Memories Of An Old Maine Hunting Camp 1940’s, 50’s, & 60’s. (PART 2)

Today I’m sharing with you scenes from an old Maine Hunting Camp. Photo’s were taken from the 1940’s, 50’s, & 60’s. My father, grandfather, uncles, & cousins used to hunt deer, wild hares, birds, bear, and fished as well. Any game they got helped to feed themselves, and their families. Sadly those family members are gone now. I grew up hearing “some” of the hunting tales (only as many tales as a little girl was allowed to hear back then). Growing up, I have wonderful memories of going “up to camp” with my parents, sister, and Beagle. It used to be a wonderful, quiet, & peaceful place, with no running water or electricity. Great memories from way back when. ~ Kat
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Thank you for taking a trip down memory lane with me today. God Bless!
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[@SilverPreppingGrandma]

Oh, Kat. I love this! You chose the perfect music to go with the images. Very heart warming! 🙏❤🙏

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you so much ♥️ I have great memories of going there when I was little and back when my dad was living. Thank you for watching, and God Bless!

[@jeffarmstrong9324]

Hard to put into words how those snapshots caused a flood of emotions for me. I’ve been fortunate enough to have lived some of those moments in remote wilderness camps. As crazy as things may be today, even a weekend of getting together with old friends off the grid is soul cleansing.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you so much for sharing that Jeff. This is why I made these three videos, because for some people it brings back fond memories from years ago. I can remember my dad getting ready for some of these hunting trips, when I was growing up. He always came home in November with a deer and a couple Christmas Trees, all tied onto the car (not together mind you) 🙂 I think the deer was tied into the hood of the car and the trees were on the car roof!

[@thomascurran6186]

Yes the Christmas trees were a sure thing the deer not so much. Thanks for your work the images and music go well together brings back memories. I was only a boy at the time most of the pictures were taken I’m jealous of the quality of their lives back then. Thanks again

[@ruyguy8888]

Eastern Canadian here. This brought back some of my earliest memories of going to my great grandfathers house in the country and my grandfathers hunting camp in the 80's. Miss those simpler times.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Hi! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Hold onto those fond memories, and I hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving! Thanks for stopping by!

[@user-je8jg3ds9t]

There is nothing like hunting camp with all of your buddies makes me think of good times

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by!

[@IanYGath]

Yes, the days when people actually talked to each other, cared about each other and weren’t too busy text messaging. Simpler but much better times in my book. Thanks for sharing these wonderful photos. God bless. 🙂🙏🏻👍🏻💕

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you Ian, I appreciate that. These pictures were actually “slides”. I don’t have a slide viewer, so I had to get creative in order to copy these, and edit so they could be viewed. But, this is the second video I’ve done of this camp, here on KZbin, and people seemed to enjoy it. I’m happy to share this. Thank you for watching and God Bless! 🙂🙏🏼

[@mullisoutdoors]

I wish I could like this comment a thousand times..I remember those days before everybody had their nose stuck in a phone and actually went on adventures with each other and made memories like this!! It was Awesome and some of us still keep it alive!!🤣🤣

[@KatInTheNorth]

@@mullisoutdoors it’s so important to pass the older and simpler ways on, to the next generation before all is lost.

[@mullisoutdoors]

@@KatInTheNorth I tell people this all the time and wish I would have spent more time learning from my family elders because now they are mostly gone. I learned a ton from them, but have lost 10 folds as much always being too busy when I was younger.

[@IanYGath]

@@mullisoutdoors I agree 100%.

[@markaugustus621]

Reminds me of my camp and my fathers-in-law camp in the Adirondacks. Health will keep me away this year but videos like this really help. Thank you.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment, I appreciate it. I’m glad you enjoyed the video, and I do hope your health will get better so next year you can get out there again.

[@MaineOffGrid.]

What a time to be alive! I wish I had been born sooner than I was! Beautiful camp!

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you! A better time. Thanks for stopping by!

[@user-uf2ji8lg1d]

You would have loved it

[@oso9809]

I see these men most of whom were likely veterans. They appear to be enjoying the simple time at camp. Great photos.

[@richarddevoe5871]

What a great montage of memories and a perfect choice of music as well… my gr-grandmother’s boarding house which I grew up in hosted 20-25 hunters every deer season and was a special time with some great memories for me. I also have many pics from days past of the friends and traditions made on my family farm in the Catskills of NY. The old ash tree finally died but not before the numerous big bucks that adorned its lower branches from successful hunts had made their way into some incredible pictures… to see the 8 big racks on those deer and the proud hunters posing under them is a long tradition that lives in that 8 x 10 I cherish in my game room..

[@KatInTheNorth]

What wonderful memories for you Richard! Thank you for sharing those memories here. I’m so glad you have the pictures, and I appreciate you stopping by.

[@mountainmancaraway6431]

What a great tribute to Americana at its finest! I bet there were some great stories among that bunch. This is what hunting is all about.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thanks so much! I know there were a lot of stories, and I think many stories never left the camp 🙂 Thanks so much for watching!

[@solardiyhobbyandrevies8118]

I’d love to grow up in those days. I always loved hunting with my dad.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Hey, it’s good to see you! I know, It was a different time. I appreciate you stopping by!! I hope all is well with two, God Bless!

[@davemoyer505]

Good stuff. Awesome view of Americana. All the old hunting camps are slowly going away. The old guys die off, and the young don’t care about the cabins and outdoors. Let alone hunting. Those WERE the days!!!👍🦌🇺🇸❤️

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you Dave, I agree on all counts! Thanks for stopping by!

[@deborahmantha1080]

There are still kiddos who hunt with their grandpas...my husband just walked in from hunting elk with our son and granddaughter (18yrs), and her boyfriend is in huntin' camp with his dad. Take heart! There is still a lot of the hunting tradition being passed down, at least here in Montana. This was a lovely tribute to the "good old days" and absolutely gorgeous music. Thank you, Kat!

[@davemoyer505]

@@deborahmantha1080 you are fine Americans!! Raising your kids right! I brought my kids up to hunt. 2 of my son-in-laws will be coming out to hunt with me in Pa.’s bear season in a couple weeks. I love it! Have a good day, and get after those elk!👍😁🦌🇺🇸❤️

[@chadskoien32]

Reminds me of my grandfather's photo album from his days in camp thru these same decades til we found our own 80 acres in green county I still think back when I was first starting going to our camp grandpa would set up the slide projector on Thursday night an my brother, father,cousins and hunting buddies would listen to tales from grandpas younger years every year buck was a lil bigger lil farther away an always tons of snow my grandpa has been gone now 22 years an I would give everything I have to watch 1 more slide an gear 1 more tall tail. No one can understand the feelings one gets from spending time together outdoors unless they have done it. Great video I really needed to watch this with my grandpas anniversary coming in a few weeks thank u for sharing

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you so much for sharing. There is a part 1 too this as well, but you may have seen it already. These were actually slides as well, so it is interesting to read about your fond memories. Having no slide projector myself, I took each individual slide, photographed it in bright light, edited, and now they can be shared digitally. It was a slow process but it was worth it to me. My father, grandfather, uncles and cousins always had a good time at the old hunting camp, and the stories! I’m so glad you enjoyed this video. Thanks so much for stopping by!

[@JustJudy]

I love this time period.. the clothes, cars, home cooking. I was in the 60s but don’t remember them.. when everything started to change it seems.

[@KatInTheNorth]

I do too. I can remember dad preparing for his hunting trip every year. Yes, things certainly changed.

[@meme-pv3lx]

Our family had a hunting camp in Northern Michigan, starting in the 40's. We last hunted with family members in the early 70's. It was a great way to grow up.

[@KatInTheNorth]

I bet you have some great memories of those days. Thanks so much for sharing that. I appreciate you stopping by!

[@windycityred9040]

Kat in the North, you are so, so lucky to have all these old photos. I am betting all the family members in these photos are smiling down and saying thank you for remembering us all. Such a nice presentation of days gone by with family.♥

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you so much. I’m very thankful that they were gifted to me, from a cousin. They are all slides, and with no slide projector, it got tricky to turn these into digital, but I did it. The original slides are now put away. I’m glad to share, and happy for the positive responses. It makes this project well worth sharing. I appreciate you stopping by and commenting.

[@karenh789]

I love Maine. My son and family moved to Ellsworth a few years ago. I visit as much as I can. I just returned to NJ a couple of days ago. I don't like leaving. I traveled up to Calais this time. What beautiful country! So wide open, both the land and sky. Causes me to praise my God. Next time I want to drive to Greenville. I too am a Christian and I echo your sentiments. I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to more of your videos. Thanks for sharing your story there in Maine.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thanks Karen! I’m glad you’re able to get away for awhile. It’s nice up in Ellsworth, I have family there as well. Greenville is a nice place to visit. I’ve been there quite a few times. I appreciate you stopping by and subscribing. I don’t post as often as I used to, but I thank you. Take care, and God Bless!

[@ericandersen9526]

Those photos sure bring back memories of my youth..Time when family and friends would gather here in the North woods of Michigan… Remembering the 50 and 60s..Never missed a deer season..starting at 13 and I’m 71 now..

[@KatInTheNorth]

Awe, thanks so much for sharing that Eric 🙂 I appreciate it. I have more slides from this collection to process and then I’ll put out a part 3. I’m happy to share, and Glad you enjoyed.

[@donaldvonlintig8445]

I'm right behind you Eric. Never missed an Opening Day, of Deer Season from 15 until now 62, and I'll be climbing into a Tree-stand ,Sunday morning, God willing !

[@KatInTheNorth]

@donaldvonlintig8445 Good luck to you!

[@lloydclement2152]

This was a time when life wasn't complicated. Great video, thank you.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you!

[@BCVS777]

I have an old photo of my grandmother in red flannel coat, rifle in the crook of her arm and a buck stretched across the hood of a Willy’s Jeep. Love that image!

[@KatInTheNorth]

Hahaha, I love it! Good for her! Thanks for sharing that 🙂

[@SouthernPatriot1]

Simpler times for sure. Thanks for sharing. God bless sister.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you for watching ♥️ This is the second video of the hunting camp I’ve done, and every time I watch them, they still bring me to tears. I loved that camp. Blessings to you!

[@williamcrawford7857]

Thanks for doing this. Sadly far too many people today will never get to experience this . This brings back many fond memories.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you so much for watching. I agree!

[@timhatfield6367]

Me too..friend. Deer camp starts here in Indiana this weekend.

[@KatInTheNorth]

@@timhatfield6367 Have a good time and the best of luck.

[@daviddestefano5044]

brought a tear to my eye I was the young kid once now the hunting companions are gone or gave it up....i thought i would give it up also ....but your presentation changed my mind I may only be out a little while but I will be in the field at least one more year if even by myself.....

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thanks so much for sharing that with me. I really appreciate it. My dad is gone now, but in his later years when he couldn’t hunt anymore due to health, he would still go to camp (sometimes alone). He would reminisce, cut the grass, and watch the wildlife. I have a couple more of these videos coming out soon. I appreciate you stopping by and commenting.

[@tylerarel365]

Very nice. We have a 4 generation deer camp in northern Vt. Times may change, people change, life changes but the memories made in the woods, up ta camp or on the water always stay rich and warm.

[@KatInTheNorth]

That’s wonderful! I’m so glad it’s still in the family. In his later years, my father found so much comfort & relaxation whenever he went to the camp. I’m sure he reminisced while there. Thank you for commenting.

[@mytinyretirement]

Oh what memories this video brings back. The old hunting camps.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Awe, really? 🙂 I hope they are good memories.

[@Unwrapasmile]

Great pictures and a wonderful presentation. No doubt many good times shared.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching!

[@retirednavy8720]

Well done. A hunter knows that deer hunting is about much more than simply shooting a deer. Non-hunters will never understand that. Anti-hunters will never even try to understand it. But the hunter, he and she, understands it all too well.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you. I appreciate your comment, and I agree. Thank you also for serving our country.

[@kennethharding9118]

don't matter what you get it's how you get there

[@kennethharding9118]

it gives you the understanding that everyone everything and all the world works as one.

[@KatInTheNorth]

@@kennethharding9118 Thank you!

[@scottshane3055]

I got misty on this one boys. Thinking about my dad and brother at camp. Especially the pic where he's shooting out of the door, my dad did that too. When we weren't deer hunting we ran beagles for rabbits and pat'ridge. Dad's gone and it sure leaves a hole, but I'm passing this on to my little brother now. Thank you

[@KatInTheNorth]

Hi Scott, I’m sorry for your loss. Hold onto those fond memories you have. I’m glad to hear you’re passing the tradition on to other family members. Thanks for sharing your memories.

[@cj_m2477]

They lived the life I’ve always dreamed of. Thank you for sharing.

[@KatInTheNorth]

I’m so glad you enjoyed, and I appreciate you stopping by.

[@flywiseman]

I some how stumbled onto this video, probably because i seek vintage hunting type videos. I have to say it was a wonderful 5 and a half minutes. I felt like i was watching the intro to Band of Brothers and i guess in a way i was. You did a wonderful job putting this piece together and im quite sure you have many family members who appreciate it. I do and im a stranger. Thank you for sharing those memories

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thanks so much for your kindness, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. I appreciate you stopping by!

[@DKLEIN71]

Great video!!!! Im lucky enough to have had the same experience for the past 22 years and in 46 days I’ll head back to Vermont for my 23. Cheers to all the good people and memories in our lives. Thank you for sharing

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thanks so much! I’m so glad that some people still follow the tradition. The countdown for you begins! Good luck to you!

[@ShlisaShell]

My gosh these guys had to have been born between the civil war and the turn of the century. I'll be an old timer when we hit the 2040's. Great job. I need to get my friend's family from the Potawatomi tribe up on a slide show. Maybe after the funeral.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you, a slide show would be awesome. The camp still stands, but the all the family members are no longer with us. God Bless!

[@SPQR-Z]

Very nice relaxing Video of times gone by. We live in the wilds of North West Montana and people around here still live like this. Guns, hunting fishing, remote cabins friendly folks that look out for one another. It’s literally like going back in time to the 60’s, 70’s compared to other places we’ve lived. Wouldn’t trade it for a mansion in LA

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you, I appreciate you sharing that. I wouldn’t trade it either. I’m glad there’s still places around like that. I appreciate you stopping by!

[@steveraye7349]

Thanks for sharing these photos. Brings back many memories of my own. Unfortunately these traditions aren't as popular in today's world.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you for watching Steve, I’m so glad you enjoyed. I agree with you.

[@danielcharbonneau222]

I had to watch this video twice, then my wife watched it. Wow just breath taking. Lots of pausing to look around. Best 40 minute video I've watch in a long time.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Awe, thanks so much to both of you. 🤗 I’m so glad you enjoyed! Have a blessed day!

[@elmermason9685]

What a great video. Even though I don't know these people, this video made me feel as if I were family. Kind of sad to think most or all of these folks are no longer with you. Thank GOD the memories will always be there. Thanks again for sharing your memories.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you so much Elmer, I’m glad you enjoyed. I’ve still got some more old hunting slides to process and then I will get another video out. I appreciate you stopping by!

[@filippoputignano6686]

Fantastic. Many thanks for this awesome pics. Memories from the great Golden Era, when rifles were of wood and iron, and men od steel. Lost World.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thankyou, I appreciate you stopping by!

[@terryporche9059]

Simplicity. Comradeship. Enjoying your friendships, letting it unfold. Great memories being made. When fun was fun and not about record book killing. Simple times

[@KatInTheNorth]

Absolutely! Thank you. I appreciate you stopping by.

[@folksurvival]

Better days. Thanks for sharing.

[@KatInTheNorth]

I agree! Thank you for watching. I appreciate it!

[@menotyou9406]

I remember as a kid going to one of these camps and getting up at the crack ass of 0dark thirty to get out in the woods only to get skunked. Oh the memories you brought back. Thanks for sharing them

[@KatInTheNorth]

You have me laughing 😊 Thanks so much for sharing that! Getting up early is good, but getting skunked isn’t so good. I guess you’ll never forget that! I hope even though you got skunked, it might of brought back some good memories for you. Thanks so much for stopping by!

[@menotyou9406]

@@KatInTheNorth some of the best memories of my dad ever! Thanks for sharing.

[@KatInTheNorth]

@@menotyou9406 I’m glad to hear that!

[@jimb8904]

I. Really. Had. A. Full. Mind. Of Memories...while. watching. This.... the. memories..of. my. Mother's. Cabin.. in. Michigans. Upper. Penninsula... where. My. Dad. And. I. Hunted. Geese. Grouse.... ducks. And. Deer.... with. Afew. Of. My. Long. Time. Friends... watching. This. Actually. Got. My. Eyes. To. Tear. Up..... thankyou. Have. A. Nice. Day....

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you sharing, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Have a great day!

[@davem4193]

Great job, this brings back memories of my cousin's deer camp in Maine, near Kingfield. I got to experience it in the 70's and 80's.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you Dave, it’s nice to have those memories. Thank you for stopping by!

[@davidlotti5407]

Great to see this deer hunting companions , I imagine they have all gone to that big deer woods in the heavens! What fun they must be having chasing those willey whitetails God Bless them and their memory!!!

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you so much David 🙏🏼 I truly appreciate your comment. Thank you for stopping by. God Bless!

[@davidredford3111]

Reminds me of our hunting camp in Vermont every year like eight of us would go my uncle Freddy was awesome he loved the woods he would stay even when season was over had lot of memory's of everyone's first buck even mine

[@KatInTheNorth]

Nice memories to hang onto. Thank you for sharing, and stopping by.

[@husqv5147]

Thank you for sharing this part of your life! I just love seeing pics like this, of generations of yester-year enjoying the great outdoors. Best wishes to you and many thanks!

[@KatInTheNorth]

My pleasure! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for stopping by!

[@tuckerandi]

Love this, so relaxing. I wish my father and grandfather had had cameras of their hunting trips, I have heard so many stories and was a delight as a kid to gather on the wharves and hear their hunting and fishing stories.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed. I am very thankful that the “slides” were gifted to me by my uncle’s daughter. Not having an old slide projector, it was a bit of work to produce these pictures, but so worth it! I enjoyed putting it all together. I appreciate you stopping by.

[@eldonryder6385]

It is a real blessing to have old family photographs. When I hear of fires, floods, etc. I always think of the terrible loss of evidence of who they are and where they came from found in old photos, documents, mementoes, letters, etc. Memories are wonderful but they only go back as far as you do but the "paper trail" can go back many generations. Thanks for sharing your precious past.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you Eldon. These were slides that I received from a family member when she discovered them in a collection of items that once were her husbands, and prior to that they were her father’s. No one seemed to want them, so when I was offered them, I was so excited. I don’t have a slide projector, but I was able to put the slides up to light and take a picture of each one. From there I edited each picture into what you see right now. I am happy to share them here for others to see and enjoy. Growing up in the 1960’s I have fond memories of the old hunting camp. And, seeing the old pictures of my father, uncle, grandfather, and cousins has been wonderful. Thank you for watching.

[@nathanduckeorth806]

Allot after fond memories there!!

[@KatInTheNorth]

Yes there sure are. Thank you for stopping by!

[@haroldconner2645]

Excellent Reminds me of hunting out of “ the shack” in Northern Pennsylvania in the 1970’s

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you! Hang on to those fond memories!

[@haroldconner2645]

@@KatInTheNorth will do!

[@TheYamahog12]

Very cool. I love old hunting pictures.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@jdsalinger73]

My grandfather, uncle and dad owned a deer shack next to the Necedah wildlife refuge in Wisconsin. I think I legally hunted there 1 year before they sold it. Some of the best memories of my life were at that shack. Looked a lot like this.

[@KatInTheNorth]

What wonderful memories for you. Thanks so much for sharing that.

[@joebishop9063]

Thanks for sharing them old Photos. Reminds me of some special times with my Dad so long ago. Blessings to you thank's

[@KatInTheNorth]

You’re welcome. I’m so glad you liked the pictures. Thank you for stopping by and have a blessed day!

[@michaelbrunner6654]

Kat what a special video. Those were some of their fondest times. Life is but a blur and you miss it. A lot of the camps in my youth are some of my biggest memories. All my buddies are gone. Except 2 and life has taken us apart.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you Michael, this is the 2nd one I’ve done on the camp. Growing up, I loved going there. In those old pictures is my grandfather, father, uncle, and cousins. I remember my dad getting ready for hunting season every year. He’d get everything together a day or two before. In a couple pictures here, there’s a relative wearing a long white nightshirt. He was on his way to the outhouse, and upon his return, it was discovered he got locked out of the camp! Of course it was all done in fun. His attempt to hurry back into the camp was caught on camera by my uncle 😅 They were always pulling pranks. I’m sorry all your buddies are gone now, but hang onto those fond memories my friend, and God Bless!

[@ericmonnin3753]

Randomly found this. Great piece of history. Good times were had by all. Cheers!

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thanks so much Eric, I’m glad you stopped by to watch!

[@thefourrrrrsthrifting]

Yes those were the good all days 82 years ago people did everything so manually and now the world has change drastically nothing is the same I enjoy this video❤️👍

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you so much for watching ♥️ I loved spending time there when I was little. A little walk down the wooded path and there was the best drinkable spring water. The smell of the pine trees on a warm summer day, were wonderful. Have a blessed weekend!

[@crawwwfishh3284]

Fine ole times. FINE OLE TIMES. Nothing like a long cold hunt. Come in have a cold beer by the wood stove smell that stew cooking and family and friends. Yes I was blessed to be there.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@cabotbluegill]

Very nice done Kat i was lucky enough to be of a age where i got to experience a bit of this. Here in vermont many of these camps are gone. development and better roads have changed so much and for me not for the better

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you Howard, I’m so glad you got to experience that. It was a different time for sure. All the family in this video are gone now. But the memories live on. Thank you for watching, and God Bless!

[@henerygreen578]

this is Excellent thank you for posting...... its not so much the hunt its about being in nature you can clearly see this in a few photos.....just wonderful

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

[@hauntedmoodylady]

It's great to see this reminder of the Good Ole Days..

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching!

[@scottrobertson9452]

Excellent, just excellent!

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you!

[@michaeldouglas1243]

Thank you for those terrifitc memories. Reminded me of our opd hunting camp on southern pa 40s til 2000s. Most are gone now also.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thanks so much for stopping by, and hang on to those fond memories!

[@jakerub5511]

Memories !! LOVE EM.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you Jake! I appreciate you stopping by!!

[@edsullivan5417]

My Grandfather and his Best Friend built a camp in Northern Maine (closest town was Patton) we hunted there for years and took many large White Tail bucks. Got my first buck with a single shot .410 shotgun with a slug not 200 yards from the camp at 7 years old. Gramp taught me and my brother all about weapons and how to Properly use them safely and with accuracy. We had spent many an hour with single shot bolt action .22s learning how to be still behind the weapon. Years later those drills helped me easily pass Sniper School at MTU, Fort Benning, GA.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Wow! Thanks so much for sharing that. You must have wonderful memories, and your first buck at age 7! That’s so awesome and I’m sure you made your grandfather proud. Very cool! Thanks!

[@rickballard1627]

Loved watching this video. Thanks for sharing. Blessings everyone

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you, it’s one of my favorites. From a different time, and I sure miss them.

[@williamweiss6128]

Old people had great times with less or no conveniences. Real stuff.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Yes they did! Thanks for stopping by!

[@locandro1]

These are amazing photos. I'm so glad you recognize their value and have shared them. And the music these images are paired with is perfect.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you so much, I appreciate you watching & commenting.

[@thomascurran6186]

Great job love the images of the old camps. If only those walls could recall the stories that entertained on cold winter nights. Jokes and tall tales possibly later on when the younger generation was sleeping war stories. The new generation will probably never know or understand how much time in deer camps meant

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you. Those men worked hard when they were there at times, but they also pulled some jokes on each other as well. As a family when we would visit, it was so peaceful with a fire going in the old stove, no traffic, no electricity. Oh, I bet they had some great stories. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. I appreciate it.

[@paulskopic5844]

Fond memories of good times gone by.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Yes, thanks so much for watching and commenting, I appreciate it.

[@az0970449]

awesome video the good old days great pictures makes me want to take a ride up north

[@KatInTheNorth]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much for stopping by!

[@johnleonard8311]

I miss my friend Dave Tarr hunting in Stratton and Dover Foxcroft.

[@KatInTheNorth]

That’s a beautiful area up that way. Hang onto your fond memories, and thanks for stopping by.

[@NatureThroughOurEyes]

So cool that these memories are preserved in pictures. Life was so much more real, people more genuine. I've never met the folks in this tribute, but its easy to tell they were hard working, family and fun loving people. Thanks Kat

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you so much! These were actually “slides”. I have no slide viewer, so it was a bit of a process to get them into digital photo form. But, it was well worth it to me. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you, and God Bless!

[@richardfiedler2201]

Love those pictures from times past !!!! As much as I loved it also made me sad

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thanks so much. It was a different time, and I’m glad to share. It’s sad that time period and the people are now gone. I’m thankful I was given these slides to convert & digitalize. I appreciate you watching.

[@richardfiedler2201]

@@KatInTheNorth Don't take my post the wrong way. Absolutely love the the photos !!! I'm 57 years old Bow hunt & Gun hunt. Hunted with the same nine guys since I was16 years old. Myself and one buddy I left we camp for 10 days of bow hunting 10 days or shotgun hunting. Used to be five other groups oh guys no one left. The worst by younger generation wants nothing to do with the sport. I will enjoy the old photos takes me back to a simple way of living. THANK YOU

[@KatInTheNorth]

Hi Richard, No I know what you meant. It seems to be a dying sport. It’s sad to see that the younger generation doesn’t appreciate the freedom to hunt & catch wild game, that is so much better for them. Healthier than anything you will find at the grocery store today probably. I grew up with venison. My dad is in some of those pictures, and I have another video coming out shortly, if them all. It was always so incredibly peaceful there. No electricity, the water came from the natural spring. Whenever I put these videos together it’s kind of bittersweet. I wish my dad was still living, but he’s gone. He was the last original member. Now it’s another group. I appreciate you sharing. Thanks so much! All is good 🙂

[@johngibson8088]

Thank you so much for sharing this! And hello from the mountains of western N.C.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Hello! You’re welcome, and thank you so much for stopping by.

[@VinceTucceri]

I miss going hunting with my father and grandfather brings back lots of memories..nice video

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you Vince, I appreciate you watching the video.

[@marypettyfer4640]

😢😢Thank you for sharing with us. Happy simpler more innocent times. I think much kinder. Children had a childhood didnt know or hear things too old for their innocent ears,played in the fresh air all day. People had much less but felt like they had the World. This was very moving beautiful thank you for sharing with us the music was just right 🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you Mary! You are so right!! It was a simpler more innocent time. My father, grandfather and other relatives are in this video, and when I watch it I can’t help but tear up. I loved going there with my parents and sister. I appreciate you stopping by, and God Bless!

[@marypettyfer4640]

@@KatInTheNorth God bless 🫂♥️🙏🏼

[@chamblen4]

my family has had a fishing cabin like this for a few generations. I hope someday someone in the family a few generations from now does a collage like this and includes a few pictures of me in it

[@KatInTheNorth]

That’s wonderful! I received these as slides from a relative and was able to carefully digitalize them (no harm to the slides). I’m so thankful that my uncle took these pictures many years ago. Sadly all these men are gone. But yes, I hope someone will do the same for you too, so you can view them this way. It is a labor of love. Thank you for stopping by!

[@danielwhitten7380]

UPTA CAMP ... been there done that ... thanks for bringing back some fond memories of a time past...

[@KatInTheNorth]

You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed.

[@JeremiahJohnson-bw9gi]

Great photos!!! I didn’t know any of those folks but feel like I knew each and every one of them. The simpler life seems to be a long lost friend for most of us now.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you! I agree!

[@donnovicki9771]

Back in the good old days where everyone gave you permission to hunt, and hunters were respectful of their neighbors and all that the outdoors had to offer. The old Woolrich plaid hunting suits did their job before fluorescent orange took over. Now that was a real "cabin" not like some of the camps now days. thank and keep em coming.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you! Better times for sure. I’m glad you enjoyed. Thanks for stopping by!

[@FXWalesAnnaAlf]

Really loved this after just having watched part 1. Loved seeing the banjo and everything in the cabin , all the old things on the shelves and the cabin in the snow especially with the icicles hanging off. And that old lawnmower wow! Found it interesting to see the mens check shirts were what we all wear now. That was special to see. Thank you 💗

[@KatInTheNorth]

Awe, thank you Anna ♥️ That was my dad with the banjo. I used to love going in there and looking at everything on the walls. They used to have a journal or log, that they wrote in whenever someone went to visit. Sadly, someone broke in and stole it. There were a lot of nice memories there. The fresh & drinkable spring water was wonderful and so icy cold. We would take a path through the woods to get to it. On a warm & breezy summer day, the smell of pine needles was heavenly. No electricity & no running water, no traffic……it was awesome. A different time. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch both video’s. God Bless you both! ♥️🙏🏼♥️

[@FXWalesAnnaAlf]

@Kat In The North Aww that's so nice. You transported me back to those memories with you 🙏

[@KatInTheNorth]

@@FXWalesAnnaAlf Awe, 🤗 I’m glad you liked the videos. Thank you again! ♥️

[@walkingwithtamson]

Wonderful pictures Kat. Love to see the old days 😊

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you, I appreciate you watching! God Bless! 🙂

[@woodsie5796]

There are still those to go 'up'ta camp' in the families that I have lived here all their lives that continue the traditions and new generations are always being added. Good stuff Kat. Thanks and Blessings 🥰

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thanks so much ♥️

[@kickapootrackers7255]

Nice🙏 Your memories and photos are Priceless. Blessins n thanks my friend. D too

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you, I appreciate you stopping by my friend, and God Bless!

[@tmpark7173]

Thank you for memory lane ! I grew up in western maine, i remember the hunting and the snow with dad and my next older brother. Live in maines sister state now in the midwest. Thanks again miss kat! And if i have misjudged the name i do apologize! Blessings to you and yours!

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thanks so much! It sounds like great memories to hold on to. I appreciate you stopping by! Blessings!

[@BlindOwl-Outdoors]

wow that is so cool, what a lifestyle to be around, thanks

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you Dan. I loved that old camp. It was so peaceful, with no electricity or running water. Growing up, we gathered drinking water from the spring in the woods. It’s also where we kept our glass soda (dad called it tonic) bottles to keep them cold. The old camp still stands, but everyone is gone now. The people in this video were mostly all relatives. I appreciate you watching! 🕊

[@BlindOwl-Outdoors]

@@KatInTheNorth yes that is the life i would enjoy even today, in fact my first five years here were very close to that

[@KatInTheNorth]

@@BlindOwl-Outdoors Things are always changing. It’s not as peaceful as it once was at the camp. There’s a lot of dirt bikes & ATV’s making a lot of noise, leaving trash, and digging up the dirt road. You never had to worry about it back in the day. I’m sure you’ve seen changes there as well.

[@MDR-hn2yz]

I remember going to hunting and fishing camps as a kid. I’m still an outdoorsman, but it’s more of a solitary thing for me now.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thanks for sharing, and stopping by. For my dad in his later years, it became more solitary as well.

[@TRPufnStuf]

I love the 'Elmer Fudd" look. Very relaxing video. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you! 🙂 I remember my dad preparing for those hunting trips. It used to be a quiet & peaceful place, but a lot of ATV’s go through that area now, and they’ve dug the nice trails all up. Different times now. I appreciate you stopping by my friend 🙏🏼

[@kylebarcomb6192]

Great vid thnx lucky guys all together ,times change in a blink ,just have fun everyday and love the ones your with

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you, and amen to that!

[@yvanlachance8269]

Memories of a much simpler time. Love it!

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you!

[@DEERGANGSTER]

Loved it. Love genuine memories! Thx u for sharing

[@KatInTheNorth]

Glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for stopping by!

[@deerhunter7482]

My dad started me hunting at age 5 and I followed him to the west and Africa;he’s passed on and my sons and grandson are whom I’ll pass on the love of the outdoors and faith in Christ and family !

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you for sharing that. I’m so glad you’re carrying on the family tradition of hunting. Praise God!

[@stevendefehr4393]

I really enjoyed this ‼️ I’m so glad I lived in the time I did and had great hunting and fishing memories with my family and friends 👍 This video Greatest memories… like looking through the pages of a 1950s -1960s field & stream , outdoor life , or sports afield magazine 😄 Cheers from Western Canada 👋🏻

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you Steven! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Have a great evening! 🙂

[@shovelhead8]

I could see me cooking on that old stove. Nice pack baskets. Must have been a big thrill to go there when you were young. Thank you for showing us this history, Kat. You and Don stay safe and stay warm

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you for watching Sean! Yes it was a lot of fun when I was little. Back in the 1960’s we used to bring a picnic lunch (usually egg salad sandwiches), then taking the path down to the natural spring, we would put our glass bottles of tonic (soda) under the water, and wedge the bottles into the sand (to keep them in place). The icy spring water would keep the bottles nice and cold. It was such a peaceful place. Thanks again! Have a great weekend! God Bless!

[@lightofgodindarkness]

Beautiful memories great sharing sister, thanks for sharing God bless you

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you!! I appreciate you stopping by! God Bless!

[@wlhjr77]

Wow, great photos, thank you for sharing.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you stopping by.

[@OutothehousewithPaul]

Greetings from Ontario Canada, Thank you for putting together and sharing such a wonderful video. The pictures you chose, the transitions and the music were all first class. I am sure your video will have touched the hearts of many that have enjoyed the magic of time in a hunting camp.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed my video. Thank you for stopping by, and God Bless! 🕊

[@mainetripper]

Awesome video! This is what it is all about. Thanks for sharing how great this era really was.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed, and I appreciate you stopping by!

[@mainetripper]

@@KatInTheNorth 👍

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

Very different times Kat, but so wonderful to see these photos They just shout enjoyment, camaraderie, love, natural beauty and serenity Love these

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thanks so much for watching, I really appreciate it. I hope you have a blessed day! 🙂

[@NBNatureTrailvan]

@@KatInTheNorth You too Kat

[@NYCamper62]

Huntin` camp, back in the old days. Good stuff. Thanks for sharing. 🏹👍

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@wisoutdoorsman1862]

Loved this No better memories then camp

[@KatInTheNorth]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you stopping by!

[@williamwimer2074]

Those were real hunts and friendships.

[@KatInTheNorth]

Yes they were! Thanks so much for watching!