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2024 Cottaging Season is Upon Us

Beware – Bears Coming Out of Hibernation Early

This article from Cottage Life and the Ontario Government

Ontario government advises caution as bears come out of hibernation early due to mild winter

BY LEYLAND ROCHESTER

Spring may have sprung early for Ontario thanks to Wiarton Willie’s expert predictions, but the cost of an early spring is sometimes not as nice as the weather. 
The Government of Ontario has released a statement in conjunction with the Ontario Provincial Police urging caution as black bears have started to come out of hibernation. Due to unseasonably warm winter temperatures and a lack of snowpack, bears have started to emerge from hibernation earlier than expected in some parts of the province. 
This has been one of the warmest winters on record for much of Ontario. The Hamilton airport reported a record-breaking 20.9°C on March 4, 2024. This has prompted some slumbering animals to end their hibernation weeks ahead of schedule. 
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The Government of Ontario has opened its non-emergency, toll-free Bear Wise reporting line early this year, due to the early end of hibernation. For 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from March 1 to November 30, residents of Ontario can call 1-866-514-2327 to report a bear in their area. However, if it is an urgent emergency, call 911. 

Please see the full article at: cottagelife.com/outdoors 

Aquatic Invasive Species

Do you want to learn about Aquatic Invasive Species and what you can do to prevent their spread? Email info@pliink.ca for details and a zoom link

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Welcome Handbook

Are you new to the lake or just want to know more about the lake, the park or the surrounding area. Visit this link for printable reference material.

History of Loon Call Lake

In 2015 the Loon Call Lake Cottagers’ Association undertook a major effort to create and publish Loon Call Lake, A Brief History of Cottaging on Loon Call Lake. Each new cottage household receives one copy of this book, and can purchase additional copies by contacting the Loon Call Lake Cottagers’ Association President (while quantities last). Visit this link for a downloadable copy: