Hi fellow hunters, recently I harvested my first buck. It's currently hanging in my shed, for aging. I know my daughter is likely to young right now(3 years old), but I'd like to hear how you introduced a harvested animal to your kids. I'd like her to get in to hunting (obviously I wont force her), but don't want to scare her from ever being interested. How old were they when you introduced them?How did they react?

edit: Thanks everyone for the advise/tips. im probably just overthinking it as per usual

Can anyone here share their experience hunting a moose with a crossbow?

Hi, I figured Canadian hunters would have a better idea than others. I was thinking of getting a trail cam for my folks' cabin since they are always talking about the animals they see on their deck but they aren't seeing all of them. I don't know much about cams, but the more I'm looking into it the more I realize it's not just setting up a camera and go. Since it'll be set up right by their house an SD card option would be fine, and wouldn't need a lot of cellular rance. It could probably work on their wifi. Since we're in central Alberta it would need a decent battery that wouldn't die in -30, because my 70yr old mom is sure as hell not going to be changing it ever, she'll be waiting for us to come visit.

Ideas? Thank you!

Hey Guys I’m proud to say I got my first Deer this season at 21. Definitely a learning curve it has been for learning the basics and how to move for an efficient hunt. I was able to butcher and harvest it with the help of some friends with some relatively cheap gear ( 60$ knife set etc) as I want to continue to Learn and grow my skills, my question for season hunters what is some equipment/ clothing i should invest in for better hunting/ harvesting and safer adventures. Assuming I don’t have anything besides some work outdoor clothes , a generic backpack from Walmart and some cheap field knifes from CT!

Hope everyone is being safe and wake out there!

i found a carcass that i would like to process for the bones, i don't live here, but in ON. the coyote was killed several weeks ago.

Its my understanding that rcmp and co’s can ask to see your firearm if stopped, and that they typically dont just take it without saying anything. Are there any other lines of work that have jurisdiction in that sense? A friend of mine was just about ran off the road while on an atv by a forest ranger or something, they never introduced themselves or who they work for. They then walked up to the atv and took the gun off a mount without saying anything, demanded information, and started accusing her of violations. Does that sound fishy? Would any accusations hold up against her?

everytime ive been stopped by co's they ask and i show, never had one just take my property. ive refused before when leaving a trip as everything is packed away tightly and theyre okay with that,

Hi,

I already own a xbolt speed 30-06 which is amazing but I am looking for something different that my wife and I can use. The rifle fits me well but not my wife.

The rifle will be used primarily for deer hunting, usually less than 150 yards. I personally feel attracted to lever action 30-30 with a red dot or iron sight so we both can use it without worrying about scope bite (it happened to her with the xbolt sadly).

I am looking for a different caliber with less recoil we can use for deer \ black bear (if it can take moose then better).

The options I found for now are something like:

Henry 30-30

Savage Arms 110

What would you recommend? I am looking for advice.

Thank you

So I Just had ACL reconstruction a few months ago and am supposed to be doing a lot of walking and as it happens we have just had our first snow fall. So it’s prime time to go hunt some Rabbits. So in a few weeks I’d like to get out there. I’ve been scoping out where they might be hiding, go try to bag a couple.

My only issue is, I’ve only been hunting in private land with people I know. I would like to do some solo public land hunting.

Does anyone know any public land in Manitoba known for rabbits? I can’t seem to find any info that’s recent. I know where most crown hunting land is, I have a nice little map. But if anyone has a specific place or region in Manitoba, known for good rabbit population that would be great.

My plan this winter is to tan my own leather to use to make a quiver and little case for my Osage Self bow.

Well, I've fucked up and am looking for advice/info. It was the last day of rifle hunting season here in New Brunswick. After three weeks of sitting in the blind and seeing a whole lot of nothing, I was packing up and heading out to my vehicle when I saw a group of 6 does peacefully eating grass far in the back of someone's mowed yard. I watched them for a minute and then took a couple steps towards them, ushering them back towards my land. After they walked back for a little ways and started heading into the forest, I lined up and took a shot. The doe I hit died on the spot.

About a minute later, I hear a guy hollering at me from his back deck. It was the homeowner, saying I was too close to his house to be hunting, and that he was calling the ranger. The rangers showed up 30 minutes later. I was very cooperative with them, showed them the deer, etc. They were professional and sympathetic, it being the end of season and my first hunting season as well. I was definitely under the 400 m minimum distance to his dwelling, though I was hunting on my property.

They informed me there would be a $1000 fine and loss of hunting privileges for a year. I am just wondering if anyone has experience with going to court to plead guilty for such a thing. I know I am in the wrong, just trying to find out what I should expect moving forward. Thanks.

First year hunting small game and just picked up a Ruger American Ranch in .17 HMR for Squirrel, Hares, Rabbits and possibly grouse. I know I’m likely better off with a 12/20 Gauge for the grouse but I believe in accurate shot placement and not Swiss cheesing good meat so to speak. My question is what ammo would you recommend? This is my first rifle in .17HMR and would ideally like to test a few to see what works best. I appreciate any help 👍🏻

I’ve been hunting for a few years but mostly turkey, geese, ducks, and small game. I had my first opportunity to go deer hunting with a few experienced guys. We were skunked the first day, and the second day was unseasonably warm. We were all prepared to not see a thing. 10 minutes left in legal light and this buck came walking out in front of my blind. I was lucky to have a buddy there to calm me down, I was shaking like a leaf. We ended up getting 3 bucks down that day.

I want to hunt mute swans but apparently they are protected by the Migratory Bird treaty, which seems absolutely ridiculous to me since they are literally invasive. Has anyone successfully applied for a Damage or Danger Permit?

After shooting my first moose(4pt. 6 days earlier) I spotted this one for my buddy.

It's my first year hunting. Located in the lower mainland of BC (Vancouver essentially), i got my CORE a little late this year and then rushed to pick up some gear so I could hopefully get a deer for the freezer. Now it's 3 weeks before end of season and I have yet to even see a deer.

Today I went up to Norrish creek near mission. Went to about the 11km mark, found a clear cut, spread some attractant, some food and put down a salt lick. Walked my way into the woods and sat down. Called every 20-30 mins and just hung out as you do but got nothing. No sightings, no call back, no nothing.

I'm not looking for the best spot where there is a herd of deer that you go for every year and I don't want to take away anything from you guys, but can someone help a brother out and give me some advice/direction on where to go to even SEE a buck? Preferably a day trip from Vancouver? I go camping a lot during the summer up near Squamish, Harrison, chehalis, Sylvester and even then, I've never seen a deer. Where the heck are they???

Also if you have a preferred brand of attractant, I'm open to that too.

Thanks in advance and apologies for the long read

Happy hunting

Got this feller on a frustrated walk home from still hunting all morning. Was on my phone texting, walking fast to get home for lunch. He and a doe were chilling 40 yds off the road staring at me.

Hey yall. Been toying with the though of packing my FPC for small game. I know FMJ are a no go, and hollow points arent too expensive but what about TSJ(total synthetic jacket)? The synopsis only specifies that “full metal jacket non expanding bullet, tracer, incendiary or explosive” are unlawful, no speak of other non expanding ammunition. I believe solid lead bullets are allowed, lead slugs are anyway.

I got an H & R Excelle semi auto, synthetic , I was wondering if im able to change the stock and forestock parts with any other shotgun parts or does it have to be the exact same shotgun parts ?

If I break my firing pin or spring while hunting in Canada can I buy a replacement part with out providing a Possession and Acquisition Licence ? I'm from Spokane !

I’m new to hunting (and guns though I’ve shot a few before) and I want a caliber that can cover the three game listed in the title as they’re what I’m mainly interested in. Would a .243 suffice? Using a smaller grain (75) for Coyote and something like 125-150 for Wolf/Deer

My family’s camp is located in an area with no service. I am looking to download an app that can allow me to see my location and navigate between crown and private without service. Is the paid IHunter app able to provide me this service?

Thank you goes out to Silversage Outfitters for donating the guided hunt and thank you to WSSBC for putting the raffle on. On day 1 we saw about 200 antelope with non getting me excited. On day 2 we went through a hutterite colony and decided to ask for permission to check their giant bean fields before we go to a new spot. 10 minutes later this boy hit the ground. We stumbled upon him with the wind in our face and a very bright sunrise on our back at sub 100 yards. He had no idea we were there.

Went on my first hunting trip last weekend in zone 7 south. Was out with some family who are avid hunters (game and birds, big and small). I was lucky enough to tag along with them, as they have decades old access to some farmlands. Altogether an enjoyable day although we didn’t bag anything.

Spent today driving through some farmlands up to crown land in zone 10w. Well…there’s plenty of land but finding something decent will be the real challenge.

Any advice on what to look for in terms of favorable landscape and conditions? I suspect the answers will be in the form of: nope, just keep looking. Thought I’d ask!

Finally after 3 years I bagged my first buck, and an absolute beauty !!! After a 10 hour day of still hunting, the following morning we saw him and his doe 10 yards in from the trail we were driving up The sleet was coming down heavy so I guess they started moving around. Found him about 20 yards from where I shot him.

New hunter for the last 2.5 years Both this year and last year I put in for the moose draw in Ontario. And when I go to the page to see points, it says I have zero.

Last year I may have messed up with the draw, because it's still new to me. But this year my results page says I have an unsuccessful draw. But it still says zero points Will it show up after the season or did I do something wrong

Thanks. Happy hunting

Am I alone in this? I know someone tried to fight it years ago but nothing has changed. I’m about to spend a hundred plus dollars to get an ON small game license just so I can hunt squirrels. Who wants to start another petition with me?

Going out this coming Saturday to hunt waterfowl and/or upland birds in WMU 82A. Would love to stubble shoot but have knocked on 100 doors (literally) and no one seems to be receptive to me hunting their land. Very weird because I believe I come across as a gentleman when speaking to them. Maybe it’s just bad luck…

Anywho- anyone have a farm and willing to show me the ropes in the area? I’d be very grateful!

Hey I’m a 21 year old hunter near Edmonton and just wondering if anyone could lead me to any hunting spots been out 10+ times this year walking 20km every time and all I’ve seen was two whitetail but they were on the move. I’m after whitetail. Thanks

An hour into opening day in Manitoba. Get him in the freezer by Thursday and go fill a second tag

In Ontario it seems like the Hides for Hats program is probably going to die, sadly. Smaller number of drop-off depots, lack of funding, etc. I was wondering what you all do with your hides. I have the early working of an idea and it would require hides. Gonna use my own hide towards it this year and next as a test and go from there

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