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Go Live Day for BWCA Permits - Ginny Nelson from Spirit of the Wilderness in Ely
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- Paddle and Portage Podcast
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- Jan 10, 2026
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Summary
Ginny Nelson is a co-owner and manager for Spirit of the Wilderness outfitters in Ely, Minnesota. In this video podcast, Ginny talks with Joe Friedrichs from the Paddle and Portage Podcast about the "go live" day for BWCA permits in 2026. The annual day to start obtaining permits for the upcoming quota season is Jan. 28. The permits become available at 9 a.m. (Central Time) this year in 2026. Go live day is both celebrated and jarring for outfitters and and BWCA paddlers and other users of the wilderness. Ginny and Joe break it all down in this video, which was recorded inside Spirit of the Wilderness in Ely. This episode is sponsored by Sawtooth Outfitters and Voyageur Canoe Outfitters.