We caught more than a couple of nice brook trout from an unnamed Canadian backwoods lake we've called "Puddle Lake!" It only took us 5 hours to navigate there overland this time! For anyone that doesn't know about this lake, 2 years ago, we followed the creek system up from the headwaters with loaded canoes in hopes of monster brook trout in this hidden gem of a lake. We never hooked into any monsters, but we had the lake to ourselves!

Part 1:    • 3 Days in the Winter Hot Tent, Wood S...  

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CONTEST RULES EASTER EGG HUNT

You must find stuffed all 6 hidden "Easter Eggs. Let's test that hunter eye!

1. 3 Easter eggs will be hidden in part 1, and 3 in part 2).
2. Find all 6 Easter Eggs with the time stamp in which they appear to win.
3. Jot the Easter egg down with the appropriate time stamp in which it appears into part 2.
4. NO editing comments. Edited comments will be disqualified. Post as many comments as you want, but don't edit them!
5. Don't drop spoilers or helpers into part 1 unless you don't care to win or to help other people (save them for part 2).
6. Winner will be the first to identify and time stamp all 6 including the number of snowshoe hare I snared in the video.
7. Winner will receive a white chert knife made by Jay Valente of Vision Quest Outdoors (https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/VisionQu....

The full original puddle lake adventure will be live on Tuesday March 20:    • LOST WILDERNESS to HIDDEN 'PUDDLE LAK...  

This hot tent trip is all that the Canadian wilderness promises and more. From harsh wintry conditions, untamed vast wild spaces, beauty and bounty! It's a long one, so set some time aside for this two part series!

Sponsors Used

Pelican Trek 60 Sled: http://www.pelicansport.com/en/produc...

Big thanks to Pelican for quickly sending me the sled for this trip! The sled worked really well and endured all the abuse we threw at it.

ABOUT JAY VALENTE - CUSTOM STONE TOOLS!

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ABOUT THE PRIZE - WHITE CHERT KNIFE

- Usable blade length is 4 ½ and almost 2 inches at its widest point. Blade is made from white Flint Ridge chert, Nethers Farm in Ohio. Blade is sharp and durable.
- The chert stone was flintknapped and hand-shaped using primitive tools and traditional techniques replicating North American knife artifacts from 9000 years ago.
- Blade is hafted into a Elk antler handle and secured using elk blackstrap sinew and a hide glue mixture. Handle is 5inches long and sits comfortably in the hand.
- Knife is suitable for decorative or historical display, but it was primarily crafted with utility in mind. This knife is meant to be used can be utilized for skinning and butchering game, processing plants, light woodworking, etc. A fully functional general utility knife with a lightly serrated cutting edge.

- Jay from Vision Quest Outdoors sources material from wild sites.
- His work is featured in museums.
- More important, the tools he makes are not founded on modern aesthetics, but rather functionality. These tools are made to be used, not just admired. Having said that, they are a marvel, very beautiful and can easily be put on display.
- You should support Jay and check out his Etsy shop and consider buying some of his tools, they really are very amazing.
- Jay will even take a custom order through Facebook or Etsy.
- You are encouraged to follow Jay on his YouTube channel to get a better understanding of how these tools are crafted and really come to life.
Use code "WoodBeard" to get 10% off ASAT Camo: www.asatcamo.com
Merch (t-shirts): https://teespring.com/stores/the-wood...