MyFishFinder.com Just like iceshanty but warmer
it all depends on the snow for me one whether or not I waste time shoveling.Hard Pack:Don't shovel unless I need to get rid of a drift and its the only place to put my shack. I try to make sure when I pull my auger up that I do it slowly so that I do not pull much water with me as well so that it doesn't make a mess of the snow.Light Fluffy:I shovel down to bare ice. I don't want that snow melting and making things a mess or getting kicked into the hole.I always have my shovel with me just in case.
Maybe I am not old enough yet but I usually just kick the snow out of the way and drill my holes. I don't have a shack or a hut yet so going without seems to work for me. Besides I shovel way too much at home when it snows and don't want to do that when i am out enjoying myself on the ice.