Mud hole out in Namaka

[223hunter]

Has anyone been bird hunting out at the Namaka release site? My dad was out hunting on the west side and his dog fell into a mud hole. He went to help pull him out, thought the ground around the edge was dryer so he took a step and sunk to his chest. The mud looked like regular mud but had a consistency more like oil. He says the most unusual part is that it was up on the top of a rise with dry solid ground all around it. Has anyone come across this there or anywhere before?

[albertadeer]

Originally Posted by 223hunter

Has anyone been bird hunting out at the Namaka release site? My dad was out hunting on the west side and his dog fell into a mud hole. He went to help pull him out, thought the ground around the edge was dryer so he took a step and sunk to his chest. The mud looked like regular mud but had a consistency more like oil. He says the most unusual part is that it was up on the top of a rise with dry solid ground all around it. Has anyone come across this there or anywhere before?

I have some on my land. Can sink a 12' 2x4 with ease. Some years it's dry and crusty on top, but make no mistake... It'll swallow you whole!

[goldscud]

I stepped in that a few years ago up to my thigh...it is a very surprising experience and totally unexpected given the surroundings

[catnthehat]

I have heard of that mud hole, in fact I think I saw a thread here about it- deadly for sure!
Dog get out alright?
Cat

[223hunter]

Originally Posted by catnthehat

I have heard of that mud hole, in fact I think I saw a thread here about it- deadly for sure!

Dog get out alright?

Cat

Dad and dog made it out unscathed. Thankfully

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by 223hunter

Dad and dog made it out unscathed. Thankfully

OHDANG!! Sorry, forgot Dad went in after doggy!!
Cat

[Tigger72]

I was the one that just posted about a mud hole at Namaka... about 6 weeks ago!! I fell in it...(It is actually called a MUD SPRING) ....up to my chest thank god not over the top of my waders.... I told DU about it and they marked it off.... ( this was on the north end of the lake.. kinda looked like a cow path) If at all possible call Ashley at DU in the Calgary office ( I actually called the phone number on the DU sign out at the release site and she can go out and mark it ) there should probably be some added signage!!

Heres my previous post with picture!!

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=230436

[Ray Ray]

Went in right to the crotch pheasant hunting at Namaka just as you stated . very strange sensation when the earth gives in under you .