WMU 511 update
We just finished a great 5 day hunt in WMU 511. Definitely some mixed reviews about this zone over the last decade on this forum, but all signs were positive this trip. The Martin Hills are truely one of the hidden Gems in Alberta in my opinion. Anecdotally speaking from our group, WT deer numbers appeared significantly higher this year. Probably the best we have seen them in over a decade. Much higher numbers of bucks seen this year than in previous as well. Both of our game cameras had over 1000 pictures of deer. No clue how many were repeats obviously, but there was 1-2 deer captured almost every day. The rut absolutely took off on Thursday night when the warm air started blowing in. Grouse numbers were fantastis, with everybody limiting out on roadside birds. Rabbit numbers also seemed through the roof this year. Moose and bear sign was low and we didn't spot any on this trip. Only one bear on camera, which is much lower than previous years.
Happy Hunting All
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