Ultimate moose hunt in alberta???

JWCalgary · #1 03-09-2018, 06:48 PM

I received a freshly printed WMU map delivered today from Map town. Looking at the peace region... and thinking of a meandering float / river raft / camping trip to put together a moose hunt (my first).

Anyone out there have some experiences / pics they would like to share of a similar hunt or advice if this would be a good experience hunt.

Not too concerned with the biggest moose just more the experience.

In my noodle the region would seem to be a good out of the way peaceful week long hunt.

Thoughts?

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Drewski Canuck · #2 03-09-2018, 08:36 PM

Nice and peaceful, sure.

With 455 Berley Jet Drives screaming up and down the River doing 60 or more. That is the Peace these days!!!!

Try a fly in lake with no road access, and float that. Less traffic, less competition, less chaos.

Drewski

Salavee · #3 03-09-2018, 08:50 PM

That's for sure. Not unheard of to see twenty different squirt boats a day on both the Peace and the Smoky .. worse on weekends.

Big Grey Wolf · #4 03-10-2018, 08:52 AM

Raised in Peace Country many years ago, suggest get a good quad, set up tent camp way back in the Clear hills/Notikewin river country in area with lots of moose sign. Work and hunt hard you will have a great moose hunt. Hunted moose for 60 years in Alberta on many WMU's, partner and I approaching 100 moose total so far.

fordtruckin · #5 03-10-2018, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Grey Wolf

Raised in Peace Country many years ago, suggest get a good quad, set up tent camp way back in the Clear hills/Notikewin river country in area with lots of moose sign. Work and hunt hard you will have a great moose hunt. Hunted moose for 60 years in Alberta on many WMU's, partner and I approaching 100 moose total so far.

That is an impressive number or harvested moose sir!

35 whelen · #6 03-11-2018, 09:21 AM

IT can be done ,this was on the Wabasca river .Just need the right gear

Smokinyotes · #7 03-11-2018, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Grey Wolf

Raised in Peace Country many years ago, suggest get a good quad, set up tent camp way back in the Clear hills/Notikewin river country in area with lots of moose sign. Work and hunt hard you will have a great moose hunt. Hunted moose for 60 years in Alberta on many WMU's, partner and I approaching 100 moose total so far.

Between wolves, bears and unregulated hunting moose numbers are pretty low around the Notikewin river. In a week last fall 5 of us in camp saw 2 and that was it.

Salavee · #8 03-11-2018, 02:28 PM

It's tough to find a place without hunting pressure ..

greywolf · #9 03-12-2018, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Salavee

It's tough to find a place without hunting pressure ..

X2, and the hunting pressure may not necessarily be from mankind.

alpineguy · #10 03-12-2018, 09:06 AM

Although I wasn’t able to get the ultimate moose I think we went on as close to the ultimate moose hunt that you can do in Alberta
http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=330944

Big Bull · #11 03-12-2018, 10:21 AM

We go every year with Dan at Andrew Lake Lodge/Reliance Airways. Pick the right lake and you will have excellent fishing and moose hunting, and you won't be running into other hunters(well, maybe at the float plane base).
http://andrewlakelodge.com/moose-hunting/

35 whelen · #12 03-12-2018, 11:03 AM

Haven't been to Andrew but I've been on lots of flying moose hunts there definitely can be very nice hunting without any other Hunters around

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JWCalgary · #13 03-13-2018, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 35 whelen

IT can be done ,this was on the Wabasca river .Just need the right gear

Hey 35! Did you do the section by tall Cree toward the peace? I am reading that there are some tough waters on the southern portion. Pm me if you can or are inclined.

Looks like that's up my alley. Any more pics?

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35 whelen · #14 03-13-2018, 01:16 PM

Heres a few more from that hunt ,called bull out to the bank he jumped into river after shot almost lost him snagged up on bottom ,had to dive for him and tow back to shore .this was a low water year not many jet boats that year ,

Rather Be Hunting · #15 03-16-2018, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 35 whelen

Heres a few more from that hunt ,called bull out to the bank he jumped into river after shot almost lost him snagged up on bottom ,had to dive for him and tow back to shore .this was a low water year not many jet boats that year ,

Great photos, looks like a terrific trip!!

RBH

PartTimeHunter · #16 03-16-2018, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by greywolf

X2, and the hunting pressure may not necessarily be from mankind.

Uummm justin said to use peoplekind.....

panko · #17 03-16-2018, 08:56 PM

Good one part time hunter

Peacepipe · #18 03-17-2018, 01:53 PM

I live in PR right next to the river. Sunny summer days, yes lots of boats on Peace And Smokey myself included.
Cooler weather during hunting season not so much other then hunters, myself included.
Depends on the WMU you get for moose that decides how much river you can float. Several places to put in and take out so options are open.