Looking for hunting rights in Central Alberta

[CGould]

In search of hunting rights in the Red Deer area. I moved up here about four years ago and finally with the change in jobs I can get out hunting. Unfortunately other than Crown Land all the places I can go are 4 or more hours away. I plan on trying the door to door approach in about a month but social media works wonders these days.

I'm looking for land to bow & rifle hunt on. Preferably exclusive rights so I can set up cams (and maybe a stand) prior to actually hunting, but I'm aware that is probably hard to find these days. I'm respectful and don't leave a mess. Will respect any requests from landowner over not driving in certain areas, or gates or whatever there may be for requests. I live in Lacombe but more than willing to travel within reason, the four hours I have been is just getting al little much. Will usually be myself and one or two other guys.

Any input or tips will be greatly appreciated!

THANKS IN ADVANCE

 

[Longwalker]

You didn't say where you moved from, so I don't know your background, and I am not from Alberta. So my advice is suspect!
Unless Alberta is quite different than Saskatchewan you can't buy hunting rights! You can ask politely, but it is illegal for a landowner to lease hunting rights for money. Game is a public resource, and is available to the public. The landowner has control of access, but does not own the game. It isn't realistic to obtain exclusive hunting rights by asking a landowner for the privilege. Sorry!

 

[CGould]

I moved from southern Alberta to Central. And i'm not trying to buy land rights, just looking to see if anyone knows of any good spots before I start my driving around talking to owners.

Also, I know tons of guys with exclusive rights, a lot of landowners I know personally only allow one or two hunters on their property a year, I had exclusive down where I used to live but its too far of a drive I'd prefer closer to home.

I'm obviously grabbing a county map and heading out to talk to landowners just thought the internet might give me a head start on where to go first.