Memories Of An Old Maine Hunting Camp 1940’s, 50’s, & 60’s (PART 3)
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- Опубліковано 22 вер 2023
- This is Part 3 in this series of the old Maine hunting camp from 1940’s, 50’s, & 60’s. My father, grandfather,and other relatives used to hunt deer, wild hares, bear, & game birds. They also caught many of fish. The game they harvested on these hunts were to feed themselves & family. Sometimes the old gravel road to camp was washed out, and the men had to park their vehicles at the beginning of the road, and walk in. When the road was muddy & washed out in the Springtime, the men repaired the road themselves. In the Winter months they parked their vehicles at the beginning of the road (many times at a friends home nearby) and they would snow shoe in.
Their refrigeration was natural, either using the built-in window unit “natural camp refrigeration” to place cold goods in, or in the warmer months cold drinks would be kept in the natural spring (down the wooded path) where water was “oh so good”, and ice cold. They always had a metal bucket or two where the spring water was fetched, and brought in for drinking, cooking, & doing dishes. A long handled dipper was always kept in the bucket (serve yourself).
Whatever needed to be done at the camp in order to maintain & keep it running smoothly, was a done as a team. A helping hand was never far away.
The camp never had electricity, or plumbing. They used an outhouse if they needed to “go”.
I hope you enjoy this video (part 3), and thank you for stopping by.
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Hey Kat . These pictures portray the old vintage Woolrich Plaid Red wool hunters suits . Many companies supplied commission services to Woolrich over years to supply this product since its popularity and quality were wanted by the hunting industry . My family's business that started in 1869 supplied the dyed wool black and red for Woolrich .
Boy does this bring back memories !
Oh wow! That’s great! Thank you so much for sharing that information. What an awesome piece oh history. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Hi and those are Pennsylvania Tuxedo's. Great video Kat.
@@davet3703 Thanks Dave! 🙂
I have a complete suit that I bought off ebay a number of years back. I often wish it could talk and tell the story of it's adventures. Sadly, I can't fit in it and they outlawed the old red plaid in favor of Orange. These pictures are priceless but it's a shame everyone is gone now.
That’s too bad it doesn’t fit. But, I guess now you have a piece of history. Yes it’s hunter orange here as well. Thanks for sharing.
This is exactly what anti hunters do not get , there is so much more than the hunting that goes with this great tradition, the memories that guys have at hunting camps are NEVER forgotten, and that's what hunting camps make . Very well done again .
Thank you so much! I agree with you. This place was very special to my father, and to all of them. Thanks for stopping by, and for commenting m, I appreciate it.
Thank you so very much, it was beautiful to see and remember those day so long ago
@@steveallen2681 You’re welcome. Thank you for stopping by!
What anti-hunters don't realize is that's how you put food on the table back then
@@johndutton7915Exactly! Some people still do. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting.
Bought a tear to my eye, the faces might be different but I was there as a young boy with the grandpa’s and vets of ww11 the heart of camp was there.. now I’m almost 70 trying to teach my grandkids the same.. god bless you for sharing this..
Thank you Tim. Reading this warms my heart. I’m so glad you’re teaching your grandkids, and I’m glad you like the video. Thank you for stopping by and sharing. God Bless!
My hunting camp time started in 1952 at age 5. Camp boy was my job until I was 8 then I started shooting partridge and rabbits. By 10 I was deer hunting in my green plaid, must have worked because I shot my 1st deer that year. I will never forget those times and all the people I met and hunted with. My family were great hunters and taught me all that was needed to make me the hunter I became. By the way that 1st deer was a nice 8 point.
Wow, what great memories! I remember seeing the green plaid as well. What wonderful memories you have. Thanks so much for sharing! I appreciate you stopping by.
I love this. These are my grandfathers generation. The best generation. I'm almost 50 now and guys like this are gone. TYVM for the vid.
Thanks! A great generation for sure. I appreciate you stopping by and watching!
There is such comfort looking at old pictures like these...time seems to stop and the feelings of home fill my heart. It reminds me of up north, my family farm, lots of great memories ❤God bless
Thank you ♥️ It was a different time, and I can remember my dad getting ready for these hunting trips when I was little. Growing up in the 1960’s (and when dad wasn’t working or hunting) I remember us going up to camp as a family to spend the day. No traffic, no electricity, no running water. It was beautiful up there. Great memories. Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you have a blessed day ♥️🙏🏼♥️
God bless these men and woman that carry the tradition on!
Amen! Thank you for stopping by!
I remember seeing my Uncles and Grandpa wearing clothes like these. The Army/Navy store used to sell red and black and green and black hunting coats and pants every Fall. Great memories !
That’s awesome. I remember the green and black too! Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for posting this, I'm 62 and started going to deer camp in the 60s. All of the old timers are gone and I miss them dearly.
You’re welcome. I’m so glad you enjoyed this. All the men in these hunting camp videos are gone now. But I remember the stories my dad used to tell and I remember him preparing for these hunting camp trips. Hang on to the good memories and thanks for stopping by!
Me too I'm 62 also I miss my family in the fall upland and deer hunting in Pennsylvania
@@johnpivetta9120 Hang onto those fond memories John.
I see this I think of my old Man,he loved to hunt and I loved going with him! He left me in my early 20s!! I'm 58 now and have a camp in North Central Pa,think of him often!!
I’m sorry he left you so early in life. Hang onto those fond memories, and thanks for stopping by!
I feel like hunting and fishing back then was more of a leisure activity. Today it's presented like an extreme high tech sport.
Yes it is ,and that's a shame .
I think after the men at camp did the things they needed to do around the camp to maintain, it became a leisure after the work was done. It got busy when anyone got a deer, with plenty to do, but I know my dad loved going there and it was very quiet and peaceful. Thank you for commenting and stopping by.
Cant't stop watching, and watching...
Thank you for watching.
My Dad, Uncle and Old Family Friend George are the people I grew up hunting with. All still alive but George (85) stopped hunting and gave me all his guns a few years ago. Dad & my Uncle both in their early 80s and both still hunt.
That was very nice of George, and that’s great that your dad and uncle are able to still hunt. Thanks for sharing!
❤😊oh wow. My dad always wore his red and black shirt. My brothers and grandpa too!!!😊❤😊
That’s awesome Debbie! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Outstanding. Made me once again miss my grest grandpa, grandpa and great uncles and cousins. R.i.P. fellas.
Thank you! They’re gone but never forgotten. I appreciate you stopping by!
Brings back many good memories of Maine.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Excellent. Thank You, "Poverty Hill" Brian
Thank you Brian, I appreciate you stopping by!
Great old days. Fond memories
Thank you.
Thank you for sharing a great series of camp life videos! I grew up through this period. My uncles went deer hunting; my father never did.
You’re welcome James! I’m so glad you enjoyed the series, and thank you for stopping by!
Nice to have these old pictures. Thank you for sharing them with us, Kat. You and Don stay safe and stay cool
Hi Sean, Thanks so much for stopping by. I’m glad you enjoyed. Take good care, and God Bless!
A big piece of Americana that we’re rapidly losing! Great pics and memories! Woolrich, Winchester, Savage, just to name a few makers of the popular items used at the deer camps. Hunting camp was looked forward to all year til it came time. You can almost smell the smells and hear the talk and laughter, and feel the cold biting through. No other experience comes close to deer camp. Good stuff!👍🦌🇺🇸❤️
I agree, and thanks so much for sharing. I have many fond memories of my father preparing for his trip to the hunting camp. My sister and I always looked forward to dad coming home after his hunt. There was always something for our freezer and delicious venison meals to look forward to. Thank you for stopping by!
some nice pictures there love looking at older pics. thanks for showing take care and have a great evening
Thanks so much, I appreciate you stopping by and I’m glad you enjoyed.
Great men and Great times.
Thanks for stopping by!
Our hairatage were not letting it go love this country. ❤
Yes it is, and thank you 🇺🇸
Well heck I'm sorry I missed this one. You put these vids together so well Kat. The heart warming music paired with the soft flow of precious memories forever caught in time. Well done 👏
Thanks so much Karl, I appreciate it very much. Yes, I’ll put one out every so often. I appreciate you stopping by!
thanks so much for sharin this - bring s back memeories of my youth - dont see these much anymore - to bad thankyou
You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed. Thank you for stopping by!
This is my family in Virginia hunting Craig County from the 60’s to today. I don’t go anymore but my brothers and nephew carry on the tradition. Loved Craig county and our mountains.
Hi Michael, I’m glad the tradition continues for your family. This group of men built this hunting camp back in 1948, and I’ll be sharing some pictures from that time as well. Hang on to your memories, and take care!
Once again so many memories brought back with these photos , Love it.
Thank you, I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed these. I have wonderful memories going there as a family, back when I was a young girl. This past Fall, my husband and I hiked in and it was nice to visit the same places that my ancestors were once at. My father loved it there. It was a very quiet, and peaceful place. I appreciate you stopping by to watch.
Im.sure that was some good times for the fellers. Main is a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing take care sister
Thank you my friend. I remember watching my dad prepare for these hunting trips when I was little. It was such a peaceful place to visit on a family outing for the day, as well. Thank you for stopping by, and God Bless!
Just awesome 👏
Thank you, I appreciate you stopping by!
You put together a really nice video, Kat. Thanks for sharing your memories with us!! Take care now!
Hi Deb, thanks so much! It’s good to see you, and I appreciate you stopping by! God Bless ♥️
Very nice dear. I love the old pictures and it reminds me a lot of your dad and the stories he told. ❤️❤️
Thank you ♥️ He sure had a lot of stories 🙂
Great share l remember my frist time in deer camp when l was a kid it’s not the same last 30 years hunt by myself and I’m starting to be getting old myself and I’ll be the last of then times when l pass away like all the rest of then have😢😢😢
Hi Randy, It’s sad to see all the changes that have taken place over the years. I grew up with my dad bringing home venison every season. Hang onto the fond memories you have my friend. God Bless!
Hello Kat. Wow! How awesome to have these old pictures! Amazing video! Thank you for sharing this with all of us. God bless you ❤🙏
Thank you Iris ♥️ Have a blessed weekend!
Seems like I just lived someone's life watching that. Well done.
Thanks so much Kevin, I appreciate you stopping by.
That was great Kat. I really enjoyed it.
Thanks so much! Good to see you stop by! I appreciate it. Take care.
Wonderful video Kat, thanks for sharing, have a blessed weekend, God bless sister !
Thank you so much! You as well! God Bless You! 🙏🏼🌻🍂
Taking a trip back in time can bring back cherished memories.
Thank you, it sure can. Thanks so much for stopping by!
That was beautiful! Thanks for sharing . I really enjoyed that Kat!
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by.
Thank you so much for sharing ❤ loved these nostalgic pictures Godbless ❤
Thanks so much Mary! I’m so glad you enjoyed. Blessings to you my friend ♥️🙏🏼♥️
Wow that snow was deep 😃 great memories 😊
It sure was 🙂 Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a great day!
Oh Mrs Kat , thank you for sharing these wonderful picture of such great day go by . I can only imagine having a place like that to go and enjoy family and friends !!!
Thank you Del, I’m so glad you enjoyed. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Some really cool photos! A few post card worthy ones in there, great stuff.
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by, and have a blessed weekend 🙂
This was great to watch. What I find interesting about deer camp is it brings together people from all walks of life. Life long friendships are made from the one thing in common which is hunting. Each year you look forward to seeing the same faces. Even if you haven't spoken in a year deer camp is like a time warp. Pick right up where you left off last year. Im part of a deer camp in allagash that goes back to the 60s. The third generation is due to take over organizing the annual logistics soon.
Good Morning! I remember my dad preparing for these hunting camp trips. He used to come home every season with a deer over the hood of his car, and a few a Christmas trees tied to the roof. You won’t see this on the Maine Turnpike today, I don’t believe 😊 Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing. I think it’s great that the next generation is interested too. Have a good season!
@KatInTheNorth nope the state has changed so much. I wish everyone could have a dad like yours.
@@jhuntley575 Thanks so much, and you’re right about this state. It’s not like it used to be.
Sweet memories sweetheart.. god bless you
Thank you Stefan. I appreciate you stopping in and I hope you have a blessed week my friend.
These are wonderful, my mother is from Maine and my grandfather and uncles were all hunters.
Thank you! That’s awesome that your mother’s from Maine. I don’t know that there’s as much hunting going on these days, but I’m glad there’s still some who continue with the tradition. Thanks for stopping by!
Fascinating photographs Kat. And amazing that they repaired the road themselves if needed!! And woah that snow was deep sometimes!!
The headgear was interesting and colourful. Nowadays there would be camouflage gear.
Enjoyed watching this one 👍👍👍
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed! I loved the styles back then, and I remember dad getting his woolens out, his lanterns, sleeping bag, etc. for these trips to camp, when I was little. I appreciate you stopping by and I hope you two have a blessed day!
Thanks for the memories
You’re welcome. Thank you for stopping by!
5 stars! Just subscribed. A simpler meaningful way of life.
Thanks so much! I appreciate it!
Beautiful sweet ❤❤ friend
Thanks so much! I appreciate you stopping by and commenting 🙂
Wool rich rules ! Choice of real men & fashion icons.
Thank you Randy 🙂
Loved the look back at the golden era of hunting. Thank you for sharing your photos Kat!
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed, and appreciate you stopping in!
Awesome sharing my friend 👍
Thank you, and thanks for stopping by!
Very beautiful and peaceful video. Hope all is well.
Thank you, i’m glad you liked it. I’m doing better (thankful the hot spell is gone), and the steps I’ve taken to better my health are helping. God Bless!
Thanks for sharing Kat
Thank you for watching 🍂🌻🍂
Beautiful times ❤
Yes it was! ♥️
Love these Kat. Thanks for putting this together. 🙂🕊
Thanks so much Jeff! I’m glad you enjoyed 🙂
Thanks for showing this. Never been to Maine. But I grew up hunting southeast ohio in late 70s and 80s .we had big deer 🦌 camps back then .love the memories 😊
You’re welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for sharing your memories. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Memories of deer hunting in western and central New York, too. The Woolrich clothing also brings back the memories when every hunter in our acquaintances wore Woolrich jackets and hats; some even had the pants to match, including myself. But back then we in upstate NY were limited to using only shotguns with a single ball or slug. Many deer were taken via those shotguns which could be very accurate up to about 100 yards. Rifles are now legal for taking deer in Upstate, Central and Western NY
Good Morning, thank you for sharing your memories. I bet you have many more. Thank you for stopping by.
This is when men were men and boys were boys.the camaraderie of men and boys with time alone to slow down their lives and enjoy Gods beauty!
Yes! Absolutely right! Thanks for stopping by!
This is true American hunting. Tradition, I miss it.
Thank you for stopping by and commenting, I appreciate it.
Thank you Kat for this lovely video
You are so welcome! Thanks so much for stopping by my friend. Have a blessed week!
@@KatInTheNorth you as well thank you
Wonderful look back.. thankfully, here in the south we continue the hunting tradition and hunting clubs and camps.. the plaid has changed to camo now, but the friendships you build remains the same..
What great special memories to have, i never went deer hunting with my dad, i was to young but i remember going out and getting firewood with him when i got older. Thanks for sharing. 😊
That sounds like a great memory with your dad 🙂 I remember my dad getting ready every season for his hunting trip. It was so important to him. Thanks so much for stopping by. Blessings to you both, my friend.
Some really good pictures hope you have a great week
Thank you! You too! I appreciate you stopping by!
Wow , what am amazingly well done tribute Kat
Thanks so much Steve! I appreciate you stopping by! Have a great week.
@@KatInTheNorth have a super week Kat , hope your feeling well ❤️
@@doinsngoins Thank you Steve, I’m following doctors orders and feeling better.
@@KatInTheNorth just take it slow and easy ok 👍 ❤️
@@doinsngoins Thank you Steve, I appreciate you.
My dad hunted (and fished and trapped and made shine (“bathtub gin” with his mother) in Maine in the 30’s, 40’s (except when he was in the USN during WWll) and 50’s
Thanks for sharing your memories! My dad was in the USN about the same time as yours. The hunting camp was one of the favorite places my father liked to go to, when he wanted to get away from it all. Thanks for stopping by!
That was the good Old days
I agree! Thanks for stopping by.
Thank you Kat for this video!! We live in Rhode Island, and visit the great State of Maine as much as we can. So much history with the 100 plus year old sporting camps!
You’re welcome. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Maine has the best of both worlds doesn’t it? The mountains, woods, and ocean. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Lovely memories, thank you so much for sharing this beautiful video. ❤
Thanks so much Arielle 🌻 I appreciate you stopping by!
Enjoying this tremendously❤️Most those Men are gone but memories live on and Fellowship in Christ and creation is Eternal. I’ll be up in Rugged N Idaho hunting with old friends I have known since 1969’. We’re getting up there now. This hits Home🇺🇸 Maine is one state I plan on visiting in next few years. God Bless
Thanks so much for sharing. I appreciate you stopping by, and good luck on your hunt! God Bless!
And its 100 % wool natural fibers . Now you know how sheep stay warm !
Yes indeed! 🙂
What a beautiful treasure of pictures♥️. I believe I seen your face in one of those men🤗
Thank you 🤗 I’m so glad you stopped in. I never got the email you sent me. Have a blessed week! ♥️🙏🏼♥️
@@KatInTheNorth oh goodness, I will have to check my emails and try and find out what happened.
@@KatInTheNorth I can not find the email either, I am not sure what I did wrong, too much going on in our lives and it causes me to blunder or forget. I flooded the kitchen the other day because I forgot I was running water for the dishes! Lol
I pray you are doing well , it is good to see you on you tube again🤗🩷
@@TeaTimeDevotionsWithMimi Thank you ♥️ I’m sorry to hear about the flooding. I’ve done that before 🤫 Was a long time ago, but it happens. I am doing alright, thank you. Slowing down and not spending much time online helps. The doctor said all is stable and to just continue on as I’m doing. I’m very thankful. God is good. Blessings to you and the family ♥️🙏🏼♥️
@@KatInTheNorth yes He is♥️
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Wow…such precious pictures that was lots of wonderful memories. Great to see totally different scenes from now. Very enjoyed watching ❤️👍👍Greetings from Color&Shawn 🤗🤗
Many thanks! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, and I appreciate you stopping by 🙂
Love when you share these old memories ❤ thanks for sharing
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoy them. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a blessed weekend ♥️♥️
Good content , love the videos
Thank you, I’m glad you liked them.
What is the music? It really takes this video series to the next level!
Thank you. When I do my editing I sometimes use the free music provided through the iMovie App on my phone. I can’t remember the name of this particular song but it’s one of my favorites for this type of video. I appreciate you stopping by.
Wow that was so awesome to see! I absolutely love it! Thanks for sharing sister! I hope you’re doing well! ❤
Thanks so much brother 🙂 I’m doing okay! I appreciate you stopping by!! Blessings to you!
Very beautiful pictures ❤
Thank you very much!
I’m heading upta camp in a few weeks. We have lost our patriarch of camp this year. It’s going to be a solemn time for sure. On the bright side… we have our memories and our other camp mates. And I did get a doe tag. This one is for Grumps.
I’m so sorry you lost your patriarch, and I wish you all a good hunt & a great harvest this year. Keep those fond memories alive!
Very nice video, ms Kat. I didn’t know red flannel outfit was the hunting gear during that time. Thanks for sharing. 😎👍🏼
Thank you, at one time the red & black woolens were what most of the hunters wore. But now the hunters have to wear a bright orange. Thank you for stopping by!
@@KatInTheNorth 👍🏼
Hello, Kat! Thx for sharing these pics, really fun to see. I enjoyed reading about it in your description. Made me think of my dad. For most of his life he and some friends/relatives had a hunting cabin about an hour away. I guess these types of outings are somewhat dying out. Loved the old car photo. Never saw a natural refrigeratation like that. Hopefully bears couldn't get into it. We had a natural spring growing up, good fresh spring water, but it has long since been contaminated. God bless you and have a lovely evening.😊🧡🍂
Hi Misha, thanks so much for sharing your memories. There’s not too many camps around like this anymore. Most of the men in these videos were my relatives. My cousin gave me these slides, which I was able to digitalize individually. I love seeing how young they all were. I really appreciate you stopping by, and I hope you have a blessed weekend ♥️🙏🌻🍂🍁
If I had a time machine I know where I would go. I would go there fast I would not go slow. When I reached my destination I would throw the key away and tell that time machine sorry I’m here to stay. 👌👌👌
Thanks
that was great
Thank you! I hope you and your family are doing well.
Amazing, thank you for sharing. Does your family still own the camp?
It is owned by other members now. Thank you for watching.
enjoyable
Thank you!
The good days
Yes! Thank you for stopping by!
Pretty neat. Is cabin still standing today?
Thank you, and yes it is.
You'd have to like the odd willys in the pictures
Thanks!
Could you show what that area looks like now? Is that building still standing? Has the land been turned into a house development?
Hi, as far as I know, the building is still standing, but the area has changed quite a bit. A lot of 4 wheelers and dirt bikes go through there all the time, so it’s not as peaceful. No housing development yet. If I’m able to hike in there I will get some video of it sometime before the snow flies. Thanks for asking.
Back when boys learned how to be self sufficient. How to live off the land and use a firearm. It was a way for families and friends to bond. Some organizations frown on this today, because a self-sufficient man is truly a free man. We had a cabin and 100 acres everyone in the family would share. Good times.
Thank you! I appreciate your comments. These men fed their families on their harvests. The meat is so much better for you than what you find at the grocery store. Every deer hunting season, my father brought home a deer. It’s too bad some frown upon it.
Just. Wondering what the background music is??? It fit this perfectly.
Thank you, it’s called “The Moment” by Robert Miller. Thanks for stopping by!
@@KatInTheNorth thank you so much 🤝
It's a night and day difference between today's realtree "hunters" and the true Woodsmen of yesteryear.
I agree with you completely! Thank you for stopping by.
Not a drop of camo in sight
None 🙂
CLOSE LOOK FAMILAR ?
When men were men. I was starting at the end of this Era.
Yes!! Thanks for stopping by!
Mamm is the cabin still in your family
There are new members now. Thank you for stopping by!
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Thank you Sam! 🕊️
These are the guys who went to war for us!And they wouldn’t think of not having a gun,to keep protecting us!Gen Z!Gen Zero.
Yes they did! Thank you for watching.
Real American's here.........a time when men knew their guns, read their Bibles and attended Church and their handshake was as good as gold............
Thank you!
You bet! Thank you for providing us a trip down memory lane here! Video is a vivid reminder of how far we have fallen in this country. Serious times and dark days are ahead for America.......keep you eyes on Jesus Christ and make peace with God.........the battle between good and evil......darkness and light is intensifying......John 3:16, "For God so loved the world (you and me) that HE GAVE (he made a way for us) his only begotten son that WHOSOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHALL NOT PERISH....BUT WILL HAVE ETERNAL LIFE"! God Bless you my friend....@@KatInTheNorth
@@wayneroberts4144Amen! God Bless you, and thank you!