t3_1h31y0x

Anyone having any luck finding cow elk in 308? Been out lots and can't find them.

<div class="md"><p>Anyone having any luck finding cow elk in 308? Been out lots and can&#39;t find them.</p>
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t3_1h031j0

Travelling from Ontario to Alberta for a camping/small game hunting trip. Planning to camp out in the mountains/foothills to go after grouse. Can I expect to find rabbits or snowshoe hares in these regions? If not, there where should I look? I’d imagine the jackrabbits are more-so in the prairie regions. Thanks! 

<div class="md"><p>Travelling from Ontario to Alberta for a camping/small game hunting trip. Planning to camp out in the mountains/foothills to go after grouse. Can I expect to find rabbits or snowshoe hares in these regions? If not, there where should I look? I’d imagine the jackrabbits are more-so in the prairie regions. Thanks! </p>
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Rabbit/hare hunting 

t3_1gzagx2

Just showing it’s possible to get into this with no mentorship. Just YouTube. Lol

<div class="md"><p>Just showing it’s possible to get into this with no mentorship. Just YouTube. Lol</p>
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First year hunters. Filled our Tag

t3_1gy8ix8

Has anyone else noticed that it isn't in the Google app store anymore? And for somereason it says Baird is in Russia!

<div class="md"><p>Has anyone else noticed that it isn&#39;t in the Google app store anymore? And for somereason it says Baird is in Russia!</p>
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Whats up with the Discover APP? 

t3_1gy1wu7

My head was submitted Nov 15 and got the results Nov 22. Next cold snap I’m calling in sick and making sausage when I can use the deck as a blast chiller. 

What was your turn around time? 

<div class="md"><p>My head was submitted Nov 15 and got the results Nov 22. Next cold snap I’m calling in sick and making sausage when I can use the deck as a blast chiller. </p>

<p>What was your turn around time? </p>
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CWD test results. 

t3_1gpdnla

I recently moved back to Alberta, Edmonton area, after 15+ years away and finally have the time to get into hunting. I’ve started going with family, borrowing a rifle, just learning the land. They have mostly 308, a couple 3006, and I’ve heard about the punch of a 338.

Before next year’s season I’ll buy my own rifle. Preferably only one rifle for a while, not indefinitely, but for at least 5 years. I’ll also have a 410 and some sort of smaller rim fire for small game.

The majority of my focus would be mule/wtail/elk.

First - what cartridge would y’all recommend?

Second - budgeting for $800-$1200 with $1,500 being the top range for the rifle itself - any specific brand/rifles y’all would recommend? 

Apologies if this has been asked before, can’t wait for your input!

Cheers

*edit* I should mention that I’m 6’7 320lbs so I’m not concerned about kick or gun weight.

<div class="md"><p>I recently moved back to Alberta, Edmonton area, after 15+ years away and finally have the time to get into hunting. I’ve started going with family, borrowing a rifle, just learning the land. They have mostly 308, a couple 3006, and I’ve heard about the punch of a 338.</p>

<p>Before next year’s season I’ll buy my own rifle. Preferably only one rifle for a while, not indefinitely, but for at least 5 years. I’ll also have a 410 and some sort of smaller rim fire for small game.</p>

<p>The majority of my focus would be mule/wtail/elk.</p>

<p>First - what cartridge would y’all recommend?</p>

<p>Second - budgeting for $800-$1200 with $1,500 being the top range for the rifle itself - any specific brand/rifles y’all would recommend? </p>

<p>Apologies if this has been asked before, can’t wait for your input!</p>

<p>Cheers</p>

<p><em>edit</em> I should mention that I’m 6’7 320lbs so I’m not concerned about kick or gun weight.</p>
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One cartridge for Alberta, what is it?

t3_1gpdbj2

Hey guys, I’m 21 year old hunter just getting into whitetail hunting. I’ve been out 10+ times walking about 20km each time. But can’t seem to find where they are at see lots of sign but no deer! Just wondering if anyone could share some better spots with me. I’m around Edmonton but don’t mind to drive a little bit away. Thanks



<div class="md"><p>Hey guys, I’m 21 year old hunter just getting into whitetail hunting. I’ve been out 10+ times walking about 20km each time. But can’t seem to find where they are at see lots of sign but no deer! Just wondering if anyone could share some better spots with me. I’m around Edmonton but don’t mind to drive a little bit away. Thanks</p>
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Hunting areas

t3_1goyl3e

Fingers crossed that none come back CWD positive. 

<div class="md"><p>Fingers crossed that none come back CWD positive. </p>
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Filled our muley tags this year! 

t3_1gogwn1

Anyone know where I can get fur clothing from animals made?

t3_1gofw3c

Hey all, as the title suggests I'm new to hunting and intend on starting out with archery while I wait on my PAL- I've gotten quite profficient with my bow at the range and would like to move out into the field. Any tips on what to start with or where to find a mentour? I'm based out of Edmonton. Thanks.

<div class="md"><p>Hey all, as the title suggests I&#39;m new to hunting and intend on starting out with archery while I wait on my PAL- I&#39;ve gotten quite profficient with my bow at the range and would like to move out into the field. Any tips on what to start with or where to find a mentour? I&#39;m based out of Edmonton. Thanks.</p>
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Tips for new bowhunters? 

Out on my moose hunt and found this deep in some beautiful crown land. Keep this up and we won’t be allowed to have access to this type of land anymore. I never made a post like this before because I try to stay positive but this really upset me. Clean up your garbage people. 

<div class="md"><p>Out on my moose hunt and found this deep in some beautiful crown land. Keep this up and we won’t be allowed to have access to this type of land anymore. I never made a post like this before because I try to stay positive but this really upset me. Clean up your garbage people. </p>
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Don’t be these people.

Sorry if this is the wrong group for this post. I have been waiting for 1 year (this month) for my RPAL. Clean background, no criminal record. Wondering if anyone else is having this issue. I saw a couple months ago that my status changed from “application successfully submitted” to “processed”. I called last month and was transferred from New Brunswick office to Alberta office and was informed by the Alberta office that it was in the “final stages”(whatever that means). I also asked if there was anything wrong with my application and was told that they would have reached out to me if there was. The lady at the Alberta CFP told me that she put a ticket forward saying I was asking about it but, it has been a month and still have not heard anything. Does anyone have any advice/recommendations for trying to get this sped up?

I saw an article from 2023 saying that there is “no backlog” for PAL applications. If this is the case, then I am not sure why it is taking so long. Thanks for any advice in advance. This is the only thing holding me back from being able to fill my deer tags alone, as I need to be with someone who has their PAL currently. 

<div class="md"><p>Sorry if this is the wrong group for this post. I have been waiting for 1 year (this month) for my RPAL. Clean background, no criminal record. Wondering if anyone else is having this issue. I saw a couple months ago that my status changed from “application successfully submitted” to “processed”. I called last month and was transferred from New Brunswick office to Alberta office and was informed by the Alberta office that it was in the “final stages”(whatever that means). I also asked if there was anything wrong with my application and was told that they would have reached out to me if there was. The lady at the Alberta CFP told me that she put a ticket forward saying I was asking about it but, it has been a month and still have not heard anything. Does anyone have any advice/recommendations for trying to get this sped up?</p>

<p>I saw an article from 2023 saying that there is “no backlog” for PAL applications. If this is the case, then I am not sure why it is taking so long. Thanks for any advice in advance. This is the only thing holding me back from being able to fill my deer tags alone, as I need to be with someone who has their PAL currently. </p>
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1 year waiting for RPAL

Does anyone know a place in Alberta to go that I could have a high likelihood of actually finding and shooting some raccoons? I’ve always wanted to trap hunt them for some reasons and know Alberta has been getting more and more raccoons coming in. Does anyone have any land with a raccoon problem they would let a guy come shoot a couple? Thanks in advance 

<div class="md"><p>Does anyone know a place in Alberta to go that I could have a high likelihood of actually finding and shooting some raccoons? I’ve always wanted to trap hunt them for some reasons and know Alberta has been getting more and more raccoons coming in. Does anyone have any land with a raccoon problem they would let a guy come shoot a couple? Thanks in advance </p>
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Raccoon hunting 

So my partner and I have set up a hunting camp. We have to bring our dogs if we’re staying the night (no care for them) , but one of us are going to be staying at camp with our daughter and dogs while the other goes out hunting. Is that okay? I don’t want to get in trouble having dogs while hunting big game. They won’t be with who ever is hunting though, they will be back at camp. 

<div class="md"><p>So my partner and I have set up a hunting camp. We have to bring our dogs if we’re staying the night (no care for them) , but one of us are going to be staying at camp with our daughter and dogs while the other goes out hunting. Is that okay? I don’t want to get in trouble having dogs while hunting big game. They won’t be with who ever is hunting though, they will be back at camp. </p>
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Hunting with dogs 

Just started hunting again for the first time in almost 20 years. Decided to take up now and have been wandering in some of the crown land around me. I live about 40 mins north of Edmonton and wondering if there are any private land owners who are willing to let a bow hunter on their land in exchange for meat or chores? I'm looking to hunt white tale and elk, as well as any prairie chickens that might be causing you trouble. 

<div class="md"><p>Just started hunting again for the first time in almost 20 years. Decided to take up now and have been wandering in some of the crown land around me. I live about 40 mins north of Edmonton and wondering if there are any private land owners who are willing to let a bow hunter on their land in exchange for meat or chores? I&#39;m looking to hunt white tale and elk, as well as any prairie chickens that might be causing you trouble. </p>
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New hunter looking for places to hunt

The Taber pheasant festival attracts new hunters

Hey I’m pretty much brand new to hunting and was wondering if anyone has information/advice on hunting mentorship. I’m based out of Calgary. I have a decent amount of firearms experience from my work, but am new to hunting and looking to get into it more!
Appreciate the help!

<div class="md"><p>Hey I’m pretty much brand new to hunting and was wondering if anyone has information/advice on hunting mentorship. I’m based out of Calgary. I have a decent amount of firearms experience from my work, but am new to hunting and looking to get into it more!
Appreciate the help!</p>
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Hunting mentorship

I would like to learn to hunt but I don't know anyone who hunts nor have I ever known any hunters. I just got my pal and a couple rifles this past year. I also have very little outdoors experience so I figured hunting a farmers land or a private acreage would be much safer than venturing out into the wild away from civilization but I don't exactly know how to approach these people.  Personally I hate when solicitors and strangers show up to my house in the city so I would feel like I'm being intrusive just pulling into a farmers driveway uninvited, let alone knocking on their door. Would leaving a note in their mailbox with this simple question and my contact information be acceptable? I just wanted to start off with small game like rabbits and porcupines but I would also be open to hunting coyotes which I understand are a nuisance to many farmers.  Perhaps this would provide some incentive to allowing me onto their land? While none of these mentioned require a license, I went ahead and took the hunter education course and got a win# anyways.

I also looked into Natural Areas but my concern there is lots of pressure from other hunters, particularly during deer/moose season.  Is it bad etiquette if I were to go poking around there during this season? I scouted some areas in spring and seen deer or moose droppings everywhere.  I don't want to piss off any folks and ruin their hunts but I would prefer not to go in January/February when it's -30c or colder.  If I chose to try NA's would it be advisable to just wait for the season to end?

Lastly, I have never seen a jackrabbit outside of the city.  I don't want exact locations but can anyone recommend general regions I can look for hares and rabbits with relative success that aren't deep in the bush and somewhat safe for someone like me to try hunting in solo?

Also, if anyone would care to mentor me into hunting ethically and allow me to tag along just to watch and learn, feel free to drop me a private message, or any other aspiring hunters that would like a buddy to attempt a hunt with, feel free to message me as well.  

<div class="md"><p>I would like to learn to hunt but I don&#39;t know anyone who hunts nor have I ever known any hunters. I just got my pal and a couple rifles this past year. I also have very little outdoors experience so I figured hunting a farmers land or a private acreage would be much safer than venturing out into the wild away from civilization but I don&#39;t exactly know how to approach these people.  Personally I hate when solicitors and strangers show up to my house in the city so I would feel like I&#39;m being intrusive just pulling into a farmers driveway uninvited, let alone knocking on their door. Would leaving a note in their mailbox with this simple question and my contact information be acceptable? I just wanted to start off with small game like rabbits and porcupines but I would also be open to hunting coyotes which I understand are a nuisance to many farmers.  Perhaps this would provide some incentive to allowing me onto their land? While none of these mentioned require a license, I went ahead and took the hunter education course and got a win# anyways.</p>

<p>I also looked into Natural Areas but my concern there is lots of pressure from other hunters, particularly during deer/moose season.  Is it bad etiquette if I were to go poking around there during this season? I scouted some areas in spring and seen deer or moose droppings everywhere.  I don&#39;t want to piss off any folks and ruin their hunts but I would prefer not to go in January/February when it&#39;s -30c or colder.  If I chose to try NA&#39;s would it be advisable to just wait for the season to end?</p>

<p>Lastly, I have never seen a jackrabbit outside of the city.  I don&#39;t want exact locations but can anyone recommend general regions I can look for hares and rabbits with relative success that aren&#39;t deep in the bush and somewhat safe for someone like me to try hunting in solo?</p>

<p>Also, if anyone would care to mentor me into hunting ethically and allow me to tag along just to watch and learn, feel free to drop me a private message, or any other aspiring hunters that would like a buddy to attempt a hunt with, feel free to message me as well.  </p>
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Hunter etiquette and approaching farmers

We live within an hour from Edmonton, have a farm and constantly have them on and around our farm. Who buy coyotes and does the calibre matter? We know not the shotgun but 22 or 234 ok? 

Edit 243** not 234

<div class="md"><p>We live within an hour from Edmonton, have a farm and constantly have them on and around our farm. Who buy coyotes and does the calibre matter? We know not the shotgun but 22 or 234 ok? </p>

<p>Edit 243** not 234</p>
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Who buys coyotes? 

Morning folks.

I ditched FB about 5 years ago and find myself missing some forums or discussions threads 

Wanted to just give an update on WMU 340. I've been hunting in here for 25 years and have witnessed dramatic ups and downs in the game and predator population.

Was in there all day, half day on foot and half day behind the wheel. Lots of oil and gas action which is fine all there doing is opening it up to us. Probably seen 35 wt doe and the same with fawns if not more. A few bullwinkles and classic elk sign but couldn't bump anything from the beds.

Not much birds on the road I took a spruce and ruffie and missed a few. Seems like a lower year or wasn't. My day

Good day in the bush.

<div class="md"><p>Morning folks.</p>

<p>I ditched FB about 5 years ago and find myself missing some forums or discussions threads </p>

<p>Wanted to just give an update on WMU 340. I&#39;ve been hunting in here for 25 years and have witnessed dramatic ups and downs in the game and predator population.</p>

<p>Was in there all day, half day on foot and half day behind the wheel. Lots of oil and gas action which is fine all there doing is opening it up to us. Probably seen 35 wt doe and the same with fawns if not more. A few bullwinkles and classic elk sign but couldn&#39;t bump anything from the beds.</p>

<p>Not much birds on the road I took a spruce and ruffie and missed a few. Seems like a lower year or wasn&#39;t. My day</p>

<p>Good day in the bush.</p>
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340 info 

Avid bird hunter with just a question or opinions on upland bird etiquette. 

What would be proper common courtesy if you watched another hunters flushed bird that escaped and flew towards you and landed? Just avoid the bird completely or is it fair game to find that bird as well? Obviously I am talking about a hunter much further away and not within a reasonable proximity. 

Had a few situations where the bird has come towards my area but I chose to walk a different direction to allow the other hunter to decide whether or not to chase the bird or take it as a missed opportunity. 

<div class="md"><p>Avid bird hunter with just a question or opinions on upland bird etiquette. </p>

<p>What would be proper common courtesy if you watched another hunters flushed bird that escaped and flew towards you and landed? Just avoid the bird completely or is it fair game to find that bird as well? Obviously I am talking about a hunter much further away and not within a reasonable proximity. </p>

<p>Had a few situations where the bird has come towards my area but I chose to walk a different direction to allow the other hunter to decide whether or not to chase the bird or take it as a missed opportunity. </p>
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Etiquette for upland birds 

I’m formally from BC and have moved to Alberta for school. I have just been going back to BC to hunt every season but I would like to start hunting here. What do I need to do to get my hunting License switched over to an Alberta license? 

<div class="md"><p>I’m formally from BC and have moved to Alberta for school. I have just been going back to BC to hunt every season but I would like to start hunting here. What do I need to do to get my hunting License switched over to an Alberta license? </p>
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New Alberta hunter 

Was a very productive day in the woods, all gonna taste amazing 

<div class="md"><p>Was a very productive day in the woods, all gonna taste amazing </p>
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Quit before a limit

I am not a fan of spruce grouse. I think they taste like liver. Normally I avoid shooting them but my kids were out with me and they both had the chance to shoot some so they took 3, and dressed them themselves. 

Now for the recipe. 

I cubed the meat and soaked it in soya sauce for about 1/2 an hour. 

I fried some onion in butter, added a lot of garlic then fried up some thawed peas and corn, then fried the meat in more butter. 

Next I Put down some leftover rice to warm up, then mixed it all together. 

A shot of sesame oil, a bit more soya sauce and it’s done. 

Not a bad mid afternoon snack on a lazy holiday Monday if you ask me. Definitely more gamey than ruffled grouse but still good. 

<div class="md"><p>I am not a fan of spruce grouse. I think they taste like liver. Normally I avoid shooting them but my kids were out with me and they both had the chance to shoot some so they took 3, and dressed them themselves. </p>

<p>Now for the recipe. </p>

<p>I cubed the meat and soaked it in soya sauce for about 1/2 an hour. </p>

<p>I fried some onion in butter, added a lot of garlic then fried up some thawed peas and corn, then fried the meat in more butter. </p>

<p>Next I Put down some leftover rice to warm up, then mixed it all together. </p>

<p>A shot of sesame oil, a bit more soya sauce and it’s done. </p>

<p>Not a bad mid afternoon snack on a lazy holiday Monday if you ask me. Definitely more gamey than ruffled grouse but still good. </p>
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Spruce grouse recipe

My daughter has been asking me to go hunting every week since last year. Finally found a morning to take her and the trusty Springer Spaniel out for a short walk netting us two birds a big smile and a lifetime memory! She was beaming with pride and excitement. 

<div class="md"><p>My daughter has been asking me to go hunting every week since last year. Finally found a morning to take her and the trusty Springer Spaniel out for a short walk netting us two birds a big smile and a lifetime memory! She was beaming with pride and excitement. </p>
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Happy Daughter

 I know it’s great for deer and bear just wondering the effectiveness on bigger game I know people use them. I just wanna know how far.

<div class="md"><p>I know it’s great for deer and bear just wondering the effectiveness on bigger game I know people use them. I just wanna know how far.</p>
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Is a .350 legend a good elk and moose gun?

<div class="md"><p>What do you hunt with it?</p>
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Anyone use 30-30 for hunting?

Hey folks, I’m new to big game hunting. I’ve been shooting and hunting small game since I was a kid (rabbit, partridge etc). 

Looking for information on what steps I need to take to get a White Tail. I have my hunter education, PAL, rifles. 
I have the IHunter app and have been looking at WMU 412 as the antlered season is open now. Do I just go buy tags for that area and I’m good to go?

Appreciate any info!

<div class="md"><p>Hey folks, I’m new to big game hunting. I’ve been shooting and hunting small game since I was a kid (rabbit, partridge etc). </p>

<p>Looking for information on what steps I need to take to get a White Tail. I have my hunter education, PAL, rifles. 
I have the IHunter app and have been looking at WMU 412 as the antlered season is open now. Do I just go buy tags for that area and I’m good to go?</p>

<p>Appreciate any info!</p>
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New Hunter Calgary

Was wondering if I needed a permit to hunt there along the gravel road that follows the stream. Please let me know!

<div class="md"><p>Was wondering if I needed a permit to hunt there along the gravel road that follows the stream. Please let me know!</p>
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Has anyone hunted Near Bassano?

Has anyone made or come across a list of the ACA sites ranked by size?

Just a random thought.

<div class="md"><p>Has anyone made or come across a list of the ACA sites ranked by size?</p>

<p>Just a random thought.</p>
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