I am a new hunter, in need of some help. I have just about all the gear i could need. I just need a guidance from a seasoned hunter. On my first couple hunts. someone with huntable land would be ideal. So far everyone who wants to help, doesn't know where they could take me to teach me.
In need of central alberta hunting mentor!!!
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i know it is tough to get into hunting without some one to get you started. Most people grew up in it and had family. Here are some suggestions if you can't find anyone;
1) Visit the local warden office and ask where there are some good areas to find what you are looking for.
2) Get a map of the area with the names of the land owners if it is private land
3) Start scouting and talking to people
4) If on crown land drive, quad and walk in order to learn about the area
When I moved to where I live now I knew no one who hunted and was essentially starting from ground zero. It has taken many years to find areas with good game populations and permission to hunt on private lands. I still am always working on making contacts and getting information.
You most likely will not find some one who will take you to their favourite spots that they have worked hard for but don't feel bad about that. Nothing is more frustrating to a hunter than sharing a good location with some one then having that person take it over. Once I took a fellow out bird hunting in some good areas I knew only to have them show up the next weekend with a truck load of his buddies to hunt the area without so much as a thanks.
Join the local wildlife federation, get involved in their projects and you may make some good contacts. Good luck but unless you've got the cash to buy guided hunts it will be a long process lasting years to get where you want. However, it is a lot of fun.
1) Visit the local warden office and ask where there are some good areas to find what you are looking for.
2) Get a map of the area with the names of the land owners if it is private land
3) Start scouting and talking to people
4) If on crown land drive, quad and walk in order to learn about the area
When I moved to where I live now I knew no one who hunted and was essentially starting from ground zero. It has taken many years to find areas with good game populations and permission to hunt on private lands. I still am always working on making contacts and getting information.
You most likely will not find some one who will take you to their favourite spots that they have worked hard for but don't feel bad about that. Nothing is more frustrating to a hunter than sharing a good location with some one then having that person take it over. Once I took a fellow out bird hunting in some good areas I knew only to have them show up the next weekend with a truck load of his buddies to hunt the area without so much as a thanks.
Join the local wildlife federation, get involved in their projects and you may make some good contacts. Good luck but unless you've got the cash to buy guided hunts it will be a long process lasting years to get where you want. However, it is a lot of fun.
Well said, I too ran into the issue of moving from my local stomping grounds across the province to a place I didn't know a soul.
Made for some long hard days looking for "the spot" I'd also suggest reading up on the subject through books and magazines. Heck even those hunting shows may teach you a thing or two. I still do a ton of reading on it. Once you know what to look for in a good hunting spot it makes it much easier.
Good luck bud don't give up
Made for some long hard days looking for "the spot" I'd also suggest reading up on the subject through books and magazines. Heck even those hunting shows may teach you a thing or two. I still do a ton of reading on it. Once you know what to look for in a good hunting spot it makes it much easier.
Good luck bud don't give up
