Alberta Hunting Styles

[fromhurynout]

Hi All,

I’m looking to find out more about the hunting style of successful Alberta hunters.

A bit of backstory, I grew up hunting in SE BC. Given the landscape there, and road hunting aside, it’s always been a spot and stalk approach. After moving here and getting a better lay of the area that I hunt, this isn’t really possible – flat land, dense bush and few clearings.

With little knowledge of the area at the time, I was still able to manage a successful whitetail hunt last year. The areas that I go have lots of sign, and I see animals, but getting a chance at them is a different story.

What I’m wondering, is it best to get out and put some miles on trying to track, or do you set up a stand/blind where you know they’ve been moving and wait?

Again, this is all generally speaking. I know there are different techniques for different areas, different times of the year, etc.

A few details that I may help: rifle hunting, general season, crown land, Clearwater/Mountainview counties.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

Cheers,

Jay