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01-04-2020, 10:39 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Calgary
Posts: 2
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East coast hunter new to Alberta
Hello fellow hunters I’m new to Alberta I’m from the east I’ve been hunting black bear and moose the past 12 years , I’m planning on spring bear hunting and deer /elk/moose whenever possible hoping to get some pointers as I’m new to this beautiful province so tips and hunting buddies much appreciated ,cheers
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01-04-2020, 10:41 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: At the end of the Thirsty Beaver Trail, Pinsky lake, Alberta.
Posts: 24,606
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target a crown land area, get a map, start the adventure now and burn some gas.....good luck.....might even find a mosey looking area with a few deer too
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01-07-2020, 05:59 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Crowsnest Pass
Posts: 95
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Get the ihunter app it is super helpful. Lets you know what's open in each wmu , has land owner and lease information etc. I use it as my gps for waypoints as well
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01-08-2020, 05:59 AM
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Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 91
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IHunter app and hiking boots
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01-08-2020, 08:26 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Look behind you :)
Posts: 27,780
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If you want to hunt moose start putting in for your draws ASAP.
LC
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01-09-2020, 11:28 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Edmonton, AB
Posts: 137
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Welcome to Alberta! Posts above pretty much cover it, especially Lefty's. My biggest mistake when I started hunting was not starting to build priority earlier.
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01-18-2020, 01:30 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Edmonton, AB
Posts: 20
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I’m in a similar position having recently moved to Edmonton from Manitoba... thanks for the links to get started, where can I purchase the land owner maps?
We had a place called Canada Maps or something in Manitoba which was the primary source of those maps, also municipal offices were less helpful but sometimes more up to date.
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01-18-2020, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: My House
Posts: 13,463
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LeadMonkey
I’m in a similar position having recently moved to Edmonton from Manitoba... thanks for the links to get started, where can I purchase the land owner maps?
We had a place called Canada Maps or something in Manitoba which was the primary source of those maps, also municipal offices were less helpful but sometimes more up to date.
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Buy an app called Ihunter
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01-18-2020, 04:04 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Dreadful Valley
Posts: 14,620
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Here’s a few tips:
Learn the difference between mule deer and whitetail deer.
Learn that every WMU may have different seasons, different harvest criteria, and season dates.
Learn the WMU boundaries.
Read the regulations cover to cover at least 4 times.
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01-18-2020, 04:06 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: GRAND PRAIRIE
Posts: 5,720
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Quote:
Originally Posted by novatradesmen
Get the ihunter app it is super helpful. Lets you know what's open in each wmu , has land owner and lease information etc. I use it as my gps for waypoints as well
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Just to add you have to pay for the landowner maps on ihunter. Best hunting app out there
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01-19-2020, 07:44 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,266
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If you can find a "hunting mentor buddy" that has been actively hunting in Alberta for years, you will be way ahead of game. Your success on moose and elk will go way up as many WMU,s now have limited game numbers with lots of wolves and bears. Lastly he will be up on Alberta Game laws. You might join a Alberta Fish & Game club, good place to meet other hunters.
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01-19-2020, 07:56 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 7,493
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dick284
Here’s a few tips:
Learn the difference between mule deer and whitetail deer.
Learn that every WMU may have different seasons, different harvest criteria, and season dates.
Learn the WMU boundaries.
Read the regulations cover to cover at least 4 times.
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This ^^
You don’t want to be the guy standing in-front of a CO saying “ well back home we can do this so I thought it was legal here”. Be sure to learn the rules and regulations for hunting and land access. I have heard stories about how private land has very different rules regarding access in other provinces
Educate yourself first so you enjoy your hunting season without legal hiccups.
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