Moose hunt trip: Florida to Manning, AB

[A207X2]

Originally Posted by Blockcaver

I use an ancient 12 CF Maytag chest freezer that refuses to die...travels well in the back of the pickup or on my open trailer. It held the 460# of vacuum sealed moose meat easily. And the Honda EU1000i generator starts and runs it fine.

I can pick up a 15 cf chest freezer scratch ‘n dent for about $500. I have a couple of Champion 2600v inverters. I would bring one of them with me.

Is there somewhere in Manning where I could buy some big Igloo ice chests if I needed them, or do I need to bring them with me?

Originally Posted by Albertacoyotecaller;4710709[B

]I would travel through the US as much as you can to save on travel costs.[/B] I don’t think you will have much issue with your truck on the Chinchauga to km 100 hill in 2 wheel drive. From km 100 onwards, could potentially be the issue but your outfitter should be right there to help you. I work/hunt down the Chin road quite often and live in Peace River. If you need help, contact me on here.

Have a good hunt.

Great point about the costs. How much are you paying for diesel these days?

I would bring the 06 with good 180-200gr bullets if wolf is on the menu as well.

The 06 has BuffaloBore 168 gr lead free Barnes TTSX moving at nearly 3,000 FPS. Supposed to be able to knock down anything in N. America.

[NCC]

That bullet choice will be more than adequate for moose.

I'd really look at how you can get everything into the box of your pick up and leave the trailer at home. Two more tires, 4 more wheel bearings, and additional lights, etc to fail. your fuel economy will suffer. You'll be in a bind if you get into trouble on a muddy road with a trailer.

[Twisted Canuck]

Re: Igloo Chest cooler, you'd be best off hitting the Costco in Grande Prairie on your way up. They always have them, and better price then anyplace else.

[A207X2]

I'm re-thinking bringing the Ithaca. I don't need an issue at the border saying that I'm going bird hunting with a riot gun.

I'll bring my Winchester SX4. It's a 3 1/2" 12 gauge with a 26" barrel. It's got RealTree Max 7 camo so it looks like a hunting gun. I can pull the plug and get 4+1 should I need it.

[Albertacoyotecaller]

Originally Posted by A207X2

I'm re-thinking bringing the Ithaca. I don't need an issue at the border saying that I'm going bird hunting with a riot gun.

I'll bring my Winchester SX4. It's a 3 1/2" 12 gauge with a 26" barrel. It's got RealTree Max 7 camo so it looks like a hunting gun. I can pull the plug and get 4+1 should I need it.

Honestly, I would leave the shotgun at home. Not needed for man or bear here. Make sure the rifle is loaded at all times in camp.

We use a 22lr on chickens.

[A207X2]

Originally Posted by Albertacoyotecaller

Honestly, I would leave the shotgun at home. Not needed for man or bear here. Make sure the rifle is loaded at all times in camp.

We use a 22lr on chickens.

Yeah, that makes sense. I've got a bear fence that I can bring along, maybe that's what I'll do.

I'm also afraid of cougars like this though too:



Scare the daylights out of me the next mornin'

[Albertacoyotecaller]

Bear fencing is probably a better idea if anything. I work most days without a rifle in the Chin. Some days I do carry one. There are a lot of bears in the Chin. One day I counted 13 different black bears. Grizzlies in the Chin can be anywhere but predominantly are in the western side.

Cougars like that can be anywhere. But if you are camping deep in the Chin, no protection is needed! Lol.

Remember, your outfitter will want to keep you alive. Not good on their reputation to have a dead client.

[A207X2]

Originally Posted by Albertacoyotecaller

Bear fencing is probably a better idea if anything. I work most days without a rifle in the Chin. Some days I do carry one. There are a lot of bears in the Chin. One day I counted 13 different black bears. Grizzlies in the Chin can be anywhere but predominantly are in the western side.

Cougars like that can be anywhere. But if you are camping deep in the Chin, no protection is needed! Lol.

Remember, your outfitter will want to keep you alive. Not good on their reputation to have a dead client.

Excellent point! LOL

[Albertacoyotecaller]

Originally Posted by A207X2

I can pick up a 15 cf chest freezer scratch ‘n dent for about $500. I have a couple of Champion 2600v inverters. I would bring one of them with me.

Is there somewhere in Manning where I could buy some big Igloo ice chests if I needed them, or do I need to bring them with me?



Great point about the costs. How much are you paying for diesel these days?



The 06 has BuffaloBore 168 gr lead free Barnes TTSX moving at nearly 3,000 FPS. Supposed to be able to knock down anything in N. America.

Diesel is $1.65/Litre this morning. I believe it will be going up another .17 April 1 due to federal carbon tax and provincial tax. Hotels and food are generally more expensive in Canada as well. I have travelled several times across the prairies during my time as I grew up in Southern Ontario. I prefer the US route.

Your bullet choice will work fine. I like heavier bullets but my point really is to get a decent bullet. I had a friend try 225 gr Ballistic tips on a bear because they were the only ones that shot well out of his 338. I hate looking for bears in the dark…

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