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Jimbo Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4580 Location: Florida Joined: Oct 6^th, 2002	Re: Allow me to introduce myself Reply #30 - Nov 29^th, 2010 at 1:31am	Quote Print Post
	nctry_Ben wrote on Jul 30^th, 2010 at 6:05pm: I thought of Jimbo and his hammock while I was out there... Campsites?!? We doan need no stinkin' campsites!! [And you ain't gonna find many, either, in WCPP!] El Jimbo


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SunCatcher Inukshuk Offline Posts: 95 Location: Norfolk, NE Joined: Jul 17^th, 2010	Re: Allow me to introduce myself Reply #31 - Dec 6^th, 2010 at 12:18am	Quote Print Post
	Its_Worth_Wild, I understand that float planes will be limited in WCPP in 2011? Is that correct? If so what lakes will they be able to land on? Thanks, SunCatcher


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DentonDoc Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3468 Location: Central Texas Joined: Dec 27^th, 2003	Re: Allow me to introduce myself Reply #32 - Dec 6^th, 2010 at 5:03am	Quote Print Post
	SunCatcher wrote on Dec 6^th, 2010 at 12:18am: Its_Worth_Wild, I understand that float planes will be limited in WCPP in 2011? Is that correct? If so what lakes will they be able to land on? Thanks, SunCatcher There is a map some place that identifies the fly-in lakes ... its part of the park management plan. If Doug doesn't get back to you relatively soon, maybe I can locate it. (Doug is the park superintendent, uses the ID "Its_Worth_Wild.") dd


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its_worth_wild Moderator Offline Posts: 41 Location: Barrie Joined: Apr 1^st, 2009	Re: Allow me to introduce myself Reply #33 - Jan 13^th, 2011 at 5:27pm	Quote Print Post
	Park use this year was up about 17% from last year. However last year it was down about 20% which mean we almost made up the ground we lost. That translates into approx 650 paddlers.


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its_worth_wild Moderator Offline Posts: 41 Location: Barrie Joined: Apr 1^st, 2009	Re: Allow me to introduce myself Reply #34 - Jan 13^th, 2011 at 5:35pm	Quote Print Post
	Fly in lakes in 2011. In July of this year, locations to fly in to will be reduced to 4. Lower Artery Lake, Sabourin lake, South part of Hansen Lake and Donald Lake. This decision is identified in our 2007 approved mgt plan. We heard loud and clear to find ways to reduce the amount of motorized use in WCPP. On the aircraft part, the selection of lakes was based on average trip length and to place them where aircraft already land. We also considered the many lakes on the edge (outside) of the park where landing is permitted, such as Eagle Lake, Dowswell Lake, Carroll Lake on the Manitoba side, Obukowin Lake (MB), Gammon River (MB), Garner LAke (MB), Robert Lake, Job Lake, Mimi Lake, Valhalla Lake. Don't forget you can use those in your plans. DG


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its_worth_wild Moderator Offline Posts: 41 Location: Barrie Joined: Apr 1^st, 2009	Re: Allow me to introduce myself Reply #35 - Jan 13^th, 2011 at 5:49pm	Quote Print Post
	Jimbo is right ...but with an explanation! Campsites are generally on the small side, they are not plentiful, that is to say the shorelines are not that well developed with sites. Our approach is this: its not so bad that the current use is low (650 paddlers), our guests love the solitude, we are identifying and confirming all campsite locations and we will continually update our map and provide it to you as a planning tool. We are also identifying potential sites as we beleieve we will have to create some new sites to deal with the increasing use over the coming years. When we have completed out projects some sites that you may have used in the past won't be on the map. That is because that site, for a specific reason had another value that was placed higher, eg. burial site, ceremonial site, significant archaeological site, high caribou value or sensitive natural (eg. plant) value. Some of these small sites will continue to get larger, but we would rather that happen gently over time than carving them out now when the use doesn't demand it. We would like to see the park increase its use but only to a point. Right now that is one of its most valuable features. We don't want to lose that. Tell me if my use numbers are off; BWCA - > 100,000, Quetico 20,000, WCPP < 700. That alone should attract some people that are feeling claustrophobic in other spots.


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DentonDoc Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3468 Location: Central Texas Joined: Dec 27^th, 2003	Re: Allow me to introduce myself Reply #36 - Jan 13^th, 2011 at 11:58pm	Quote Print Post
	Doug - I noticed that you'll be presenting on Friday at Canoecopia. Is this a joint presentation with Martin? You staying around for Saturday/Sunday? Any of the other WCPP staff going to be there? dd


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its_worth_wild Moderator Offline Posts: 41 Location: Barrie Joined: Apr 1^st, 2009	Re: Allow me to introduce myself Reply #37 - Jan 14^th, 2011 at 5:01pm	Quote Print Post
	Where did you find a schedule? I am part of an Ontario Parks presentation, don't knwo the day and also part of a presentation to identify Ontarios newest protected area. Yes, I plan on being there for the full 3 days - wouldn't miss it. I am the only WCPP member there - so no Claire!


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nctry_Ben Inukshuk Offline Posts: 401 Location: Northern Minnesota Joined: Jan 12^th, 2010	Re: Allow me to introduce myself Reply #38 - Jan 14^th, 2011 at 7:34pm	Quote Print Post
	The Canoecopia website has the schedule. And I think I saw you on Friday at 5 or 5:30PM Doug. It sounded like Martin was going to be with you. I know he plans to attend the show.


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Mad_Birdman Inukshuk Offline Posts: 220 Location: Madison, WI Joined: Feb 8^th, 2006	Re: Allow me to introduce myself Reply #39 - Jan 16^th, 2011 at 5:51pm	Quote Print Post
	Oh, snap...of all the years to miss CanoeCopia! It's going to be my first trip to WCP and wanted to meet you and Harlan from Red lake Outfitters. I am sending emissaries from my group though.


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