[45-70sapper]

Originally Posted by WilsonMS

According to the regs, head submission is mandatory not voluntary (item 3 below). Hence why there's 100% compliance. For everybody I'm cutting and pasting the entire Suffield rules from the 2014 regs here. These were published in the 2014 draws booklet. I'm sure that this quota hunt will abide by all the same rules. Hopefully this will clarify some stuff for all of the new people investigating this hunt.

Things to note are the requirement for blaze orange, morning safety briefings, OHV restrictions. The only thing not mentioned here is that some of the guys said they did require proof of vehicle registration and insurance when you enter the property.

CFB Suffield is used for general military training including live firing of various types of artillery, mortars, rockets, bombs and small arms. Unlike other training areas in Canada, these munitions may have been fired anywhere within CFB Suffield and may continue to pose a danger to those who enter. Likewise, CFB Suffield is much larger and much more challenging to navigate within than any other training area in Canada. For these reasons, hunters are required to follow special Range specific regulations for their own safety. The Base reserves the right to cancel scheduled seasons without notice.

Vehicle Access and Search

CFB Suffield roads and trails are very rough and not suited to typical highway passenger vehicles. Four wheel drive vehicles with good mud and snow tires are highly recommended. A valid driver's licence, vehicle registration and proof of valid insurance are required to access the Base. In addition, the hunter must register the make, model and calibre of their hunting rifle they will be using. Please have documents ready for inspection on arrival at the Hunter Check Station to minimize delays for everyone. All persons and vehicles entering and leaving the Base are subject to search.

Check-In/Check Out Procedures

1. All hunters must report in at the Hunter Check Station daily on the days that they hunt (HCS) for a Safety Briefing. Anyone late for the safety briefs for that day will not be allowed to hunt. The HCS will be open until all hunters have checked out. Failure to check out will result in loss of access privileges.
2. Licence holders will be restricted to specific hunting areas at all times while hunting at CFB Suffield. These areas will be monitored by military personnel and patrolled by Alberta Fish and Wildlife Officers. Failure to stay within the assigned area will result in loss of access privileges.
3. Upon checking out, heads from all harvested animals must be submitted for Chronic Wasting Disease testing. Please remove heads in the field to facilitate the Check-Out procedure.

Military Requirements

1. Military use of the Base is paramount and subject to change on short notice.
2. All hunters must receive a Safety Briefing and sign a liability Waiver before being given access privileges.
3. "Off Highway Vehicles" (snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles etc) are not permitted within CFB Suffield during this special hunt.
4. All persons in the hunting party must wear blaze orange or solid red outer wear to increase their visibility.
5. No overnight camping and no open fires are allowed.
6. No alcohol or drugs for which the person does not have a prescription are allowed on the Base and any person in violation or under their influence will result in the loss of access privileges and potential criminal charges.
7. Due to liability issues the military will not assist hunters with vehicles that are stuck or have mechanical problems. Hunters must make their own towing arrangements.

Does anyone know what the roads are really like? only have 1 vehicle and that sounds a bit iffy.