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sealhunter

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Well guys...

I am looking for a bit of help here. As a few know I am new to Saskatchewan and and living in the south, moved here from the Peace Country in Alberta on a three year contarct with Regina Qu"appelle Health Region. Was in the Rockies for a few years as well, after moving away from Newfoundland when I was in my 20's.

I am at a loss here. I am not at all accustomed to all the land around me being owned. Until last fall I had never hunted on farm land in my life, only crown land.

I am still a bit hesitant about asking people for permission,(not that I'd go without it, just don't like putting people on the spot) but have a few times and have hooked myself up with a few good waterfowl areas, including a reat spot for this fall.

Where I am really at a loss now is for moose or Elk. This will by first winter without a freezer full of one or the other or both, unless I can get something on the go. I don't know the zones real well, and have been thinking that I will try my luck in the 70's zones or high 60's up northern Sask. It's so far, that I can't get a chance to scout, so it'll be a bit of luck if I get one. I will only be able to get general tags as I did not apply for draws for fear of not knowing the zones well enough to fill the draw tags, and therefore putting someone else out an animal.

If anyone has an area where they fill general elk or moose tags and are going this fall and could do with an extra, please drop me a line. I'm like a pack muel and always got good grub :D

In all seriousness though, if you've got room, lookin' for a buddy to help drag them out, etc etc etc, drop me a line.

My freezer thanks you.

Sealhunter
 
When one gets north there is more crown land. In the south there are hunting opportunities in several Provincial Parks. Also Community Pastures ( PFRA pastures) are often open to hunting. Check with the manager as to when they open.

As for private land most farmers and ranchers will allow hunting. This is true especially when one is 50 or more miles from a city. If you are getting strange looks when you ask for permission it may be that the owner is not used to anyone asking. I know I have been asked "Why did you bother ." when I have approached some landowners. In all honesty there are areas where I rarely stop and ask. My land is the same. I am sure there are many who check out the abandoned homesite and they are welcome to do so. What can and does lead to posted land are those who will shoot up abandoned or what they may feel is an abandoned building. Also hunting in a pasture where there are cattle. Ask first in such cases. I have had farmers ask me if I knew the difference between cows and deer. When I said I was pretty sure I did they told me to go ahead.
 
The best Moose hunting in sask. is in the North central farm lands which are mostly private property, and you need to enter the draw. Getting permission to hunt in Sask. is generally easier then getting drawn. Elk hunting is more avail. and some of the good areas don't require a draw, and are on public land(crown), if you are prepared to travel from home.
 
Regular (non draw ) moose zones
55 t0 59,
63 to 67
68S 68 N 69
Narrow Hills, Meadow Lake, Wildcat Hill, Clarence-Steepbank Prov Parks Bronson Forest and Round Lake Recreational Sites
70 to 73 Lac LaRonge Prov Park
Parts of Clearwater River Prov Park
74 to 76 Athabasca Sand Dunes
 
for moose, zones 56, 57,59 are good zones. 58 is a hard zone to hunt with limited access in it. all this zones are public zones.

for elk, zones 56,57 and parts of 59 and 58 are good. 48 and 49 are also good and are private land(farmland).
 
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