I think you guys are jumping the gun a bit…
Not posative about Hunters currently. We do have areas that have GLASS clear ice, it may just be a heave forming that contains some of the clear ice. Remember the big heave in the same spot last year?
As for Hawkbill, It is not pulled away. The ice is rifting near shore. The main sheet is sliding under the ice attached within 3-4′ of shore. I had to jump that rift a few days ago.
The Ice is doing some different things but temps are down now and things should start to settle down. I will be heading out there this weekend.
Be safe.