Family Deer Camp
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Family Deer Camp
In New Hampshire's North Country, many hunting families share the tradition
of deer camp. More than just a cozy cabin in the woods, deer camp is a place
that, in the words of one camp owner, "brings and binds families together."
Wildlife Journal spends a hunting weekend with Nancy and Kevin Fogarty of
Barrington, their son Zachary, and a group of extended family and friends,
at their camp in Pittsburg, NH. Built by Kevin's father, the camp is now a
place where everyone gathers to explore the woods, hunt, tell tall tales, sharpen
their skills, relax, and build memories -- one season at a time.
Wild
Ways: Keepers of the Trails
Who maintains New Hampshire's extensive network of snowmobile trails, covering
some 6,800 miles? Volunteer trail stewards from New Hampshire's 115 local
snowmobile clubs, that's who. Lisa Densmore joins volunteers from the Andover
Snowmobile Club as they prepare to "roll out the white carpet" for
snowmobile season. In New Hampshire, snowmobile trails criss-cross public
and private lands, and a strong relationship between users and landowners
is key to keeping the trails open.
Snowmobiling season begins December 15, as long as there's at least 8 inches
of snow on the ground. For information about snowmobiling education classes
for adults and children, click here.
Bounding Beagles
Some breeds of dogs just love to work. Eager beagles play an important role
in hunting for elusive snowshoe hares, since they can get into thick cover
and follow a hare's scent in snow. For hare hunters, training their beagles,
keeping them sharp in the off-season, and watching their dogs work is half
the fun. The Wildlife Journal crew goes hunting in the snow with some avid
hare hunters -- and their bounding beagles.
Wild
Places: Bear Brook State Park
At 10,000 acres, Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown is New Hampshire's largest
developed state park. In summer, you can hike, fish, swim, practice archery
at a target range, and bike at Bear Brook. By December, the park becomes
a winter wonderland in the woods -- with 40 miles of maintained trails shared
by cross-country skiers, snowshoers, mushers, and snowmobilers. Be sure to
check out the New Hampshire Antique Snowmobile Museum, a half-mile from the
entrance.
