30th October 2008

We have had a cancellation for the last week of hunting season. 

The 10^th – 14^th November 2008 inclusive, is now available – off season rates. 

 

Wendy & Shane

Moonshadowcottage.ca

 

20th October 2008

Cold nights and bright days. The leaves are falling, the boats are put
away, some hunters out looking for partridge and a little game movement.
Not as many deer out and around as we experienced last year. We have a
group coming in for a family reunion on Friday to, then groups of hunters
arrive for the next three weeks. We do have openings toward the end of
November and into December.

Our OFF SEASON RATE ($90 per night) kicks in 1st November 2008. A nice time
of year to cozy up to a wood fire and simply relax.

Last week we were given the option to be classified under the new provincial
regulations or stay with Canada Select. Canada select has the stricter
requirements so we opted to stay with the Canada Select receiving 3 star
classification and have been included by the Province as an NB approved
tourism cottage. Moonshadow Cottage now will be included in NB Tourism
Marketing and can be found by following the NEW Scenic Drive Signage along
Rte. 8, the jumping salmon on a purple back ground designated as the
"Miramichi River Route." WE have permission to use the NB Tourism logos
etc., now it would be nice if we could get high-speed internet access and be
able to download the files :(

Don't forget we will make up Gift Certificates on request.

Wendy & Shane

15th October 2008

Well with a tear in our eye we say goodbye to the most successful Fishing Season in recent memory for the Miramichi.  Fish continue to show as they work up river but the water is up and dark so mostly just broaching.  On Monday a salmon was hooked in the pool, our most recent guests closing out the season focused on the Cains River, Kevin S., hooking one and releasing another he reported excellent fishing on the Cains the previous week.

 

It is to be noted that the Moose harvest continues strong, one truck with (2) bulls and another with (1) bull – frustrating.

 

We have several hunter groups returning in the next few weeks for deer season and look forward to seeing them again. 

 

November 1^st our rates drop to $90 per night “off season” and we still have some days open toward the end of November.

 

Wendy & Shane

Moonshadowcottage.ca

13th October 2008

The fishing has slowed down.  If you watch the river you will still see the odd salmon jumping or broaching as it makes it’s way upstream.  Water is a good height but very dark.  We hit the river for a few minutes yesterday evening to no avail,  a check down river finds the same story, seeing the odd fish but not taking well if at all.

 

Checked out Porter Brook Falls yesterday afternoon, saw a large salmon and couple of grilse trying to make it over, very dark fish.

 

We now have 2 bear just down the road from us and another in the immediate vicinity staying west, (4) raccoons lots of blue jays and a chipmunk or two.  The bear are very skittish but love fall apple trees. Haven’t seen many deer or moose in comparison to last fall, although some signs where they have been traveling at night. 

 

Wendy & Shane

Moonshadowcottage.ca

3'd October 2008

We had heavy rain yesterday (Thursday).  The river rose approx. 2 feet on top of what we already had.  This will put a crimp on any fishing for a few days although they will move in closer to the shoreline.

 

Wendy & Shane

Moonshadowcottage.ca