We have been providing mule deer hunts in Alberta for over 22 years. Welcome to HuntingBC.ca, British Columbia’s largest online hunting community. No scat and very little sign otherwise. Alberta Bush Adventures is a family run business specializing in black bear hunting, elk hunting, whitetail deer hunting and waterfowl hunting including Canada goose hunts and duck hunts. I moved to Alberta in 1998 hunting the area since 2001. Went a few hours drive north from my town , I don’t know the area at all but was told it’s a good area for bears. But what is really going on here (erosion? You should be aware that it is illegal to remove any fossil, vertebrate or invertebrate, from … Hunting in Alberta. Dinosaur Provincial Park, near Brooks, AB is great for hiking - no Fossil collection here. Canada is rather a large place, it's difficult to offer advice without knowing where you will be going. Northern Alberta Outfitters was established in 2011, and is owned and operated full time by myself, Ben Cockell and wife Amanda. Migratory Birds Hunting Regulations, 2015–2016: Alberta. Dropped on the spot. Now that´s a nice mother-nature-prep with some weathering adding character! Hot and dry the last few weeks , the berry bushes are few and far between. The responsible position is to educate the law-makers as to the consequences of their laws, both positive and negative, so that they can make more educated decisions in their passage of future laws. Wonderful! The "heritage laws" that were passed are (IMHO) overly restrictive, but they are a direct response to the pillaging attitude of the day, where no consideration was given to the local jurisdiction and population. ALWAYS consult the official Alberta Hunting Regulations prior to commencing any hunt. ... Alberta , Canada. Forum Posts: 1510. Rifle, archery, muzzeloader, or shotgun Alberta hunting discussion including big game, small game, waterfowl, and predator hunting. Guides, Outfitters, Hunts, Tags. There are so many fossil resources and places here it’s unimaginable!! Our team of experienced hunters are driven by a passion for the chase, and when we aren’t out in pursuit we’re putting the hours into scouting the land. Alberta Hunting Regulations – Online New posts Search forums. Admin . My husband and I are driving from Texas to Canada. 18 Posts . We hunt Whitetail deer in the Northeastern corner of Alberta, Canada. New posts New articles New article comments New profile posts Latest activity. In parks where hunting is allowed, some activities are restricted in order to. Buy, sell, or trade all of your archery equipment here! Success is in the past has always been near 100%. Alberta hunting Calgary wildlife officer uses shotgun to free deer who locked antlers Quick thinking and sharpshooting by a Calgary Fish and Wildlife officer saved the lives of two entangled deer. I just want a few to bring back for my classroom and to my students. Just a quick update , I haven’t been out since my last posting here. THE OUTDOORSMEN FORUM DIGEST: The purpose of this Digest is to help keep Alberta's outdoorsmen and women up-to-date on issues and events as they happen in Alberta related to our outdoor pursuits. Until then - the law is still the law! The sun started lighting the sky at about 4 am. Look forward to updates. Threads. Talk about deer, moose, bear, elk, ducks, geese, upland birds or whatever else you like to pursue. At Alberta Hunting Co., bear hunting isn’t a past time, it’s an obsession. Alberta Hunt Map will not be liable for any losses and/or damages in connection with the use of our website. Good call Troodon. Resident Hunters can now go on a guided hunt with an Alberta Outfitter. 0. Soon the temp will be dropping. The Tyrrell will not sell real dinosaur fossils and although not sure they cannot just give it to them since they dont have rights to that material without proper permits. And to know that tooth will be lost to weathering and no scientific knowledge gained from it because (IMHO) of flawed legal restrictions, only adds to the pain. Member Since: October 5, 2010. A website dedicated to hunters in BC, offering forums, picture gallery, and other resources. Sign up today if you would like to receive The Outdoorsmen Forum Digest. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. editor. We hunt the best elk areas in Alberta and offer a very high success hunt for elk. But for the park or museum itself - they could even make money out of that! Good luck. Hunting Draws. Sign up for a new account in our community. This is a great place to meet hunters and swap hunts with people from all parts of the province. And do you know family etc.? wear?)? Lost, but shooting my pack full of holes. The Métis are one of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada referenced in the Constitution, in addition to First Nations (referred to in law as Indians), and Inuit. This would be a nice way to preserve such beauties: Report the find to the official people there (as you have done) and give them the coordinates so they can recover it. ), While hiking in The Park I found my 1st dinosaur tooth. With 21K members. Be sure to check back often as new posts are made hourly! Today was spent mostly looking for new spots to try out. Canada is rather a large place, it's difficult to offer advice without knowing where you will be going. Archery Gear (2 Viewing) Bows, sights, rests, releases, quivers, cases, and more! Which calibre rifle, pls? Just a quick update , I haven’t been out since my last posting here. VOLUME 1 VOLUME 2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4 VOLUME 5 I would even be willing to bring some with me to exchange with you. Big game hunting and waterfowl hunting trips are perfect for any hunter. ! Powered by Invision Community,  Dunnville, Ontario, Canada, Silurian’s and Devonian’s Salina, Bertie, Bois Blanc and Onondaga Formations, http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/forum/143-canada/, RIP (1964 - April 26, 2020) Sept. 2016 VFOTM. For a downloadable PDF of Alberta's regulations or special licence draws, click on the appropriate PDF icon. Browse our list of outfitters in Alberta and plan your hunting … Started my fall black bear season this week. But a lot of these places fossil collecting is illegal. As far as I know they didn’t recover the tooth. A listing of Alberta hunting licence and permit fees. However, an in-hands inspection and measurement of the various features of the tooth would have added much more scientific value to the find. Hot dogs, beer, and bear hunting, it doesn't get much better than this! Being out in the mountains is never a waste of time , but lets hope you find that bear , good luck ! At least you have some cold beers and warm dogs by the fire to keep you going. JavaScript is disabled. Forums, Articles, Photos, Tips, Information. Would love to find a few to show them. Happy days ! Articles. Had about a 1 mile drag to get him out , all worth it in the end. ALot of us have all kinds of backgrounds and advice to share, and we can't forget about all the awesome pictures! Wendy from TX, January 15 in Fossil Hunting Trips. Set up camp and spent a day hiking around checking out some spots I had in mind. Got out to the mountains west of Calgary. Great pics. Alberta’s outfitters were some of the earliest pioneers of the tourism industry in our province, with the first guided hunts taking clients into Alberta’s rugged backcountry in the late 1800s. The Albertan population were not happy that they had to go to Washington DC, to Chicago, to Ottawa or Toronto, or to Europe to see Alberta dinosaurs. There are hunting opportunities on more than 85 per cent of the land base in Alberta's parks system. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. their only interest is in associated material. Snow depth is between 2 to 24 inches this time of the year. We are one of the best Alberta elk hunting outfitters offering premium Alberta elk hunting adventures for Rocky Mountain elk. Forum Hunting Alberta Bruins. A good friend of mine occasionally goes with sanctioned Dinosaur Park digs with paleontologists and their only interest is in associated material. No bear today but got a nice whitetail buck instead. Good idea Franz, since the Tyrell Museum excavates in the park I will provide them with the GPS coordinates and let them decide what they will do with the tooth. The Hunting Area in Alberta. By using our website, you hereby consent to our disclaimer and agree to its terms. More topics about Canada: http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/forum/143-canada/. What's new. The Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations is published each year in early July by Sports Scene Publications Inc. After finding the tooth I went to the information building to let them know I found. This is … Its a Tyrannosaurid tooth either Daspletosaurus or Gorgosaurus. You do mention Alberta in a tag, so I'll assume you're headed that direction. Richard and Diane are one of few, less than 5% of the outfitters in Alberta that make outfitting our sole livelihood. Got out to the mountains west of Calgary. Plan a hunt with one of the many outfitters and guides listed on Alberta Outdoors. Good luck on your bear hunt! Forum. Museums including the American Museum of Natural History, the Smithsonian, and many others would hire professional collectors, notably the Sternbergs, to provide them with dinosaurs for their exhibit halls. When the berries are sparse in Colorado, the best move is a treestand over a dumpster. Offline. And a lot of people happy! The guide can also be downloaded and printed in the Portable Document Format (pdf) from the Alberta Regulations website. We offer ten rifle mule deer hunts in November which can be done in conjunction with a whitetail deer hunt. Set up camp and spent a day hiking around checking out some spots I had in mind. While hiking in The Park I found my 1st dinosaur tooth - I almost cried I wanted to keep it so badly. Alberta Regulations - Order a print copy View the regulations online: 1. We hunt by spot stalk, stand hunting and driving many bush roads. baiting is allowed in other areas here in Alberta though. Mule Deer Hunting, Elk Hunting and Western Big Game Hunting. Alberta Hunting Draws Booklet. Where the rolling grain fields meet the forest fringe, creating some the best ground for our deer and moose to produce large amounts of antler. Late in the game Canadian museums, including the Canadian Museum of Natural History and the ROM, also got in the game and employed the Sternbergs. I showed them the picture and they believe that it was a Gorgosaurus tooth. Yes badlands like these are formed by wind and rain. Topic RSS. ... Africa Hunting Forum. I heard that's why they built the Royal Tyrell Museum so the people of Alberta had a dinosaur museum with there provinces fossils in there area. hunting & trapping in alberta canada Overview Hunting and trapping in Alberta Canada are under the management of Alberta Sustainable Resource Management. I live in Calgary Alberta and love hiking and collecting fossils in Horseshoe and Horse Thief Canyons. Nothing much to report unfortunately. Kids , life , wife working extra shifts due to covid etc all transpiring to keep me from going hunting. Our hunting outfitters & guides in Alberta offer some of the best hunting in Canada. 1. @Vacationgirl I certainly feel your pain. Discussion Starter • #1 • Mar 11, 2014. Start with contacting your representative law-maker. Travel restrictions due to COVID-19 have hit tourism industries hard around the world, and in Alberta it has created a particularly difficult year for hunting outfitters. The areas with most fossil abundance is probably Dinosaur Provincial Park, Drumheller and Pipestone Creek, those are just a few I could name a lot more!! The province of Alberta, in western Canada, is one of North America’s premier hunting regions. Post em up! Forum; Hunting British Columbia; Mainland British Columbia If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. The 5200 square miles our area encompasses consists of 90% private land and 10% government land. Could someone advise us on where we could collect fossils. (Only Alberta residents can collect surface fossils). Hunting, Fishing and Trapping Information for Alberta To view Alberta's current hunting, fishing or trapping regulations online, simply click on one of the covers. ( @dinosaur man Young man, here is your challenge that fits your passion and interest. Alberta Elk Hunting. The area near Drumheller, AB is beautiful in the summer. Glad you were able to capture good detail in the photo. Unfortunately teeth or bones like the one you found will probably go uncollected and will shortly disappear. To start viewing messages, select the forum … Welcome to AHA this is Albertas largest hunting and outdoorsman Facebook group. Covering 250,000 square miles, its geography is diverse, with open prairies in the south, aspen parklands in the central regions, boreal forestland in the far north, and the magnificent peaks of the Canadian Rockies along its western border. This takes the combined action of a group (call it "lobby') of interested amateur and professional paleontologists to educate the lawmakers. No baiting allowed in the areas I’m in. We hunt Alberta elk with archery gear in late August through to late October. This would certainly relief some pain from the finder and contribute in the long run also to science/museums/education etc. We are both Science teachers and avid fossil hunters in TX. Forums. Also as it is mid winter you may have to remove several feet of snowdrifts to get to any fossils. Deadheads and sheds or anything to do with antler!!! Hunting land for sale Alberta Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for Hunting land for sale Alberta . Hit him from approx 200 yards out with my 30-06 tikka shooting 180 grain Sako super hammerhead ammunition. Each year in June, Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) holds lotteries or draws for a limited number of special licences to hunt various species of big game and Merriam's turkey. I want to point out that the law exists because of the actions of many American and European museums. Fried up the tenderloins right after skinning and washed down with a nice scotch. Nothing much to report unfortunately. By Read the original blog post. By Kent Danjanovich Senior Editor. I'm sure that you are going to hunt fossils in the summer. You must log in or register to reply here. Last Post. Just wanted to share some pics of some game I've guided and had the privilege of harvesting myself. Our mule deer hunting area is about 500,000 acres of farm land, fringe, and the deep woods. It's easy! Its indeed is a beautiful wear facet. No scat and very little sign otherwise. Welcome to the Fossil Forum! The finder should receive a small report with all the relevant data, including some good pics. Our whitetail deer hunts give you a really good chance at a record book heavy horned buck. I educate about 350 students in the 6th grade each year with rocks and fossils found all over the US. Alberta Wilderness Guide Service is a highly experienced big game outfitter offering Archery Canada Moose and Rifle Whitetail/Wolf hunts in North Central Alberta. The Fossil Forum If you need more information to determine in which zone you are located, please visit Alberta guide to hunting regulations or contact the Ministry of Environment and Parks.. Consultation process and migratory birds regulatory reports Found a few spots later in the day that looked promising , will try to return and check them out properly when I have more time available. Information on the draw and how to apply is provided in the Alberta Hunting Draws booklet. That said, the law is the law. Thank you so much!! Our staff is here to make your hunt a success and enjoyable. Shed Hunting In Alberta has 2,420 members. We love whitetail deer hunting and our preseason scouting will give you the opportunity to hunt many of the trophy bucks we find. I can understand this - not much to gain for the profs from a single tooth or bone. You should be aware that it is illegal to remove any fossil, vertebrate or invertebrate, from the province without a permit. Started my fall black bear season this week. Menu. We personally guide Non-residents and resident hunters on trophy Alberta elk hunting adventures. Information presented is applicable to Alberta residents only. Northern Alberta is known for it’s trophy class whitetail and mule deer and our hunting area is no exception. Good luck! Franz Bernhard. Order a print copy of the Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations or the Alberta Hunting Draws: 1. My knowledge of the hunting area is extensive, providing you with a great hunting experience. Bummer, but that is the law there. Topic Rating: 0 (0 votes) July 29, 2013 4:44 pm. These professional collectors concentrated on complete articulated skeletons and removed many, to the point where for a time such fossils were essentially stripped from the outcrop. Nice, good luck. At one time there were no laws restricting the collection of Alberta dinosaurs, or their removal from the Province. We have been in business since 1983 and operate on one simple premise – provide top quality hunting experiences for our clients. ! Alberta Bush Adventures is a family run business specializing in moose hunting, black bear hunting, whitetail deer hunting, wolf/coyote hunting and wa... 3 species Not Yet Rated Email field should not be empty Please enter a … Alberta's Métis have played an integral role in Alberta's history, society and economy even before Alberta became a province. Can’t wait to see what you find, but you must remember there are strict fossils laws there too! About hunting in Alberta. Cedar City, UT. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. ... Alberta Arizona California Colorado Idaho Mexico Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico Saskatchewan South Dakota Texas Utah Wyoming. Those Tikka's sure shoot well don't they. Our rifle hunts start September 17 and goes through all of November; peak of the rut is mid September. Bear season just around the corner here too. You do mention Alberta in a tag, so I'll assume you're headed that direction. I was told that “they” probably already knew about it he location of the tooth. Hunting Classifieds is a free service for you to enjoy. Alberta Hunting Addicts has 23,756 members. Since no serration count and shape is known actually no safe id possible. Printed copies of the regulations will be available at licence issuer locations for the beginning of the fall hunting season. Alberta Elk Hunting. Posts. 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