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8 Welcome From our government
WelCOMe FROM OuR GOveRnMent
Message from Honourable
Alison M. Redford, QC
Premier of Alberta
Message From Sustainable Resource
Development Minister Frank Oberle
On behalf of the Government of Alberta, it is my pleasure to
extend a warm greeting to those reading the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Magazine. From this publication, you
can discover amazing opportunities here in Alberta for big game
and bird game hunting.
Alberta has a rich history of hunting, which includes guiding
and outfitting. Very early on, the province recognized hunting as a viable industry, and that these activities would have
to be managed to ensure our natural resources would be sustained for future generations. We continue to balance providing
opportunities on this landscape with the management of our
natural resources.
Hunters from across the world tell us that their dream vacation is a hunting trip in Alberta. Members of the Alberta
Professional Outfitters Society help those dreams come true.
For over 15 years, the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society
has provided a safe, enjoyable and successful for hunt for all
those who visit our province. Whether spotting that moose in
the Peace region or hunting bighorn sheep in the Rocky Mountains, Alberta outfitters’ knowledge of the area, experience on
the landscape, and professionalism will help make a memory
to last a lifetime.
I wish everyone success for the coming season.
Around the world, Alberta has a well-deserved reputation
for providing hunting experiences that are second-to-none.
With our beautiful and diverse landscapes, we offer hunters
world-class opportunities for a wide variety of species ranging from game birds to antelope, bighorn sheep, mule deer,
moose, black bear and cougar.
Sustainable Resource Development appreciates the role
that the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society plays in
continuing the province’s hunting tradition. For more than
15 years, the society has provided leadership and direction in the development of the province’s outfitted-hunting
industry. Your outfitters and guides make a valuable contribution to Alberta’s tourism industry and are ambassadors for our province. Their professionalism and expertise
help create unforgettable experiences for hunters visiting
our province.
It is no surprise that the increasing number of hunters in every age category in Alberta is bucking trends in
other North American jurisdictions. This speaks well of
the numerous, varied and sustainable opportunities we
offer hunters in Alberta. By working with our outfitting
industry and other hunting groups, we will continue to pursue
improvements and innovations to ensure the hunting
tradition continues.
All the best for a safe and successful hunting season!
Frank Oberle
Minister, Sustainable Resource Development
8
8 | HUNT ALBERTA | 2012
WelcoMe to alBerta
Seasons open September
1, offering eager gunners
the first opportunity to hunt
resident and early-migrating
ducks and geese. From the
boreal management units to
the north, down through the
vast patchwork of cereal crops
in the parkland and prairie regions in central and southern
Alberta, plus the province’s
famous potholes, Alberta is
home to high populations of
breeding migratory birds.
This province is ideally
situated at the northern tip
of the central f lyway. What
does this mean for the visiting
waterfowler? Simply that Alberta is the go-to destination
for some of the finest duck and
goose hunting in the world!
Liberal harvest limits, a roster of professional outfitters
from which to choose, local
and migratory birds — what
more could you ask for?
Come Hunt Alberta’s “Big 4”
Alberta is considered to be one of the world’s finest hunting destinations — known specifically for incredible numbers of waterfowl,
massive whitetail deer, huge black bear and impressive moose
➜
MENTioN ALBERTA to hunt-
ers the world-over, and you’re
guaranteed to capture their
attention. Boasting unparalleled game populations, exceptional trophy potential and
more choice than any traveling hunter could ever hope for,
Alberta outfitters proudly host
thousands of visitors annually. With a long roster of hunt
options available for the discerning hunter, Alberta maintains a particularly esteemed
reputation for its world-class
waterfowl, trophy whitetail
deer, black bear and moose
hunting.
Migratory Birds
W hist l ing w ings, honk s,
cack les, quacks and feeding chuckles overhead while
flock after flock finish in the
decoys… this is what visiting
wingshooters experience with
Alberta’s professional waterfowl outfitters.
Whitetail Deer
Alberta is a top destination
for serious trophy whitetail
hunters. Few other regions
offer the same potential to
take a record book animal.
In fact, Alberta outf itters
proudly and boldly declare
that they’ve, “Got more big
bucks than anywhere else.”
Even though Alberta’s deer
density is lower than many
places, the prospect of taking a heavy-racked whitetail,
with a massive body, is high.
Why is the whitetail hunting
so exceptional in Alberta?
The answer can be traced
to outstanding habitat and
strong genes.
Experienced whitetail
hunters know that big bucks
don’t come easy, but invest
your time in the right places
at the right times, and your
chances of encountering the
buck of a lifetime increase
10
CITy GuIde: CALGAry
your view. The Calgary Tower
is a great place to kick off your
visit as it’s home to Tourism
Calgary’s Visitor Information
centre, along with two restaurants, one of which completes a
full rotation during lunch and
dinner. www.calgarytower.com
Mad Science
Formerly Telus World of Science, the science centre recently moved to the corner of
Deerfoot Trail and Memorial
Drive, and became Telus Spark:
the New Science Centre. Millions
of dollars were put into the
new science centre. A trip to
the centre should “spark” your
imagination — and your kids
will love it. Have a ball in the
Creative Kids Museum, help
create in the Prototype Lab,
learn more about the glorious Earth in Earth & Sky and
more. www.sparkscience.ca
The City of Calgary
of about 1.5 million Christmas
lights at Zoolights, which runs
at the zoo from late-November
to the New Year. This popular event will surely get you
and your family in the holiday
spirit. For The Love of Penguins,
the zoo’s newest exhibit is
scheduled to open in 2012. The
Calgary Zoo is open every day
except for Christmas Day and
Zoogala. For more information, visit www.calgaryzoo.org.
Ski like An Olympian
Did you know you can fly off an
Olympic skip jump via a zipline
in the spring and summer at the
Canada Olympic Park? It’s just
one of many events found at
Calgary Olympic Park. This
flagship venue of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games is currently
home to wonderful year-round
fun for the entire family. In the
winter you can ski, snowboard,
cross-country ski, twist down
the park in a bobsleigh ride with
a professional driver, or even try
the luge. The seasonal activities
are nearly endless. www.winsportcanada.ca/cop
Take it to the Top
A landmark in downtown Calgary, the Calgary Tower peers
down from 626 feet above the
city and offers the “highest
360-degree observation deck in
the world” (at just shy of 4,000
feet above sea level), which also
includes a glass floor to extend
Tour the Inner City
Downtown Calgary has a lot
to offer whether it’s shopping
at major department stores
and endless shops, or dining in
some of the city’s finest establishments along the pedestrianonly Stephen Avenue Walk
along 8 Avenue SW. For history
Alberta’s cosmopolitan metropolis
➜
WHiLE yoU ARE scoURiNg the
foothills, mountains, parkland
or prairie around Calgary hunting for deer, elk, sheep, waterfowl or any of the other species
found nearby, your wife and
family may be hungry for some
different type of action in this
fine Prairie city. Or perhaps
you’d just like a handbook for
urban action before or after
your hunt.
Here’s your guide to an action-packed family approved
trip to this Stampede city during the fall and winter.
Lions, Zebras, Alligators
— Oh My!
Although you won’t be able
to do any hunting here, take a
break from your hunting expedition and enjoy the wildlife
tour at the ever-popular Calgary Zoo. Located close along
the Bow River, the zoo is open
year-round and offers you the
chance to view more than 1,000
animals from around the globe.
Highlights include viewing
wolves, grizzly bears, bighorn
sheep, and moose in the Canadian Wilds (although you’ll
probably have seen your fill of
those already!), stepping back
millions of years ago in the
Prehistoric Park, coming faceto-face with a magnificent lion,
being in awe of the elegant elephants and pretending you’re
on a tropical vacation inside
the Botanical Gardens, home
to about six acres of floral and
plant beauty.
In the winter, bundle up
and enjoy the dazzling sights
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10 Come Hunt Alberta’s “Big 4”
Alberta is considered to be one of the world’s finest hunting destinations — known specifically for
incredible numbers of waterfowl, massive whitetail deer, huge black bear and impressive moose.
14 Waterfowl
Extreme Duck & Goose Hunting.
17 Moose
Guide Glory For Massive Moose in Alberta’s
Wilderness.
38 Ten Questions to Ask a
Reference Before You Book
You’ve asked your potential APOS outfitter all the
right questions — not forgetting to ask for references.
Now comes part two — what do you ask those references, to ensure you’re booking the hunt that’s right
for you?
40 Frequently Asked Questions
Everything else you need to know about hunting
in Alberta!
42 City Guide: Edmonton
Alberta’s capital city & gateway to the North.
22 Black Bear
Surrounded By Big Alberta Bears.
44 City Guide: Calgary
Alberta’s cosmopolitan metropolis.
26 Whitetail Deer
They Grow Bigger in Alberta.
46 Bring The Kids!
Are you looking to spark an interest in hunting with
your children? Here are some great tips on how to
start your young ones off in a sport that will last a lifetime. Who knows? Your next guided Alberta hunting
trip may just be a father-and-son (or daughter) event!
30 Hunt Alberta’s Other ‘8’
Alberta is home to incredible biodiversity —
meaning more opportunities for the traveling
hunter.
33 Alberta Hunting Record Book
All species listed have made the B&C Record
Book! And with many records taken recently,
we know there are a lot more trophy animals
out there.
36 10 Questions to Ask An
Outfitter Before You Book
Are you ready to book your guided Alberta hunt?
Here are 10 questions to ask your potential
outfitter to ensure you’re booking your dream
hunting trip.
ON THE COVER: Alberta has huge whitetails — and lots of them!
photo: Donald M. Jones/Minden Pictures
48 Traveling to Alberta
Here are some useful pointers to help make your
travels to Alberta as smooth as possible!
52 Alberta: Hunter’s Paradise
Request your
free copy of this magazine at
www.apos.ab.ca/hunt-albertamagazine-signup
Moose Creek Outfitters Ltd.
ALBERTA, CANADA
“Real Hunting, Real Excitement”
2012 Season Dates
6-day Moose Rut — Sept. 24th – Oct. 20th
6-day Whitetail Rut — Nov. 1st – Nov. 30th
6-day Whitetail/Mule deer — Nov. 1st – Nov. 30th
• MooseCreekoffersmoose,whitetail,muledeer
andwolfhunts.
• ATVs,snowmobilesorjetboatsareusedfor
transportation during hunts.
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• Deerhuntsareconductedinforestedareasclose
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“Enjoy the Great Alberta Outdoors”
APOS Board of Directors
President
Gordon Burton
Director
Billy Franklin
Director
Brian Kuny
Director
Corey Jarvis
“THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME”
Over 30 years of world class waterfowl hunting experience
combined with our custom blind, great accommodations
and home cooked meals ensures our guests a wonderful
and unique hunting experience!
Mike Golka
Canada Representative
Cell (780) 914-9889
Box 234 Ardrossan AB.
Email: [email protected]
www.wildgooseguiding.com
Director
Todd Loewen
Director
Pete McMahon
Director
Mike Ukrainetz
Director
Chris Downing
Director, Minister’s Appointee
Rick Blackwood
Managing Director
Owen Voaklander
Administration Manager
Mabel Brick
Accounts Manager
Fiona Nelson
ALBERTA’S LITTLE MOUNTAIN
GUIDING SERVICE
Marketing Coordinator
Laurette LaPlante
Industry Liaison
Kevin Rolfe
Contact APOS:
Specializing in combination hunts for Mule Deer/
Whitetail deer/Wolf/Coyote.
Phone: 780.414.0249
Fax: 780.465.6801
[email protected]
www.apos.ab.ca
We will do our best to ensure you enjoy your trip with us.
We hunt on our own land and neighboring ranches in
west central Alberta & strive to provide fun, safe successful
hunting trips with low hunting pressure.
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Outdoor Group Media
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Views and opinions represented
in this magazine are not necessarily
those of APOS or the publisher.
DARCY ALM OUTFITTER
Ph: 403-556-6860
Cell: 403-507-9347
[email protected]
www.littlemountainguiding.com
Alberta Professional Outfitters Society (APOS) have attempted
to ensure all information is accurate. APOS or publisher cannot be held responsible for the ultimate quality of the products
or information contained in this publication. Neither APOS,
its officers, directors or contractors are guarantors of your
satisfaction with the products advertised herein.
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Outfitters Society 2012
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Welcome from Our Government
Message from Honourable
Premier of Alberta
On behalf of the Government of Alberta, it is my pleasure to
extend a warm greeting to those reading the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Magazine. From this publication, you
can discover amazing opportunities here in Alberta for big game
and bird game hunting.
Alberta has a rich history of hunting, which includes guiding
and outfitting. Very early on, the province recognized hunting as a viable industry, and that these activities would have
to be managed to ensure our natural resources would be sustained for future generations. We continue to balance providing
opportunities on this landscape with the management of our
natural resources.
Hunters from across the world tell us that their dream vacation is a hunting trip in Alberta. Members of the Alberta
Professional Outfitters Society help those dreams come true.
For over 15 years, the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society
has provided a safe, enjoyable and successful for hunt for all
those who visit our province. Whether spotting that moose in
the Peace region or hunting bighorn sheep in the Rocky Mountains, Alberta outfitters’ knowledge of the area, experience on
the landscape, and professionalism will help make a memory
to last a lifetime.
I wish everyone success for the coming season.
Message From Sustainable Resource
Development Minister Frank Oberle
Around the world, Alberta has a well-deserved reputation
for providing hunting experiences that are second-to-none.
With our beautiful and diverse landscapes, we offer hunters
world-class opportunities for a wide variety of species ranging from game birds to antelope, bighorn sheep, mule deer,
moose, black bear and cougar.
Sustainable Resource Development appreciates the role
that the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society plays in
continuing the province’s hunting tradition. For more than
15 years, the society has provided leadership and direction in the development of the province’s outfitted-hunting
industry. Your outfitters and guides make a valuable contribution to Alberta’s tourism industry and are ambassadors for our province. Their professionalism and expertise
help create unforgettable experiences for hunters visiting
our province.
It is no surprise that the increasing number of hunters in every age category in Alberta is bucking trends in
other North American jurisdictions. This speaks well of
the numerous, varied and sustainable opportunities we
offer hunters in Alberta. By working with our outfitting
industry and other hunting groups, we will continue to pursue
improvements and innovations to ensure the hunting
tradition continues.
All the best for a safe and successful hunting season!
Frank Oberle
Minister, Sustainable Resource Development
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welcome to alberta
Seasons open September
1, offering eager gunners
the first opportunity to hunt
resident and early-migrating
ducks and geese. From the
boreal management units to
the north, down through the
vast patchwork of cereal crops
in the parkland and prairie regions in central and southern
Alberta, plus the province’s
famous potholes, Alberta is
home to high populations of
breeding migratory birds.
This province is ideally
situated at the northern tip
of the central f lyway. What
does this mean for the visiting
waterfowler? Simply that Alberta is the go-to destination
for some of the finest duck and
goose hunting in the world!
Liberal harvest limits, a roster of professional outfitters
from which to choose, local
and migratory birds — what
more could you ask for?
Come Hunt Alberta’s “Big 4”
Alberta is considered to be one of the world’s finest hunting destinations — known specifically for incredible numbers of waterfowl,
massive whitetail deer, huge black bear and impressive moose
➜
Mention Alberta to hunt-
ers the world-over, and you’re
guaranteed to capture their
attention. Boasting unparalleled game populations, exceptional trophy potential and
more choice than any traveling hunter could ever hope for,
Alberta outfitters proudly host
thousands of visitors annually. With a long roster of hunt
options available for the discerning hunter, Alberta maintains a particularly esteemed
reputation for its world-class
waterfowl, trophy whitetail
deer, black bear and moose
hunting.
Migratory Birds
W hist l ing w ings, honk s,
cack les, quacks and feeding chuckles overhead while
flock after flock finish in the
decoys… this is what visiting
wingshooters experience with
Alberta’s professional waterfowl outfitters.
Whitetail Deer
Alberta is a top destination
for serious trophy whitetail
hunters. Few other regions
offer the same potential to
take a record book animal.
In fact, Alberta outf itters
proudly and boldly declare
that they’ve, “Got more big
bucks than anywhere else.”
Even though Alberta’s deer
density is lower than many
places, the prospect of taking a heavy-racked whitetail,
with a massive body, is high.
Why is the whitetail hunting
so exceptional in Alberta?
The answer can be traced
to outstanding habitat and
strong genes.
Experienced whitetail
hunters know that big bucks
don’t come easy, but invest
your time in the right places
at the right times, and your
chances of encountering the
buck of a lifetime increase
Alberta is a top destination for
serious trophy whitetail hunters.
Few other regions offer the same
potential to take a record book animal.
In fact, Alberta outfitters proudly and
boldly declare that they’ve, “Got more
big bucks than anywhere else.”
hunter, the November rut just
has to be experienced to be
believed!
Black Bear
Big bodies, big heads, a twobear harvest limit, plenty of
color phases, exceptional habitat, and high bear densities
— all of these combined make
Alberta a priority-one destination for black bear hunters.
Whether you prefer a spring or
fall hunt, a remote fly-in wil-
Dean Davenport
exponentially. Every fall giant bucks are taken by visiting
hunters with many eligible for
the B&C record book. To date,
Alberta’s top whitetails include
S. Jansen’s 204 2/8 inch typical
taken in 1967 and a 279 6/8 inch
non-typical taken by Brad Gsell
in 1991.
Early and pre-rut archery
hunts are well-known for producing a high number of trophy class bucks, and whether
you’re a gun hunter or a bow
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derness destination, a walltent camp, or the amenities
of a lodge or hotel, Alberta’s
black bear outfitters have a
hunt for everyone.
Likewise, both baited and
spot-and-stalk hunts are offered by Alberta’s professional
outfitters throughout the province. Those booking a baited
hunt can expect to spend hours
on stand or in a blind overlooking bait with the anticipation
that one, or several, bears will
visit the site. These hunts offer
an up-close and personal interaction allowing hunters to observe, evaluate and ultimately
take a close range shot.
Outfitters offering spotand-stalk hunts commonly
scour agricultural areas like
standing oat fields in the fall,
and lush green cutlines or remote oilfield lease roads, clear
cuts and trails in Alberta’s
backcountry during the spring
season. Spring black bear season opens April 1, however
most hunts occur throughout
the month of May with select
northern management units
remaining open until midJune. Depending on the management unit, some areas open
as early as August 25 with the
fall season running through
until the end of November.
Genetically strong, Alberta
is known for producing many
record-book eligible bears
each year. The largest on record is Jason Johansson’s giant
bruin taken in 1997; it scored
22 9/16 inches B&C.
Moose
Three of the top 10 moose
listed in the B&C record book
were taken in Alberta. Bottom
line, Alberta’s got big moose
and lots of them. Early archery
seasons open as early as late
August in some management
units and late gun seasons for
visiting hunters run as late as
November 30 with the peak
of the moose rut occurring the
first week in October.
For visiting moose hunters, no interaction compares
to having a tenacious bull
grunting with each step as
he approaches in response to
the lovesick moans of a cow in
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I’d always heard about the great waterfowl hunting in Canada, and in 2011 my wife
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ending up in the prairie pothole country in Alberta for some waterfowl shooting.
In the late 1950s and into the ‘60s, I
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Through various friends and hunting
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prairie pothole region of Alberta had some
wonderful prospects. I decided to contact
the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society (APOS) to find out more and to get in
contact with a guide.
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understand it had been in the guiding and
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I was very impressed with our guide’s
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outfitter picked us all up along, bringing
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and decoys. (The quality of both the duck
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available on the market.) We returned to
the lodge for a great country breakfast
and time for a rest. In our travels from one
hunting location to another, we saw some
whitetail deer and even some moose. That
afternoon, we saw large flocks of ducks
and geese going out to feed. I was very
excited for the next day’s hunt.
The next morning my wife and I were
taken to one of the potholes for another
great duck hunt. At the end of three days
of hunting in various locations, lakes,
ponds and grain fields, we never saw another hunter or even heard other hunters’
shots. Considering the vastness of the
prairie pothole country, it was not surprising that we had the place to ourselves. Our
outfitter explained that each operation has
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Literally millions of birds travel
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With hunting seasons starting as
early as September 1, and running
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Alberta Trophy Bull Moose
Adventure
Guided glory for massive moose in Alberta’s Wilderness
By Chuck Manning
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As I gaze out my office window to the northeast, Mount Baker stands snow-capped,
prominently positioned in the Cascades Range of Washington State. However, it’s
not the mountain I strain to see, my focus is on central Alberta where pretty-girl and
handsome moose reside — as did the moose hunting adventure of a lifetime.
I am dreaming of sitting by a small lake
under a spruce tree as the last golden slivers of sunlight caress the water’s mirrorlike surface, and I am reminded of such
a hunt…
Beavers patrol just off shore and the faroff song of a loon serenade my attentive
senses. Then, ever so timidly, a lone cow,
with her hopeful lover, treads lightly as
they approach the water’s edge. I can just
barely make out her sweet voice inspiring a deep guttural masculine response as
the mating negotiations commence. Dim
light allows only shadows and ripples on
the water’s surface to direct my straining
eyes to observe this ritual.
My APOS guide outfitter has purposefully placed me in this location to observe
this scene, as he’s done for over a decade.
Scouting the bush this summer, sledding
last winter, studying maps and staring at
his feet a lot has enabled him to select an
area likely to produce moose. It’s early
October in Alberta and Mr. Bull Moose
is venturing about like no other time of
the year.
That night, I spend a moment gazing
at the stars around midnight, after having
arisen to discharge the previous evening’s
libation and put some wood in the stove. A
canvas wall is all that separates our crew of
snoring hunters from the morning frost in
the making. As I slip back into my warm
bunk I swear — if I could find a woman
that felt that good I’d marry her. Going
back to sleep is difficult as I envision my
plan of attack for the upcoming day.
Four-thirty in the morning finally arrives —I thought it would never get here
as I rise to stoke the stoves and put on the
coffee. I sit there in the dark quietly thinking as the coffee finally starts to perk —
trying to decide if my guide would like
coffee in bed or not. (Never have I figured
out how they decide which fellow gets the
company of a nice Yank such as I...)
While the lads begin to amass in the
cook tent, I exchange niceties and walk
out back in the morning frost to bemoan
the wind that has come up. How the heck
is my guide supposed to sweet talk a bull
into range with a blow out of the northwest? (You know, it could be rainy and wet
with big pools of loon poop in the lines or
the wolves could be all around — maybe I
ought to be grateful for the wind.)
Nonchalantly, I slip back into my canvas home to get prepared for the day before
the others race in to find their socks and
fancy new gear strung all over the camp.
I caress my handcrafted bullets, meticulously matched to my finely tuned rifle.
You’d think I was preparing the inventory
of my wallet like it was Prom Night — that
memory is a story of its own.
My handsome, young and extremely
skilled moose-calling guide soon avails
himself to help us charge off to the bush
for the day with dreams of 60-inch bulls
and one-shot kills. Soon, we get to a good
spot before light to look and listen as best
we can in the wind.
Then, at first light, the unmistakable
bellow of a cow rejecting the advance of a
would-be suitor sounds off. I immediately
feel right at home as I try to pin down the
exact location of this commotion.
We drop our packs and coats to move
quickly downwind of the ruckus and sneak
along in the grey morning light. Just as
we stop and wonder which way to go in
the bush, she calls at the poor guy again.
Slowly, we approach
an opening and look
down in a creek bottom
and there is a handsome bull with a fine
spread dining quietly
all by himself.
There’s an old cow
over across the creek
and then I see the recipient of her wrath.
Carefully, I rest my
g un on a l imb a nd
wait for him to move
in between two trees
for a clear shot. My
guide waits patiently
because he can’t see a
thing from his location
— and now the young
bull has him pinned
down. As I st udy
through my glass, the
bullet takes off to its destination just behind a shoulder.
Now you tell me how something this
big and black can disappear so fast —
darned if I know.
I know the drill — take it easy, wait,
listen and watch. Well, you can’t hear
anything because the wind is ringing in
my ears and all I see is that mouthy cow.
(Don’t even think of going over there
until you flag the exact spot you shot from,
because it’s more than 200 yards and it
won’t look the same.)
Just take your time, look and listen,
move carefully and don’t destroy any sign.
Look back at to where you shot, line everything up and look downrange — there is
the sign and we look where he should be.
Well, the moose apparently didn’t get
the memo on where to be, because he isn’t
there. As the wind swings, we catch his
smell, yikes, he isn’t dolled up for the oc-
Alberta
Trophy
moose
casion. This is now the third time my guide
and I located an animal by smell — I’m
glad I quit smoking.
Now it’s an hour back to our packs and
all we have to do is dress him out. Soon,
we get things all cleaned out and properly
open… well, OK, if my guide reads this,
he’ll laugh, “What do you mean “WE” got
it cleaned out?!
As my Illustrious APOS guide finds
his way back to our packs and the other
hunters, my assignment is to find a way
out with our prize. We git‘er done in good
order and all is well.
My only obligation at this point is to get
word out to my potato peeler back home
that there’s enough meat coming south for
the next Moose Hunting Widow’s Party.
Truly, an Alberta hunt to remember!
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In Alberta, moose can be found in
virtually every ecosystem. Recently,
more and more moose have been
spotted in the Parkland regions of
the province. Most moose in Alberta
are classed as Canada moose. Shiras
moose (SCI) inhabit southern Alberta’s foothills and mountains.
Alberta bull moose can reach live
weights of more than 1,000 pounds,
and can stand taller than seven
feet at the shoulder. Even cows can
grow to more than 750 pounds. Bull
moose antler spreads can reach six
feet tip-to-tip — that’s 72 inches!
Certainly, 50-inch plus bulls are
taken every year with the occasional
60-inch brute. Currently, the Alberta
provincial record for Typical Canada
Moose (rifle) is 226 7/8 B&C.
Three of the top 10 largest moose
in the B&C Record Book were taken
in Alberta.
Archery moose seasons typically
start in late August, and gun seasons
typically close down on November
30.
Popular calibers for moose include
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180-grain bullet, .300 Win Mag and
.338 Win Mag. Talk to your outfitter
if you have any questions about
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Resource numbers of Alberta
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Black
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By Brian Dam
An archery whitetail hunter at heart, Jon M., of Manhattan, Kansas, had always
dreamed of bear hunting, but such an opportunity was not to be found in Kansas.
For Jon, hooking up with a certified APOS guide-outfitter who had hunted bears
for 20 years was the opportunity he had dreamed about.
The flight from Kansas to Edmonton then
driving into the bush for
a two-week hunt was the
beginning of a lifelong
dream. The thick timber
and heavy ground cover
was not what Jon was accustomed to hunting, but
he had never been a bear
hunter either.
His guide-outf itter
had treestands he had
used each year, originally
placed by the landowner.
The landowner had tired
of the work associated
with bear hunting each
year and now allowed
the guide to maintain the
stands and hunt. As with
any hunting area, the less
pressure and the fewer
bears removed, the bigger the average bear will
be. The normal removal
of just two or three bears
per year didn’t put a dent
in the number of bears
in the area and clients
returned every year for
large bruins.
They baited five stands
the first five days using a mixture of donuts and cooking grease. It wasn’t long before each of the bait sites was licked clean
each time they returned. The bear scat by
each stand indicated the size of a bear that
was calling this his spot. On the sixth day
the pair decided to start watching to see
what size of bears were coming in, and
the guide assured Jon there was no hurry
to shoot one. There were always plenty of
big bears to choose from so it should be
easy to get one at any time. Because they
had brought bait on this trip, they left their
bows at camp.
Jon and his guide were busy baiting the
last of the five stands when Jon hung the
grease bucket on a limb about 10 yards
from where they were placing the bread,
donuts and pastries. When they heard
a bang and looked back at the bucket it
was rolling through the
timber. While they were
busy, a bear had slapped
the bucket with his paw
then quickly slipped back
into cover. This happened
just 30 feet from them,
prompting Jon to comment, “These bears are
quite friendly.”
“Many of these bears
have never seen humans.
There only fear is a bigger
bear. Since you are not a
bigger bear, they are not
afraid of you. Food is food
and there are so many
bears here that competition is great. Each one
wants to get there first,
eat and leave before another bear arrives. The
reason we spread the bait
in such a large area is so
no single bear can eat it
all. The smaller bears will
usually come in first, then
the larger bears will continue coming in and chasing off the smaller ones.
You will see some bears
that were slow learners
and have the scars to show
for it,” his guide explained
“That is one reason they say to never
shoot the first bear you see. There is usually a larger one coming in to chase him
off. We don’t have any grease for this bait
but it will do fine. In the days past we
have spread enough on the ground that
the bears have stepped in it and tracked it
down the trails, which any traveling bears
have picked up on and followed it to the
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bait. Not having grease on this bait won’t
hurt a thing,” he continued.
Since they were at the last bait and
knew bears were real close, the two decided to occupy the tree stand and wait to
see what bears came in. They weren’t in
the stand a full five minutes before a sow
arrived followed by two cubs. The playful
cubs ran from donut to donut, eating one
then running across the baited area to eat
one on the other side.
The sow was more direct, grazing from
donut to donut. Soon a larger boar arrived,
squared off with the sow and the cubs were
up a tree in an instant. The sow gave way,
slowly turning to walk away and the cubs
quickly dropped down from their perch.
The trio left as the bigger boar started his
dinner.
Jon whispered, “I can see why the bait
is clean each day when we return.” His
guide was more focused on the big bear’s
low-slung belly, small ears and huge head
and whispered. “That’s a shooter.”
Jon was a whitetail hunter at heart and
needed a comparison so he asked, “Tell me
how good of a shooter, like a 140 whitetail
or a 180 whitetail.”
His guide whispered, “A 175 5/8 with
a double-drop-tine.”
Jon whispered back, “Now you’re talking my language. My question is, why are
our bows back in camp while we are here
with the bears?”
His guide said, “They won’t be tomorrow. We’ll figure out how donuts, grease,
two people and our hunting equipment
will fit on the four-wheeler, even if we have
to take two trips.”
The next day the four-wheeler was
loaded with donuts, grease, and gear.
After a few stops along the way to pick
up dropped articles they were finally at
bait site one, unloading the first part of
the cargo.
Within 90 minutes they had four baits
replenished and were deciding which one
to watch. Jon selected site number five,
since it was where they had watched the
“175 5/8 with a double-drop-tine bear”
coming to that bait
The guide would take the four-wheeler
back to bait stand three, and when it was
time to leave he would drive back and pick
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up Jon. Jon wasn’t overly afraid of the bears
but he was respectful. He knew they are
not after you as a person, but remember
you do smell like donuts and grease and
that is what they are eating.
Jon had been in the tree over an hour
and no bear showed. Being a whitetail
treestand hunter he was very good at sitting, waiting and watching quietly. Three
hours passed then as the afternoon light
began to fade a big single bear arrived. He
knew it was big, but he didn’t know how
big since he had only ever seen a sow, two
cubs, and the one boar.
It might be that “175 5/8 with a double
drop tine bear,” a smaller one, or a larger
one; he had nothing to compare it with.
Bear fever and nervous anticipation
took over and a judgment decision was
made; this was his bear. As the arrow was
knocked he remembered his guide saying,
“Shoot broadside targets only. The heavy
hair, the drooping skin, and lack of body
part definition require it. Bears are normally not that aggressive, but a wounded
bear is a different story.”
Jon watched the bear feed across the
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area on the grease soaked donuts and
focused so hard he hurt. Watching the
front left leg move forward, exposing a
larger area than when the leg was trailing
back, he came to full draw then waited
for the big bruin to move the left leg forward again. His guide had also explained
Jon needed to aim higher on the body
because the angle from the tree stand
and the bottom six to 12 inches of bear
is just hair and hide due to the winter
hibernation loss of weight. Jon adjusted
his hold accordingly.
The bear took the step, Jon’s target was
Alberta Black Bear
is the smallest of the
North American bear species — but still
a massive, imposing animal that can
reach weights of more than 440 pounds
as a boar, or 300 pounds as a sow. Forefoot prints can reach four inches
in width.
Black bears are found in virtually
every region of Alberta — biologists estimate this species’ range encompasses
about 74 per cent of the province. Black
bears prefer forested regions especially,
though, and actually thrive in areas
where there has been partial clearings.
Alberta is a bear hunting hot spot.
Two-bear limits, permitted baiting, fall
and spring seasons and an abundant
resource that is actually considered “under-hunted” by many biologists — not to
mention the variety of color phases,
The black bear
from light brown to cinnamon to jet
black and everything in between — make
for productive bear hunts throughout
the province.
Spring seasons typically open April
1, and can run to as late as mid-June in
some regions. Fall seasons open at the
end of August and run until the end of
November. In Alberta, black bears hibernate through winter.
In 2010, resident hunters alone took
1,356 boars and 346 sows— and the
populations are ever-increasing.
Common calibers for hunting black
bear is a .30-06 or .338 Federal. The
largest on record is Jason Johansson’s
giant bruin taken in 1997; it scored 22
9/16 inches B&C. Alberta is recognized
for having trophy quality bears taken
every year.
exposed, and he squeezed the release.
The brightly colored fletching disappeared
into the shiny black coat. The bear lunged
forward and in less then a second was
gone, disappearing into the thick timber.
Jon was excited, but wondered what to
do next and then he heard it, the unmistakable death moan that black bears are
famous for. It sent chills up Jon’s back.
The eerie sound is unmistakable, indescribable, but when you hear it, you know
what it is.
His decision on what to do next was
solved as he heard his guide on the fourwheeler coming his way. When they both
laid eyes on the animal, they exclaimed
“That is a huge bear!”
Jon said, “Is it the ‘175 5/8 with a double
drop tine bear’ we saw yesterday?”
His guide responded, “No, it’s a 195 6/8
with double drop tines and split brow tines
all perfectly balanced and rubbed to a deep
chocolate brown.”
Or, more specifically — Jon Massie
fulfilled his dream with a Pope & Young
Black Bear that measured 20 7/8.
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Gary Foucault
They Grow Bigger In Alberta
Whitetail
deer
By S.L. Merriam & Brian Dam
As Glen B. was picked up by his guide at the Edmonton International Airport, the
radio weatherman announced “This will be an unseasonably warm
week, with highs in the 50s.”
That’s not what a hunter after monster
whitetails wants to hear when he arrives in
an area known for its large deer.
Regardless, Glen looked forward to
spending time at the lodge again. He had
hunted with this APOS guide the previous
seven years and the huge whitetail bucks
that adorned the walls were one of his favorite memories.
As they walked through the front doors,
his guide pointed up at the huge 220-class
non-typical and said, “Remember the
tines, length and mass.” This was a short
sermon that was spoken repeatedly to
hunters from the lower 48 who are new to
Alberta. Rookies, that had done all their
hunting in the US where the average whitetail buck is half the size of these Canadian
Monsters, needed coaching. The guide’s
point was simple: look for the number of
tines, the length of the beam and the tines
and the mass. Glen had been through the
speech many times, enough that he could
recite it in his sleep — and often did!
The guide was constant and consistent
with his schooling, wanting to make certain that hunters could tell the difference
between a good buck, a great buck or a
monster quickly and accurately. Every time
they saw a deer, the guide wanted them to
use it as a learning experience. His quick
system for grading a buck was to first focus
on the number of points on both sides of
the rack. Unless it was a 10-point or larger
it probably would not make the minimum
awards book score of 160 for Boone &
Crockett much less the 170 minimum for
the all-time records.
Second, look at the length of the main
beam. Does it come forward past the nose?
If it does, that is a good sign that the main
beam is over 20 inches long. Then look at
mass, which is the most difficult item to
judge. When all three requirements are
combined, it’s a big deer.
A brisk but not extremely cold Alberta
sunrise greeted Glen the first morning in
his stand. The day warmed into the 50s,
making the all-day stay in the stand quite
comfortable but the warmth slowed the
rut and reduced buck movement to a minimum. The warm weather made the day
seem longer with no deer activity and the
only distraction was a noise from a moose
or deer breaking limbs off an evergreen in
the thick forest behind the stand. For close
to 30 minutes the unseen animal tore up
the trees then stopped and everything was
again quiet.
Glen felt frustrated as he could hear
the animal tearing up the landscape but
couldn’t get a glimpse of the offender. He
thought about getting down from his stand
but knew that would be a mistake. Because
of the thick cover, a one-on-one encounter
on the ground gave the deer all the advantage. His movement would be seen well before he saw the deer, spooking the animal.
He could see a moose over the thick cover
— but it would do him no good without a
moose tag.
Sundown arrived without incident
and he climbed down from his stand and
walked the familiar cut line to his waiting
ride. When he arrived at the truck and
explained the lack of deer movement, his
guide asked, “Do you want to try a different
stand in the morning? This weather is not
what we need, but there is a good chance
they will show up anywhere at any time.”
Glen knew his guide was right; he had
never been wrong with his deer biology.
This guide had spent his entire life here
while Glen had hunted just seven years.
They both knew the statement was correct
whether they liked it or not. During nor-
mal cold-weather hunting, you have both
the temperature and the rut working to
your advantage. Cold requires deer to eat
more and move more and the cold temperatures seem to spur the rut along. In warm
weather, everything grinds to a halt.
Glen replied, “I would like to try this
spot one more day. I don’t know what was
tearing up the woods today but it could be
in the area again tomorrow. I would like to
know what it was.”
His guide responded, “A bird in the
hand is worth two in the bush.” Meaning
of course he knew something was there
and if he moved, he’d never know what he
would have had.
Four a.m. came early, but Glen was
in the blind before first light and soon
watched the warm glow of the sun coming
up through the thick Canadian timber. It
wasn’t too long before he had his heavy coat
open and within an hour it came completely
off. The day turned into a contest between
sleep and hunt while sitting there, counting the slowly passing hours. Glen felt his
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degrees and Glen thought to himself, “Another great day in paradise. Damn! I wish
it would snow!”
Just as the sunshine and warm weather
were winning the struggle against sleep
and Glen felt himself nodding off, his ears
picked up the return of a familiar noise.
An unseen animal was snapping off limbs
in the trees behind him again. Now wideawake, he watched the area intently, looking for the source of the noise. He even
stood up in the blind in hopes that the
view would be better from higher in the
tree. No matter how he positioned himself
no movement could be seen and the noise
remained a mystery. What was tearing up
the woods?
Then, while still focused on the area
where the noise was coming from, a movement diverted Glen’s attention 50 yards
down the cut line. The source of the noise
was revealed when a big 5x5 stepped out
of the timber and walked away down the
open lane. Glen felt himself reciting the
words of wisdom,: tines, length and before
he got to the mass his Thompson/Center
was ready to fire. The big buck was walk-
ing straight away. He could clearly see
the antlers but not much more and didn’t
have a good target. As he watched, the big
buck put more and more distance between
them. His mind was racing, trying to find
a solution. Finally it screamed, “Try the
buck grunt tube!”
As the buck reached the 150-yard
mark, Glen blew hard on the tube but the
buck continued walking without any indication he had even heard the grunt. Glen
was thoroughly frustrated by the buck’s
actions and continued to blow the grunt
call. Finally, at about 200 yards, the buck
stopped and came to full alert with his ears
up but still didn’t offer a shot. After standing there for a moment he finally turned to
look for the source of the grunting noise.
Glen was glad he brought his T/C with
the custom .280 Winchester barrel and
the Winchester Silvertip 140-grain bullets as he now had a shot at 200 yards. The
way the deer was standing it didn’t offer a
textbook perfect target but Glen felt it was
all he was going to get. He steadied the
Encore on a cross board on the stand but
didn’t yet feel comfortable with the shot.
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Swarvorski scope was clear, but even with
the scope turned up to 10-power it was a
small target. As he held the cross hairs
on the best spot, he knew that if the buck
heard or saw anything suspicious he only
needed to jump five feet to be out of sight.
The worrying didn’t help but his patience paid off when the buck stepped
back and turned broadside to the noise for
a better look.
Glen doesn’t remember pulling the
trigger; it was just an automatic reaction.
When the 140-grain bullet hit the buck
he humped up and began running the trail
back toward the blind. Glen quickly fired
a second shot just as the buck ducked into
the woods.
It was quiet again and Glen thought,
“A hit! Yes! How hard, or where, I don’t
know.” When the buck hunched up Glen
feared a gut shot. These thoughts were interrupted when he called his guide on the
radio. “Glen, was that you that just shot
twice? Did you get one?” Glen replied, “
I think so.”
It didn’t take the guide long to cover
Whitetail
deer
the two-mile drive required to skirt the
heavy woods and Glen soon saw him hotfooting it up to the blind. Glen got down
and showed his guide where he last saw
the buck. They found one set of tracks
going into the timber and blood on the
old snow. They tracked the buck about
100 yards before Glen let out a war-whoop.
He could see a large, polished white antler on the other side of a patch of blown
down timber.
As they approached the buck and got
a good look at the antlers, Glen’s mind
immediately flashed the question: Tines,
Length and Mass? No problem! Boone
and Crockett scored Glen’s buck at 176
5/8, with 23-inch main beams, which
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Alberta White-Tailed Deer
are the most
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most popular to hunt. The best news
is — 2012 should be a banner year,
thanks to the mild winter of 2011-12.
Deer numbers are on a high cycle!
Even with almost 50,000 deer
taken per year by resident hunters
alone, numbers are still high. Alberta
truly is a whitetail paradise, with B&C
all-time deer taken every year.
Whitetail bucks average about 200
pounds live-weight, and are found in
virtually every region of the province.
They are particularly abundant in the
prairie, parkland zones and southern
boreal zones, but have pushed into
the foothills, mountains and northern
boreal forest as well.
Archery seasons typically start in
late August, and rifle seasons close on
November 30. The rut typically occurs
in November.
To date, Alberta’s top whitetails
include S. Jansen’s 204 2/8 inch typical taken in 1967 and a 279 6/8 inch
non-typical taken in 1991.
Because the terrain can vary so
greatly from dense woods to open alpine vistas, caliber options for whitetails can include the .25-06, .270s
to 7mms (including the Magnums),
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In 2010, resident hunters harvested 23,425 bucks, 20,565 does
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Additional opportunities
Hunt Alberta’s “Other 8”
Alberta is home to incredible biodiversity — meaning more
opportunities for the traveling hunter
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When hunters think of Al-
berta, they often picture migratory birds over open fields,
enormous whitetails, giant
black bears and big bull moose.
What many hunters don’t realize is Alberta has immense
biodiversity. In fact, Alberta’s
outfitters offer professionally
guided hunts for several species you may not have previously considered.
For instance, did you know
that some of the biggest mule
deer, elk, cougar, pronghorn
antelope, bison and bighorn
sheep have been taken in Alberta? Further, for the wingshooter, Alberta’s got plenty of
upland birds to satisfy even the
most discerning of gunners.
Mule Deer
Alberta is fast becoming the
go-to destination for mule deer
in North America. It’s no secret
that heavy antlered, tall and
wide mule deer can be scarce —
but thanks to sound management, Alberta’s trophy quality
just keeps getting better.
One of the biggest drawing
cards is the wide distribution of
mule deer across the province.
From the boreal forest to the
mountains and foothills, parkland and prairie regions, visiting hunters can literally choose
the type of habitat and terrain
they want to hunt. Whether its
big timber, agricultural fields,
or grassland flats and coulees,
Alberta’s got it all.
Alberta’s biggest typical
mule deer on record was taken
by Chad Lyttle in 1996; it
scored 206 0/8 inches B&C.
The pending world record nontypical was taken by Ed Broder,
in Chip Lake, AB, in 1926 and
it scored — are you ready for this
— a whopping 355 2/8 inches!
Elk
Elk are abundant throughout
much of Alberta. Traditional
mountain and foothills man-
Cougar
Four of the top 10 B&C record
book cougars were taken in Alberta. We’ve got cats, and lots
of them! With strictly managed harvest quotas, Alberta’s
cougar populations are on the
rise. Common to the cougar hunting experience is the
search for a fresh track, sorting out that track, releasing
the hounds and the chase most
often leading to the base of a
tree holding a cougar. If you’re
looking for a different kind of
hunt, consider booking with
one of Alberta’s many professional cougar outfitters.
Alberta’s biggest cougar
on record was taken by Joseph
Gore Jr. in 2005; it scored 16
2/16 inches B&C.
Coyote & Wolf
Predator hunters are well
aware of Alberta’s reputation
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agement units continue to produce excellent trophies, but in
recent years numbers have increased substantially in many
boreal forest, parkland, and
prairie regions as well. If you’re
eager to experience the thrill
of calling in a bugling bull, or
spotting and stalking the trophy
of a lifetime, don’t let another
season pass you by; book with
one of Alberta’s professional
outfitters today. Select archery
seasons open as early as lateAugust and some rifle seasons
open mid-September — then
close late-November — allowing hunters ample time to find
their trophy.
Alberta’s biggest typical
bull to date was taken by Clarence Brown in 1977; it scored
a whopping 419 5/8 inches
B&C. The biggest non-typical on record was taken more
recently by John Almberg in
1999; it scored an impressive
444 4/8 inches B&C.
Ask any sheep hunter where the
largest bighorn sheep live and they
will unanimously say “Alberta.” In
fact, seven of the top 10 bighorn sheep in
the B&C record book were taken in Alberta
— including the current world record.
for holding extremely high
coyote and wolf populations.
Particularly in Alberta’s agricultural management units,
coyote numbers are out of
control. Professional outfitters
offering coyote hunts will generally employ calling, decoying,
spot-and-stalk and sometimes
offer baited hunting opportunities. Seasons are extensive
with the best hunting typically
occurring during peak breeding periods from late January
through to the end of February.
Timberwolves are abundant throughout Alberta’s
forested management units.
While some incidental shot
opportunities can occur, most
wolf hunting is done over
established baits. Due to their
high population densities,
there are no harvest limits
for either coyotes or wolves in
Alberta.
Bison
Few hunters know that Alberta
has the largest free-range herd
of bison on the continent. Our
bison are considered a hybrid
between the plains and wood
bison. They can be hunted
without a license in specified
northern management units.
Alberta’s professional bison
outfitters are equipped to put
visiting hunters in front of
trophy bison that can reach a
2,600-pound live-weight.
Pronghorn Antelope
At the northernmost tip of
their North American range,
A lber ta has a substantia l
pronghorn population and offers outstanding trophy hunting opportunities. Professional
outfitters are relatively few in
number, but those with permits
provide an excellent chance
for both bow hunters and gun
hunters alike to take a record
book buck. Hunting methods
involve decoying, sitting at
waterholes and spot-and-stalk.
F.J. Streleoff took the largest trophy on record in 2003; it
measured 88 4/8 inches B&C.
Bighorn Sheep
Ask any sheep hunter where
the largest bighorn sheep live
and they will unanimously say
“Alberta.” Our eastern slopes
of f e r p r i m e h a bit a t a n d
mountain range after mountain range hosts healthy wild
sheep populations from north
to south. In fact, seven of the
top 10 bighorn sheep in the
B&C record book were taken
in Alberta — including the
current world record. Sheep
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of our professional outfitters and you’re
sure to have an experience of a lifetime!
Physical fitness and determination are required of the visiting sheep hunter with
long days spent on horseback or hiking
in the alpine.
Guinn D. Crousen took the existing
world record in 2000; it measured an impressive 208 3/8 inches B&C.
Upland Birds
Less publicized but definitely understated, Alberta also offers exceptional
upland bird hunting. Bird game species
like ruffed grouse, spruce grouse, ptarmigan, blue grouse, Hungarian partridge
and sharptail grouse can be pursued.
Alberta’s limited number of professional upland outfitters offer hunting opportunities in the prairie grassland management units where visiting hunters can
target sharptail grouse and Hungarian
(Grey) partridge. Some waterfowl outfitters will accommodate upland hunting
opportunities where available. (There is
no open wild pheasant season for visiting
hunters.)
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Alberta Record Book
Current record
holders
Archery Hunts
Rifle Hunts
Species
Non-Typ. Whitetail
Typical Whitetail
Canada Moose
Black Bear
Non-Typ. Elk
Typical Elk
Non-Typ. Mule Deer
Typical Mule Deer
Bighorn Sheep
Antelope
Mountain Goat
Wolf (tie)
Wolf (tie)
Cougar
All species listed have made
the B&C Record Book!
And with many records
taken recently, we know
there are a lot more trophy
animals out there.
Score
HunterYear
279 6/8Neil Morin
204 2/8Stephen Jansen
226 7/8Tim Harbridge
22 9/16
Jason Johansson
444 4/8
John Almberg
419 6/8
Clarence Brown
355 2/8Ed Broder
206
Chad Lyttle
208 3/8
Guinn Crousen
88 4/8F.J. Streleoff
54N.K. Luxton
18 4/16Laurier Adam
18 4/16
Bruce Zimmer
16 2/16
Joe Gore
Boone & Crockett Minimum Scores
1991
1967
1978
1997
1999
1977
1926
1996
2000
2003
1907
1993
1994
2005
Species
Score
HunterYear
Non-Typ. Whitetail
241 2/8
Dean Dwemychuk
Non-Typ Whitetail Velvet
204 Darcy Wellund
Typical Whitetail
199 5/8
Don McGarvey
Typical Whitetail Velvet 170 7/8
Cam Nelson
Canada Moose
217 2/8Frederick Gimbel
169 Travis Peterson
Canada Moose Velvet
Black Bear
21 13/16
Douglas D. Crowder
Typical Mule Deer
196 1/8
Peter Tsoulamanis
Typical Mule Deer Velvet 198 6/8
Cyril Paquin
Non-Typ. Mule Deer
228 7/8
Mathew Beckman
Non-Typ. Mule Deer Velvet 220
Garret Doll
Non-Typ. Elk
414 5/8
Brent Kuntz
Typ. Elk
402 5/8
Will Huppertz
199 5/8Todd Kirk
Bighorn Sheep
Mountain Goat 48 2/8
Chris Kroll
84 4/8Shaun Steidel
Antelope
Cougar
15 13/16
Glen Roberts
1984
2007
1991
2001
1994
2003
2000
2007
2004
2005
2006
2003
2004
1998
1962
2002
2007
SpeciesAwardsAll-Time
Black bear
20
21
Cougar
14-8/1615
American typical elk
360
375
American non-typical elk
385 385
Typical mule deer
180
190
Non-typical mule deer
215
230
Typical whitetail deer
160
170
Non-typical whitetail deer
185
195
Canada moose
185
195
Pronghorn Antelope
80
82
Rocky Mountain goat
47
50
Bighorn sheep
175
180
Trophies that meet the Awards minimum
but not the All-Time minimum will be listed
in the Awards book. Trophies that meet the
All-Time minimum will be listed in both the
Awards book, as well as “Records of North
American Big Game.”
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10 questions for Your guide
10 Questions to Ask An
Outfitter Before You Book
Are you ready to book your guided Alberta hunt? Here are
10 questions to ask your potential outfitter to ensure you’re
booking YOUR dream hunting trip
have the same knowledge,
equipment, areas and dedication as he has for his main
species. Look for an outfitter
that specializes in the species
that you are most interested
in, and treat other species as
merely incidental.
3 What Methods of Hunting Do You Employ?
One of the most common
causes of disappointment with
a big-budget hunting trip is a
misunderstanding with the
outf itter over the methods
to be employed in during the
trip. Certain methods are simply more effective in some areas
and times for certain species,
but not all sportsmen are necessarily interested in or comfortable with every method
— such as the use of vehicles
during a hunt. Make sure you
know in advance exactly how
you will be spending the bulk
of your trip.
4 How Many Years of
Experience Do You and
Your Guides Have?
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With more than 20 years of
guided hunting in five provinces, four states and the
Ca ribbean, I thought I’ d
learned all the right questions
to ask before I book a trip with
an outfitter. However, a recent
trip abroad showed me that,
perhaps, there are some more
questions I should be asking. So
I compiled the following list —
10 questions everyone should
ask their potential outfitter before you sign on the dotted line.
1 Are You a Member of
the Alberta Professional
Outfitter’s Society?
If the outfitter is not a member
of the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society, ask why — then
look for another outfitter. In
Alberta, all outfitters must be
APOS members.
2 What is/are the Primary
Species You Hunt for?
5 What are Your
Success Rates?
Many outfitters offer guided
trips for mu ltiple species
of game. However, usually
one or two of those species
a re t he out f it ter’s breada nd-but ter. It is ra rely a
good idea to book a trip for
an outfitter’s secondary species, regardless of price, simply because he is unlikely to
There are no guarantees in
hunting, and you should be
very suspicious of any outfitter
who offers one. However, you
obviously want an outfitter who
has a proven track record. Make
sure that you understand what
his numbers are based on, as
some outfitters only count actual game taken, while others
Gary Foucault
On my last international guided hunt, I discovered my guide
had been guiding for a total of
two weeks — and it showed.
Be honest with the outfitter
about how much experience
you have, and ask him to do
the same about how long he’s
been in business and how long
his guides have been guides.
base success on chances — or
even just animals seen.
6 What is the Average
Size/Number of Game
Taken?
Some outfitters offer quality
over quantity, or vice versa, so
it is important to decide what
is most important to you and
what you can expect from your
trip. Be up-front with your
outfitter about whether you
are looking for a new worldrecord or just a nice representative of the species.
7 What if No Game
is Located?
Certain species of game follow
seasonal migration patterns. A
good outfitter will know where
your quarry is likely to be
found at the time of your trip.
However, a number of factors,
If the outfitter is not a member of
the Alberta Professional Outfitters Society, ask why — then look
for another outfitter. In Alberta, all
outfitters must be apos members.
such as unseasonable weather,
can intervene. Ask your outfitter about alternate locations or
camps that you could be moved
to in such cases.
8 What if I Tag Out Early
or Have to Leave Early?
Although “getting away from
it all” is one reason that we go
on such trips in the first place,
many of us still feel the need
to stay in touch with home in
case of unexpected emergencies. Make sure that some
form of communication will
be available to allow this, and
that an early return home can
be arranged. Also ask about
secondary species to hunt for
should you bag your desired
quarry on the first day or two
of your trip.
9 What is Your
Cancellation Policy?
Unexpected health, family or
work problems can sometimes
prevent us from taking our
dream trips. Depending upon
how far in advance you have
booked your trip and how much
time is left before your departure date, you will likely have
paid anywhere from 25 per cent
to 100 per cent of the price of
your trip. Although it may seem
like an unnecessary precaution,
make sure you know the outfitter’s cancellation policy in advance and consider purchasing
trip cancellation insurance.
10 What Percentage of
Your Clients are Repeat
Bookings and Do You
Have Any References?
Nothing says more about the
quality of an outfitter’s operation than repeat business, or
lack thereof. For this reason,
most top outfitters are booked
up a year or two in advance.
Many outfitters will give
you contacts for client references — but what do you ask
these references when you
make the call?
Read on to find out…
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• Bears – max of 8 clients
• Moose – max of 10 bowhunters / 1 rifle hunter
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10 questions for reference
You’ve asked your potential APOS outfitter all the right questions —
not forgetting to ask for references. Now comes part two —
what do you ask those references, to ensure you’re booking the hunt
that’s right for you?
world, you can probably take
his views to the bank.
2 How often have you used
this outfitter? Would you
go again?
This can be especially useful
in determining what’s the best
time of year/season to go, as
repeat customers often get
first choice of time slots. It will
also tell you how many trips’
worth of experience the references are speaking from and
gives you an idea of the best
endorsement possible: return
clients.
3 How much game did
you encounter?
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As outlined in the previous
article, 10 Questions to Ask an
Outfitter Before You Book, it is
a good idea to ask for references from previous clients of
the outfitter. Although this is
a valuable exercise, you have to
realize that an outfitter is only
going to provide references
who were happy with their
trip, and likely only those who
successfully pursued their
chosen game.
But by knowing what questions to ask these references
— questions that you may not
be able to ask the outfitter directly — you can read between
the lines and glean some very
useful information about what
you can truly expect if you
too book a trip with the same
outfitter. Here they are, the 10
Questions to Ask a Reference
Before You Book Your Alberta
Hunt:
1 Where else have
you hunted?
This question will reveal how
much experience the reference
has. If the reference has never
been on a similar trip elsewhere, and has nothing but
glowing reports about the trip
in question, take it with a grain
of salt. On the other hand, if
the reference is a seasoned outdoorsman with guided hunting or fishing trips around the
Your outfitter should give you
an idea of how much game you
can realistically expect to find.
However, it’s good to get independent confirmation of this,
and from as many sources as
possible. Make sure, however,
that you are on the same page
as the references in terms of the
time of year/season, the type of
trip and so on.
4 What methods of hunting did you employ?
This can be one of the most
critical factors of your trip as
far as the quality of your overall experience. Yes, you ask the
outfitter these questions, but
also ask the references, and
don’t be afraid to make your
preferences known to your
outfitter in advance.
5 What kind of shots
can I expect?
Ask your outfitter about typical
shooting situations and ranges,
and be honest about your own
shooting abilities and experience. Most limitations can be
accommodated — if known
in advance. Ask the references
the same questions, and try to
politely ask whether the shooting distances quoted were estimates or actually measured.
6 What are the guides
like? Which guide
should I ask for?
Although top-notch outfitters
will usually have nothing but
top-quality guides working for
them, guiding is a tough job
and, much like other occupations, some guides are simply
better than others. Moreover,
just like their clients, some
guides are very quiet, while
others are quite talkative and
social. Although a guide and
client may only be together for
a week or so, they will spend
a lot of time together during
that week, sometimes during
stressful situations. Having a
guide with a personality compatible with that of his client
can make a big difference in
terms of team chemistry. Ask
the references which guide(s)
they have had and whom they
would recommend.
7 What is the provided
equipment like? Anything
I should bring or leave
at home?
Most outfitters will provide
you with a list of items to bring.
However, much like you may
look back on a previous trip’s
equipment list and wish you’d
brought or left behind certain
items, the references will likely
have similar insight. It’s also
good to know exactly what the
outfitter-provided gear will be
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Ten Questions to Ask a
Reference Before You Book
like. Again, based on what the
references say, let the outfitter
know about any special needs
you may have.
8 What are the accommodations and food like?
Accommodations can vary
from nylon dome tents to fivestar lodges, and everything in
between. You should know
what to expect by the time you
book. However, photos in a
brochure or on a website can
sometimes be overly flattering.
The types of beds, the temperature in the sleeping quarters and whether you will be
sharing your accommodation,
are all good details to know in
advance. You may even have
some choice of accommodations, so ask the references
about their experiences and at
least be prepared.
If your trip will be American Plan (meals included), ask
the references about the type,
quality and quantity of the
food served and, by all means,
inform the outfitter in advance
about any particular requests or
allergies you may have.
9 Was there anything that
wasn’t satisfactory or
could have been better?
Don’t be surprised to hear
some silence at f irst when
you ask this question, as it is
one that few people will ask.
Many outfitters don’t even ask
their clients this question, even
those clients that they ask to
be a reference. That is exactly
why you want to ask it. If you
are told of only minor issues,
if anything at all, this should
give you considerable comfort.
If you hear something that
Ask your outfitter about typical
shooting situations and ranges,
and be honest about your own
shooting abilities and experience. Most
limitations can be accommodated —
if known in advance.
gives you cause for concern,
assess it carefully and don’t be
afraid to question the outfitter
further. However, don’t reveal
the identity of the informing
reference.
10 Were there any surprises? Is there anything
else I should know?
Before thanking the reference
and hanging up, make sure
you ask this catch-all question. Most people can usually
come up with at least one thing
that they wish they had known
in advance. You are trying to
learn from their experiences so
that you won’t have the same
wish after your trip.
Final note — don’t forget
references are doing you a favor
by speaking to you, so be aware
of time zones and don’t call
too early, too late or during the
dinner hour. Try to keep the
calls to less than 10 minutes.
Now is not the time to be shy.
The point of speaking with references is to confirm what the
outfitter has told you.
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What are the average temperatures during the hunting
seasons in Alberta?
Alberta extends for more than 750 miles
from north to south, so climate can vary.
The province is characterized as having
a dry continental climate, with warm
summers and cold winters. In the early
(archery) seasons, starting often in lateAugust and running through September,
mean temperatures hover between 50
and 55 degrees Fahrenheit. In October,
mean temperatures drop to about 35 to 41
degrees. November, mean temperatures
are below freezing, at 14 to 32 degrees.
December and January see some of the
coldest temperatures, at around 14 to zero
degrees. However, Chinook winds in the
south have seen winter temperatures rise
above 68 degrees for short periods of time!
Note: for spring bear seasons, hunters can
see mild mean temperatures of around 28
to 43 degrees.
What type of clothing
is recommended?
Since weather can change abruptly in
Alberta, layers are key. A moisture-wicking base layer, along with a few insulating layers and a waterproof-breathable
outer layer is best. This way, you can layer
up when it’s cold and peel them off if it
warms up. Of course, warm and flexible
gloves, warm headgear and warm socks
are also important. Many hunters choose
to wear scent-blocking garments as well.
Camouflage can be tailored for the terrain
and conditions you hunt: northern boreal
forest, prairie, snow, etc. Blaze orange is
not required. Finally, ensure all clothing
is quiet (soft material).
Are their restrictions on
hunting firearms in Alberta?
It is unlawful to hunt big game with a caliber less than .23 or a shotgun caliber/gauge
of less than .410. Centerfire magazines are
limited to five-round capacities; shotguns
are limited to carrying three rounds. It is
unlawful to hunt big game with ammunition that contains non-expanding bullets.
This is not an extensive list of regulations, please contact the Canadian Firearms Program (1.800.731.4000/www.
in the Canadian Rockies
Mule Deer Whitetail Deer
Elk
Shiras Moose
rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/) or your APOS
guide outfitter for more information.
Black Bear
Wolf
Are there archery-only
seasons in Alberta?
Absolutely! Bow hunters enjoy seasons for
most species that start as early as late-August. Hunters must purchase a Bowhunting Permit in addition to their licence/
tag. All hunting bows must have a draw
weight of at least 40 pounds at a 28-inch
draw and all arrows must be at least 24
inches in length and have a broadhead
with at least 7/8-inch cutting diameter.
There are also many archery-only zones in
Alberta as well. See the Alberta Hunting
Regulations or contact your guide outfitter
for more information.
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Can I hunt with a
crossbow in Alberta?
Crossbows are permitted during regular
rifle seasons only. Crossbow hunting is
not permitted during the archery seasons
in Alberta, except under special permit
for mobility-impaired hunters. Crossbows must have a draw weight of at least
100 pounds, and broadheads must have
a cutting diameter of at least 7/8-inch.
Crossbows are not permitted in archeryonly zones. (Please contact Alberta
Fish & Wildlife Division for more information.)
How old do youth hunters
have to be before they
can acquire a licence to
hunt in Alberta?
Youth hunters must be 12 years old to
hunt under their own licence in Alberta.
All youths under 16 require parental
permission to purchase a licence, and all
youths under 18 require adult supervision
to hunt with a firearm.
Who can I contact
for more information?
Please contact your guide outfitter directly, or APOS via www.apos.ab.ca. For
more information about Alberta’s wildlife regulations or wildlife management,
please contact 780.944.0313.
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City Guide: Edmonton
park is located less than an hour
away from Edmonton, and is a
great way to spend some time
outdoors with family members
who didn’t accompany you on
the hunt.
Fall is a remarkable time
to visit as the changing colors
of leaves create an impressive
scene. From the comfort of your
car, view the bison roaming the
park, or take a stroll and enjoy
a campfire and picnic lunch. In
the winter, feast your eyes on
elk, deer and moose. Discover
the grounds via snowshoes or
cross-country skis. And if the
entire family is brave, you can
even camp in the winter (it’s free
if that’s enticing enough). www.
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The City of Edmonton
Alberta’s capital city & gateway to the North
➜
You have just bagged a mas-
sive whitetail buck in what
was a challenging yet thrilling
hunt-of-a-lifetime. Now it’s
time to meet up with the family and unwind from such an
amazing hunting trip. While
staying in the Edmonton area,
here’s your ultimate city guide.
Eat, shop, visit and best of all,
have fun.
With a population of one
million, this Alberta capital is
the sixth largest city in Canada
and is filled with enchanting
arts and cultural attractions,
the world’s largest shopping
and entertainment center, yearround recreational activities,
and, of course, which you have
already discovered, great hunting opportunities nearby.
Politically Speaking
Who knows, maybe you will
catch a glimpse of the premier
while visiting the Alberta Legislature Building. Embark on
a tour or enjoy a self-guided
tour of this regal historic building. An educational trip here
offers you a chance to learn
more about parliament and
how the provincial government operates, but also offers
an outdoor skating rink open
daily throughout the winter
and other seasonal activities.
www.assembly.ab.ca
Elk Island National Park
Open year round, this national
Shopping Mecca
West Edmonton Mall is not
only a shopping destination.
It’s the world’s largest entertainment and shopping center.
At more than five-millionsquare-feet, the mall is the
size of a small town, and has
more than 800 stores, nine attractions, two hotels and more
than 100 restaurants. Boredom
is not an option here. There is
something for everyone. You
can shop in any type of store
imaginable. When you tire of
shopping, surf the waves at the
waterpark, ride the rollercoaster in Galaxyland (the world’s
largest indoor amusement
park) explore marine life in the
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Exotic Wildlife
For the love of wildlife conservation, visit the Edmonton
Valley Zoo, home to more than
350 animals from around the
world, including the new red
panda. This small and intimate
zoo is situated along the North
Saskatchewan River. It offers
festivals and events throughout
the year and is open 364 days
of the year. www.edmonton.ca
underground aquarium, hit
the links at a miniature golf
course or challenge yourself
on Ropes Quest, a three-level
ropes course. (A visit to this
mega mall can be overwhelming so remember to pace yourself.) www.wem.ca
Old Strathcona
Every major city has its own
premier dining, shopping and
entertainment destination,
and Old Strathcona on and
around Whyte Avenue is just
that. This historical district
is home to Western Canada
Fashion Week, and offers
plenty of funky clothing stores
for men and women, live music and theatre, nightlife, and
an eclectic offering of restaurants. A highlight is the Old
Strathcona Farmer’s Market,
where you’ll find farm-fresh
food and other tasty treats.
oldstrathcona.ca
Discover the Pyramids
No, this is not Egypt and no,
this is not a mirage. There truly
are four pyramids in Edmonton. It’s the Muttart Conservatory, which offers a vibrant
display of thousands of species
of plants. Tour the pyramids
year round. Each pyramid
represents a different biome
of the world — tropical, arid,
temperate — and the fourth
feature pyramid has an exhibit
that changes throughout the
year. www.edmonton.ca
Royal Alberta Museum
One of the country’s most
popular museums, Royal Alberta Museum offers a wide
range of exhibits and activities for everyone. Explore and
discover the world around
you at this museum, which is
known for housing some of the
finest cultural and natural history collections in the country.
www.royalalbertamuseum.ca
on the agenda, try Chianti
Café & Restaurant (www.
chianticafe.ca), or to sample
some of the finest steaks, check
out Lux Steakhouse & Bar
(www.centuryhospitality.com/
lux).
Interesting Facts
With about 2,300 hours of
sunshine each year, Edmonton
is definitely an attractive city.
Known as Alberta’s gateway
to the north, Edmonton also
boasts being Canada’s festival
city as it hosts more than 30
festivals each year. Alberta has
no provincial sales tax so enjoy
the savings while stocking up
on hunting gear at the province’s only Cabela’s store location. And don’t forget to catch
an Edmonton Oilers hockey
game! www.edmonton.ca
Time to Eat
Visiting Edmonton’s major attractions can definitely
help you work up an appetite. Get your chopsticks
ready and enjoy some fresh
sushi at the Tokyo Noodle
Shop (780.430.0838) in Old
Strathcona. Edmonton is
known for its Indian food and
New Asian Village (www.
newasianvillage.com), which
has several locations, offers
authentic buffets and the ambience is perfect. If Italian is
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City Guide: Calgary
to Tourism Calgary’s Visitor
Information centre, along with
two restaurants, one of which
completes a full rotation during lunch and dinner. www.
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Mad Science
Formerly Telus World of Science, the science centre recently moved to the corner of
Deerfoot Trail and Memorial
Drive, and became Telus Spark:
the New Science Centre. Millions of dollars were put into
the new science centre. A trip
to the centre should “spark”
your imagination — and your
kids will love it. Have a ball in
the Creative Kids Museum,
help create in the Prototype
Lab, learn more about our glorious planet in Earth & Sky
and more. www.sparkscience.ca
Alberta’s cosmopolitan metropolis
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While you are scouring the
foothills, mountains, parkland or prairie around Calgary
hunting for deer, elk, sheep,
waterfowl or any of the other
species found nearby, your wife
and family may be hungry for
some different type of action in
this fine Prairie city. Or perhaps you’d just like a handbook
for urban action before or after
your hunt?
Here’s your guide to an action-packed family-approved
trip to this Stampede city during the fall and winter.
Lions, Zebras, Alligators
— Oh My!
Although you won’t be able to
do any hunting here, you family may enjoy a wildlife tour
at the ever-popular Calgary
Zoo. Located close along the
Bow River, the zoo is open
year-round and offers you the
chance to view more than
1,000 animals from around
the globe.
Highlights include viewing
wolves, grizzly bears, bighorn
sheep and moose in the Canadian Wilds (although you’ll
probably have seen your fill of
those already!), stepping back
millions of years ago in the
Prehistoric Park, coming faceto-face with a magnificent lion,
being in awe of the elegant elephants and pretending you’re
on a tropical vacation inside
the Botanical Gardens, home
to about six acres of floral and
plant beauty.
In the winter, bundle up
and enjoy the dazzling sights
of about 1.5 million Christmas
lights at Zoolights, which runs
at the zoo from late-November
to the New Year. This popular event will surely get you
and your family in the holiday
spirit. For The Love of Penguins,
the zoo’s newest exhibit is
scheduled to open in 2012. The
Calgary Zoo is open every day
except for Christmas Day and
Zoogala. For more information, visit www.calgaryzoo.org.
Take it to the Top
A landmark in downtown Calgary, the Calgary Tower peers
down from 626 feet above
the city and offers the “highest 360-degree observation
deck in the world” (at just shy
of 4,000 feet above sea level),
which also includes a glass floor
to extend your view. The Calgary Tower is a great place to
kick off your visit as it’s home
Ski like An Olympian
Did you know you can fly off an
Olympic skip jump via a zipline
in the spring and summer at
the Canada Olympic Park? It’s
just one of many events found
at Calgary Olympic Park. This
f lagship venue of the 1988
Olympic Winter Games is
currently home to wonderful
year-round fun for the entire
family. In the winter you can
ski, snowboard, cross-country
ski, twist down the park in a
bobsleigh ride with a professional driver, or even try the
luge. The seasonal activities
are nearly endless. www.winsportcanada.ca/cop
Tour the Inner City
Downtown Calgary has a lot
to offer, whether it’s shopping
at major department stores
and endless shops, or dining in
some of the city’s finest establishments along the pedestrian-only Stephen Avenue Walk
along 8 Avenue SW. For history buffs or those who appre-
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ciate fine architecture, check
out the historic sandstone
buildings, including the Old
City Hall.
Time Travel
Over the years, Calgary’s Heritage Park Historical Village
has evolved and its recent addition is a must-see. Gasoline
Alley Museum is a fabulous
interactive experience that
everyone should take a look
at. Admire the impressive collection of vintage vehicles, oil
and gas artifacts, experience
a retro drive-in movie theatre and more. The historical
village is open May through
October and the Heritage
Town Square, which includes
the Gasoline Alley Museum,
is open year round. Winter
events include the Festival of
Lights Celebration and Once
Upon A Christmas. www.
heritagepark.ca
Retail Therapy
While you may not thrive in a
mall, your family may certainly be pleased with the abundance of high class shopping
locales offered throughout the
entire city.
However — a trip to CrossIron Mills, Calgary’s newest
shopping centre that offers outlet stores and upscale brands,
will be pleasing for everyone...
even you — as you can pick up
some gear at the massive Bass
Pro Shops Outdoor World, Alberta’s only Bass Pro Shops location. Head there before your
trip and stock up!
Shop until you drop and
hide from the cold Calgary
weather at other mega-malls,
including Chinook Centre,
Southcentre, Market Mall and
the shopping areas downtown.
Feed the Soul
Alberta is known for its beef,
and after a tough, rewarding
hunt, you should treat yourself
and the family to a fabulous
steak at LeVilla (www.levilla.
ca). In search of a fabulous seafood dinner? Try Catch Restaurant and Oyster Bar (www.
catchrestaurant.ca). A trip to
the Calgary Farmers’ Market
is definitely required as well.
Here, you’ll find a repertoire
of fresh food vendors. Must
eats include Simple Simon
Pies, The Main Dish, Simply
Good Eats, Silver Sage Burgers, Los Chilitos Taqueria, Le
Petit Mousse Crepes & Sand-
wiches and on and on (www.
calgaryfarmersmarket.ca).
Interesting Calgary Stats
Once considered a tiny country
town, the city of Calgary has
burst into a thriving metropolis
with a core population of more
than 988,000 (according the
Stats Canada), and more than
1.07 million in the metropolitan area. It’s your gateway to
the Rocky Mountains and a
hub for business in the West.
Calgary is also known for its
warm Chinook winds — so in
the middle of winter expect to
witness a drastic disappearance
in cold temperatures when
these mountain winds blow
in. (But the switch to warmer
weather doesn’t last long!)
When planning your trip visit
www.visitcalgary.com.
1-877-969-9091
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Bring The Kids!
Are you looking to spark an interest in hunting with your children?
Here are some great tips on how to start your young ones off in a
sport that will last a lifetime. Who knows? Your next guided Alberta
hunting trip may just be a father-and-son (or daughter) event!
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In Alberta, a youth must be at
least 12 years old to hunt under
the authority of a hunting licence. Regardless of their age,
though, your child can accompany you on some of your trips
before they are able to hunt,
and I believe they need to be
involved well before they are
legal hunting age.
I have taken kids as young as
four on their first hunting trip;
usually it’s just a simple gopher
hunt. My son and I started
by spending countless hours
wandering the farmer’s fields
around home hunting gophers
and he now accompanies me
on at least one deer-hunting
trip a year. And if you want to
bring your kid on an Alberta
hunt-of-a-lifetime, practice
and preparation is everything!
The best places I have found
to set up with a youngster are
on or near agriculture land.
I figure out the deer’s feeding and bedding patterns and
travel routes a few days in advance. I want to ensure he at
least sees some wildlife during
the outing.
We have had some of our
best conversations and our
most intense Go Fish card
games, as we sit and wait.
When you take your kid
on his first hunt — it’s not a
trophy hunt. You’ll want him
or her to experience the hunt
to its fullest. Therefore, nine
times out of 10, you may shoot
a doe.
After the deer is down,
I teach him how to follow a
blood trail, how to field dress,
and for sure he helps me drag
the downed deer back to the
truck. When kids are helping
you in the field it is important
to brag them up. Make them
feel like you couldn’t have
done it without them and that
they are the best hunting partner ever. In fact — they probably will be.
When you take kids hunting, it is best to try and make
it a mid-afternoon or evening
trip. It helps save early morning confusion and arguments.
If it has to be an early morning
outing, have your lunches made
and the gear you will need
loaded in the truck the night
before. In the morning, get up a
few minutes early, have a cup of
coffee and gather your patience
before you wake the kids.
It doesn’t have to be a big
ga me hunt. Hav ing k ids
around when I’m grouse or
goose hunting is almost as
good as having a canine. Kids
have a fascination with wild
animals and are in hot pursuit
after any downed bird. They
are quite the retrievers!
When kids are at the age to
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no doubt, your child will be so
excited after hearing your tales of
a successful Alberta guided hunt
that he’ll want to come along next time. By
starting early, you can make that a reality!
start shooting, make sure the
appropriate amount of time
has been invested at the gun
range. I haven’t met a kid yet
that doesn’t love shooting targets or clays.
To keep kids from getting
discouraged at missing when
they first start shooting, position an adult shooter near
them to shoot at the same time
— that way the kids get to see
some clays break.
Safety Concerns
The most important thing you
can teach kids is safety. And
remember: if you preach it —
you’d better practice it. Kids
are like sponges and they see
and do everything adults do.
Kids must have respect for the
hunt and the rules on the hunt.
The importance of gun
safety and target (and beyond)
certainty is of the utmost importance. The responsibilities
of shooting a gun need to be
enforced before they ever pick
a gun up. I have never hid my
guns from my son. Of course
they are under lock and key
when not in use, but he knows
how dangerous a gun can be
and the damage they can do.
My son started his shooting
career with a $30 pellet gun at
eight years old, shooting cans
in a field. We dry fired the gun
until he could hold it correctly
and look through the sights at
his target correctly. There were
many hours invested before we
ever put a pellet into the gun.
Now shooting cans is a pastime
of ours, with some friendly
father-son competition. Of
course, he always wins.
Teaching kids to be respectful, ethical, and safe in the field
is the most important thing you
can pass on.
And no doubt, your child
will be so excited after hearing your tales of a successful
Alberta guided hunt that he’ll
want to come along next time.
By starting early, you can make
that a reality!
Kid-Specific Hunting
Gear Suggestions
Fit is everything — regardless of
whether it’s footwear or firearms,
it has to be comfortable for your
kid. Spend some time at your local
outdoors store trying out a few
different options. Here are some
suggestions to point you in the
right direction:
• Camouflage Clothing: Cabela’s
Youth Silent Suede series
(www.cabelas.com)
• Footwear: Rocky BearClaw
(www.rockyboots.com)
• Shotgun: Browning Micro Silver
20-gauge (www.browning.com)
• Rifle: Remington 700 SPS Youth
.243 (www.remington.com)
• Bow (Target): Bear Brave 3
(www.beararcheryproducts.com)
• Crossbow: Barnett Phantom Jr.
(www.barnetcrossbows.com)
*This is not meant as an endorsement
of any specific brand(s).
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Traveling to
Alberta
Here are some useful pointers to help make your travels
to Alberta as smooth as possible!
Traveling
to
Alberta
4. Firearms, Bows &
Ammunition on Airplanes
These are general conditions — please
contact your specific airline for their
requirements.
Archery Tackle
1. Entering Canada
Travel into Canada is relatively easy.
However, when entering Canada either by
air or ground, there are a few basic things
to remember. You will be required to clear
through Canadian Customs regardless of
whether you f ly or drive. You will need
to present a valid passport at this border
crossing. At customs you will be asked
several questions about the purpose of
your trip, the length of your stay, where
you live, who you are hunting with, etc. It
is a very good idea to have some written
verification (like a contract or at the very
least a brochure from your outfitter) to
show where your destination is.
At this point, all alcohol, tobacco and
firearms must be declared. (See “Importing Firearms.”) This process usually
goes quickly and you should soon be on
your way.
2. Importing Firearms
You are allowed to bring your personal firearms with you — this includes your rifles
and/or shotguns (some restrictions apply,
please refer to the Canadian Firearms
Program website for definitions of nonrestricted, restricted and prohibited firearms, www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf ). Archery equipment does not fall under these
requirements and therefore has no declaration form. For your firearms, a simple
one-page form is required to be filled out
to obtain a temporary Canadian Firearms
permit. Your Outfitter will likely provide
this to you with your Hunt Contract.
This form (CAFC 909) can also be
downloaded or mailed to you well in
advance from Royal Canadian Mounted Police Canadian Firearms Program
(www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf ). Follow
the links on the left hand side for visitors/
non-residents, and then download the
“Non-Resident Firearms Declaration” (form
CAFC 909). Completing this in advance
should reduce your time clearing customs.
There is a small fee for the confirmed
declaration, regardless of the number of
firearms listed on it. It is only valid for
the person who signs it and for those firearms listed on the declaration. If you come
with others who will be using firearms in
Canada, you will each need to meet these
requirements.
3. Ammunition
For personal use, non-residents can import
200 rounds duty-free for hunting purposes.
If you are flying, most airlines have weight
restrictions for ammunition. You can also
check with your outfitter for the cost and
availability of your required ammo in the
area you will be hunting. In most areas, you
can generally purchase common calibers
easily — and in major centers like Edmonton or Calgary, finding a wide selection of
hunting ammunition is easy.
Archery equipment is generally accepted
as part of a customer’s baggage allowance.
Archery equipment is defined as one or a
combination of the following: One bow,
one quiver containing arrows and a maintenance kit. These items must be encased
in a container of sufficient strength to protect the items from damage. Cases containing more than the above listed items
may be assessed an excess baggage charge.
Firearms & Ammunition
One item of shooting equipment is generally accepted as part of a customer’s
checked baggage allowance. W hen
checking a firearm, you must declare to
the representative that you are checking
a firearm (if a security checkpoint is prior
to the ticket counter, you must declare the
existence of a firearm to security personnel); present firearm(s) unloaded and sign
a “Firearms Unloaded” declaration; lock
the firearm(s) in a hard-sided, crush-proof
container and retain the key or combination. Maintain the entry permits in your
possession for the country or countries
of destination or transit, and ensure am-
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munition is packed in the manufacturer’s
original package or securely packed in
plastic/carbon fiber, wood or metal boxes.
One item of shooting equipment usually contains: rifle case containing two or
fewer rifles (with or without scopes); one
tool kit; and up to 11 pounds of ammunition (if it does not exceed 200 rounds).
Cases containing more than two rif les
may be assessed an excess baggage charge.
Ammunition in excess of 11 pounds per
passenger or that contains incendiary projectiles is prohibited.
5. Reasons For Refusal
to Enter Canada
Criminal records — even a DUI — can
prevent travel to Canada. If you have any
concerns, visit www.bordercrossing.ca
or call 1.800.438.7020 and ask for Lucy
Perillo.
If you have any type of criminal conviction (even if you’ve been charged and
not convicted), you should notify your
outfitter or call Canada Border Crossing
Services well in advance so that clearance
can be arranged.
6. Hunting Eligibility in Alberta
Hunters who have a hunting license suspension (in Alberta or elsewhere) are prohibited from applying for or obtaining a
recreational hunting license in Alberta.
For further information you can contact
Alberta Fish & Wildlife – Enforcement
– Field Services 780.427.4943.
7. Transporting Your
Game & Trophies Home
Exporting your game back home is a
relatively simple procedure as long as
you export the animal (head, hide, meat,
etc.) yourself, with you, as personal baggage. Your hunting license will act as your
export permit — so keep it with you as
you leave Canada. You will also need to
fill out US Import/Export permit “Form
177.” Although these can be picked up
at customs, the process is simplified if
this form is filled out in advance (ask your
outfitter).
Transporting your game home is obviously easier if you are driving, but the
requirements are still the same if you fly,
as long as you comply with your airline’s
procedures.
Each different species has slightly different export requirements, so check with
your outfitter for those specifics and try
to plan in advance what you will do with
your harvested animals. Be aware that it
is “unlawful to allow the edible meat of
any game bird or big game animal, except
cougar or bear, to be wasted, destroyed,
spoiled or abandoned.” And you, the hunter, are primarily responsible for the care of
that meat. Most outfitters will assist with
this in one way or another.
Most outfitters can help arrange for
meat processing, but due to the limited
duration of most hunts, it may be a problem for your animal to be completely processed before your departure. It is a lot
different to take home 50 or 60 pounds of
whitetail venison than to try and process
and transport 500 pounds of moose meat!
Plan ahead and make prior arrangements
with your outfitter if you intend to take
home large quantities of meat. It will make
your trip home easier.
There are many quality taxidermists in
Alberta — and your outfitter may even
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have special rates with some of them. If at
all possible, try and see some of their work
first so you won’t be disappointed later. It
is also wise to find out not only what the
expected turn-around times are, but also
the costs of shipping a completed trophy
to you. This can be a very simple option for
getting your trophy home — but there will
be extra fees and charges for things such as
export permits, packaging, shipping and
brokerage fees.
9. Exchanging Money
Recently, and the first time in over 30
years, the Canadian Dollar has been very
close to, on par or even worth more than
the US Dollar. The easiest way to get an
accurate exchange while visiting is to use
Information
While the information in this article is
a helpful general summary, it should
not be considered official regulations,
and is only meant to assist you in preparing for a visit to Alberta. For more
information about Alberta, visit www.
alberta.ca and www.travelalberta.com.
Traveling
to
Alberta
a credit card when making purchases. You
can also visit a Currency Exchange website such as www.xe.com for up-to-the-day
exchange rates. Exchanging US dollars
for Canadian Dollars is easily done at any
bank in Canada.
Alberta. Although your choice of camouflage clothing should suit the habitat that
you will be hunting it is equally important
that your clothing be quiet, and suited for
the weather conditions you may face. If
you will be sitting or hunting from blinds,
pack very warm clothes. If your hunt requires any walking or stalking, you should
be concerned with wearing layered clothing that is quiet.
Some hunts can be very physically demanding while others require very little
physical activity. However, being in good
physical shape will make any hunt more
pleasant — and increase your odds of
success. In fact, physical fitness can often mean the difference in your success
or failure.
Furthermore, there is nothing worse
than being stressed trying to get to camp
or leave camp on a very tight schedule.
Leave yourself extra time on both ends
of your trip for those unexpected delays.
Remember — keep in contact with
your outfitter and don’t be afraid to ask
questions.
10. Other Helpful Tips:
Weather
If you know the vicinity of your hunt, you
can look up the weather in that exact location by visiting www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca.
Click on Alberta then find your town/area
from the choices on the right.
Major Airports
For hunts in the southern region of
Alberta most hunters f ly into Calgary
International Airport (YYC); www.calgaryairport.com.
For hunts taking place in central or
Northern Alberta, Edmonton International Airport should be your choice
(YEG); www.edmontonairports.com.
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Boreal Region
Map of Alberta
Boreal Region
WMU 500 series
Vast forested expanses characterize
Alberta’s Boreal Region, consisting of
coniferous spruce, pine and larch — as
well as deciduous poplar and birch. Many
lakes, muskegs and rivers intersperse these
wooded areas. In the far northeast of the
province, the Canadian Shield is exposed,
harboring deep, clear-water lakes.
You can reach the major town and city
centres in the Boreal Region via all-season
highways. Regularly scheduled flights run
from the Edmonton International Airport to
major centers such as Peace River, Grande
Prairie and Fort McMurray. (Charter air services are also available.)
and west and the dry prairies to the south
and east. Stands of poplar are interspersed
with grasslands and meadows, giving areas
a park-like appearance (hence the name).
This rich agricultural land receives ample
rainfall and is known for fertile soil.
Parkland Region
Alberta’s major metropolitan centers —
Edmonton, the provincial capital, and
Calgary, the economic centre — are found
in the parkland. Major highways, as well
WMU 200 series
Alberta’s Parkland is a transition area
between the wooded regions of the north
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Parkland Region
Prairie Region
Prairie Region
WMU 100 series
Grassland, sagebrush plains and agriculture croplands characterize Alberta’s
Prairie Region. The most notable feature
is the absence of trees, save the river
valleys and coulees where there is suitable moisture to support cottonwoods
and other deciduous trees. Much of
this region is known for its ranches
and farmlands.
You can reach the major centers in the
Prairie Region on all-season highways.
Regularly scheduled flights depart from
the Calgary International Airport to town
and city centres such as Lethbridge and
Medicine Hat. Paved highways and gravel
roads connect the region.
Mountain Region
Foothills Region
Mountain Region
WMU 400 series
The rugged Mountain Hunting Region
is part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, which stretches along much of
the western border of Alberta. Forests
of coniferous trees, such as spruce, fir
and pine, are all found within this area.
At its higher elevations, permanent
glaciers and snowfields are scattered
among scree slopes, rocky ledges and
alpine meadows.
Alberta’s three mountain national parks
sit next to this region: Jasper, Banff and
Waterton Lakes. (Hunting is prohibited
in national parks.) You can reach the
major centers in the mountain region
via all-season highways from Edmonton
and Calgary. Paved highways and gravel
roads traverse the region.
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Land Area: 248,000 sq-mi
Water Area: 7,541 sq-mi
Coordinates: Between 49 and 60 degrees north; 110 and 120 degrees west
Width (east-west): 412 miles
Length (north-south): 764 miles
Highest Point: Mount Columbia, 12,294 ft
Annual Sunshine: 2,330 hours
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The foothills are similar to the mountain region, but are lower in elevation
and generally drier. Tracts of grassland
often break-up forests of spruce, pine
and poplar. This variety of vegetation
provides good habitat for a variety of
wildlife.
You can reach the major centers in
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134 Sherwood Drive
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3811 - 19 Avenue
Edmonton AB T6L3C7
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Box 308
St. Louis SK S0J2C0
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Box 60
Swan Hills AB T0G2C0
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RR #2, Lochend Trail
Cochrane AB T4C1A2
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Stanley F. Reiser
R.R. # 1
Westerose AB T0C2V0
Ph: (780) 586-2184
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Cameron Orlesky
P.O. Box 72
Keg River AB T0H2G0
Ph: (780) 981-2788
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Alberta Bush Adventures
Richard Deslauriers
Box 495
McLennan AB T0H2L0
Ph: (780) 324-2174
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Alberta Waterfowl Hunts Ltd.
Michel Blanchett
P.O. Box 981
Cold Lake AB T9M1P2
Ph: (780) 722-4076
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Conway Roscoe
Box 84
Dewberry AB T0B1G0
Ph: (780) 812-4527
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Jim M. Hern
Box 31
Bindloss AB T0JOHO
Ph: (403) 379-2159
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16205 - 100A Ave
Edmonton AB T5P0M2
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Box 5073
Drayton Valley AB T7A1R3
Ph: (780) 388-0214
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Ken Steinhauer
13331 - 106 Street
Edmonton AB T5E4T7
Ph: (780) 478-1988
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Sean Snider
13204 - 135 St
Edmonton AB T5L1Y7
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Alan Douglas
Box 291
Lundbreck AB T0K1H0
Ph: (403) 628-3969
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Lee McNary
Box 3376
Wainwright AB T9W1T3
Ph: (780) 842-8622
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Patrick McLean
Suite 105 - 14 - 900 Village Lane
Okotoks AB T1S1Z6
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John Cesario
PO Box 19
Robb AB T0E1X0
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Glenn Richards
P.O. Box 396
Athabasca AB T9S2A4
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Box 261
Worsley AB T0H3W0
Ph: (780) 685-3815
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Paolo John Aiello
208 72nd Ave NE
Calgary AB T2K0N9
Ph: (403) 371-9639
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Michel Blanchett
P.O. Box 981
Cold Lake AB T9M1P2
Ph: (780) 722-4076
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Bill Abercrombie
21061A Wye Rd
Sherwood Park AB T8G1C7
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Site 4 Box 18 R.R. # 2
Olds AB T4H1P3
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Lowell W. Davis
11725 - 105 St
Grande Prairie AB T8V8L1
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John Alstott
Box 575
Caroline AB T0M0M0
Ph: (403) 722-3084
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Box 700
Fort Vermilion AB T0H1N0
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Dan Frederick
6007 - 104 Street NW
Edmonton AB T6H2K6
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Mark Parsons
Box 28
Nanton AB T0L1R0
Ph: (403) 646-5714
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Drayton Valley AB T7A2A3
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Box 1196
Fox Creek AB T0H1P0
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Box 656
Black Diamond AB T0L0H0
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Dan Wettlaufer
Box 5846
Edmonton AB T6E6P9
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Kevin Sikkens
PO Box 281
Colinton AB T0G0R0
Ph: (780) 675-4832
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Brian Lippert
R.R. # 2
Lousana AB T0M1K0
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P.O. Box 87
Sandspit BC V0T1T0
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3824 - 52A Avenue
Innisfail AB T4G1G8
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Paddle Prairie AB T0H2W0
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Barrhead AB T7N1N2
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Sherwood Park AB T8A4V1
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Box 1948
Stettler AB T0C2C0
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Worsley AB T0H3W0
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Box 3002
St. Isidore AB T0H3B0
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Box 6
Heinsburg AB T0A1X0
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16808 - 94 Avenue
Edmonton AB T5R5L5
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Box 258
Plamondon AB T0A2T0
Ph: (780) 798-2280
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Box 5416
Ph: (780) 542-1329
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Shane Hlushak
9318 - 79 St
Ft. Saskatchewan AB T8L3N2
Ph: (780) 998-5571
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R.R. # 1
Donalda AB T0B1H0
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Box 1593
St. Paul AB T0A3A0
Ph: (780) 210-1700
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Box 98
Newbrook AB T0A2P0
Ph: (780) 576-2394
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Ohaton AB T0B3P0
Ph: (780) 608-7770
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Brett Walker
906 Crescent Rd NW
Calgary AB T2M4A8
Ph: (403) 284-4695
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Box 1715
Brooks AB T1R1C5
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Manning AB T0H2M0
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Box 489
Spirit River AB T0H3G0
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515 Panorama Ridge Road
Quesnel BC V2J5W9
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Box 7431
Peace River AB T8S1T1
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Box 1413
LaCrete AB T0H2H0
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Box 124
Brosseau AB T0B0P0
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372 Grey Crescent
Ft. McMurray AB T9H2N8
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Bittern Lake AB T0C0L0
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William Klyne
Box 1314
Grimshaw AB T0H1W0
Ph: (780) 219-2694
[email protected]
MD MO WD
AN
Pronghorn
WD
Whitetail Deer
Black Dog Outfitters
R. Blaine Burns
Box 514
Tofield AB T0B4J0
Ph: (780) 662-3436
[email protected]
WF
Black Horn Trophy Hunts
Scott D. Pura
Box 955
Thorhild AB T0A3J0
Ph: (780) 201-5199
[email protected]
MD
Blackfoot Guide Service
Brian Schreckenbach
2002 FM 400
Slaton TX 79364
Ph: (806) 842-3965
[email protected].
WF
Blanch Lake Outfitters
Larry McGinnis
c/o 176 Trinity Blvd.
Lac La Biche AB T0A2C1
Ph: (780) 799-3533
BB MO
Blue Bronna Guiding & Outfitting
Glenn Brown
Box 1042
Three Hills AB T0M2A0
Ph: (403) 443-5718
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD
Blue Buck Guiding & Outfitting
Brian Gilbertson
Box 152
Hughendon AB T0B2E0
Ph: (780) 856-2475
[email protected]
MD WD
Blue Dog Outfitting Ltd.
Shane Usipuik
Box 537
Cochrane AB T4C1A7
Ph: (403) 803-9517
[email protected]
Bone Valley Outfitters
Ryan Domino
6 Wolcott Place
St. Albert AB T8N3P2
Ph: (780) 203-0420
[email protected]
Boss Guiding, AB Ltd 1576469
Bob Byers
Box 1214
Stettler AB T0C2L0
Ph: (403) 742-3140
[email protected]
MD WD WF
Boss Outfitting & Wilderness
Adventures
Terance Boss
10 Mcleod Cr.
Leduc AB T9E6P7
Ph: (780) 717-2825
[email protected]
BB MD MO WD
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p.34
Bow River Guiding Company
Brian Larsen
#2 Mt. Minton
Fernie BC V0B1M3
Ph: (250) 423-5887
[email protected]
Buck Mountain Outfitters
Merv Purschke
20 Canterbury Lane
Sherwood Park AB T8H1E7
Ph: (780) 499-3670
[email protected]
MD WD
MO WD WF
Bozok, Larry
Larry Bozok
1119 - 72 Street
Edmonton AB T6K3L7
Ph: (780) 929-5232
Buckbrush Outfitters
Rod Hunter
Box 3034
Vermilion AB T9X2B1
Ph: (780) 853-6566
[email protected]
Bradford, Padgett
Padgett Bradford
R.R. # 2
Gwynne AB T0C1L0
Ph: (780) 361-4660
[email protected]
BB MD MO WD
Bredeson Guiding & Outfitting
Delbert L. Bredeson
R.R.#1,Stn Main, Site 1, Box 11
Grande Prairie AB T8V2Z8
Ph: (780) 538-4251
[email protected]
BB EL MO
Brigden Outfitting
Graham Brigden
Box 60
Elkwater AB T0J1C0
Ph: (403) 893-2147
[email protected]
AN MD WD
Broadhead Outfitters
Kent Butterfield
Box 418
Erskine AB T0C1G0
Ph: (403) 876-2588
[email protected]
MD WD
MD WD
Buckstop Guiding &
Outfitting Inc.
Stan Eden
501 Woodbridge Knoll
Sherwood Park AB T8A4G9
Ph: (780) 910-5508
[email protected]
BB MD MO WD
Buffalo Head Guides
Simon Janzen
Box 2169
La Crete AB T0H2H0
Ph: (780) 928-4433
[email protected]
MD WD WF
Canada Outdoor Adventures
Aaron Fredlund
Box 1392
Tumbler Ridge BC V0C2W0
Ph: (403) 638-1368
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD
MO
Burnt Lake Outfitters
Brian Kitzan
10408 - 98 Street
Morinville AB T8R0B7
Ph: (780) 939-6831
[email protected]
Canalta Controls Ltd.
Steve Ecklund
27 Wildrose Dr
Sylvan Lake AB T4S1G4
Ph: (403) 342-4494
[email protected]
BB EL
Bushwacker Consulting
Al Grinde
Box 57
Alder Flats AB T0C0A0
Ph: (780) 388-3308
[email protected]
AN BB EL MD WD
Cervo, Ralph
Ralph Cervo
Box 65
Lundbreck AB T0K1H0
Ph: (403) 628-2444
[email protected]
AN WD
Canadian Hunting Company Ltd.
Bob Richards
128 Pinto Lane
Airdrie AB T4B2A4
Ph: (403) 818-3900
[email protected]
BB
BB MO
Centerfire Outfitters Ltd.
Tanner Walgenbach
Box 362
Lundbreck AB T0K1H0
Ph: (403) 741-5075
[email protected]
MD WD WF
MD MO WD WF
Burtnick, John
John Burtnick
Box 339
Sangudo AB T2E2A0
Ph: (780) 785-4084
[email protected]
MD MO WD
Canada Maximas
Markco Plummer
Box 2242
Whitecourt AB T7S1W2
Ph: (780) 625-8200
[email protected]
Buffalo Lake Outfitters
Brad Steinhoff
Box 100
Donalda AB T0B1H0
Ph: (403) 883-2292
BB MD WD
Cassidy, Curtis
Curtis Cassidy
R.R. # 1
Donalda AB T0B1H0
Ph: (403) 741-6281
[email protected]
EL MD WD
Canadian Outdoor
Adventures Inc.
Dean Yardley
25-26321 Twp Rd 512A
Spruce Grove AB T7X1E1
Ph: (780) 731-6668
Broken Arrow Guiding
and Outfitting Ltd.
Glenn Bellerose
Box 6
Paddle Prairie AB T0H2W0
Ph: (780) 926-6697
[email protected]
Brown Dog Outfitting
Randy Haakonson
9422 - 96A Street
Edmonton AB T6C3Z7
Ph: (780) 719-2176
[email protected]
Campbell, James W.
James W. Campbell
Box 1641
Sundre AB T0M1X0
Ph: (403) 507-2626
Chattaway, Scott
Scott Chattaway
R.R. # 1
Nanton AB T0L1R0
Ph: (403) 646-5754
[email protected]
MO
Chez Outdoors Ltd.
Greg S. Semrau
31 Sweet Water Place
Calgary AB T3Z3C6
Ph: (403) 243-9900
[email protected]
BB MD WD
Chinchaga River Hunts
Robert Freelend
Box 6696
Peace River AB T8S1S5
Ph: (780) 618-2446
[email protected]
BB WD
BB MO
Carcajou Hunts Inc.
David Vos
Box 100
Keg River AB T0H2G0
Ph: (780) 926-0717
Chinook Country Outfitters Inc.
Wayne Lamb
823 - 9 St. South
Lethbridge AB T1J2L8
Ph: (403) 381-0535
[email protected]
BB MD MO WD
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Gerald Desjardins
Box 929
Ph: (780) 864-3049
[email protected]
WF
Chungo Creek Outfitters Ltd.
Greg Kristoff
Box 32
Nordegg AB T0M2H0
Ph: (403) 844-3368
[email protected]
BB
BB MO
Bushwacker Hunting
Adventures
Hart Runge
4809 - 43 Street
Beaumont AB T4X1H2
Ph: (780) 929-8030
[email protected]
Carrot Creek Outfitting
Dwayne Huggins
Box 569
Carrot Creek AB T0E0G0
Ph: (780) 723-1698
[email protected]
BB MO
BB EL MO WD
Buck Creek Outfitters
Cecil Andersen
Site 427 Box 1 Comp 5 RR 1
Ph: (780) 202-1767
[email protected]
Bystrom, Jim
Jim Bystrom
Box 837
Caroline AB T0M0M0
Ph: (403) 722-2800
[email protected]
Carter Outfitting Ltd.
Scott Carter
Box 37
Darwell AB T0E0L0
Ph: (780) 892-2965
[email protected]
Classic Bowhunts
Jim Hole Jr.
Box 124
Seba Beach AB T0E2B0
Ph: (780) 797-2222
[email protected]
CO MD WD
MD WD
EL MD MO TS WD
EL MD MO WD
BB
Bruno Martel Hunting
Adventure Inc.
Bruno Martel
143 RT 105
Egan-Sud PQ J9E3A9
Ph: (819) 449-4878
[email protected]
BB
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BB EL MD MO TS
Clarke’s Trophy Whitetails Ltd.
Ken Clarke
Box 6 R.R. # 1 Mile 307
Fort Nelson BC V0C1R0
Ph: (250) 233-8495
[email protected]
MD WD
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Black Bear
TS
Bighorn Sheep
Clegg, Darwin L.
Darwin L. Clegg
R.R. # 1
Crooked Creek AB T0H0Y0
Ph: (780) 957-3252
EL MO
Coral Creek Outfitters
Scott Odgers
RR 3 Site 3 Box 60
Rocky Mountain House AB
T4T2A3
Ph: (403) 350-6493
[email protected]
BB MD MO TS
Corey Kristoff’s Classic
Mountain Hunts
Corey Kristoff
Box 441
Cremona AB T0M0R0
Ph: (403) 844-9127
[email protected]
WF
Birdgame
CO
Cougar
Daniel, Darren
Darren Daniel
Box 1184
Lloydminster SK S9V1G1
Ph: (780) 858-3115
[email protected]
BB WD
Deep Lake Adventures Inc.
Sven-Erik Jansson
12424 St. Albert Trail
Edmonton AB T5L4H1
Ph: (780) 455-6281
[email protected]
BB MD MO WD
Deep Woods Outfitting
Marcel Turgeon
Box 2369
Ph: (780) 623-7913
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO
WD
Cougar Outfitters Ltd.
Jay Fuller
243130 R.R. # 43
Calgary AB T3Z3V2
Ph: (403) 249-0166
[email protected]
Deer Creek Lodge
Hal Christiansen
R.R. # 2
Bluffton AB T0C0M0
Ph: (403) 843-6920
[email protected]
CO
Coutts Crossing Outfitters Inc.
Derek A. Young
Box 5209
Edson AB T7E1T4
Ph: (780) 300-4868
[email protected]
BB MD MO WD
Cutter Smith Outfitting
Cutter Smith
Box 6 Site 5
St. Lina AB T0A2Z0
Ph: (403) 740-2706
[email protected]
WD
Cutting Edge Guiding Service
Jeff Knowlton
1809 - 12 Street
Cold Lake AB T9M1L9
Ph: (780) 639-2349
[email protected]
BB MO
D & S Guiding Ltd.
R. Dean Cumming
Box 447
Viking AB T0B4N0
Ph: (780) 336-2390
[email protected]
MD WD
Dale McKinnon AB Guide
& Outfitter Ltd.
Dale McKinnon
P.O. Box 600
Ph: (780) 623-3040
[email protected]
MD MO WD
Deer River Outfitters
Cole Patmore
Box 676
Ph: (780) 927-3797
[email protected]
MD WD
Deer Springs Outfitting
Phillip Kinch
Box 192
Cremona AB T0M0R0
Ph: (403) 932-6600
[email protected]
EL MD MO WD
Deerlodge Outfitting
Eldon F. Hoff
Box 21 Site 13 R.R. # 1
Strathmore AB T1P1J6
Ph: (403) 934-1669
[email protected]
EL
elk
MO
moose
MD
Diamond Willow Trophy Hunts
William Machura
Box 501
Andrew AB T0B0C0
Ph: (780) 365-2020
[email protected]
WD WF
Mule Deer
AN
Pronghorn
WD
Whitetail Deer
Double Diamond
Wilderness Hunts
Jeremy Hatala
Box 1377
Rimbey AB T0C2J0
Ph: (403) 843-4049
[email protected]
BB MD WD
Dickson Guiding Ltd.
Robert Dickson
Box 34
Burdett AB T0K0J0
Ph: (403) 833-2135
[email protected]
MD WD WF
Double Diamond
Wilderness Trails
John Hatala
R.R. # 3
Rimbey AB T0C2J0
Ph: (403) 843-3582
[email protected]
Dismal Creek Outfitters
Mitch Reimer
4016 Meier Ave
Drayton Valley AB T7A1B3
Ph: (780) 542-2406
[email protected]
Downey, Pat
Pat Downey
Box 88
Turner Valley AB T0L2A0
Ph: (403) 933-4058
WD
EL MD
DJ Outdoor Adventures Inc.
David Marko
Box 5067
Westlock AB T7P2P4
Ph: (780) 974-7592
[email protected]
Dream Catcher Trophy Hunts
Kenneth R. Arcand
Box 3177
Morinville AB T8R1S2
Ph: (780) 939-7112
Dog ‘N Duck Outfitting
Bob D. Clark
89 Courtenay Terrace
Sherwood Park AB T8A5S6
Ph: (780) 913-1337
[email protected]
Dry Creek Goose Camp Ltd.
Nelson Kitchen
c/o 2301 Corona Ave
Norco CA 92860
Ph: (780) 694-2278
[email protected]
WF
WF
Doll, Neal
Neal Doll
Box 1085
Manning AB T0H2M0
Ph: (780) 836-5036
[email protected]
Dutchik, Jesse
Jesse Dutchik
Box 24
Sangudo AB T0E2A0
Ph: (780) 785-3539
[email protected]
MO
Don Ayers Outfitters
Don Ayers
3015 - 109 Ave.
Edmonton AB T5W0G2
Ph: (780) 479-4433
[email protected]
WD
CO EL MD WD
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Eagle River Wilderness
Adventures Ltd.
Dave Werner
Box 845
Whitecourt AB T7S1N8
Ph: (780) 778-3251
MD WD WF
MD WD
BB MD MO WD
DeGroot, Amanda
Amanda DeGroot
P.O. Box 981
Cold Lake AB T9M1P2
Ph: (780) 594-5768
[email protected]
Donald, Howard
Howard Donald
Box 720
Breton AB T0C0P0
Ph: (780) 696-2403
Earls Guiding Service
Earl Docherty
Box 218
Alix AB T0C0B0
Ph: (403) 747-2198
MD MO WD
MO
Double Barrel Outfitting
Tim Knelsen
Box 423
LaCrete AB T0H2H0
Ph: (780) 926-6917
[email protected]
Echo Canyon Outfitters Ltd.
Graham Perry
Box 831
Rocky Mtn. House AB T4T1A6
Ph: (403) 845-6131
[email protected]
BB MO
MD WD
WF
BB MD WD WF
Delaney Outfitting
Dick Delaney
141 Orchard Avenue
Simcoe ON N3Y3H5
Ph: (519) 426-3690
[email protected]
Dallaire, Shelly D.
Shelly D. Dallaire
PO Box 144
North Star AB T0H2T0
Ph: (780) 836-8373
[email protected]
Diamond T Outfitters
Byron Tofteland
Box 128
Valhalla Centre AB T0H3M0
Ph: (780) 356-2361
Double Diamond Outfitters
Gordon Burton
Box 313
Okotoks AB T1S1A6
Ph: (403) 931-3166
[email protected]
Echo Ridge Guiding Services
Ron Bergem
13804 - 116 Avenue
Edmonton AB T5M3E5
Ph: (780) 453-1648
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD
AN BB CO EL MD MO WD WF
MD WD
MO
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WF
Edith Nagy/Pat
Deuling-Outfitting
Edith Nagy
Box 281
Didsbury AB T0M0W0
Ph: (403) 335-4220
[email protected]
BB EL MD TS WD
Egge Wilderness Guiding
& Outfitting
Peter Egge
PO Box 88
Wandering River AB T0A3M0
Ph: (780) 771-2581
[email protected]
BB MO WD WF
Elk Island Outfitter
Bernd Licht
54149 Rge Rd 205
Ft Saskatchewan AB T8L3Z2
Ph: (780) 998-4976
[email protected]
BB MO
Elk River Outfitters
Ernie Westling
Site 2 Box 12 R.R. # 3
Ponoka AB T4J1R3
Ph: (403) 783-2018
[email protected]
EL MD
Ells River Black Bear Outfitting
Peter Wuenschel
Box 139
Valhalla Centre AB T0H3M0
Ph: (780) 356-3935
[email protected]
BB
Esau, Robert
Robert Esau
Box 8
Flatbush AB T0GOZ0
Ph: (780) 681-2425
[email protected]
BB EL MD WD WF
Everhart, Leon
Leon Everhart
Box 208
Plamondon AB T0A2T0
Ph: (780) 798-2150
MO WD
Feist, Anthony Randy
Anthony Randy Feist
General Delivery
Whitecourt AB T7S1S1
Ph: (780) 706-2229
[email protected]
Ghost Mountain Outfitters
Del Lange
RR 2
Millet AB T0C1Z0
Ph: (780) 387-5388
[email protected]
BB WD
WD
WF
Fennimore, Paul
Paul Fennimore
125 Seabolt Cres
Hinton AB T7V1K5
Ph: (780) 817-2059
[email protected]
Ghostriver Outfitters
Dan Moore
Box 2
Little Smoky AB T0H3Z0
Ph: (780) 524-2585
[email protected]
Green Island Outfitters Ltd.
Allen Trider
Box 2059
Fairview AB T0H1L0
Ph: (780) 835-2443
[email protected]
Fisher, James A.
James A. Fisher
Box 519
Ph: (403) 845-6169
[email protected]
Ghost River Outfitters Ltd.
Jon Haensel
Box 42
Cochrane AB T4C 1A4
(403) 863-5319
[email protected]
BB EL MD WD
Fowl Weather Outfitting Ltd.
Ed Houck
Box 1829
Brooks AB T1R1C6
Ph: (403) 362-4122
[email protected]
WF
Fraser River Outfitters Ltd.
John Sievers
General Delivery
Monte Lake BC V0E2N0
Ph: (250) 375-2550
[email protected]
WD WF
Freeman Valley Ranch
Brian Cockell
Box 309
Ft. Assiniboine AB T0G1A0
Ph: (780) 584-3903
[email protected]
BB EL MD WD
Friesen, Lyn R.
Lyn R. Friesen
Box 15
Torrington AB T0M2B0
Ph: (403) 559-7826
BB EL MD MO WD
Fuchs, Hans Joachim
Hans Joachim Fuchs
Box 137
Ph: (780) 836-2603
[email protected]
Golden Eagle Trophy Outfitters
James Kenney
Box 834
Pincher Creek AB T0K0C0
Ph: (403) 627-4578
[email protected]
Greenhead Adventures
Denis Gauvreau
Box 1751
St. Paul AB T0A3A0
Ph: (780) 724-4609
[email protected]
WF
BB EL MD WD WF
Goose Master Inc.
Garry Checknita
P.O. Box 6913
Ph: (780) 332-1839
[email protected]
Grizzly Trail Guiding & Outfitting
Leo M. Schmaus
RR #2
Barrhead AB T7N1N3
Ph: (780) 674-5471
BB MD WD
MD WD WF
BB EL MD MO WD
Grand Downs Outfitters
Philip MacDonald
4986 Thibault Way
Edmonton AB T6R0A5
Ph: (403) 793-3152
[email protected]
Groat Creek Outfitters
Trent Packham
Box 1325
Whitecourt AB T7S1P2
Ph: (780) 779-4958
[email protected]
WF
BB EL MD MO WD
Grand Slam Hunting
Adventures Ltd.
Clayton Royer
53277 RR 221
Ardrossan AB T8E2M7
Ph: (780) 554-9818
[email protected]
Grosso, Clayton J.
Clayton J. Grosso
Site 143 Comp 7 RR # 4
Ph: (403) 845-6840
[email protected]
MD MO
BB MO WD
BB MD MO WD
Extreme Wilderness Adventures
Randy Tellier
Box 568
Coronation AB T0C1C0
Ph: (780) 221-4868
[email protected]
Full Throttle Guiding
& Outfitting Ltd.
Jeff Miller
4514 Imperial Road
Olds AB T4H1M6
Ph: (403) 586-1616
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD
MD WD
Great Plains Outfitters Ltd.
Darryl Giesbrecht
15 Rossdale Crt SE
Medicine Hat AB T1B1W6
Ph: (403) 528-4260
[email protected]
Eyehill Creek Outfitters
John L.W. Graham
Box 135
Marsden SK S0M1P0
Ph: (306) 826-5546
[email protected]
Garrett Bros Outfitting Ltd.
Lorne Garrett
Box 85
Alsike AB T0C0C0
Ph: (780) 696-3461
[email protected]
Great White Holdings Ltd.
Lloyd McMahon
22 Wedgewood Cres.
Edmonton AB T6M2N4
Ph: (780) 875-0488
[email protected]
WF
BB MO WD
WF
BB EL MD MO WD
BB EL MO WF
Grizzly Mountain Outfitters
Eldon Skrynyk
Box 85
Kinuso AB T0G1K0
Ph: (780) 805-2097
Grease Creek Outfitters
Mark Tannas
Box 146
Water Valley AB T0M2E0
Ph: (403) 637-2198
[email protected]
Excell Outfitters
Al Schulz
9823 - 110 Street
Westlock AB T7P1P5
Ph: (780) 349-3068
Greater Canadians Ltd.
Jordi Sullivan
Box 33
Ranfurly AB T0B3T0
Ph: (780) 658-2203
[email protected]
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Rick Guinn
Box 44
Kananaskis Village AB T0L2H0
Ph: (403) 591-7171
[email protected]
BB EL MD TS WD
MD MO WD
Gypsy Lake Lodge
c/o Phil Jones
Box 5508
Ft. McMurray AB T9H3G5
Ph: (780) 791-3049
[email protected]
BB MO
AN MD WD WF
See
p.20
Happy Hunters Guiding
& Outfitting Inc.
Willie Kratzmann
11215 - 10 Avenue
Edmonton AB T6J6S8
Ph: (780) 435-6644
[email protected]
See
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BB MD MO WD
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BB
Black Bear
TS
Bighorn Sheep
Happy Valley Outfitters
Tyson Mackin
Box 2516
Claresholm AB T0L0T0
Ph: (403) 625-1546
[email protected]
CO EL MD WD
Head Hunters Alberta
Terry Scott
7 Cody Range Way NW
Calgary AB T3R1C1
Ph: (403) 275-9777
[email protected]
MD WD
Hebert Guiding
Doreen Hebert
Box 234
Valleyview AB T0H3N0
Ph: (780) 524-2417
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD
High Country Hunts
Isaac Boldt
Site 403 Box 2 Comp 6 R.R. # 3
Ph: (780) 898-4092
[email protected]
MD
High Country Vacations
Bazil Leonard
Box 818
Grande Cache AB T0E0Y0
Ph: (780) 827-3246
[email protected]
MD WD
High Ridge Outfitters
Greg Dussome
Box 1140
Robb AB T0E1X0
Ph: (780) 794-3724
[email protected]
BB MD WD
Homestead Outfitters Alberta
Robert Heyde
Box 97
Grouard Mission AB T0G1C0
Ph: (780) 751-2252
[email protected]
BB MD MO WD
Hooey, Howard
Howard Hooey
RR# 2 Box 41 Site 4
T4T2A2
Ph: (403) 845-8372
[email protected]
WF
Birdgame
CO
Instinct Trophy Hunting
Todd Kirk
R.R. # 1
Carvel AB T0E0H0
Ph: (780) 918-5878
[email protected]
Mule Deer
Killam Waterfowl Outfitters Ltd.
Danny Van Cleave
Box 999
Viking AB T0B4N0
Ph: (780) 336-4090
[email protected]
BB MO WD
WF
Iron Creek Outfitters
Lee Christiansen
Box 27
Killam AB T0B2L0
Ph: (780) 384-2198
[email protected]
King West Outfitters
Boyd King
Box 57
Brownfield AB T0C0R0
Ph: (403) 578-3187
[email protected]
MD WD WF
WF
Jackpine Outfitting
John G. Huffman
P.O. Box 683
Ph: (780) 623-8398
[email protected]
King, Rylan
Rylan King
R.R. # 1
Foremost AB T0K0X0
Ph: (403) 666-2500
[email protected]
MO WD
WD
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Kirschner, Martin
Martin Kirschner
Box 5506
Westlock AB T7P2P5
Ph: (780) 954-2420
[email protected]
MD MO WD
BB MD MO WD WF
Janz, Nick
Nick Janz
Box 5377
Bonnyville AB T9N2G5
Ph: (780) 635-4965
[email protected]
KJ Guide’s & Outfitters Inc
Karl Johansson
221 Grand Isle Point NW
Edmonton AB T6M2P1
Ph: (780) 444-7087
[email protected]
WD
BB MO
John Sanders Outfitting Inc.
John Sanders
Box 7195
Edson AB T7E1V4
Ph: (780) 723-2176
Kleskun Valley Waterfowlers
R. Garry Vince
Box 12, 3480 Phillips Road
Creston BC V0B1G2
Ph: (250) 428-5556
[email protected]
Keane Creek Outfitters
Stephen Page
RR #1
Leduc AB T9E2X1
Ph: (780) 986-3163
[email protected]
MD
BB EL MD MO TS WD
Interlake Safaris Ltd.
Jason F. Lambley
Box 586
Fisher Branch MB R0C0Z0
Ph: (204) 372-8504
[email protected]
Horn&Hide Trophy Hunts
Cossey Outfitters
Grant Cossey
R.R. # 1
St. Michael AB T0B4B0
Ph: (780) 896-2222
[email protected]
BB MD MO WD
moose
Kelley, Kipp P.
Kipp P. Kelley
Box 424
Evansburg AB T0E0T0
Ph: (780) 325-2392
[email protected]
EL MD WD
MD WD
Impact Adventures Inc.
Michael A. McKenzie
10034 - 84 Avenue
Edmonton AB T6E2G5
Ph: (780) 974-7200
MO
BB MO WD WF
Integrity Outfitters Inc.
Shawn Schick
Box 81
Hilda AB T0J1R0
Ph: (403) 838-2383
[email protected]
James A Smith Outfitting
James A. Smith
RR # 1
Sundre AB T0M1X0
Ph: (403) 556-7987
[email protected]
elk
Keg Country Outfitters Ltd.
Leo L. Hurtubise
Box 1072
St. Paul AB T0A3A0
Ph: (780) 614-0775
[email protected]
BB MD MO WD
WD
EL MD WD
EL
Cougar
WF
AN
Pronghorn
WD
Whitetail Deer
Kramps, David
David Kramps
RR #1
Crooked Creek AB T0H0Y0
Ph: (780) 957-2434
[email protected]
MD WD
Lawson, Roger
Roger Lawson
Box 17 R.R. #1
Westerose AB T0C2V0
Ph: (780) 682-3986
MD MO WD
Lazy H Outfitters Ltd.
Jason Nelson
R.R. # 2 Site 1 Box 7
High River AB T1V1N2
Ph: (403) 395-3364
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD WF
Leeth, Adam
Adam Leeth
8537 Taliaferro Rd.
Eagelville TN 37060
Ph: (615) 483-1601
[email protected]
WF
Legend Outfitting
Mike White
P.O. Box 174
Wanham AB T0H3P0
Ph: (780) 505-0702
[email protected]
EL MD MO WD
Leisure Guiding & Outfitting Ltd.
Karen Ewanchuk
Box 493
Onoway AB T0E1V0
Ph: (780) 967-3630
[email protected]
BB MD MO WD WF
Lenz, Rebecca
Rebecca Lenz
Box 731
Caroline AB T0M0M0
Ph: (403) 844-7603
[email protected]
TS
Les’ Canadian Way Guide Service
Les Matwe
Box 3523
Wainwright AB T9W1T5
Ph: (780) 842-2095
[email protected]
WF
Liege River Outfitting Ltd.
Gordon Trelnuk
Box 3045
Wainwright AB T9W1S9
Ph: (780) 842-2757
[email protected]
BB MO
Koenig, Alan J.
Alan J. Koenig
Box 16 Site 3 R.R. # 1
Eckville AB T0M0X0
Ph: (403) 746-5221
[email protected]
Keates, Dale
Dale Keates
Box 137
Winfield AB T0C2X0
Ph: (780) 682-2199
[email protected]
Korth Group Ltd.
Terry Korth
Box 490, 103 Stockton Pt.
Okotoks AB T1S1A7
Ph: (403) 938-3255
Lightning D Outfitters
Lyle Duperron
Box 535
Ph: (780) 927-4088
[email protected]
BB MO
MO WF
MO
EL MD MO WD
BB MO WD
Little Rock Adventures
Kelvin Angermeier
Box 71
Ardmore AB T0A0B0
Ph: (780) 826-1736
[email protected]
WD
Livin the Dream Productions Inc.
John Rivet
Box 899
Swan Hills AB T0G2C0
Ph: (780) 333-2812
[email protected]
BB MD MO WD
LJ Guiding o/a Elite Outfitters
Larry Jolliffe
P.O. Box 141
Smith AB T0G2B0
Ph: (780) 805-5201
[email protected]
WD
Lock N Load Outfitting Ltd.
Kevin Loades
Box 1015
Viking AB T0B4N0
Ph: (780) 385-8246
[email protected]
MD WD
Lone Pine Outfitting Inc.
Jason Martyn
Box 532
Sundre AB T0M1X0
Ph: (403) 638-5201
[email protected]
EL MD MO WD
Lorenz, Troy
Troy Lorenz
6129 Narindar Place
Prince George BC V2K0A2
Ph: (250) 612-7349
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO TS WD
Lost Creek Outfitters
John T. Franklin
28 Upland Dr.
Brooks AB T1R0P8
Ph: (403) 793-3181
[email protected]
Magnum Outfitters
Roy Thompson
Box 7443
Ph: (780) 624-8616
BB EL MD MO WD
Majestic Safari’s
Tyler J. Shyry
R.R. # 1 Site 23 Comp 12
Peers AB T0E1W0
Ph: (780) 693-3760
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD
Marsh Investments Ltd.
Todd Marsh
Box 228
Fort Assiniboine AB T0G1A0
Ph: (780) 333-1597
[email protected]
MD WD
Massig’s Migrators
Doug Massig
117 East Chestermere Drive
Chestermere AB T1X1A1
Ph: (403) 470-3474
[email protected]
WF
Maverick Waterfowlers
Mick Scott
Box 946
Beaverlodge AB T0H0C0
Ph: (780) 356-2515
[email protected]
WF
Mawhegan Outfitter
Laurent Vasseur
Box 465
Fairview AB T0H1L0
Ph: (780) 835-5519
[email protected]
McKenzies’ Trail West Ltd.
Ron McKenzie
Box 67
Nordegg AB T0M2H0
Ph: (403) 721-2132
[email protected]
WD
AN MD WD
McKinnon & Co. Outfitters Inc.
Chris McKinnon
Lost Guide Outfitters
Box 89
Dwayne Reberger
Calling Lake AB T0G0K0
R.R. # 3
Rocky Mountain House AB T4T2A3 Ph: (780) 331-2440
[email protected]
Ph: (403) 722-3183
BB MD WD
[email protected]
EL MD MO WD
Lotsabucks Outfitters
Donald Litvak
Box 497
Stettler AB T0C2L0
Ph: (403) 742-5911
[email protected]
WD
McLeod, Garry
Garry McLeod
Box 2546
Cardston AB T0K0K0
Ph: (403) 894-1719
[email protected]
EL MD WD
McMahon, Peter
Peter McMahon
52525 Rge Rd 215
Ardrossan AB T8E2J4
Ph: (780) 922-2266
[email protected]
Moose Country Outfitting Ltd.
Alan Wardale
Box 68
Hotchkiss AB T0H2B0
Ph: (780) 836-3764
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO TS WD
BB MO
MCO/7314485 Canada Inc.
Martin Gravel
1530 Provinciale Street
Quebec PQ G1N4A2
Ph: (418) 682-3000
[email protected]
Moose Creek Outfitters Ltd.
Bryan Radke
RR #1 Site 1 Box 2
Barrhead AB T7N1N2
Ph: (780) 674-5715
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD
See
p.31
See
p.5
BB MD MO WD WF
Medicine River Cougar Outfitters
Noah Wiggans
Box 920
Eckville AB T0M0X0
Ph: (403) 746-3009
[email protected]
CO
Moose Row Inc.
Barry Baumbach
Box 249
Niton Junction AB T0E1S0
Ph: (780) 723-0690
[email protected]
EL MD MO WD
Mercier, James
James Mercier
R.R. # 1
Gibbons AB T0A1N0
Ph: (780) 940-3235
[email protected]
Morton, Kelly
Kelly Morton
P.O. Box 1058
Mayerthorpe AB T0E1N0
Ph: (780) 786-2727
[email protected]
BB EL MO WD
Mountain Man Adventures
Tom Sallows
R.R. # 2 Site 19 Box 30
Grande Prairie AB T8V2Z9
Ph: (780) 518-9122
[email protected]
Mighty Peace Outfitting
Derrel Johnson
Box 65
Brownvale AB T0H0L0
Ph: (780) 597-2283
[email protected]
BB MO
BB EL MD MO
Mike’s Outdoor Adventures
Mike Bruneau
Box 2017
Falher AB T0H1M0
Ph: (780) 618-0211
[email protected]
Mountain Spirit Outfitters
Chris Franke
Box 6676
Hinton AB T7V1X8
Ph: (780) 817-4349
[email protected]
BB MD MO WD
BB MD WD
e
Se
Mike’s Outfitting Ltd. p.1
6
Mike Ukrainetz
P.O. Box 544
Ph: (780) 864-3770
[email protected]
Mountains Edge Outfitting Ltd.
Kendall Johnson
Box 1560
Grande Cache AB T0E0Y0
Ph: (780) 827-4602
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD
BB EL MD MO TS WD
Milk River Outfitters Ltd.
Duane Nelson
Box 1154
Glenwood AB T0K2R0
Ph: (403) 626-3279
[email protected]
MSK Outfitting
Morris Kolody
Box 4914
Bonnyville AB T9N0H3
Ph: (780) 812-3456
[email protected]
AN MD WD WF
Misty River Outfitters Ltd.
Nicholas Kuelken
P.O. Box 377
Fort Assiniboine AB T0G1A0
Ph: (780) 584-2279
[email protected]
See
p.16
WD
Mustang Ranch Guides
Herb Bean
Box 184
Worsley AB T0H3W0
Ph: (780) 685-2503
BB MO
BB MD MO WD WF
M.R. Ducks
Jamie L. Mannerfeldt
Box 1019, R.R. # 1
Sylvan Lake AB T4S1X6
Ph: (403) 346-2473
McMahon, Jon
Jon McMahon
22 Wedgewood Crescent
Edmonton AB T6M2N4
Ph: (780) 487-8825
[email protected]
MLP Scouting Service Inc.
Blake Shmyr
4715 - 42 Avenue
Ph: (780) 864-0250
[email protected]
MX Ranch
Malcolm Main
Box 669
Pincher Creek AB T0K1W0
Ph: (403) 627-1403
[email protected]
WF
BB WD
BB EL MD MO WD
EL MD WD
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BB
Black Bear
TS
Bighorn Sheep
Nault, Harley
Harley Nault
Box 369
Pierceland SK S0M2K0
Ph: (306) 839-4402
[email protected]
WF
Birdgame
CO
EL
Cougar
North West Outfitters
Karl F.P. Doerr
17 - B Granite Drive
Stony Plain AB T7Z1V8
Ph: (780) 968-8831
[email protected]
BB MD MO
WD
NE AB Wilderness Outfitters Inc.
Arne Hermansen
Box 361
Ph: (780) 623-4790
[email protected]
Northern Adventure Hunts
Heather Chaney
Box 224
Cecil Lake BC V0C1G0
Ph: (250) 262-7015
[email protected]
BB MO
MO
BB MO WD
CO EL MD MO WD
BB
EL MD MO WD
Nomad Adventures
Dave Hansen
PO Box 1731
Novato CA 94948
Ph: (415) 246-5979
[email protected]
Northern Points Outfitting/
Guiding Ltd.
Phil Goddard
Edmonton AB T6H3A8
Ph: (780) 910-1596
[email protected]
WF
North Alberta Outfitters
Troy A. Foster
Box 861
Slave Lake AB T0G2A0
Ph: (780) 369-3733
[email protected]
MD MO WD WF
See
p.25
BB MD MO WD
North Country Outfitting Inc.
Ron McDonald
Box 1618
Ph: (780) 623-1774
[email protected]
BB MO WD
North River Outfitting Ltd.
Ron Nemetchek
Box 238
Athabasca AB T9S2A3
Ph: (780) 675-1942
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD
North Shore Outfitting
Todd Thompson
Box 145
Ph: (780) 623-0359
[email protected]
WD
North Star Outfitting Ltd.
Neil M. Johnson
Box 501
Marwayne AB T0B2X0
Ph: (780) 847-2392
[email protected]
BB MD MO WD WF
MD
See
p.39
WD
Whitetail Deer
BB MO WD
Outdoor Pastimes Unlimited
Beth Mahoney
60 Starkey Pl, Cardiff Echoes
Morinville AB T8R1N3
Ph: (780) 524-3250
[email protected]
Peace River Outfitters Ltd.
Herb Simpson
Box 60
Ph: (780) 836-2146
Outlaws Guiding and
Outfitting Ltd.
Frank Raymond
RR #1
Sundre AB T0M1X0
Ph: (403) 556-6302
[email protected]
Overall Outfitting/Big
Bear Country Out.
Steve Overguard
RR # 1
Sundre AB T0M1X0
Ph: (403) 638-2735
[email protected]
BB MD MO WD
P.N.D. Frederick Holdings Ltd.
Pat Frederick
Edmonton AB T6H2K6
Ph: (780) 469-0579
[email protected]
Packsaddle Adventures
Larry Chapman
Box 6942
Edson AB T7E1V3
Ph: (780) 712-4200
[email protected]
BB
Pronghorn
BB EL MD MO WD
BB MO
Northwoods Adventures
George P. Peters
Box 263
La Crete AB T0H2H0
Ph: (780) 928-2340
[email protected]
AN
Peace Country Outfitting
Ralph Cowie
Box 507
Manning AB T0H2M0
Ph: (780) 836-3239
[email protected]
P.V.O. Ltd.
Rudy Sunkel
Box 994
High Level AB T0H1Z0
Ph: (780) 926-1605
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD
Mule Deer
Osmond, Roger
Roger Osmond
Box 7322
Ph: (780) 618-9111
[email protected]
AN MD MO WD WF
Northern Wilderness
Outfitters Ltd.
Weldon Prosser
Box 1864
Slave Lake AB T0G2A0
Ph: (780) 829-2264
[email protected]
Old Koot’s Hunt’n Camp
Bob Simpson
12248 - 143 Avenue
Edmonton AB T5X3R7
Ph: (780) 980-1110
[email protected]
moose
BB MD
Northern Monarchs Ltd.
Ashley Maerz
88 Reinholdt Ave
Red Deer AB T4P3N8
Ph: (403) 346-0126
[email protected]
Nicolaychuk, Jerry
Jerry Nicolaychuk
Box 124
Ph: (780) 247-0041
MO
BB EL MD MO WD
Northern Edge Outfitting Ltd.
Colin Paly
Box 504
Thorhild AB T0A3J0
Ph: (780) 398-2053
[email protected]
Nelson, Laurel M.
Laurel M. Nelson
Box 101
Longview AB T0L1H0
Ph: (403) 558-2425
[email protected]
elk
BB EL MD MO
Panther River Adventures Inc.
Terry Safron
Box 415
Eckville AB T0M0X0
Ph: (403) 637-2920
BB MD MO
Penno, Helmut
Helmut Penno
698 Lee Ridge Road
Edmonton AB T6K0P2
Ph: (780) 462-7895
[email protected]
BB MO
Percival Trophy Hunts
Douglas Percival
P.O. Box 279
Glendon AB T0A1P0
Ph: (780) 635-2391
[email protected]
MD WD
Peter Whitlow Outfitting Ltd.
Peter Whitlow
Box 6508
Hinton AB T7V1X7
Ph: (780) 865-1588
[email protected]
BB EL MD TS WD
Phil’s Outdoor Adventures
Phil Cahoon
164 Ridgehaven Cres
Sherwood Park AB T8A6J2
Ph: (780) 467-3364
[email protected];[email protected]
WF
Pine Creek Outfitters Inc.
Norman Robertson
10146 - 145 Street
Edmonton AB T5N2X5
Ph: (780) 637-5226
[email protected]
BB MD WD
Plihal’s Frank Lake Guiding
& Outfitting
Eugene Plihal
Box 71
Donnelly AB T0H1G0
Ph: (780) 925-3894
[email protected]
BB MD
MD WD
BB MD MO WD
Ongaro Outdoor Outfitters Inc.
Claudio Ongaro
339 Hollick Kenyon Rd.
Edmonton AB T5Y2T4
Ph: (780) 451-1895
[email protected]
Parker, Bruce Fred
Bruce Fred Parker
Box 181
Worsley AB T0H3Y0
Ph: (780) 685-2371
[email protected]
Pokolodi Outfitting
Robert Lindsay
Box 299
St. Albert AB T8N1N3
Ph: (800) 660-8004
[email protected]
WF
BB MD
WF
Ongaro Outdoors Ltd
Claudio Ongaro
339 Hollick Kenyon Rd.
Edmonton AB T5Y2T4
Ph: (780) 451-1895
[email protected]
Patry, Rick
Rick Patry
316 - 22 St
Cold Lake AB T9M1E9
Ph: (780) 639-3652
[email protected]
Poplar Ridge Outfitters Inc.
Brandee Landmark
Box 1307
Provost AB T0B3S0
Ph: (780) 753-3921
[email protected]
MD MO WD WF
WD
MD WD
Porcupine Creek Outfitters Ltd.
Brent Sinclair
Box 2442
Pincher Creek AB T0K1W0
Ph: (403) 627-2540
[email protected]
BB CO EL MD WD
Primitive Outfitting Ltd.
Jeff Lander
131 Highlands Way
Sherwood Park AB T8A5M6
Ph: (780) 340-7725
[email protected]
MD WF
Quickload Adventures
& Outfitting Ltd.
Steve Parkinson
P.O. Box 12466
Lloydminster AB T9V3C6
Ph: (800) 675-0942
[email protected]
WF
Rack Ranch Trophy Hunts
Jason Busat
R.R. # 3
Lacombe AB T4L2N3
Ph: (403) 782-1982
[email protected]
Raging Bull Outfitter Ltd.
Lawrence Auger
2 Dogwood Avenue
High Level AB T0H1Z0
Ph: (780) 926-4006
MO
Ram Head Outfitters Ltd.
Stan Simpson
Box 89
Warburg AB T0C2T0
Ph: (780) 848-7578
[email protected]
BB WD
Ranchland Outfitters Inc.
Rob Reynolds
Box 926
Elk Point AB T0A1A0
Ph: (877) 924-8440
[email protected]
MD MO WD WF
Rattlesnake Outdoor Consulting
Ted Cherepak
General Delivery
Buffalo AB T0J0K0
Ph: (403) 379-2264
EL MD WD
Reil, Brent
Brent Reil
R. R. #3
Tofield AB T0B4J0
Ph: (780) 490-9430
[email protected]
MD WD WF
Reynolds, Rob
Rob Reynolds
Box 926
Elk Point AB T0A1A0
Ph: (877) 924-8440
[email protected]
WF
Ridge Country Outfitters
Darren Mazutinec
Box 245
Stirling AB T0K2E0
Ph: (403) 756-3355
[email protected]
WF
Ringneck River Ltd.
Ryan Gillespie
Box 8
Finnegan AB T0J1L0
Ph: (403) 363-9700
[email protected]
WD
River Valley Outfitting Ltd.
Michael Kabanuk
112 Bow Meadows Drive
Cochrane AB T4C1N3
Ph: (403) 851-0301
[email protected]
MO WF
River’s Edge Outfitting
Kiley Whelen
Box 29 Site 7
St. Lina AB T0A2Z0
Ph: (780) 635-4963
[email protected]
WD
RJ Outfitters
Ryan Fisher
Box 47
Bloomsbury AB T0G0G0
Ph: (780) 674-8642
[email protected]
MO WD
Rocky Mountain Outfitters
Allan Johnson
P.O. Box 1256
Bragg Creek AB T0L0K0
Ph: (403) 242-9945
[email protected]
Ryk Visscher’s Hunting
Adventures Ltd.
Ryk Visscher
1166 - 68 Street
Edmonton AB T6K3K4
Ph: (780) 462-6611
[email protected]
See
p.37
BB EL MO WD WF
S. McLean Contracting Inc.
Sean McLean
Box 6537
Edson AB T7E1T9
Ph: (780) 712-7583
[email protected]
BB MO
Saddle Mountain Outfitters Ltd.
P. Neil Beeman
General Delivery
James River Bridge AB T0M1C0
Ph: (403) 722-2968
[email protected]
BB EL MD TS
Sand River Outfitting
Randy Vezeau
Box 15 Site 7
St. Lina AB T0A2Z0
Ph: (780) 726-3651
Sean Mann’s Outdoor
Adventures
Sean Mann
5589 Marlan Drive
Trappe MD 21673
Ph: (800) 345-4539
[email protected]
WF
Selk’s Alberta Bighorn’s
Skip ‘Edgar” Selk
Box 84
Paradise Hill SK S0M2G0
Ph: (306) 344-4828
[email protected]
MD TS
Shadow Creek Outfitters
Henry Giles
Box 762
Thorhild AB T0A3J0
Ph: (780) 348-5506
[email protected]
BB MD WD
Shawn Pinkett Guiding Inc.
Shawn Pinkett
General Delivery
Grovedale AB T0H1X0
Ph: (780) 539-7649
[email protected]
BB MO WD
BB
Savage Encounters (2004) Inc.
Chad Lenz
Box 731
Caroline AB T0M0M0
Ph: (403) 844-7603
[email protected]
See
Sherwood Guides and p.1
9
Outfitters Inc.
Peter McMahon
52525 Rge Rd 215
Ardrossan AB T8E2J4
Ph: (780) 922-2266
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD
Scalp Creek Outfitters
Rob Erickson
R.R. # 2 Box 15 Site 2
Sundre AB T0M1X0
Ph: (403) 638-4105
[email protected]
EL TS
Schlecker, Mark T.
Mark T. Schlecker
R.R. # 1
Stony Plain AB T7Z1X1
Ph: (780) 963-0972
[email protected]
MD MO WD
Schulte, Terry
Terry Schulte
Box 888
Onoway AB T0E1V0
Ph: (780) 967-5404
WD
Schulz, Werner
Werner Schulz
Site 10, Box 8, RR 1
Westlock AB T7P2N9
Ph: (780) 349-1323
[email protected]
Red Willow Outfitters Ltd.
Todd Loewen
Box 34
Ph: (800) 272-8207
[email protected]
Rocky Trails Outfitting Ltd.
William Pedersen
Site 8, Box 13, RR 1
Cochrane AB T4C1A1
Ph: (403) 932-6352
BB EL MD MO WD WF
EL MD
Reds Outfitting
Justin Redlick
Box 556
Qu’appelle SK S0G4A0
Ph: (780) 219-4868
[email protected]
Rugged Outfitting Inc.
R. Todd Bunnage
Box 1542
Cardston AB T0K0K0
Ph: (403) 653-1565
[email protected]
Scott, Brian
Brian Scott
R.R. # 3
T4T2A3
Ph: (403) 845-5209
[email protected]
MD
BB EL MD MO WD
BB MD WD
BB MD MO WD
TS
Sherwood Outfitters Inc.
Tyler McMahon
52525 Rge Rd 215
Ardrossan AB T8E2J4
Ph: (780) 657-1069
[email protected]
BB
See
Silver Fox Outfitters Ltd. p.19
Eric H. A. Rauhanen
53406 Rge Rd 183
Yellowhead County AB T7E3T3
Ph: (780) 723-3598
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD
Silver Sage Outfitters
William R. Franklin
Box 533
Duchess AB T0J0Z0
Ph: (403) 362-4842
[email protected]
AN MD WD
Silver Willow Outfitting
Wyatt Graumann
Box 771
Hanna AB T0J1P0
Ph: (403) 854-3763
[email protected]
MD WD
Silvertip Outfitters
Eric Grinnell
488 Canterbury Dr. SW
Calgary AB T2W1J3
Ph: (403) 256-5018
[email protected]
MO
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BB
Black Bear
TS
Bighorn Sheep
Simpson Stone Sheep Ltd.
Frank Simpson
Box 1901
Ph: (403) 625-2150
[email protected]
Birdgame
CO
Cougar
Straight Arrow Outfitters
John Fletcher
Box 106
Tees AB T0C2N0
Ph: (403) 350-4558
[email protected]
EL MD TS WD
MD WD
Skyline Outfitters Ltd.
William A. Moynihan
Box 2065
Ph: (403) 625-2398
[email protected]
BB EL MD WD
Smoky River Outfitting
Greg Sutley
Box 521
Debolt AB T0H1B0
Ph: (780) 957-3100
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD
Stray Worx Incorporated
Stuart Ray
62 Glenpatrick Crescent
Cochrane AB T4C1G3
Ph: (403) 700-7090
[email protected]
Stricker Outfitting Ltd.
Charlie Stricker
Site 9 R.R. # 5 Comp 21
Oliver BC V0H1T0
Ph: (250) 498-4404
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD WF
Sundown Outfitting
Frank Wesley
118 Riverwood Manor W
Lethbridge AB T1K7X4
Ph: (403) 394-4228
[email protected]
South 40 Outfitters
Mike Larson
Box 9 Site 13 R.R. # 1
Innisfail AB T4G1T6
Ph: (403) 728-3823
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD
EL MD MO WD
South Paw Outfitters Ltd.
Kelly Semple
P.O. Box 505
Sangudo AB T0E2A0
Ph: (780) 785-3404
[email protected];
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD
South Peace Outfitters
Don Lind
Box 458
High Prairie AB T0G1E0
Ph: (780) 536-5554
[email protected]
WF
See
p.16
BB EL MD MO WD WF
South Ram Outfitters
Lorne Hindbo
Box 162
Caroline AB T0M0M0
Ph: (403) 722-2539
[email protected]
EL MD MO WD
Spring Creek Outfitters
Calvin J. McDonald
Box 60
Hylo AB T0A1Z0
Ph: (780) 623-7936
BB WD
Stalkem Rockem Outfitters
Brent Butterfield
R.R. # 1
Donalda AB T0B1H0
Ph: (403) 883-2803
[email protected]
Tagged-Out Hunting Enterprises
Curtis Whelen
Box 1531, 4441 - 50 Ave
St. Paul AB T0A3A0
Ph: (780) 726-4484
BB WD
Taiga Outdoor Ventures Inc.
David Bzawy
Box 786
Smoky Lake AB T0A3C0
Ph: (780) 365-3730
[email protected]
EL
elk
MO
moose
MD
Tall Timbers Outfitting
David G. Sharp
Box 7338
Bonnyville AB T9N2H7
Ph: (780) 826-3052
BB MD WD WF
Tamarack Hunting Adventures
John Machura
Box 128
Vilna AB T0A3L0
Ph: (780) 636-3768
[email protected]
MD MO WD
Tamarack Vista Outfitting
Dennis Hindbo
Box 516
Caroline AB T0M0M0
Ph: (403) 722-3641
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD
Tapawingo Lodge Inc.
Steve Overguard
R.R. # 1
Sundre AB T0M1X0
Ph: (403) 638-2735
[email protected]
Mule Deer
AN
Pronghorn
WD
Total Outfitting &
Guiding Services Inc.
David J. Crerar
Site 516 Box 35 RR 2
Tofield AB T0B4J0
Ph: (780) 983-4720
[email protected]
MO
Tracks N Trails Outfitting Co.
Byron Stewart
Box 31
Cynthia AB T0E0K0
Ph: (780) 621-8520
[email protected]
BB CO EL MD MO WD
Triple Crown Guiding
& Outfitting
Udo Weigel
#9, 54023 R.R. 280
Spruce Grove AB T7X3V5
Ph: (780) 963-0142
[email protected]
BB MD MO WD
MO
Triple S Outfitters
Stuart Sinclair-Smith
Box 4 Site 17 RR# 8
Calgary AB T2J2T9
Ph: (403) 938-7766
Three Rivers Adventures
Corey B. Jarvis
Box 247
Raymond AB T0K2S0
Ph: (403) 752-4008
[email protected]
Trophy Book Outfitters
Dan Hungle
4608 - 56 Avenue
Stony Plain AB T7Z1E2
Ph: (780) 963-5133
[email protected]
MD WD WF
AN EL MD MO WD
BB
Timber Ridge Outdoor
Adventures
Ray Lawrence
Box 6811
Edson AB T7E1V2
Ph: (780) 723-2548
[email protected]
Trophy Buck Outfitters
Brian Kuny
11 William Bell Drive
Leduc AB T9E6M2
Ph: (780) 446-3824
[email protected]
AN BB EL MD MO WD WF
Timberland of Alberta
Robert Kiteley
Box 969
Boyle AB T0A0M0
Ph: (780) 675-2256
[email protected]
Trophy Canadian Outfitters
Devin Aherne
45 Dalkeith Dr Unit # 3
Brantford ON N3P1M1
Ph: (905) 572-0262
[email protected]
Takem Outfitters
Clayton Charlton
PO Box 1165
Cold Lake AB T9M1P3
Ph: (780) 207-0688
[email protected]
Timberline Guiding
Paul Pierunek
P.O. Box 1586
Sundre AB T0M1X0
Ph: (403) 638-5395
[email protected]
WD
Tailfeathers Northern
Plains Whitetails
Robert Tailfeathers
Box 569
Standoff AB T0L1Y0
Ph: (250) 426-6249
[email protected]
BB WD WF
CO TS
Tall Grass Outfitting
Tim Stephenson
P.O. Box 1966
Lillooet BC V0K1V0
Ph: (250) 256-0495
[email protected]
Timberline Outfitters
Matthew Nelson
P.O. Box 104
Mountain View AB T0K1N0
Ph: (403) 653-2428
[email protected]
AN BB MD MO WD
WD
Trophy Hunters Alberta Inc.
Tyler Brill
8959 Bay Ridge Dr. SW
Calgary AB T2V3N1
Ph: (403) 541-1004
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD
Trophy Quest Outfitters Inc.
Jim Rae
#11 Lloyd Place
St. Albert AB T8N2H4
Ph: (780) 974-0258
[email protected]
EL MD WD
MD WD
BB EL MD WD
Standing Eagle Outfitters
Henry Stanley
P.O. Box 550
Frog Lake AB T0A1M0
Ph: (780) 614-7598
[email protected]
Tall Timbers Outfitting
Services Ltd.
Howard Arnold
RR # 4
Mannville AB T0B2W0
Ph: (780) 763-2275
Top Notch Adventures
Frank Martens
Box 174
LaCrete AB T0H2H0
Ph: (780) 928-2815
[email protected]
Trophy Stalkers Inc.
Ross Kinch
RR # 1 Site 1 Box 58
Cochrane AB T4C1A1
Ph: (403) 932-6013
[email protected]
MO WD
EL MD WD
BB MO
BB MD MO WD WF
Whitetail Deer
MD MO WD
See
p.2
True North Outfitters Ltd.
Jeff Downing
49 Everridge Court SW
Calgary AB T2Y4T1
Ph: (403) 815-6634
[email protected]
BB
Tru-Tone Custom Calls
Outfitting
Tim Hankins
107 Wildhorse Rd
Farmington MO 63640
Ph: (731) 676-4246
[email protected]
WF
Twin Rivers Industries Inc.
Blair Inscho
Box 792
Whitecourt AB T7S1N8
Ph: (780) 779-1296
[email protected]
BB
Two River Inspection Ltd.
Larry Jensen
P.O. Box 124
Bassano AB T0J0B0
Ph: (403) 793-4340
[email protected]
MD WD
Udell’s Guiding and Outfitting
Kelly Udell
#3344 - 11215 Jasper Ave.
Edmonton AB T5K0L5
Ph: (780) 722-0243
[email protected]
BB MD MO WF
Ultimate Outdoors
Len Gransch
10108 86 Ave
Edmonton AB T6E2M1
Ph: (780) 439-5580
[email protected]
BB
Upper Edge Outfitters
Rick Borysiuk
R.R. #2
Vermilion AB T9X1Y7
Ph: (780) 853-2250
BB MD WD
Utri, Gordon
Gordon Utri
Box 631
Evansburg AB T0E0T0
Ph: (780) 727-3782
EL MD MO WD
Venture North Outfitting
Kevin Wilson
20503 - 2nd Avenue SW
Edmonton AB T6M2S3
Ph: (780) 489-0844
[email protected]
Wasel, Shawn
Shawn Wasel
Box 34
Ph: (780) 524-4574
[email protected]
BB EL MO WD WF
Wayne Zaft Hunting
Adventures Ltd.
Wayne Zaft
Box 41 Site 250 RR 2
Ph: (780) 968-6311
[email protected]
BB MO WD
Wenzel, Werner
Werner Wenzel
6730 Lachine Court SW
Calgary AB T3E6E6
Ph: (403) 519-0909
[email protected]
WD
West Country Outdoor
Adventures
Ken Megill
351 Smith Crescent
Spring Lake AB T7Z2T9
Ph: (780) 968-0241
BB EL MO WD
Western Guiding Services
David Molloy
Box 191
Empress AB T0J1E0
Ph: (403) 565-3775
[email protected]
AN MD WD WF
Whispering Hill Trophy
Hunters Inc.
Jay Stewart
9616 - 67A Street
Edmonton AB T6B1S2
Ph: (780) 469-0384
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO
Whitemud Wilderness
Dave Brochu
Box 7497
Ph: (780) 624-5585
[email protected]
BB MO WF
Widenorth Outfitters
Randy Endersby
635 Parkland Drive
Brooks AB T1R0M4
Ph: (403) 501-1366
[email protected]; [email protected]
BB
W & L Guide Service
Wally Mack
Box 471
Glendon AB T0A1P0
Ph: (780) 635-2230
Wild Alberta High Country
Outfitters Inc
Ken Steinbru
9033 - 128A Avenue
Grande Prairie AB T8X1R6
Ph: (780) 882-6664
[email protected]
BB MO WD
BB EL MD MO WD
BB MD WD WF
Wild Bill’s Outdoor Adventures
Bill Lungle
R.R. # 2 Site 16 Box 23
Sexsmith AB T0H3C0
Ph: (780) 568-4931
[email protected]
BB MD
Wildlife West Adventures Inc.
Don Jensen
Box 1373
Cardston AB T0K0K0
Ph: (403) 653-1737
[email protected]
Wild Country Outfitting Ltd.
Blaine Trigg
Box 1754
Whitecourt AB T7S1P5
Ph: (780) 778-6618
MD WD
Wild Deuce Retreats & Outfitting
Chuck McKinney
R.R. # 2
Kingman AB T0B2M0
Ph: (780) 678-5400
[email protected]
MD
Wild Goose Guiding Ltd.
Michael Golka
Box 234
Ardrossan AB T8E2A1
Ph: (780) 628-5486
[email protected]
WF
Wildtrack Outfitters
Sean Peppard
13 Greenfield Bay
Ft Saskatchewan AB T8L0E3
Ph: (780) 589-4585
[email protected]
MO WD
See
p.6
Willow Creek Outfitters
Andre Van Hilten
P.O. Box 913
Nanton AB T0L1R0
Ph: (403) 646-3228
[email protected]
MD WD WF
BB MD WD WF
Wild Horse Outfitters
Glen Willsie
Box 706
Caroline AB T0M0M0
Ph: (403) 638-2346
[email protected]
Winefred Lake Outfitters Ltd
Paul Padlesky
Box 2255
Ph: (780) 404-3213
[email protected]
TS
BB MO WD
Wild Kakwa Outfitters Ltd.
Richard M. Houweling
Box 13 Site 3 RR # 3
Grande Prairie AB T8V5N3
Ph: (780) 513-1338
[email protected]
Wingmaster Outfitting Ltd.
Chad Wiebe
Box 617
La Crete AB T0H2H0
Ph: (780) 841-1419
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD
Wild North Adventures Ltd.
David Warner
75 Newport Cres
St. Albert AB T8N6Y7
Ph: (780) 628-2297
[email protected]
Wilderness TNT Guiding
& Outfitting
Duane Parkin
Box 5379
Ph: (780) 898-4684
[email protected]
BB MO WF
See
p.11
BB MO
Wild Rose Operating Ltd.
Lloyd Clark
Box 29
Alder Flats AB T0C0A0
Ph: (780) 542-0823
[email protected]
Wild Track Outfitters
Andy Gerbrandt
Box 1475
La Crete AB T0H2H0
Ph: (780) 821-0692
[email protected]
BB MO WF
Wise Owl Outfitting
Timothy Smith
Box 1282
Athabasca AB T9S2B1
Ph: (780) 675-2509
WD
Wizard Lake Outfitting Inc.
Gunther Tondeleir
RR 5, Site 502, Box 42
Ph: (780) 984-4868
[email protected]
See
p.47
BB MO WD
Wolf Creek Enterprises Inc.
Robert Irvine
54 Sunnyside Place
Airdrie AB T4B1S4
Ph: (403) 948-7718
[email protected]
WD WF
Wild West Hunting Adventures
Kevin West
Box 123
Cadogan AB T0B0T0
Ph: (780) 753-6289
[email protected]
Wolf Valley Outfitters
Jason Lee
944 Coventry Dr. NE
Calgary AB T3K4J6
Ph: (403) 333-6785
[email protected]
MD WD
BB MD MO WD
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Black Bear
TS
Bighorn Sheep
Xcalibrr Hunts
Merlin Baumann
Box 1984
Grimshaw AB T0H1W0
Ph: (780) 618-5419
[email protected]
MD MO WD
Xtreme ATV Adventures Inc.
Kurt Raubach
7912 - 71 Avenue NW
Calgary AB T3B4J3
Ph: (403) 247-6681
[email protected]
WF
Birdgame
CO
Cougar
1583888 Alberta Ltd.
Chris Dumbleton
Box 928
Two Hills AB T0B4K0
Ph: (780) 657-2020
[email protected]
WD WF
344939 Alberta Ltd.
Rod Hansen
358 Marina Bay Place
Sylvan Lake AB T4S1E9
Ph: (780) 799-6749
[email protected]
BB MO
Marcus Messier
409 Canyon Close
Canmore AB T1W1H4
Ph: (403) 678-2536
[email protected]
476449 Alberta Ltd.
Ed Regnier
Box 7622
Edson AB T7E1V7
Ph: (780) 712-0447
12 Gauge Outfitters Ltd.
Rich Engler
General Delivery
Grovedale AB T0H1X0
Ph: (780) 539-9067
[email protected]
653269 Alberta Ltd.-Eastslope
Adventures
Cam Jensen
Box 680
Magrath AB T0K1J0
Ph: (403) 758-3632
[email protected]
EL
WF
WF
Keith McDonald
Box 326
Enoch AB T7X3Y3
Ph: (780) 887-4579
[email protected]
MO WD
721817 Alberta Ltd.
Jody Kulak
Box 543
Onoway AB T0E1V0
Ph: (780) 967-5498
[email protected]
BB MO
EL
elk
moose
MD
Mule Deer
745546 AB Ltd - Freeman
River Adventures
Lars Larsen
Box 303
Ft. Assiniboine AB T0G1A0
Ph: (780) 333-5371
[email protected]
BB EL MD MO WD
846848 AB Ltd, Blue Sky
Outfitters
Kevin McNeil
Box 427
McLennan AB T0H2L0
Ph: (780) 324-2080
[email protected]; kept@
serbernet.com
BB MO WF
909770 AB LTD/Big Horn
Hunting Adventure
Ken R. Nowicki
4408 Mayook Station Road
Cranbrook BC V1C7B2
Ph: (250) 426-6249
[email protected]
AN
Pronghorn
WD
Whitetail Deer
925906 Alberta Ltd.
Johnathan McMahon
22 Wedgewood Cres
Edmonton AB T6M2N4
Ph: (780) 875-0488
[email protected]
MD WD WF
958696 Alberta Ltd.
James Steward
P.O. Box 61094
Edmonton AB T5E6J6
Ph: (780) 471-5424
[email protected]
BB MD MO WD
970734 AB Ltd.
R. Leonard Sharpe
Box 51
Munson AB T0J2C0
Ph: (403) 823-9429
[email protected]
MD WD
AN MO
925879 Alberta Ltd.
Johnathan McMahon
22 Wedgewood Cres
Edmonton AB T6M2N4
Ph: (780) 875-0488
[email protected]
AN BB EL MD MO WD WF
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