Don't despair Stumpy, the permit you want might materialize.  I have often found they become available again as other reservations are re-arranged, cancelled, etc.  At one time I thought I was told there is a particular day of the week (month?) that the cancelled reservation dates get put back into the available system.  Has the difficulty alluded to on another thread been cleared up?  I'm going to take my chances and wait till closer to BWR time to work out a permit.

You got to be kidding me!

I have been trying to reserve a permit on the phone, but either can't get through or get someone I can't understand.... don't know French & their English sucks.  

Is there an online reservation system somewhere? I looked & can't find one.

Getting a permit might be the hardest part of the bushwhack!  

Are there American outfitters that will get permits for you?

I need help... I hate jumping through hoops. I don't have a ton of vacation because of a sick Mother, so if I can't get a permit entering from the south... I may not be able to get there.  

Troy

Stumpy wrote on Feb 6^th, 2010 at 3:05am:


Thanks Ed.... I finally did get through to a clearly spoken, english speaking individual & actually got the EP & date I wanted  So I guess you will be seeing my ugly mug on that little lake after all. Still working on getting a paddle partner... I think my brother might be up for it, if not I will be solo.

Stumpy wrote on Feb 6^th, 2010 at 4:32pm:


Well let me clarify the solo thing, I would & may go solo but more than likely would locate a flamingo island & possibly enjoy a Jimoree 
Then do the Bushwhack with a few others.... I am not afraid of going it alone, but am not foolish enough to pass up an opportunity to travel with friends either... it would be better for me to have others to share the struggles & rewards with.

just 101 days away !