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09-13-2017, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by RockyMountainMusic
Supplemntal tags should of been canceled years ago in many wmu's but we are in AB..., so no don't base population on what the bio's give for tags
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My understanding is that supp tags in some areas are due to whitetail encroachment into regions where they traditionally haven't been, or at least were once present in low density. As a result of high whitetail numbers, predator (read: wolf) populations rise.
According to this theory, controlling whitetail numbers will limit wolves. Not saying it works, but that's a strategy that I've heard.
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09-14-2017, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by dave99
My understanding is that supp tags in some areas are due to whitetail encroachment into regions where they traditionally haven't been, or at least were once present in low density. As a result of high whitetail numbers, predator (read: wolf) populations rise.
According to this theory, controlling whitetail numbers will limit wolves. Not saying it works, but that's a strategy that I've heard.
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Ya like killing all the moose is sure working at bringing caribou back
a decade of slaughter and look at all the caribou lol
not that im against whitetails being reduced to bring back mulies
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09-20-2017, 08:08 PM
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Heading in in a couple days........any updates??
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09-20-2017, 08:16 PM
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Heading in in a couple days........any updates??
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Hear there is a bunch of snow in there, more to come
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09-20-2017, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MountainTi
Hear there is a bunch of snow in there, more to come
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I was in wilmore for 8 days we came out last Friday snow was starting to stack up. Main trail has some mud and slop but nothin serious are you hiking in or horse back.
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09-20-2017, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by astepanuk
I was in wilmore for 8 days we came out last Friday snow was starting to stack up. Main trail has some mud and slop but nothin serious are you hiking in or horse back.
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Horses
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09-20-2017, 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by alpineguy
Horses
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Cool was plenty of good grazing grass in most meadows for the horses
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09-20-2017, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by alpineguy
Heading in in a couple days........any updates??
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Good luck hope to see some pictures of a big bull moose, when you come back.
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09-20-2017, 09:50 PM
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For all you fellers packin in or out, good luck right now an be safe out there.
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09-20-2017, 09:50 PM
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Location: Grande Cache
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We are getting pounded with snow, trees snapping everywhere cause of weight it's ugly out there folks.....
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09-20-2017, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by RockyMountainMusic
We are getting pounded with snow, trees snapping everywhere cause of weight it's ugly out there folks.....
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Perfect......all the sane people will stay home and it will just be me and my hunting partner out there lol.......Thanks for the info RMM
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09-20-2017, 10:01 PM
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I'm going to be in 440 as of tomorrow looking for elk. I hope this snow brings them out.
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09-20-2017, 10:01 PM
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Of course I put shoes on my horses in the heat we had a couple weeks ago and forgot to put on snow poppers.........might be doing a lot ice and snowball chipping .........F%#k!!!
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09-21-2017, 10:40 AM
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It's snowed 3 days in GC. There is about 12-14" accumulation
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09-26-2017, 09:16 AM
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A bit of a derail I know....
I've never been to the Willmore, and I plan on making a backpacking trip next summer to explore. This will give me a goal to get into better shape, and hopefully my lab will be 100% after his TPLO surgery last week.
Aside from searching dozens of old threads here, is there any websites or books I could look into to start figuring out a rough trip plan and what to expect? Not a sheep hunter but would love to get up into a pass or two for the views.
Appreciate any tips.
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09-26-2017, 10:31 AM
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A bit of a derail I know....
I've never been to the Willmore, and I plan on making a backpacking trip next summer to explore. This will give me a goal to get into better shape, and hopefully my lab will be 100% after his TPLO surgery last week.
Aside from searching dozens of old threads here, is there any websites or books I could look into to start figuring out a rough trip plan and what to expect? Not a sheep hunter but would love to get up into a pass or two for the views.
Appreciate any tips.
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I would phone the tourist building in Grande Cache, they have maps and various info there. There are a couple books wrote on the place ( google People and Peaks ) I'd think they would ship out some stuff.
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09-26-2017, 11:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Albertadiver
A bit of a derail I know....
I've never been to the Willmore, and I plan on making a backpacking trip next summer to explore. This will give me a goal to get into better shape, and hopefully my lab will be 100% after his TPLO surgery last week.
Aside from searching dozens of old threads here, is there any websites or books I could look into to start figuring out a rough trip plan and what to expect? Not a sheep hunter but would love to get up into a pass or two for the views.
Appreciate any tips.
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Hi - we just came out from a week in the park - we got a lot of snow... made it a bit difficult getting around for a few days. As for maps, see the attached link - I also got a great one from maptown in Calgary.
https://www.albertaparks.ca/media/64...s-park-map.pdf
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09-29-2017, 09:55 PM
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Any updates
Any one heard any news about the willmore
Headed in next week for the first time??
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09-29-2017, 11:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Albany
Hi - we just came out from a week in the park - we got a lot of snow... made it a bit difficult getting around for a few days. As for maps, see the attached link - I also got a great one from maptown in Calgary.
https://www.albertaparks.ca/media/64...s-park-map.pdf
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Thank you!
We do a lot of wildland random backcountry camping but the willmore has always been a bucket list for me.
I'm looking forward to it very much.
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09-30-2017, 08:10 AM
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09-30-2017, 09:38 AM
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Awesome shots
What part was theses pic taken in
Can't wait to get in there leaving wed
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09-30-2017, 11:04 AM
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Love the Willmore, its a big country, lots of room and campsites. Met wonderful people in the back country and a couple of real jerks,
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09-30-2017, 12:30 PM
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Location: Lac La Biche
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Originally Posted by Huntski
Awesome shots
What part was theses pic taken in
Can't wait to get in there leaving wed
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Couple pics are from close to eagles nest then the rest are moving north and west from eagles nest.
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09-30-2017, 01:14 PM
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Great shot
You went in from rock lake??
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09-30-2017, 01:34 PM
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Yeah you bet it’s the most convenient access for me and probably 70% of the other sheep hunters ha ha
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09-30-2017, 02:08 PM
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Oh good to know
I've got a non trophy tag but if there are more hunters then sheep I may go else where I'll have to look at my maps again
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09-30-2017, 10:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alpineguy
Of course I put shoes on my horses in the heat we had a couple weeks ago and forgot to put on snow poppers.........might be doing a lot ice and snowball chipping .........F%#k!!!
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Take a couple cans of PAM cooking spray with you to spray your horse's soles with. It's supposed to keep the snow balls away.
Are you going with a wagon or pack string?
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10-01-2017, 01:38 PM
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I'm hiking in
Lot of snow in there now?? Haven't been in the willmore before.
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10-01-2017, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Huntski
I'm hiking in
Lot of snow in there now?? Haven't been in the willmore before.
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Be careful, some serious snow coming I understand.
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10-01-2017, 02:46 PM
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Arcadia pesados
So I hear
Any suggestion for best spot to hike in ? The photos above look nice may try going there
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