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Old 10-11-2023, 05:31 PM
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Default Suffield base hunt. Where to camp/stay

Hey y'all!

First time hunting in the base, fiest time ever around that area.

Would you mind giving me aome pointers if there are "safe" campgrounds where i wont get my stuff stolen, or ppl usually stay in hotels or whats the deal?

TIA!

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Old 10-11-2023, 09:21 PM
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Buffalo, Jenner, Empress (all on the Northish side) all have camp grounds. Med Hat is 20 minutes away and closer to the base gates (Suffield) where you have to sign in, in the mornings.
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Old 10-11-2023, 09:58 PM
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i always stay in a hotel in the Hat.

This year I rented an Air BnB as there is 6 of us going and it was much cheaper for everyone.
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Old 10-11-2023, 10:20 PM
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i always stay in a hotel in the Hat.

This year I rented an Air BnB as there is 6 of us going and it was much cheaper for everyone.
You even offered to do all the cooking and make lunches too which is awesome.
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Old 10-11-2023, 11:18 PM
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X2...buffalo .. you will be surrounded by your people/peeps..bring firewood
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Old 10-12-2023, 01:14 AM
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You even offered to do all the cooking and make lunches too which is awesome.
thats Ryan's wifes job
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Old 10-12-2023, 07:11 AM
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Redcliff has a campground in town. Has a dump station
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Old 10-12-2023, 08:49 AM
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we stay at a campground right in Ralston..about a 3 minute drive to the morning briefing. Nice and close. im heading out there for the second hunt. Feel free to dm if you want to exchange numbers/info.
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Old 10-17-2023, 12:28 PM
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Who is going next week the 25th? I have a bull tag. Pm me if you would like share some info. Good luck!
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Old 10-19-2023, 12:25 AM
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Thank you all!

Im trying for cow so im honestly just there for the meat. Nothing else.
I'll check all those places!

Cheers and good luck to you all!

J
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