Suffield bull draw

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Originally Posted by pikeslayer22

You mean like the mistake they made last year that cost me a priortity 8 draw? They listed wmu 234 for antlered to run into december unlike other years when it only was until the end of November...then on November 15ish they send out a letter that a mistake was made and the hunt ended end of Nov like normal! FRACKING Moron's!!

Umm, sorry to hear you had issues.

The information that I posted was to correct a FORUM MEMBERS POSTING MISTAKE, not a mistake with the draw information. The information on-line and in the physical book are correct.

That said, I was trying to submit my draw application for the January Anterless hunts and some of the season codes were missing on the draw application form. I called the Relm helpline and they got it corrected on line very quickly! Like 30 minutes tops.

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by pikeslayer22

You mean like the mistake they made last year that cost me a priortity 8 draw? They listed wmu 234 for antlered to run into december unlike other years when it only was until the end of November...then on November 15ish they send out a letter that a mistake was made and the hunt ended end of Nov like normal! FRACKING Moron's!!

What hurts more is P5 was enough to get drawn for that!

LC

[pikeslayer22]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

What hurts more is P5 was enough to get drawn for that!

LC

I pulled it because of the change in dates as i don't care for the hunting pressure the area receive's in Nov and liked the idea of hunting mid Dec and booked time off work accordingly

[walking buffalo]

Originally Posted by Sharpie

Im at P11 and my dads at p8. Im probably gonna 999 still but it would be nice to get dad a bull. Anybody think a p8 will do it? Only be putting in for the first hunt.

I highly doubt that a P8 will work for the first season, maybe in the last few seasons.



For those contemplating the odds.
Seven seasons with 100 licences per season.

Priority numbers for this year.

P12- P15 + 383
P11 + 302 = 685
P10 + 399 = 1085
P9 + 520 = 1605


If 100% of high priority holders applied for this hunt it will take a P11 to draw.

But of course 100% will not apply, maybe 30-40-50%.

And with only 100 licences/season and three choices means that over the course of seven season and 21 "choices" there will be a factor of high priority application distribution which will crowd out lower priorities from some seasons and open the door to lower priorities for other seasons.

Most very high priority applicants will focus on the first season or three and will compete within their own pools resulting in some not drawing a licence.


My guess..... no more than 50% of P11+ applicants will apply here (likely even less), and most of these will only apply for the first three seasons. This will make it possible for those with a P9 or P10 to possibly draw in the third to fifth seasons and P8s might even have a chance at the last couple of hunts. I wouldn't be surprised if a few P7s are drawn at some point....

Those last few hunts are going to be tough.... Elk learn fast....

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by pikeslayer22

I pulled it because of the change in dates as i don't care for the hunting pressure the area receive's in Nov and liked the idea of hunting mid Dec and booked time off work accordingly

Yah I was surprised they cut the antlered season to one month from 3 as well, I think they are putting more emphasis on taking out the antlerless elk in the 200 zones. I couldn't believe P5 were getting drawn when I had my draw there I needed an 8 as well....quality and numbers of good Bulls is down significantly IMHO.

LC

[cowboyhunter]

I was hoping that all higher priorities would be gone by now so that my 8 will get me drawn. I just want one really nice bull for the house, then I will go back to shooting porcupine Bulls for the duration of my time and ability! It will no doubt be buggered up in the next few years, so I have to cross my fingers!

[rut]

How about we transfer excess animals to areas that have colapsed populations like Ya Ha Tinda.
Cadomin Sheep to other parts of the provice also.

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Originally Posted by rut

How about we transfer excess animals to areas that have colapsed populations like Ya Ha Tinda.
Cadomin Sheep to other parts of the provice also.

I think the premise of that is good.

The reality is that it is very expensive to do. I believe they are also concerned about CWD. There has not been a positive test yet from the Suffield herd as far as I know, but they are still planning on testing again this year.

[walking buffalo]

Originally Posted by Icon

I think the premise of that is good.

The reality is that it is very expensive to do. I believe they are also concerned about CWD. There has not been a positive test yet from the Suffield herd as far as I know, but they are still planning on testing again this year.

Expensive wolf food....

The CWD concern is a non-starter for any thoughts of translocating these elk. This will not change any time soon.

[fish_e_o]

Originally Posted by Icon

I think the premise of that is good.

The reality is that it is very expensive to do. I believe they are also concerned about CWD. There has not been a positive test yet from the Suffield herd as far as I know, but they are still planning on testing again this year.

i'll do it for free. i will shoot then transport 50% of the trophy animals

for my fee i get to keep the ones that don't survive the trip

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Originally Posted by fish_e_o

i'll do it for free. i will shoot then transport 50% of the trophy animals

for my fee i get to keep the ones that don't survive the trip

That seems like a big job for one man... I of course will offer to assist...

[fish_e_o]

Originally Posted by Icon

That seems like a big job for one man... I of course will offer to assist...

mighty generous of you. i will of course make sure you are paid accordingly with the same agreement

[Almer Fudd]

I have a priority 13.

Does anyone know how the hunt will be managed on the base?

I'm a little concerned it might turn into a Al Capone truck hunt.

Could a non-hunting companion come along?

Could anyone who hunted the antlerless season last winter provide any insight?

Thanks in advance.

[Bobbydee]

Originally Posted by rut

How about we transfer excess animals to areas that have colapsed populations like Ya Ha Tinda.
Cadomin Sheep to other parts of the provice also.

AMEENNNN

I been saying this for years.

[fish_e_o]

i applied for the late seasons on the base. p5 i doubt it but maybe i'll see some of you there

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Originally Posted by Almer Fudd

I have a priority 13.

Does anyone know how the hunt will be managed on the base?

There are plenty of Suffield hunt threads that have LOTS of hunter experiences and advice. I would start there.

I'm a little concerned it might turn into a Al Capone truck hunt.

You are not allowed to leave the trails with your truck unless you are given the okay by base staff to retrieve an animal. It is a very large base. You will have to drive and search and then leave your truck to stalk.

Could a non-hunting companion come along?

Yes. Basic rule is one firearm per licensed tag holder.

Could anyone who hunted the antlerless season last winter provide any insight?

Again, lots of previous thread to read through.

Thanks in advance.

[dirty barrel]

Originally Posted by cowboyhunter

I was hoping that all higher priorities would be gone by now so that my 8 will get me drawn. I just want one really nice bull for the house, then I will go back to shooting porcupine Bulls for the duration of my time and ability! It will no doubt be buggered up in the next few years, so I have to cross my fingers!

You might want to wait till next year to draw. Should be quite a few people using up their high priorities this year.

[Gutshot]

Originally Posted by trouty

Thoughts on the hunt that time of year? Do the Bulls migrate off base when the snow flies? Is it lottery or have to burn your priority? Guess on priority needed?

There are several zones directly adjacent to the Suffield base (124, 144, 148, 150) and even more that are within close proximity. You can find the Draw Summary reports for all draw codes on the My Wild Alberta website (http://www.mywildalberta.com/hunting...t/Default.aspx) – reports will have a breakdown of what draw priorities were successful from last season so you can have an educated guess at what you’ll need to be successful for this season.

[Gutshot]

Have you considered hiring a guide? I’m guessing there must be outfitters in the area that (for a fee) would be willing to put you on a good bull if you supply the tag.

Has anyone else tried that approach?

Seems like huge risk to take a chance on a 10 -13 year draw priority and have to eat your tag because you can’t get access to private land or find any elk in the area.

[RDW]

will FN be invited to hunt during the bull seasons this year on the base? That will make for an interesting hunt.

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by RDW

will FN be invited to hunt during the bull seasons this year on the base? That will make for an interesting hunt.

No just the couple weeks prior.

LC

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by Bobbydee

AMEENNNN

I been saying this for years.

Three letters....CWD

LC

[Chet]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

No just the couple weeks prior.

LC

Is that a guess or is that the real deal?

[RDW]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

No just the couple weeks prior.

LC

lol the scary part is i could see it happening

[saskwhitey]

They have been on the base all year long. My friend knows a native guy who was hunting there last week. It will be interesting to see how it all unfolds.

[Buck_Hunter]

I'm super jealous of you guys with high priorities who are going to be hunting in Suffield this year! I'm pretty sure that they are 4 day hunts tho not 3 days as stated multiple times already. I'm not going to bother even trying for Suffield with a P5, going to hope that others do and some other zones I've had my eye on get a little less attention, crossing my fingers. If not you will be able to find me with my bow in sept - oct a bit north of Suffield

Good luck to all, can't wait to see what gets pulled out of their.

[elkhunter1234]

Originally Posted by Buck_Hunter

I'm super jealous of you guys with high priorities who are going to be hunting in Suffield this year! I'm pretty sure that they are 4 day hunts tho not 3 days as stated multiple times already. I'm not going to bother even trying for Suffield with a P5, going to hope that others do and some other zones I've had my eye on get a little less attention, crossing my fingers. If not you will be able to find me with my bow in sept - oct a bit north of Suffield

Good luck to all, can't wait to see what gets pulled out of their.

Antlered season... Monday, Tuesday', Wednesday = 3 days
Antlerless season.. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday = 4 days

[Triple droptine]

Antlered seasons are Wed, Thur, Friday, Saturday.....4 days.

[rednuck]

Originally Posted by Triple droptine

Antlered seasons are Wed, Thur, Friday, Saturday.....4 days.

No they aren't

November 2 – November 4
November 16 – November 18
November 23 – November 25
November 30 – December 2
January 11 – January 13, 2016
January 18 – January 20, 2016
January 25 – January 27, 2016

[elkhunter1234]

Originally Posted by Triple droptine

Antlered seasons are Wed, Thur, Friday, Saturday.....4 days.

Sorry but you are wrong..