Monthly Archives: April 2018

April snowshoe hike

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Jerry Johnson

April snowshoe hike This has been a loooong winter in the North Country, capped by an April 18 storm that dropped 10 inches of wet snow. But the day after the storm dawned sunny and clear, a perfect blue-sky morning … Continue reading →

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Hunting camp maxims

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Jerry Johnson

Hunting camp maxims Over the course of five decades in hunting camps, the Over the Hill Gang has discovered several universal truths that we should share with those who are newcomers to the blood sports. Each of these truths merits … Continue reading →

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Getting ready for winter – in April?

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Jerry Johnson

Getting ready for winter – in April? Old timers say there are only two seasons in the North Country: Winter Getting Ready for Winter But that’s hyperbole. Each of the four seasons grace the North Country’s landscape with a different … Continue reading →

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