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VoyageurNorth
08/29/2017 06:36PM
 
A young couple (customers) were on the portage yesterday (August 28th)between Lower Pauness and Upper Pauness Lakes (at #14 Little Indian Sioux area) and misplaced/dropped a beige fishing vest somewhere on the portage. It still has the husband's fishing license in one of the pockets.


They said there was a family with some young kids around the portage at the same time, so they might have picked it up or it is still out there.


If anyone finds it, please contact Voyageur North at 218 365 3251.
 
Pikehunter
09/07/2016 10:33PM
 
Lost a stringer - camped at Splash Lake 1st week in august with my grandsons.
Now going to Canada for a trip and my stringer is not with my tackle .
Brass individual hooks . Not a replaceable item. If found, please contact me.
Thanks
Pikehunter.
 
sgthulka
09/08/2016 10:03PM
 
Found a very expensive canoe paddle coming out of mudro on July 31st. - would like to get it back to its owner.
 
UPBoy
08/08/2016 12:08PM
 
Hello All, Just back from a Bower Trout to Ram long loop.


A wild shot but worth a try....I lost my Fitbit One (small pedometer that clips on your belt) some where between the southern campsite on North Temperance Lake and the east facing island campsite on Long Island Lake.


This means it is probably somewhere on the North Temp Lake portage to Sitka lake, the Sitka Lake to Cherokee Lake portage (still a dozy), the portage going north out of Cherokee Lake to Gordon Lake and then the portage north out of Gordon Lake to Long Island River.


If you happen to read this and have found my Fitbit One please reply to this message.


Many thanks,


UP Boy
 
Swedishbum
05/29/2017 08:15PM
 
I found a fishing net on a portage to swan lake (bower trout ep) memorial day weekend. Let me know if it's yours and I'll do what i can to get it back to you
 
ducks
05/30/2017 08:21PM
 
quote Swedishbum: "I found a fishing net on a portage to swan lake (bower trout ep) memorial day weekend. Let me know if it's yours and I'll do what i can to get it back to you"


Holy Cow..... that might be mine. Here it is in action on Swan. Is this it? We exited on Sunday 5/28.
 
Swedishbum
05/30/2017 08:32PM
 
That is absolutely it! We were the group of guys you passed on our way to swan for a day trip to swan! Where do you live? I'm in Lakeville, mn



quote ducks: "quote Swedishbum: "I found a fishing net on a portage to swan lake (bower trout ep) memorial day weekend. Let me know if it's yours and I'll do what i can to get it back to you"



Holy Cow..... that might be mine. Here it is in action on Swan. Is this it? We exited on Sunday 5/28. "

 
ducks
05/30/2017 08:43PM
 
quote Swedishbum: " That is absolutely it! We were the group of guys you passed on our way to swan for a day trip to swan! Where do you live? I'm in Lakeville, mn




quote ducks: "quote Swedishbum: "I found a fishing net on a portage to swan lake (bower trout ep) memorial day weekend. Let me know if it's yours and I'll do what i can to get it back to you"




Holy Cow..... that might be mine. Here it is in action on Swan. Is this it? We exited on Sunday 5/28. "
"



That's insane!!!! I always bdb the net under the stern seat but the balance was off so I decided to carry it on my trip across with the pack that day and then left it behind somewhere because putting it back in the canoe wasn't part of the normal routine. Was it by the big tree blocking the one portage landing? I noticed it was missing when we got to Bower Trout and there was no turning back at that point.
Any luck on your daytrip to Swan? I live in Big Lake.
 
Swedishbum
05/30/2017 08:55PM
 
Yep, it was by the big downed tree. We didn't have much luck fishing but mostly just wanted to explore anyways. Not sure how to do private messages but we can try to meet up somewhere in the middle to get it back to you :)


quote ducks: "quote Swedishbum: " That is absolutely it! We were the group of guys you passed on our way to swan for a day trip to swan! Where do you live? I'm in Lakeville, mn





quote ducks: "quote Swedishbum: "I found a fishing net on a portage to swan lake (bower trout ep) memorial day weekend. Let me know if it's yours and I'll do what i can to get it back to you"





Holy Cow..... that might be mine. Here it is in action on Swan. Is this it? We exited on Sunday 5/28. "
"




That's insane!!!! I always bdb the net under the stern seat but the balance was off so I decided to carry it on my trip across with the pack that day and then left it behind somewhere because putting it back in the canoe wasn't part of the normal routine. Was it by the big tree blocking the one portage landing? I noticed it was missing when we got to Bower Trout and there was no turning back at that point.
Any luck on your daytrip to Swan? I live in Big Lake. "

 
OgimaaBines
06/06/2017 08:35PM
 
Found on 6/3/17: PFD between Hustler and Oyster. Shoot me a message with the color/style with details on what was in the pockets.
 
Duckman
06/06/2017 06:09PM
 
To the couple I crossed paths with paddling a Sawbill canoe on your way to Cherokee, I found a nice water bottle on the portage from Sawbill to the unnamed lake before Ada that I assume is yalls.


Sawbill Outfitters has it with a note of where it was found. Hope you get it back!



Also, if you left a knife on Frost last week, tell me the campsite and the knife, and I'll get it to you. I unfortunately forgot my knife, so it was a welcome find.
 
billg55434
06/07/2017 04:24PM
 
Lost Strion rechargeable flashlight 6/1/17 Lake One to Lake Insula.
 
Theonidas
06/17/2017 09:09AM
 
Left our leeches at the lake Stuart entry point to Dahlgren River a couple weeks back. Didn't realize they were missing until we were about 3/4 of the way up the Dahlgren River and decided it was too late to go back. That sucked. Lindy stringer with a mesh bag and a leech locker attached. About a half pound of leeches in each. 3rd day of an 8 day trip.


If you found them and want to send my gear back I'll pay for the shipping!



 
MattM
06/17/2017 12:20PM
 
I was wind bound for a bit on the small island west of Eden Island on Quetico lake and stumbled upon a nice solo yoke with two sets of really nice pads installed on top of each other.


Probably used two pads to get extra height for kayak portaging.


I found it on the shoreline far from the landing, so I'm not sure how it got there.


Let me know if you are missing a nice yoke and two sets of pads.


I'm in the Minneapolis area and would be happy to reunite it with the owner.
 
Mocha
07/22/2016 03:33PM
 
i know, right? and to think that the SD card was still readable was even more amazing.

 
jamotrade
06/21/2017 12:33PM
 
I lost my wedding ring somewhere along the way from Lake Vermilion to Pine Lake. We were camped in the south facing site on the eastern side of the large island on Pine so it could be around camp somewhere. I had cold wet hands so it could have slipped off.
 
VoyageurNorth
07/16/2017 08:53PM
 
Con Island is on Shell Lake. Long cigar shaped island with a campsite on each end and one on the east side sort of middle way down.
 
smokingbunny
07/17/2017 08:05AM
 

I lost a pair of black prescription Ray-Ban sunglasses with Crokies on them (took them off in the rain and must have fallen out of my jacket) between the portage coming into Indiana from Wind Bay, going through Good Lake and the creek coming out into Hoist Bay. Most likely on a portage or while loading. Not holding out a lot of hope


Ken
 
mirth
08/22/2016 02:39PM
 
Lost: Garmin Etrex Vista HCx, grey in color. Power on screen has my contact name & number.


Disappeared from vehicle somewhere between the Southernmost landing on Saganaga and home in Northern IL, 8/13-14.


I figure its gone and somebody has a new handheld. Only piece of 'important' data on it I'd like recovered is the tracks of my most recent trip. Thankfully I had offloaded the Philmont data before the BW trip.
 
drglock
07/16/2017 08:10PM
 
quote pswith5: "quote drglock: "I'm looking for 3 items from our trip last week.
The first is a new walkie talkie. Camo in color, made by midland. I may have lost it on the portage from little loon into slim lake. I have the other radio to show a pic if necessary.




The second is my compass. Nothing fancy. A Silva, clear with a yellow dial. Not sure exactly where, but somewhere on our loop from little Indian Sioux to Nina moose.




Last and probably most important. I lost my walking stick. Again, nothing fancy. Was just a nice sized stick that I had attached a leather grip to. I have several pictures of the walking stick. This item has a lot of sentimental value.




I would so greatly appreciate their return of anyone happened upon them. I'll pay for shipping etc. thanks
"
Did you stay on Con island?? I left a walking stick that may have been yours because I was too lazy to strap it in my canoe :("



Wow, I just now checked in and saw this message as I prepare for our 2017 trip :)


I am not sure where Con island is, but we did stay on an island campsite on Finger Lake. I cant recall the exact last place I had it, but this could have been it. I appreciate the info in any case.
 
Jgitco
07/31/2017 08:31PM
 
Lost GoPro strapped to log at lower basswood falls on Thursday July 27. Should be floating. Thanks
 
ukiahborn
07/15/2017 08:15AM
 
quote Freeleo1: "quote ukiahborn: "




I lost some prescription (Oakley) sunglasses 6/30 somewhere along the way from BWCA entry point 8 - Moose River and Big Moose Lake. They were in a black pill-shaped case with an "O" on it. If you come across them I'd be grateful for a note."
Did you find your sunglasses? I think someone turned some in to WELY. They were saying they were at the station and found floating in Moose River. "



Floating in the river is likely where they ended up. Thanks for the note. What is WELY, or more to the point, who can I call?
 
mr.barley
07/15/2017 09:29AM
 
WELY is the Ely radio station. WELY
 
Freeleo1
07/14/2017 10:40PM
 
quote ukiahborn: "



I lost some prescription (Oakley) sunglasses 6/30 somewhere along the way from BWCA entry point 8 - Moose River and Big Moose Lake. They were in a black pill-shaped case with an "O" on it. If you come across them I'd be grateful for a note."
Did you find your sunglasses? I think someone turned some in to WELY. They were saying they were at the station and found floating in Moose River.
 
mr.barley
06/17/2017 07:25PM
 
I left my small Frabill collapsible/telescoping net near the landing of campsite 1430 in Knife Lake on Wednesday June 14th. I'd pay the cost of shipping for it's return.
 
ukiahborn
07/15/2017 08:15AM
 
quote Freeleo1: "quote ukiahborn: "




I lost some prescription (Oakley) sunglasses 6/30 somewhere along the way from BWCA entry point 8 - Moose River and Big Moose Lake. They were in a black pill-shaped case with an "O" on it. If you come across them I'd be grateful for a note."
Did you find your sunglasses? I think someone turned some in to WELY. They were saying they were at the station and found floating in Moose River. "



Floating in the river is likely where they ended up. Thanks for the note. What is WELY, or more to the point, who can I call?
 
bronxpaddler
08/28/2016 12:01PM
 
found: titanium cup
location: quetico portage
date: august 2016
seeking: owner with attachment (sentimental or other) to said cup


best,
bronxpaddler
 
dicecupmaker
09/13/2016 10:45AM
 
Found by a friend last week in August. Waterproof Olympus camera. Found on the portage into or coming out of Crab lake.
 
WiresNPipes
09/13/2016 02:31PM
 
Re: Jakthund post about found paddle on Sea Gull

Hi I had not hoped to find my lost paddle. I'll have to get with my boy and review the map. He lost it in heavy seas while lost with three novice teenage girls on Sea Gull within a day of 7/15. I know they paddled counter-clockwise around Three Mile Island instead of following me as they had started : straight north from our camp site on Fishhook Island through the river shortcut to Sag. With the spare buried under packs, the westerly winds drove them from it so they could not find it - I can still barely believe it cuz I went out alone after them in a wide aluminum boat and did alright.

I'll check through my receipts cuz I didn't pay attention to brand. If it's a 52" bent shaft that Scheele's stocked in '14, then it could be my old one that I sorely miss. I'll try to find more info...


Very kind of you to post it like this.


I sincerely appreciate the help from the party camped at c0501 who beckoned them in, relayed my message to my lost kids, fixed their map so what they needed all on one side, and showed them where they were and needed to go to find me. Thank you, whoever you folks are!

Not mine, thanks. Had to ask in case :-(
 
WiresNPipes
09/13/2016 03:54PM
 
Free solar charger awaits someone who will scan the rock point C1702, the first campsite in South Kawishiwi River east of Eskagwama Lake portage. GOAL ZERO Guide 10 Plus Solar Recharging Kit with spare batteries! Please save it before winter turns it to hazardous waste. I also posted in the for sale and wanted stuff and in that camp site map pin. Of course, I'd gladly accept it if you rescue it from the elements just for me :-) . Abandoned 9/12 ~15:00.
 
Jakthund
09/13/2016 09:40PM
 
WiresNPipes,


Sorry, but it does not sound like your lost paddle. It is a cheaper, aluminum, straight shaft. Found at campsite west of Palisades.
 
Jakthund
08/04/2016 11:27AM
 
Found: Paddle at campsite on Sea Gull Lake. Send me a description and at which campsite you left it.
 
johndku
08/02/2016 07:59PM
 
Had this posted in another thread so forgive me,,but lost a Seagull Outfitters PFD on the measly 9 rod portage from Red Rock Lake to Red Rock Bay on 7/24/16...


Don't ask me how, don't know how I lost it...had it on paddling to the portage which was our pick up point for a tow back...took it off as we arrived about an hour early....never found it.


If found, and returned to Seagull Outfitters, I get my $40 fee for lost gear credited back to me....thanks.
 
Mocha
07/17/2016 08:32PM
 
found: prescription sunglasses at campsite 640 on caribou lake (off poplar).
campers at site 7/14-17 and found them.
 
Castaway
07/11/2016 11:17AM
 
Lost 4 Mckenzie maps on the Fern to Olifaunt portage. Stored in a gallon ziplock bag, so still usable. Could have gone back for them but due to time of day and having been over the portage 3 times, we moved on. I'll pay a modest reward and shipping for their return.
 
cowdoc
07/21/2016 08:53PM
 
quote Mocha: "found: camera on a log, either on the portage from horseshoe to gaskin or gaskin to winchell OR from horseshoe to Allen.


SD card still good, kevlar canoes, one from Rockwood. T-shirts on some of the people say ILLINOIS.
mix of older teens and young adults
hard to tell from the date stamp since the stamp looks like December but the photos are June or early July-ish.


shoot me an email if you think this is yours and can describe the camera. here are some people photos from the SD card














"





Mocha.....the canoe registration says 2012....that camera has been there a while
 
Mocha
07/21/2016 02:16PM
 
LOST: somewhere between Little Rock Falls and portage to Clove lake (ep 57), July 17-19 time frame.


wide brimmed tan colored hat with under-chin drawstring. has PHILMONT 2010 branded on the hat. sentimental value for owner!


please email if you find it and we'll figure out how to get it. Thanks!
 
Degha
09/21/2016 02:44PM
 
We found the solar charger Tuesday when we were at the site. I'm sure we can figure out some way to get it back to you if you'd like. Just drop me an email and let me know.
 
WiresNPipes
09/21/2016 03:25PM
 

 
quark2222
09/22/2016 07:16PM
 
quote eagle98mn: "Found: On the portage between Mountain Lake and Fan Lake on 9/15/16, an NRS right-hand glove. Send me an email if it is yours.



"



Did it have embroidered on it, "OJ Simpson"???


Tomster
 
Mocha
09/14/2016 01:43PM
 
LOST: on the west end of Monument Portage, RAIN JACKET a women's size Medium, green "free country" brand. contact me if you find this, thanks!
 
hooky
09/15/2016 09:19AM
 
LOST:


3 fishing rods with reels. They're on the short portage between Kelly and Peterson, leaning up against the little scrub pine. Will gladly pay for shipping back to me and a little extra for being an honest Joe and going through the trouble of packing them up.
 
VoyageurNorth
09/16/2016 06:39PM
 
Lost between Fourtown & Mudro parking lot: Sept 16th (2 pm to 6 pm)


Customer came in and between Fourtown & the 3 portages back to the Mudro parking lot, he lost his iPhone 6 Plus (the big one) in a bright green case that also has his wallet in it. Could also be in the parking lot, he noticed it missing once he got to VNO for their showers & to return the canoes.


The name is Daniel Cevetello


A phone number to call (his buddy) is 630 768 6993. Just missing today, within 4 hours from now (6:30 pm) Friday.


Thanks for any help! Someone here found John's keys at the Lake One area 2 years ago, so thought this would be a good spot!
 
eagle98mn
09/22/2016 10:39AM
 
Found: On the portage between Mountain Lake and Fan Lake on 9/15/16, an NRS right-hand glove. Send me an email if it is yours.



 
VoyageurNorth
09/29/2016 01:32PM
 
Found: Green tackle box/case. On North side of Lake Agnes (BWCA Agnes) near campsite on a point.


Lots of gear inside. If you can describe the reels or something to determine that this case is yours, give us a call.


One of our Voyageur North customers found it & brought it back with him.


(218) 365-3251
 
eagle98mn
09/29/2016 10:02PM
 




Did it have embroidered on it, "OJ Simpson"???



Tomster"



HA, just saw this reply...it looked a bit small. :)
 
Atb
09/30/2016 10:46AM
 
Found: Nikon Lens Hood
Location: Quetico-Conk portage
Date found: 9/22/16


Looks like it came of a nice lens. If it's yours, drop me a note.
 
hornsbyks
10/08/2016 08:11AM
 
I found tent poles on the portage north of Dell lake in the Quetico heading towards YumYum. Drop me a note if you think they are yours. Hornsbyks@yahoo.com
 
ComfortHanger
10/28/2016 10:19PM
 
I know it's a long shot, but... I went in on the South Kawishiwi River at Entry point 32 last weekend. We came out on Sunday Oct. 21 mid morning. We had a big group and two vehicles so I didn't actually personally check all our stuff. There was another group coming out about the time we left and my friend missed my bag when she went back to check the river end of the portage cause she thought it was part of their gear. There were three tarps in a clear dry bag(there is a name written in sharpie on the inside of the top of the dry bag). There was one 10x10 generic blue tarp and two ENO hammock tarps, one black and one gray. Like I said, it's a really long shot, but I just thought I would try and see if maybe someone had picked them up. I would be more than willing to pay shipping at least to get them back!!!
 
ComfortHanger
10/28/2016 10:19PM
 
I know it's a long shot, but... I went in on the South Kawishiwi River at Entry point 32 last weekend. We came out on Sunday Oct. 21 mid morning. We had a big group and two vehicles so I didn't actually personally check all our stuff. There was another group coming out about the time we left and my friend missed my bag when she went back to check the river end of the portage cause she thought it was part of their gear. There were three tarps in a clear dry bag(there is a name written in sharpie on the inside of the top of the dry bag). There was one 10x10 generic blue tarp and two ENO hammock tarps, one black and one gray. Like I said, it's a really long shot, but I just thought I would try and see if maybe someone had picked them up. I would be more than willing to pay shipping at least to get them back!!!
 
fishinfool71
10/25/2017 09:31AM
 
As in my thread in the planning message board I found 2 vests and some fishing gear on the portage from Allen to Horseshoe Lakes (on the Horseshoe side) 10/8/17. email or respond to this message if you are or know who the owner may be.
 
tenpins
10/22/2017 04:21PM
 
On Oct. 16, 2017, we camped on the NE site on Parent lake next to Snowbank. There was a hiking stick left near the landing. If it's yours, identify it & email me if you want to get it back.
 
bronxpaddler
08/13/2017 08:11PM
 
Sorry . . . . afraid not . . . Good luck and hope you find yours.
 
Pinetree
08/13/2017 03:06PM
 
quote BigAl2: "Lost: Plastic Map case - think it is on portage from Hanson Lake to Cherry Lake. Map case includes a compass, my MN fishing license, Fisher map (think F32), Mckenzie (not sure number) and possibly some notes. Most likely at landing on Hanson Lake, but possibly on portage. Think it was left at entrance landing on Hanson Lake to portage to Cherry Lake. Lost 08/7/2017.
Didn't notice it was gone until later and thought other persons in party in other canoes had it which were ahead of my canoe. Desperately need my MN fishing license and compass. I think the Fisher map has notes wrote on it about campsites and other information, so the map is more than a map to me (memories).
Would appreciate it, if found, you would return to me (will pay for mailing fees). Plz contact me via email address.
Thank you "



You can go anywhere you can buy a fishing license and get a duplicate for a I think $2.50.
 
Bill G
08/13/2017 07:24PM
 
quote bronxpaddler: "Found a flashlight and case on Tuck Lake. Identify as yours and I would be happy to return!"


Is it a Strion LED rechargeable in a black nylon case.
BILLG55434@yahoo.com
 
johnMN
08/13/2017 08:10PM
 
HELP! Lost a Go Pro camera between the Carp Lake Portage (from Birch) to Knife Lake on Friday. 8/11/17. Please email me if you find or know if anyone have found it! Thanks everyone!!!!

 
mirth
08/14/2017 09:48AM
 
Killing the quote....
 
Rockwood
08/07/2017 06:39PM
 
My friend Mike Bartz left a Grey Owl canoe paddle at the East Bearskin USFS public access about 9:45 PM Saturday night. He checked on Sunday morning and it was gone. Wondering if anyone out there might have picked it up or know who did. He would like to get it back for many reasons...reward! Thanks!! Call Rockwood at 218-388-2242 or email us at info@rockwoodbwca.com
 
Pinetree
08/05/2017 01:19PM
 
quote VoyageurNorth: "quote Pinetree: "Seen this at a diffferent sitemaybe someone from this site lost them? Just passing it on.
Facebook BWCA.com



Melissa Olson
August 1 at 11:41am




Found Fishing poles near Moosecamp portage. I'm looking for their owners. Message me to claim them."




Pinetree, I know whose fishing poles those are. Do you have access to Melissa Olson or ??"



Page down to August 1
It will be under her name to contact.
If this doesn't work for you let me know. Good luck.


Here this is much better. poles
 
Pinetree
08/04/2017 07:39PM
 
Seen this at a diffferent sitemaybe someone from this site lost them? Just passing it on.
Facebook BWCA.com

Melissa Olson
August 1 at 11:41am


Found Fishing poles near Moosecamp portage. I'm looking for their owners. Message me to claim them.
 
pvictor
08/04/2017 09:43PM
 
I lost a Estwing fixed blade knife at the first portage on Entry Point 57 (Magnetic Lake). The picture shows the case, but I only lost the knife, It fell out of my case.
It has sentimental value and will pay a reward if found,
 
VoyageurNorth
08/04/2017 09:54PM
 
quote Pinetree: "Seen this at a diffferent sitemaybe someone from this site lost them? Just passing it on.
Facebook BWCA.com


Melissa Olson
August 1 at 11:41am



Found Fishing poles near Moosecamp portage. I'm looking for their owners. Message me to claim them."



Pinetree, I know whose fishing poles those are. Do you have access to Melissa Olson or ??
 
brulu
08/05/2017 10:18AM
 
Found: black stuff sack with something light and puffy in it, on the portage between Fay and Flying Lakes. Let me know if this might be yours...
 
paddlecanoe
07/28/2017 08:03AM
 
I found a solar charger at a Lac la Croix campsite on July 19. Send me an email message, and we'll work out a way to get it back to you.
 
Twins87
08/15/2017 12:04PM
 
Lost: Gransfor small hatchet


hatchet


When: Wednesday Aug 9th


Location: somewhere between Ham Lake peninsula site and arriving at Rockwood Lodge via car. We had it when we packed up the final morning at our campsite. It was on the outside of a pack. We paddled out to the Cross Bay entry, packed up in the parking lot near the trees at the top of the stairs, showered at Tuscarora and then drove to Rockwood to spend the rest of the week in the cabin.


We have no idea when it went missing - we noticed it gone when we left the Rockwood cabin. It isn't in or near the cabin we stayed in, Rockwood has already looked high and low for us.


So... somewhere between Ham Lake and Tuscarora Lodge it went missing.
 
jphafs
07/23/2017 09:07PM
 
GOOD NEWS!! Our pack was found by a group of campers from Camp Voyageur.
A camp leader heard the announcement on the Ely radio station while another camp leader found our pack on Ensign. We are so grateful for the goodness in people and for the effort put into to getting us reunited with our items. We are so thankful!


The Hafner Family
Stillwater, MN
 
boonie
07/14/2017 04:07PM
 
I'd also check with the outfitters who service that area, as well as the ranger station. Portaging a whole 'nother pack is a lot though. I think a lot of people would assume that if someone left a whole pack, they'd miss it and be back for it.
 
WiresNPipes
07/14/2017 04:24PM
 
Adam, this is too long. Would you please archive another year or two?


Thanks :-)
 
Freeleo1
07/14/2017 10:44PM
 
Also, did anyone find a Coghlin compass somewhere along Emerald, That Man, Sheridan area? It's not that expensive and probably not worth the shipping to get it back. I'd just like to know where I lost it. THanks
 
jphafs
07/14/2017 08:45AM
 
Help! My husband left our #4 Duluth pack on the far east side of Ensign Lake on July 6, 2017 and just realized it tonight. It sounds crazy but he was traveling with 5 teenagers and trying to exit in a storm. We reviewed campsite photos from 7-6-17 and see the pack back behind a tree. Anyone traveling on Ensign and able to check the site for us? We think it is site 1220. We have been taking BWCA trips for 30 years and have never left a pack behind. We are desperate to get it back

I listed site as 1220 but my daughter tells me it was site 37. Is anyone going into Ensign who would be willing to take a look?
Jane Hafner
651-261-0562
Stillwater, MN
 
ukiahborn
07/03/2017 04:39PM
 



I lost some prescription (Oakley) sunglasses 6/30 somewhere along the way from BWCA entry point 8 - Moose River and Big Moose Lake. They were in a black pill-shaped case with an "O" on it. If you come across them I'd be grateful for a note.
 
Sue2dRescue
06/15/2017 09:05PM
 
Greetings! I lost my cell phone--Samsung Galaxy S5 with a cracked black case--around the Blankenberg Landing at Seagull Lake on Thursday, June 15 about 6:00pm. If anyone turns it in, would you mind very much please emailing me? Thank you so much!
 
davep785
06/16/2017 05:59AM
 
Found - binoculars on shell lake.
 
Bumstead
06/16/2017 07:36AM
 
Lost on Gull Lake from the peninsula site (really strong winds of Saturday 6/10):


Marmot Precip rain pants, black, size L Tall. I checked around the site and in water when we paddled out to Gun portage on Sunday morning with no luck.....and of course it was a cold rainy morning. Wet legs until the sun came out around noon, brrrrrr.


Let me know if anyone happens upon them, thanks!
 
Mocha
06/14/2017 06:48PM
 
found this posted on the internet today:


"CO Darin Fagerman (Grand Marais) reports he found a map floating in an area lake. The map had secret fishing spots circled. The CO tried to look away but couldn?t help himself. The CO will return the map to the rightful owner, but the circled spots will remain in his mind. Please secure your paper and litter from blowing out of your boat as you never know what you may be giving up. "


he is the CO in the grand marais/gunflint trail area.
 
Dougin
06/14/2017 05:42PM
 
Hello,
On June 7, 2016 my brother and I went in on entry point 16. We chose to take the 160 rod portage from Agnes to the Oyster river. We left my tackle bag/box and a dry box, that was clipped to the tackle bag/box, containing a camera. We noticed our error and I went back to retrieve my forgotten equipment. It was, of coarse, gone. The camera was red with "WELD" engraved on it. If you found it I would appreciate getting it back. I will gladly pay the shipping!!



Dougin
 
shuz
05/28/2017 08:34PM
 
In all the years I've been on this forum I have never noticed this thread. In, I believe 2011 I lost a medium heavy gandermountain rod on Vale lake above Pine. I suspect that it was lost to the depths. In 2008 I left a pair of keen sandels on the long islang lake. The campsite next to the large burnt out island.
 
ducks
06/02/2017 07:20PM
 
Swedishbum....... I sent you an email. Please let me know whether or not you got it...
Thanks
 
adam
01/10/2015 10:14AM
 

This thread is for reporting found and lost items while in or arround canoecountry. Try to keep this an information thread and refrain from jokes and wasted posts so people don't have to wade through it.

Here is a link to last years thread:

2014 Lost and Found Thread



 
Mocha
07/24/2016 02:17PM
 
LOST: reward for the finder of a pair of Oakley sunglasses w/green head band.
campsite 645 on Caribou (off Lizz), left hanging on a tree branch.
lost July 23/24.



 
paddlefamily
11/10/2017 07:59PM
 
Did you lose a camera east of the Gunflint Trail on or near the Border Route Trail?


It made the news here .
 
Coracle
10/07/2017 09:01AM
 
Nikki found your lost item by Boot Lake
 
mcspin50
09/28/2017 01:08PM
 
Lost/Left at Wood Lake Portage or in Ely Sept 25, 2017: my right shoe. Salomon X-Mission 3 woman's trail runner, size 8. Orange/red/light green/teal. The left one made it home, but not the right one.

 
mychurchmyhome
09/27/2017 07:37PM
 
Always look back.
 
caribouluvr
09/24/2017 11:36PM
 
Lost belt with Western buckle at Moose River entry#16 on Sunday 9/24. Maybe fell off car on the way down the road just on the way back to echo trail.
 
grayghoste78
08/24/2017 08:21AM
 
Lost a pair of Cabela's camo binoculars I believe on Ensign. The camp site strait across from the 220 portage. If found would really like to get them back. Thanks!

 
VoyageurNorth
08/19/2017 09:11PM
 
Customer lost key fob for their Mitsubishi vehicle yesterday.


Went out at Lake One & looked between Lake 1 & 2, didn't find. Thought also could be between Rifle Lake and Lake 1.


Please keep an eye (& ear) out for this key, otherwise they said they have to get a ride or tow truck to take car down to White Bear Lake where a dealership is.


This board found John's keys at Lake One a few years ago, maybe the luck will hold for this nice family.
 
bronxpaddler
08/13/2017 01:37PM
 
Found a flashlight and case on Tuck Lake. Identify as yours and I would be happy to return!
 
BigAl2
08/13/2017 02:45PM
 
Lost: Plastic Map case - think it is on portage from Hanson Lake to Cherry Lake. Map case includes a compass, my MN fishing license, Fisher map (think F32), Mckenzie (not sure number) and possibly some notes. Most likely at landing on Hanson Lake, but possibly on portage. Think it was left at entrance landing on Hanson Lake to portage to Cherry Lake. Lost 08/7/2017.
Didn't notice it was gone until later and thought other persons in party in other canoes had it which were ahead of my canoe. Desperately need my MN fishing license and compass. I think the Fisher map has notes wrote on it about campsites and other information, so the map is more than a map to me (memories).
Would appreciate it, if found, you would return to me (will pay for mailing fees). Plz contact me via email address.
Thank you
 
cowboy hat
08/11/2017 05:15PM
 
You might want to contact Golden Eagle Lodge and Bearskin Lodge as they might have lodge guests that take day trips to those lakes across that portage.
 
Pinetree
08/11/2017 06:04PM
 
Thanks Lynn for the update and your active role in making it possible.
 
VoyageurNorth
08/11/2017 07:12PM
 
quote Pinetree: "Thanks Lynn for the update and your active role in making it possible."


You are welcome & none of it would have happened most likely, if you hadn't brought the post from another site to here, so thank you!
 
nojobro
08/11/2017 01:02PM
 
Lost on a portage around Caribou Lake (the far east one by Pine): a saw in a salmon colored protective case.


Lost on the Moon Lake to Flour Lake portage: a pair of black prescription (barely) sunglasses. I took this pair on the trip because I wasn't going to cry if I lost them. So I don't really need them back. But I would love it if you found them and removed them from the wilderness. ;)
 
VoyageurNorth
08/11/2017 05:26PM
 
quote Pinetree: "VoyageurNorth: "Pinetree: "Seen this at a diffferent sitemaybe someone from this site lost them? Just passing it on.
Facebook BWCA.com


Melissa Olson
August 1 at 11:41am


Found Fishing poles near Moosecamp portage. I'm looking for their owners. Message me to claim them."


Pinetree, I know whose fishing poles those are. Do you have access to Melissa Olson or ??"




I heard that the owner of the poles was contacted & they have either been or will be back with the Ely owner soon. This board works! :-)
 
bottomtothetap
07/26/2017 10:52AM
 
quote bottomtothetap: "Just returned from my trip short one bag of camera gear. Missing somewhere between Lower Pauness and Lynx Lake. Lost on Friday, July 21st. We backtracked that entire area twice and have not found it. Small handbag-size bright-green bag. Have searched and left info with the Ely Chamber of Commerce, WELY Radio, and Ely Police. We outfitted through Canoe Country Outfitters and they are also aware and have been very helpful with attempts to retrieve it.



In case you found it and have it hoping to return it to the rightful owner--please reach out and thank you!"



Sorry, everyone--the OP for this had a wrong date in it. JULY 21st is the date. It's now been edited and corrected.


Thanks!
 
Sue2dRescue
07/25/2017 08:41AM
 
quote Sue2dRescue: "Greetings! I lost my cell phone--Samsung Galaxy S5 with a cracked black case--around the Blankenberg Landing at Seagull Lake on Thursday, June 15 about 6:00pm. If anyone turns it in, would you mind very much please emailing me? Thank you so much!"


GOOD NEWS! :D My phone was found and turned into Z Wireless Verizon in Duluth! The two ladies who found my phone snapped a selfie prior to turning it in, but didn't leave any contact info for a proper thank you. Posting that photo here in case anyone may be able to forward my thanks from New Jersey. :)
 
boonie
07/25/2017 11:40AM
 
see this thread
 
bottomtothetap
07/24/2017 11:06PM
 
Just returned from my trip short one bag of camera gear. Missing somewhere between Lower Pauness and Lynx Lake. Lost on Friday, July 21st. We backtracked that entire area twice and have not found it. Small handbag-size bright-green bag. Have searched and left info with the Ely Chamber of Commerce, WELY Radio, and Ely Police. We outfitted through Canoe Country Outfitters and they are also aware and have been very helpful with attempts to retrieve it.


In case you found it and have it hoping to return it to the rightful owner--please reach out and thank you!
 
bottomtothetap
07/25/2017 12:30PM
 
I'm also on WELY with announcements for my lost camera. This gives me some hope!
 
bobbernumber3
06/08/2017 12:21PM
 
Our group found a pair of prescription glasses hanging from a tree and I am hoping to locate the owner. Based on strength of the prescription I am sure the owner would like them back. Campsite is about a mile past Silver Falls.


Contact me if you are looking for your glasses.
 
Mocha
05/31/2017 07:29PM
 
now, that is a great lost and found story!
 
billconner
06/01/2017 07:16AM
 
quote Mocha: "now, that is a great lost and found story!"


+1
 
ducks
06/02/2017 07:15PM
 
quote billconner: "quote Mocha: "now, that is a great lost and found story!"



+1"



agreed!!!!! We only saw 2 groups our whole trip and 1 of them found the net AND is part of bwca.com