Raggedwood Lake Outpost

Moose season is always an exciting time of year, and hunting within the vast, beautiful landscape of Northern Ontario always makes the experience special. These feelings rang true for me this year after I was fortunate enough to draw a resident tag for Ontario moose way up north in an area that Winoga Lodge and co-owner Troy Mansfield operate out of. The morning brought with it a small drizzle, but all was still on track for our flight into one of Winoga Lodges' remote camps. A short twenty-minute flight later, across a vast landscape of lakes and forests, we arrived at one of Winoga Lodge's remote camps and were greeted by Troy and fishing guide, Greg Attard. Although we were here filming an episode for Canada in the Rough, this remote lodge was anything but rough. Recently built, the lodge had a fully operational kitchen and bathroom, 3 bedrooms able to house up to 10 guests, and a vast living space for gatherings all powered by both solar panels and a generator. There is even satellite internet available to help you stay connected to friends and family! I was truly impressed by this facility offering so many comforts of home despite being so remote. We took advantage of the opportunity to squeeze in some walleye fishing between the morning and afternoon hunts. Greg had never fished the lake before but it only took about ten minutes to find them and once we did, the action was nearly non-stop until we had our limit. I truly had mixed emotions as we arrived back at the plane base in Sioux Narrows the next day. I had nearly 600 pounds of incredible moose meat coming home with me so I knew I needed to get home fast but it was hard to leave the great people and experience that Winoga Lodge has to offer. It was a treat to spend the week with Troy and Greg and I can't thank them enough for sharing the experience together. I was sad to leave but with great memories and bounty, I began the drive back home with a smile on my face. Northern Ontario truly is a special place to hunt, and if you're looking to experience, for yourself, the great moose hunting it has to offer, be sure to reach out to Troy and Winoga Lodge!