Main Lodge - O'Sullivan Lake

This spring I was headed north of Nakina, Ontario, to hunt black bears with Andomoozwe Outfitters & Lodge. Owners Patrick and Dave recently purchased this outfit, formerly known as O'Sullivan Lake Outfitters, which had been running for over 26 years. This area of Ontario is known for a great black bear population, due to its remoteness and ideal habitat. This area has a secluded, private feel, more like a fly-in outfit rather than a drive-to camp. On this hunt, I was joined by a good friend, John Ward of Camillus Knives and DMT Sharpeners. We pulled into camp after a fourteen-hour drive from Southern Ontario and were greeted by Patrick and Dave, who showed us to our cabin. Patrick and Dave are the first people to tell you their cabins are more rustic than high-end, but as new owners with big plans, they are in the process of renovating and updating. Luckily their reputation for great hunting and especially fishing keeps a large list of returning clients, coming back year after year. The next morning, John and I jumped in a boat and made our way down the channel to get to the mouth of the lake. We had previously heard about the great walleye and pike fishing up here, so we were both excited to see for ourselves. Sure enough the rumors were true. John and I had a great morning fish, catching lots of walleye and pike and while we weren't targeting the big fish, we still caught some with pretty respectable size. Both John and I shot bears during the week, and had lots of meat coming back with us. We also had a great time fishing and shared a lot of laughs back in our cabin during our downtime. If you have been wanting to get out bear hunting, this area of Northern Ontario is a place you should check out. Thanks to the whole crew at Andomoozwe Outfitters & Lodge, Patrick, Dave, Cooper & Josh were a big help, and we recommend them to anyone looking for a great northern adventure.