great work! Glad I found your channel.
We are glad you did as well Glen. I find flintlocks the most interesting firearms of them all. My modern ones rarely come off their hooks. Dust the old girl off and have some fun!
For many years my brother and I along with a few friends hunted Manitoulin Island. We hunted in the Silver Lake area. It was land leased by Ontario Paper, which in turn would grant us access for the hunt. The only time we were unsuccessful was the first year there. I will always remember opening morning, when the first shot rang out about 2 minutes into legal shooting time and from that time till noon there was not 5 minutes where a shot was not fired. Do you hunt with black powder on the island?
Not to be a no Sayer, but my family arrived in Montreal in 1587 and trapped all through Ontario and Quebec and believe me we met Natives and lived with them and married them.
That was very common in that time period. What I referred to in this episode that there was a 100 plus year period where no one lived on Manitoulin Island.
Well that was lovely! I have never traveled to Manitoulin and wanted to see it sometime...thanks 4 this vid! Twuz born/raised in; St. Catharines, ON. Beautiful area; the Niagara Peninsula. At 12 my mother bought me a 10-speed and I would ride it everywhere. I loved traveling down the scenic route of Lakeshore road to Niagara-on-the-lake. Lovely views! From lake vistas to meandering fruit land and gorgeous cherry blossoms come spring. Then voila...Ft. George and allllll that HISTORY! I would lay my bike against the log wall facing the Niagara river, then climb the logs and land on the grassy lookouts towards the enemy fort on the American side. I would imagine the wars fought, then ride along the Niagara river road and end up at; Brock monument. From there it was a short walk to find the; famous 'Bruce trail'. I would follow it until I lost the markers, then back trail. I have enjoyed much of ON but my greed has me wanting more. This brought back many good memories. I must say Peter, if I was trailing in the bush and came upon you from a distance, as with the opening filming...I would think that I had hit my head, and was dreaming of a time long past! I love the life you and your wife are following = Simple, True, Appreciative. It's hard work, but when you live in respect of the land and follow nature's timing, EVERYTHING falls into proper order. No 'couch potato' life here. EASE is what ails us on all sides = mentally, physically, spiritually. 'Nothing is for nothing,' I say (and only because I have heard this somewhere else). If no meat was found on this trip...it builds patience and trust in Him. Let's hope towards the next opportunity! I enjoy these 'sharings of your lives' immensely. Thank-you most kindly and God Bless you n' yours!
Did your feet and actually stay dry crossing that Creek in moccasins? Mine always leak:-))) I'm thinking of sealing the seams with the same mixture used to seal birch bark canoes... ??:-)
Nope, soaking wet. I always have a second dry pair in my bed roll. I use bear fat to help make them water resistant. Don’t believe one can ever make them water proof. The pitch we use on our birch bark canoes is rendered spruce gum, wood ash and bear fat but, it would be to hard and brittle on moccasins.
Beautiful landscape! I noticed that when you were talking about the island history that there was precipitation falling, do you use a cow's knee during the wet weather?
Almost always on the lock Fred but, that day I got caught out without one. I also dump my prime about every 20 minutes or so and freshen it up if the humidity is really high.
I did indeed Dave from a number of various parts. It is my attempt to recreate an early English Fowler (predecessor to the NW trade musket) of the late 1600’s to the 1700’s era.
Incredible video as always!! I was wondering if you know where that sash was made? Do you have a link or did you make it yourself? I love me a good sash, but hunting with a bright red Metis sash is a little immersion breaking at least for myself ahahaha. Cheers and keep your powder dry
I have numerous sash’s, most are hand woven but, the one I wear most of the time I’ve had for 20 years. Some fellow down there in Kentucky made it. I believe he has since gone out of business. As for your Métis sash, which I assume is quite bright, will work as well as any camo except when hunting bear. Fred Bear, the grandfather of bow hunting and bow making was once asked, “What is the best camouflage pattern “? His response “ Sit down and be quiet, your fathers and grandfathers harvested a lot of meat wearing red and black plaid.”.
Thanks for the response, I'll keep that in mind! I've read most of Fred Bear's thoughts and teachings on hunting especially since I don't want to drop 1000's of dollars on hunting camouflage when grandad used to go in blue jeans and a flannel
When I was a kid about 10 to 12 years of age, I along with some of my friends went skinny dipping at that fall..the water was so cold we could barley walk out after deciding to go for a swim.dumb of us. 1955.
as for the land we are still the stewards of this land, it was only shared to the depth of a plow This treaty still legal today Canada is a state living on our nation
I wish Dale, water resistant at best. I work rendered bear fat into before each trek but, fording stream, never dry feet. I carry a dry pair most times in my kit.
Manitoulin island certainly looks beautiful!
Thank you for your engaging videos. I always enjoy stepping back in time with you to the 1750’s.
What a beautiful area to be in! The falls gave a touch of the Last of the Mohicans. Ingenious using the rocks on that shelter. Thanks you and stay well Mr. Pete!
One of my favorite movies.
What a beautiful place Peter. Thanks for taking us along. Good luck in muzzleloader season. Thanks again.
Thanks Michael … keep it between the ditches.
Outstanding!
As a young lad, I couldn't wait until the hardest part of the tobacco season was over and the first hard frost. This meant we could go squirrel hunting!
Beautiful camera work on capturing the wonder of the Manitoulan island, especially the waterfall and with the fresh snow falling it was magical, I know you were there to hunt deer but how could you not feel content with witnessing the scenery and I'll put this place on my adventures list to see. Thank you Peter for taking us along & the history bits !! Til next time !!
Cathy does have an eye for the camera work. We’re happy to have you along on our journey Arlene.
My name is Jimmy I am 54 years old I grew up on 100 Acre Farm in Middle Tennessee the last of it was finally sold in 2010 or so I have 14 acres now my little Homestead i hunt grow crops berries and always fiddling with something.
My wife and I go to the beach and I love the ocean it's like going to see an old friend but the place that I can call home it's when I go to the Great Smoky Mountain or just behind my house I hope someday soon that God will bless me with a grandchild that I can teach all the things that I've learned over the years thank you for these videos it inspires me to do more
Sounds like we had similar childhoods. We too had a 100 acre farm … I loved growing up on the farm. We now have 10 grandchildren. Had the newest addition(3 month old) here for Easter.
I'm glad that you share these videos with us on our Facebook page... THANKS!!!
Thank you Peter and Teresa for another wonderful video.
So sorry you were not successful on your last hunt, hope you will be on the next one.
Mr. Kelly, Once again a very enjoyable video. As I stated before I can not wait for your next episode. The history lessons are great and your love and dedication to the 18th Century as well as your love for the land and nature is remarkable. Thank you for your efforts. Your stories resonate with me. A bit about my family, our family has been in the same county of Southwest Iowa for what is now the 8th generation, with the birth of our 2 year old Grandson, since the 1850's; (Since this area was opened for settlement.) I am blessed to be living in the same farm house (Built in 1906) and on the same farm that my Grandparents owned and operated, and is still an active farm. When my ancestors arrived in Iowa they built a Log Boarding House and Trading Post, trading with the natives in the area, other Settlers & Travelers, and farmed in several locations in Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri. There are also ties to stories of my ancestors assisting in the Underground Railroad from their Boarding House and Trading Post. We have traced our roots back to New England dating back to the 1680's where one of my Great Grandfathers, (John King, was listed in the 1688 Census in what is now Delaware, previously Pennsylvania.) John King migrated from near London and one of my Great Aunts (Grandfather's Sister) traced our ancestries further back into England. Here in America, at least one of my ancestors (Usually with other siblings) have served in every war that the United States, has been involved in, including the the 7 Years War for the English, to the present. (Including myself and my wife, who both served in the US Army Reserves, in Desert Shield/Desert Storm, and me in Bosnia, and Kosovo as well.) I have spent a great deal of time studying the era from 1680 with our migration to America to around the 1850's when one of my Great Grandfathers, Isaac King and his brothers migrated to Iowa. (Their story of crossing the Mississippi River into Iowa was hair raising and hallowing.) You are leaving a legacy with your videos that are unique and true to the time which you are teaching. Keep up the good work Sir.
I’m envious Tracy at the amazing amount of your family’s history you had uncovered. Thank you for sharing your wonderful family history. Also, I’m humbled by any and all that have a military background. Thank you for your service.
@@TheWoodlandEscape Thank you for your support.
Can't wait for the construction of your birch bark canoe 👍👍👍🇵🇭
Me to. I will start work. This week but, it will not get completed until next spring.
Love it! Great video as always! Thank you for this!
Only to go back to yesterday's woes, if just in our mind's it would still be a pleasure for the soul and the body. Stay safe enjoy from newfoundland and labrador.
I agree Keven, things slow down in this crazy world to a manageable pace. Thanks for your interest.
Kudos to Catherine for the opening photography. It was stunning! Thanks, as always, for your efforts. Sorry about the hunt.
Thanks for the kind compliment William, I will pass that on to Cathy. She does have a skill at the camera. Funny, when we don’t harvest a deer, it is a good feeling to know occasionally the deer wins … it keeps one humble.
Bonjour a vous encore merci ❤😊 plus de nouvelles videos 😊
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What a great channel. You definitely know your stuff and know it good enough to teach us. Can’t wait for more vids. Thanks again. Hope you get another deer old chap
Thanks Dan. I,m about to leave the fire and head out hunting as we speak.
As always appreciate your efforts and dedication. There is a reason they call it hunting!! Few hunts end in a harvest, I've had entire seasons without a harvest. Looking forward to the canoe build. Thanks again and keep your powder dry!
Thanks Ashley … watch your top knot.
Rich, beautiful, ideal.
That dang nail kept moving, I saw it!
What a beautiful area to go Trekking
It really is! Most of Northern Ontario is similar. I’m lucky to live in such a beautiful area.
My family on my fathers side were French Canadian came to Levi in the 1600’s. There is even a town with our name on it. The Bourget line was well known then. Even the Arch Bishop Eugene Bourget was a cousin. Frontier people run in my family. As I watch you I think of my ancestors living this way. My forefather was a barrel maker in Levi.
I love it when people share a wee bit of there family history…thanks for sharing.
When I was in highschool I dated a girl who's family owned land on the island and went on many trips to stay on lake Manitou where their cabin was located. Great fishing and beautiful scenery. Later on one of her mother's cousins bought Timberline or Timberlake resorts and moved up there to run it from Ohio. Haven't been there in around 28 years but would love to return to fish Manitou and big lake
It is an awesome place. It’s like a right of passage each fall for our deer hunt. Been going up there since 1970.
Your show is so awesome. Every guy talks about going out there and living the old way and you're really good at it. Great craftsmanship too.
Thank you.
I enjoy watching people living out their passion, it makes for good viewing
Iam in the military and I know what it takes to live off the land, you need knowledge and skills in abundance......RESPECT
Those are indeed some of the essentials one requires to survive. I have total respect for those that serve and I thank you for your service.
@@TheWoodlandEscape iam reading a book by M.Cremo that includes your area....Forbidden Archeology ....its fantastic ( I am English of Irish descent)
My dad would go up ice-fishing, etc. on Manitoulin Is. He trapped and fished and hunted..I don't know if he did that there too. I went there once when he took his boat to go there. I fell in love with the place and always dreamed of living there.
Another good video Peter. Enjoy the last vestiges of fall as I’m sure winter will be in it’s full fury soon…..
Thanks Doug. As to winter, I can’t wait… my favorite season.
Fiest time i come across your video.interesting and brief history of Manitouli Island and last but not lesat,breath-taking scenery!
Wonderful video! THANKS
Manitoulin Island is a stunntpart of the Province. I’ve visited the island a few times and enjoyed the area and certainly want to return one day!
How old are you Peter? My father is going for 83 now and he is still going an have a big heart for nature. In summertime he still enjoy sleeping out in nature. Long walks several time each week. Still strong despite age.👴🏕🏞🌅🐺🦊🦝🐿🦔🐻🦡🦅
I’m 68 years young Mikael. My father used to say, “never let the old man in”!
You did good crossing the river
A tad cold, lol"
Kak, kрасиво , смотрю все видео и восхищаюсь , привет из Белоруссии,
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Very interesting!
Love seeing the toboggan in the rafters of the porch, on my list to make one of them.
You’re very observant Ted and making one is a fun project.
Your channel is becoming more and more one of my favorites. Keep the good work. Tschuss.
We appreciate both your interest and support Serge.
I once made the mistake of using decking 16s to build tree stands with beech. It all came back watching you pound those nails. As I drove the nails they'd bind in the center. I was much younger then. The scenery is beautiful and the history great to learn. Thanks for bringing us along.
Regards. Tnx !!!
Amazing introduction shot. Well done 👍
Looking forward to see the build of the birchbark canoe
Hi from Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures and your family and everyone else
Love watching your channel. Simpler times!
Glad you’re enjoying Jason.
wow didnt know you came to the island, we could have paddled together in our birchbark canoes, i live on this beautifful island
Perhaps our paths will cross someday Wayne. I love my visits to the rock.
Manatoulin is a great place . The PEI of Ont.
It's so beautiful there
First documented ships log for contact with indigenous was the slavery capture was a Native named "Squanto". Who was the English speaking native to help rescue the pilgrims first winter...1605! Great read to learn Squanto's story! I th i.p.o nk the ships Captain was Tucker? Although I maybe off on the Captains name everything OP Nguyen else important I still remember. So in the spirit of Thanksgiving..research "Squanto "!
Our thanksgiving in Canada is long past but, I will most definitely do some research on Squanto … thanks for the tip.
That falls was amazing, Peter. Thanks for sharing.
It is indeed a special place.
Just like having a farm and garden they can feed them selves and hunting and fishing adds to the food on the table and in the smoke house
As always, wonderful content. I loved the brief history lesson of the island, it certainly seems a magical place. I’ve been waiting for you to get back on the canoe build!
Hope to start next week. Thanks for your interest.
Wikwemikong, bridal vail, misery bay, Michaels bay. So many beautiful things about Manotoulin I’ve also come to love myself. From the moment you cross the chech or the swing bridge in my case. it feels like stepping back in time. A truly surreal place. Enjoying all your content keep it coming. Miigwetch for sharing good sir 🍻
Miigwetch for your interest in our channel and I agree, the Island is a beautiful place.
Great video a s really enjoy the history you tell. Will keep watching foe the next. Maybe you will get that deer before season end.
We’re glad you’re enjoying Beverly.
Hello I love your videos they are so vivid and crisp.. I love the history..Also I have to say you look like “David Caradine” you could be his twin! Lol. Sorry couldn’t help myself! Keep them videos coming! 👍🏻
I get that a lot … don’t quite see it myself. Glad you’re enjoying.
WoW! How many times can I say wow!! 👀
Jeremiah Johnson never made it there...
That’s flattering, thanks George.
I love your channel thank you for sharing your knowledge and all the work on these videos.
Can't help paying attention to your fowler. To have taken 2 deer this season with it you did quite well. I've used a home made Leman style rifle since the early 80s. But am now working on my first flintlock. I'd enjoy a short talk about how you built it and the specific parts you used. I'd assume it to be about a 20 gauge? As always very much enjoyed the scenery and the history. Thank you.
It is indeed a .62 fowler. We are planning to do a video on gun making at some point, most likely sometime this winter.
Beautiful area, fine shelter to work under, but I can't agree with nailing into a live tree! Some rope work & lashings would be more functional, IMO!
You're a better man than me wading across that stream in moccasins/shoepacks. That's gotta be cold and slippery. I really enjoyed the video. There's just something about the North Woods in the fall. I've hunted in the Chequamagon National Forest here in Ouisconsing (WI. USA) for a number of years. This is traditional hunting ground for the Anishinaabe on the south shore of Lake Superior.
The funny thing wading in cold water David, if it is supposed to be so cold, why does it feel like your feet and legs are burning, lol!
Going behind the waterfall reminds me of one of my favourite movies, The Last of The Mohicans.
One of my all time favorites as well.
Keep videos coming, great scenery, great insight to the history. Thoroughly enjoyable.
The deer in Australia, escaped from farms, are now feral - come down & help yourself!!
Thanks Steven.
I'm number 810 on the thumbs up!
First time I’ve seen someone dressed in period clothing at that waterfalls. Nice to see.
the cabin looks great in the fall peter you can surely tell that's not made in china lol im stil tryin to get my first deer its ticky down here in RI there nasty Luv your videos Pete
The hunt is never over till it is over. Can’t tell you the number of deer I’ve harvested on the last day, even the last hour of the hunting season. Thanks for your interest.
Seems that it was pretty far to go for hunting
I don’t think you walked?
Nice country!
JIM
It would have been one long trek Jim, given it took me 9 hours driving.
Another great video, thank you!
Thanks Caleb.
huuuyyyyyyyyiiii q buen escursion
I do love getting up to Manitoulin Island.
watching you walk through the stream makes me wonder how did they keep their feet dry in moccasins? Can't imagine you can hunt long with cold wet feet.
I use bear rendered bear fat to help make them water resistant but, nothing can make a pair of Mocs waterproof. I always carry a spare pair when trekking or hunting inside my bedroll. At night I put on dry ones and dry the wet ones by the fire.
I am really enjoying your videos! I'm inspired to dig out my flinter and mess with it again after many years. Might even take it deer hunting next time. Thanks for your fun and interesting message and keep up the great work! Glad I found your channel.
We are glad you did as well Glen. I find flintlocks the most interesting firearms of them all. My modern ones rarely come off their hooks. Dust the old girl off and have some fun!
You’re carrying a flintlock. As I see there is snow falling in this video, do you ever use a cows knee to protect the priming charge?
Almost always when the humidity is high but, I got caught off guard that day and it wasn’t in my kit.
For many years my brother and I along with a few friends hunted Manitoulin Island. We hunted in the Silver Lake area. It was land leased by Ontario Paper, which in turn would grant us access for the hunt. The only time we were unsuccessful was the first year there. I will always remember opening morning, when the first shot rang out about 2 minutes into legal shooting time and from that time till noon there was not 5 minutes where a shot was not fired.
Do you hunt with black powder on the island?
I pretty much hunt everything with flintlocks except moose. I’ve been going to the Island since 1969 … kinda a right of passage.
Great channel. We have a 84 acres homestead on manitoulin
Thanks John, glad your enjoying . What part of the Island is your homestead?.
Really like all your videos , I romanticize of that sort of life
Not to be a no Sayer, but my family arrived in Montreal in 1587 and trapped all through Ontario and Quebec and believe me we met Natives and lived with them and married them.
That was very common in that time period. What I referred to in this episode that there was a 100 plus year period where no one lived on Manitoulin Island.
I like you to go over how you load rifle and components u use
I hope to do an entire video on the firearms and their use in the 1700’s sometime this winter.
Well that was lovely! I have never traveled to Manitoulin and wanted to see it sometime...thanks 4 this vid! Twuz born/raised in; St. Catharines, ON. Beautiful area; the Niagara Peninsula. At 12 my mother bought me a 10-speed and I would ride it everywhere. I loved traveling down the scenic route of Lakeshore road to Niagara-on-the-lake. Lovely views! From lake vistas to meandering fruit land and gorgeous cherry blossoms come spring. Then voila...Ft. George and allllll that HISTORY! I would lay my bike against the log wall facing the Niagara river, then climb the logs and land on the grassy lookouts towards the enemy fort on the American side. I would imagine the wars fought, then ride along the Niagara river road and end up at; Brock monument. From there it was a short walk to find the; famous 'Bruce trail'. I would follow it until I lost the markers, then back trail. I have enjoyed much of ON but my greed has me wanting more. This brought back many good memories. I must say Peter, if I was trailing in the bush and came upon you from a distance, as with the opening filming...I would think that I had hit my head, and was dreaming of a time long past! I love the life you and your wife are following = Simple, True, Appreciative. It's hard work, but when you live in respect of the land and follow nature's timing, EVERYTHING falls into proper order. No 'couch potato' life here. EASE is what ails us on all sides = mentally, physically, spiritually. 'Nothing is for nothing,' I say (and only because I have heard this somewhere else). If no meat was found on this trip...it builds patience and trust in Him. Let's hope towards the next opportunity! I enjoy these 'sharings of your lives' immensely. Thank-you most kindly and God Bless you n' yours!
What a lovely story Marie, thank you for sharing.
Did your feet and actually stay dry crossing that Creek in moccasins? Mine always leak:-))) I'm thinking of sealing the seams with the same mixture used to seal birch bark canoes... ??:-)
Nope, soaking wet. I always have a second dry pair in my bed roll. I use bear fat to help make them water resistant. Don’t believe one can ever make them water proof. The pitch we use on our birch bark canoes is rendered spruce gum, wood ash and bear fat but, it would be to hard and brittle on moccasins.
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Love your videos! Very informative and fun to watch, hope you and your family have a great fall feast!
Thanks Stephanie,we’re glad your enjoying.
Just for clarification, the McDougall treaty was in 1862.
Thanks Aden, appreciate your feedback.
I wondered how you were going to make that canvas reach as it was too short, now I know!! Good work, Peter! Sorry, you didn't get a deer on your hunt.
We have adequate venison and also a one week muzzleloader season the first week of December.
I’m curious: why didn’t you just tie the ropes to the crossbar vs. lashing in the rocks?
I, ll taking it on and off over the winter to use a shelter on my historical treks, it just seemed easier.
Beautiful landscape! I noticed that when you were talking about the island history that there was precipitation falling, do you use a cow's knee during the wet weather?
Almost always on the lock Fred but, that day I got caught out without one. I also dump my prime about every 20 minutes or so and freshen it up if the humidity is really high.
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Curious about your flintlock...did you build it? If not, who did?
I did indeed Dave from a number of various parts. It is my attempt to recreate an early English Fowler (predecessor to the NW trade musket) of the late 1600’s to the 1700’s era.
Incredible video as always!! I was wondering if you know where that sash was made? Do you have a link or did you make it yourself? I love me a good sash, but hunting with a bright red Metis sash is a little immersion breaking at least for myself ahahaha. Cheers and keep your powder dry
I have numerous sash’s, most are hand woven but, the one I wear most of the time I’ve had for 20 years. Some fellow down there in Kentucky made it. I believe he has since gone out of business. As for your Métis sash, which I assume is quite bright, will work as well as any camo except when hunting bear. Fred Bear, the grandfather of bow hunting and bow making was once asked, “What is the best camouflage pattern “? His response “ Sit down and be quiet, your fathers and grandfathers harvested a lot of meat wearing red and black plaid.”.
Thanks for the response, I'll keep that in mind! I've read most of Fred Bear's thoughts and teachings on hunting especially since I don't want to drop 1000's of dollars on hunting camouflage when grandad used to go in blue jeans and a flannel
May I ask who made your moccasins? I am looking for a new pair myself. Cheers!
I make all of my moccasins, usually from our own brain tanned deer hides but, commercial hides work well for Mocs as well.
How far are you from Manitoulin, Peter?
We live in Eastern Ontario and from my door to Little Current is bang on 8 hours drive.
i might have missed it in one of the other videos, what did you treat your logs with on the cabin?
A linseed oil product with a pigment added.
I notice you carry your rifle always ... even when not hunting? Is that for protection from Bear's?
We attempt t recreate life on the frontier in the 1700’s and they were always carried (very turbulent times). It also puts me back in time.
is your gun a smoothbore or a rifle and what caliber or gauge?
Jennie is a .62 caliber smoothbore. I have 2 rifled flintlocks but,carry my Fowler almost exclusively.
Do you ever see Grizzy in your area?
There are no Grizzlies in our area but, we do have lots of black bear.
What kind of oil tarp is that my friend?
It is just a walnut dyed piece of canvas.
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10 000 BC ?? where did you get that date from the Earth is just over 6000 years old
When I was a kid about 10 to 12 years of age, I along with some of my friends went skinny dipping at that fall..the water was so cold we could barley walk out after deciding to go for a swim.dumb of us. 1955.
Well Keith, some may say dumb of you but, I would simply call it being an adventurous kid. It also has left a fond memory now that you’ve warmed up.
as for the land we are still the stewards of this land, it was only shared to the depth of a plow This treaty still legal today Canada is a state living on our nation
So true Wayne and I thank you for that comment.
Teach someone to hunt and fish and they can feed them selves and their families and friends and hungry families
Is your footwear waterproof
I wish Dale, water resistant at best. I work rendered bear fat into before each trek but, fording stream, never dry feet. I carry a dry pair most times in my kit.
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