A Family Tradition: How to Introduce Your Child to Hunting

An adult and child in outdoor clothing observe nature by a river; the child uses binoculars, and the adult holds a shotgun.

If you’re an avid hunter, chances are you want to pass that love for the great outdoors down to your kids. Hunting is a great way to bond with your children while teaching them responsibility, patience, discipline, and other valuable life skills that will help them develop into well-rounded adults! It’s important to introduce your… Read more »

Hunting Safety 101

Silhouette of a person with a rifle standing in a field at sunset, with clouds in the sky.

As the leaves change color and the temperatures begin to drop here in Saskatchewan, we’re gearing up for the start of the new season—hunting season that is! Whether you’re an experienced hunter dreaming about this year’s trophy or a beginner ready to apply what you’ve learned at the range to the field, the dawning of… Read more »

The Best Species to Fish in the Fall

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A lot of people make the mistake of packing away their fishing gear when the end of summer hits, thinking their next best chance to fish won’t be until the spring. What they don’t know though, is that the fall months offer some of the best opportunities for successful fishing—if you know what to look… Read more »

3 Delicious Ways to Prepare Your Walleye

Breaded fish fillet served with lemon slices and a fresh mixed salad on a black plate.

One of the greatest rewards of a successful fishing trip is trying out some tasty new recipes with your haul! There are a ton of different species of fish that can be transformed into creative mouthwatering meals—catfish, trout, swordfish, salmon, and many more. Here at Lawrence Bay Lodge, one of our favorite fish to fry… Read more »

A Hunting Trip: Just What the Doctor Ordered

A weathered wooden sign reading "Gone Hunting" hangs on a green, rustic door with visible handles.

People love hunting for a lot of different reasons. It’s a great way to spend time with nature and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the world. It promotes mental relaxation and allows you to channel some of your more primitive instincts in an exciting, liberating way. But did you know that… Read more »

3 Advantages to Catch and Release Fishing

A person holds a small striped fish by the mouth over the water near the grassy edge of a pond or river.

Fishing is a fun and exciting sport, but it can also be very challenging. For this reason, many people want to commemorate finally reeling in a big trophy catch by cooking it up for dinner or mounting it on the wall—and we totally get it! But before you get out the frying pan or head… Read more »

The Best (And Worst) Weather for Fishing

Person standing in an inflatable boat fishing at sunset on a calm lake with a clear sky and distant trees.

Many enthusiastic fishermen hold a philosophy that says if it’s weather you can fish in, then it’s good fishing weather! Technically speaking, they aren’t wrong—as long as the conditions are safe. However, if you’re trying to plan a fishing trip with your kids or don’t have quite as much ambition as some of the more… Read more »

Why You Should Be Eating More Fish

Raw salmon fillet with herbs, sea salt, pepper, tomatoes, olive oil, and vegetables on a dark surface.

In recent years a lot of new, trendy diets have emerged and found their place on many New Year’s resolution lists and weight-loss blogs. Some of them work for the short-term, some for the long-term, and some don’t really do much for your health at all. What about the classic approaches though? We’re talking about… Read more »

How to Plan a Family Fishing Trip This Summer

Four people in outdoor clothing stand on rocky shore, fishing with a rod by a lake, with trees in the background.

Sometimes it’s hard to set aside time to spend together as a family. Kids are busy with school, sports, and clubs, and parents are busy with work, taking care of the house, and driving the kids to their activities. Life moves fast, so it’s important to put in the time and effort to bond as… Read more »

What Constitutes a Trophy Northern Pike?

Two people on a boat hold a large fish together, with a lake and forest in the background.

Here at Lawrence Bay Lodge, we enjoy fishing for trophy Northern Pike on Reindeer Lake and nearby bodies of water just like the many fishermen who come to our lodge for fishing and hunting adventures in Canada. So how do you know if a Northern Pike is a trophy Northern Pike? It depends on how… Read more »