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Old 08-19-2011, 12:18 AM
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Hey everyone, I'm new to this forum so go easy on me. I moved to Calgary about a year ago, but was unable to get out hunting last fall near Calgary. I am a Bowhunter and am looking for some places to hunt around Calgary. If anyone could let me know of some crown land or even places where I could knock on a few doors that would be awesome! I'm almost 19 years old and have the biggest passion for Bowhunting. I would love to meet other Bowhunters in the near future, There's nothing better than meeting new friends! Thanks a lot guys, and girls for the help!
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Old 08-19-2011, 12:47 AM
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Calgary bowzone, might just be the toughest zone to get permission in. Don't let that discourage you from knocking on doors, eventually someone will say yes! There's always alot of crown land out west, just check your maps and your regs for open/close dates.

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Old 08-19-2011, 10:25 AM
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Hit up the Calgary Archery Center, theres always guys there that love to talk about bowhunting and you can learn alot from everyone there, especially the staff.
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Old 08-19-2011, 11:38 AM
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Depending on what side of town you live on but the porcupine hills to the south is not a bad place to go chasing stuff around. not to far away.
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Old 08-19-2011, 09:57 PM
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A good bet is talking to your friends. You never know who has a brother, sister, uncle whatever that owns land there.
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Old 08-25-2011, 08:07 PM
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Okay, thanks everyone. I actually already have permission in the porcupine hills in a great area. I've got two mule deer there already. I was just looking for somewhere i can go to after work. I want to try and get a Whitetail in velvet. Not sure if that's gonna happen this year though.
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