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Just an update, I did recieve a response to my email, not from the minister himself, but from the director of Wildfire Prevention Section Wildfire Management Branch, and the long and short of it says that they are monitoring the situation, and as soon as conditions reach a level that they are comfortable with, the band and restrictions will be lifted
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09-16-2017, 08:19 AM
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We don't need the fire ban lifted. But public access on foot should be permitted. I can see snow on the ground from my house!
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09-16-2017, 08:21 AM
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We don't need the fire ban lifted. But public access on foot should be permitted. I can see snow on the ground from my house!
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All true , but dont be surprised if it isn't November before it happens . 
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09-16-2017, 08:24 AM
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All true , but dont be surprised if it isn't November before it happens . |
I agree, they will probably be thinking it's easier to leave the restrictions in place than lift them and then have to implement them once again
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09-16-2017, 08:28 AM
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We had snow here
It's been wet in CNP since Wed.
Yesterday we got a shot of wet snow.
There's a dusting at the top of Turtle.
I'm no expert.... but I'd say she's pretty safe to go in.
I'm itchin to chew on some bluegrouse!!
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09-16-2017, 08:33 AM
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I hear ya Bessie, I'm itchin to plow a Ram!!!
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09-16-2017, 08:36 AM
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Think about it! It was way drier on sept long weekend and they let all the campers enjoy their pastime. But now that is not as dry they keeping hunters out ? Most of us would be happy with foot access only. Keep the fire ban on for sure. I have sent an email to the minister and I suggest anyone that wants foot access do the same! bruce.mayer@gov.ab.ca
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09-16-2017, 08:37 AM
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Some day Ram.... imma gonna sheep hunt.
I know way too many sheep hunters. And I know enough not to ask them.
I've alway told my son that the elk sang when he was born.... every year we try to hear them. This year he'd like to connect with one.
Hope he gets that chance...
But today... it's out to the prairies to chase Huns methinks.
He's sleeping in... heh!
Landowner... I hope things r ok with you and yours.
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09-16-2017, 08:41 AM
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I hear ya Bessie, I'm itchin to plow a Ram!!!
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Don't forget your Velcro gloves. Lol
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09-16-2017, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by LKILR
Think about it! It was way drier on sept long weekend and they let all the campers enjoy their pastime. But now that is not as dry they keeping hunters out ? Most of us would be happy with foot access only. Keep the fire ban on for sure. I have sent an email to the minister and I suggest anyone that wants foot access do the same! bruce.mayer@gov.ab.ca |
See how easy it is to keep more then OHV's out of the forestry. One thinks it's ok to keep one user group out of the forestry, but when it's your favourite pass time they keep out the bitchin and the moanin starts. 
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09-16-2017, 08:46 AM
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I dunno
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See how easy it is to keep more then OHV's out of the forestry. One thinks it's ok to keep one user group out of the forestry, but when it's your favourite pass time they keep out the bitchin and the moanin starts. |
BC just opened up yesterday.
We got snow-rain coming again this week. If they don't open up by that second rain day..... then this decision is going to start feeling nasty political.
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09-16-2017, 08:47 AM
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Nothing keeping me out. I've been out enjoying my pastime . Just have to travel a bit further north. Got to see some nice new areas. Let's not get off topic here . Does anyone else see what is possibly wrong with the shut down. You can have a Bon fire on the north side if 532. But can't take a step south? Pretty sure the grass is as dry in both sides!
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09-16-2017, 08:52 AM
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BC just opened up yesterday.
We got snow-rain coming again this week. If they don't open up by that second rain day..... then this decision is going to start feeling nasty political.
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Leslie told us we need to have 4 days of good rain fall before they open the forestry.
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09-16-2017, 10:13 AM
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Leslie told us we need to have 4 days of good rain fall before they open the forestry.
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They can't count grizzlies , you think they can keep track of rain ? 
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09-16-2017, 10:57 AM
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I've received a reply from the deputy Minister after letting him know he has an opportunity to align his party with the voters. I called him on letting things ride during much drier conditions during the long weekend, and the optics on this looks like his party is anti user group. I also offered up a voluntary Tag surrender option, where points are restored as a "win win".
Here is the assistant deputy ministers email Bruce.Mayer@gov.ab.ca
And Patrick Lowen, Director Wildfire prevention patrick.loewen@gov.ab.ca
Always good for the Gov to know our thoughts.
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09-16-2017, 01:03 PM
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I've received a reply from the deputy Minister after letting him know he has an opportunity to align his party with the voters. I called him on letting things ride during much drier conditions during the long weekend, and the optics on this looks like his party is anti user group. I also offered up a voluntary Tag surrender option, where points are restored as a "win win".
Here is the assistant deputy ministers email Bruce.Mayer@gov.ab.ca
And Patrick Lowen, Director Wildfire prevention patrick.loewen@gov.ab.ca
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I sent them an email and got a quick reply! But no concrete answer as to when it might open lol
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09-17-2017, 07:28 AM
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Well
I fired off a letter yesterday morning , then drove off to the prairies to shoot ducks and Huns... had a great time. Checked my email... and I got a quick, very lengthy response back.
It was a reasonable response. It basically said keep looking at the ministerial orders... we are deciding daily.. and we want to get people hunting as soon as we can.
Nice reply. Quick response.
I'm ok with that.
Oh... and we got a few birds too! 
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09-17-2017, 02:03 PM
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nice
Thats a promising tone, my reply was less interested than yours, maybe they are beginning to see the level of interest and the need to not drag their heels.
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09-17-2017, 02:31 PM
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They can't even open the highway.
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09-17-2017, 08:28 PM
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Right now with the forestry closed it is a safe haven for all the animals that have been driven out of the park. Me thinks it will stay closed for the rest of the year to give the animals a break from all the chaos that they have just endured. Hope not though!!!
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09-17-2017, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by LKILR
Think about it! It was way drier on sept long weekend and they let all the campers enjoy their pastime. But now that is not as dry they keeping hunters out ? Most of us would be happy with foot access only. Keep the fire ban on for sure. I have sent an email to the minister and I suggest anyone that wants foot access do the same! bruce.mayer@gov.ab.ca |
Foot access and no horses right?
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09-17-2017, 09:26 PM
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huh
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Right now with the forestry closed it is a safe haven for all the animals that have been driven out of the park. Me thinks it will stay closed for the rest of the year to give the animals a break from all the chaos that they have just endured. Hope not though!!!
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We have forest fires all the time, surrounding areas are not packed with refugees afterwards nor have they closed surrounding areas for that reason. Who knows with this government, maybe they will get a PETA discount!
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09-17-2017, 09:38 PM
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Don't forget your Velcro gloves. Lol
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Foot access and no horses right?
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Pretty sure horse walk on four feet. But I will check for you .
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09-18-2017, 06:08 AM
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Foot access and no horses right?
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They lifted the OHV ban so they would be good to go as well!!!
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09-18-2017, 06:09 AM
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We have forest fires all the time, surrounding areas are not packed with refugees afterwards nor have they closed surrounding areas for that reason. Who knows with this government, maybe they will get a PETA discount!
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Now your picking up what I'm laying down.
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09-18-2017, 10:36 AM
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Pretty sure horse walk on four feet. But I will check for you .
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did already. apparently there're called "hooves" not feet
"A horse hoof is a structure surrounding the distal phalanx of the 3rd digit (digit III of the basic pentadactyl limb of vertebrates, evolved into a single weight-bearing digit in equids) of each of the four limbs of Equus species, which is covered by complex soft tissue and keratinised (cornified) structures"
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09-18-2017, 11:49 AM
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did already. apparently there're called "hooves" not feet
"A horse hoof is a structure surrounding the distal phalanx of the 3rd digit (digit III of the basic pentadactyl limb of vertebrates, evolved into a single weight-bearing digit in equids) of each of the four limbs of Equus species, which is covered by complex soft tissue and keratinised (cornified) structures"
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Are you saying a horses feet are called hooves?
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09-18-2017, 12:00 PM
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think so.
"noun, plural hoofs or hooves for 1, 2, 4; hoof for 3"
interesting that for 3, its hoof. weird. no mention of feet though,
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09-18-2017, 12:04 PM
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Huh
Other than the great hoof debate, any updates on Fire Zone 1 closure?
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