11th April 2009

Miramichi River Conditions:

A check this date from Doaktown to Hayesville finds some up river stretches clear of ice, however those stretches are few and far between and there is still a lot of ice through Priceville and above the Porter Cove Bridge with a jam at Porter Cove & Hayesville.

Although the days have been nice the nights have been cold with a little ice movement after 1 PM . Water levels have dropped and unless there is a rise in water it is unlikely to see any significant ice movement.

As for fishing, in this area I doubt the ice will be out before the 15th of April and even if it is the river will require a few days to clear up.

Note our new email address: moonshadowcottage@gmail.com

9th April 2009

Well we did have some ice movement today, unfortunately most of it jammed up in front of our house and cottage - as if we needed the entertainment. A check at the Porter Cove Bridge finds the river open and likewise at Hickey's Pool although I would surmise there is still pleantly of ice up river to come yet. At this time there is no significent back up of water so it appears to be working through the ice jam.

Change of e-mail address to shawen@xplornet.com

Please note a change in our email address:    shawen@xplornet.com

 

 

 

WE finally gave up on dial-up and connected to high speed through satellite.

 

Shane & Wendy

7th April 2009

Miramichi River is holding in this area. We have had heavy rain during the day but the water level although high seems to be holding steady. A small channel has opened in the centre of the river but there is little sign of ice movement as the downriver ice remains in place.

It appears that the calender added to our website is a success as clients are now calling us with predetermined dates based on the calender - we are also able to immediately show those inevitable cancellations you experience when renting.

5th April 2009

After weekend rains and warm weather the Miramichi River has risen, but still iced in. The ice is very weak but should be out by the start of Salmon Season, April 15th.

For any of those clients looking for July dates we have had a cancellation so July 10th - 26th 2009 are now open.

31st March 2009

An update:

1. You may notice the report from 5th December has been deleted, too many people thought the "hot tub" was with our cottage - sorry, no hot tub.

2. We have added a calander to our website to help with bookings and clients confirming.

3. Some new pictures on the website.

4. Clients returning will note some new renovations.

5. Bookings are begining to flow in, so if you are interested please don't leave it until the last minute or your dates may be gone.

River & snow report: At the moment we have had a slight setback with two back to back snow storms but it will melt off quickly. The river is still in solid with a few glades showing, the ice has weakened and a couple of weeks of sun should provide a better idea when Spring Salmon season will actually start. The cost of a Guides License went up within the last week and I imagine the Salmon Licenses will follow suit. Soon every salmon you catch will have an "invoice attached."

22 January 2009

Into the new year. We closed down after New Year with intetion of opening just after the river ice runs - normally around April 15th +/- when fishing season opens. Winter seems to be stiring the blood a bit as we had three bookings in the last two days so I suggest anyone who is interested start inquiring. Everyone booking so far has been returning guests so we must be doing something right.

Wendy & I will be away for the month of February and although family will be staying at our residence we will be checking in and taking bookings via e-mail at wclow@nbnet.nb.ca.

Looking forward to a good year and seeing friends.

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22nd November 2008

Snow on the ground and still coming down at noon.  Our last group of hunters left this morning, they had seen a number of deer including some bucks and knew of a number of bucks taken in the area, they also saw a very large moose, quite content and booked again for 2009.  Being men they mistook the swifter sheets for coffee filters but stated the coffee turned out exceptional.

 

The cottage was left very clean and tidy, thanks Paul A, we much appreciated it.

 

We are now closed for the winter season and have already started the bathroom renovations and will be in full swing come spring.  We will be keeping our rates the same in 2009.

 

Our bookings were up from previous years in 2008 and we had a great group of clients, looking forward to seeing you again in 2009 and invite them to drop in for a coffee is passing our way.

 

Wendy & Shane

Moonshadowcottage.ca

18 November 2008

We currently have our last hunting group in until the end of the season.  They watched a buck swim the river and come up in the field below our cottage this morning.  They have also seen deer along the road close to the cottage which was verified by the  fresh overnight deer tracks, also fresh tracks indicate our resident moose remains in the area.  As I mentioned previously the spike horn has been taken.

 

I saw a salmon jump close to the shore this afternoon.  The blue jays and Canada jays (Moose Birds, Gorbeys) are busy storing for the winter.

 

We have had a lot of queries for late December early January but had made up our minds to close for renovations at the end of hunting season.  Installing a new shower stall and doing some painting with expectations of opening again in March.  2009 is already booking up with a good portion of hunting season taken, so if you want to confirm dates we recommend you do it soon.

 

Wendy & Shane

Moonshadowcottage.ca

8th November 2008

Well our first group in got to watch a moose cross the river below the cottage and a moose and calf on the opposite shore.  The group currently in walked out on the deck their first night, a doe and spike horn were standing on the lawn in front of the cottage, nice safe haven for them as long as they stay in close to the cottage.  The current group of hunters informed me they just use the word “hunting” as an excuse to get together and would have to think seriously before actually shooting a deer J  They are a little disappointed that the heavy rain yesterday cleaned the mud off their shiny new trucks and now even the trucks don’t look like they were used for hunting L

 

Due to a cancellation, we currently have an opening for Nov. 10^th-15^th inclusive.   

 

Wendy & Shane

Moonshadowcottage.ca