Where to go tomorrow (Thurs) Whitecourt or Edson? Update added

[timsesink]

Hey Guys
Leaving early tomorrow morning for a day of spot and stalk, just can't decide whether south of Edson or north of Whitecourt. Thoughts?

[Lefty-Canuck]

Hey Guys
Leaving early tomorrow morning for a day of spot and stalk, just can't decide whether south of Edson or north of Whitecourt. Thoughts?

Check the forecast for both places....go to the one that is better.

LC

[timsesink]

I did they're both the same! Might just have to roll a dice 1-3 it's Edson, 4-6 it's Whitecourt, hmm which one has the better restaurants?

[Mekanik]

which one's close enough to spend more time in the bush and less time driving?

[winger7mm]

I did they're both the same! Might just have to roll a dice 1-3 it's Edson, 4-6 it's Whitecourt, hmm which one has the better restaurants?

IMO north of whitecourt. Iv seen more bears out that way in the past. as far as restaurants go. Stop by the petro can on the way out of town after the winks. They have fantastic samiches. Pretty good prices so pick up 3 or 4 of em, some condiments and a few pepper packets. mmm good stuff.

[timsesink]

I chatted to my hunting partner and Whitecourt it is! I'll stop by the Petro for sure, hard to beat a good sandwhich in the bush. I'm in Edmonton so Edson and WtCourt are exactly the same distance. :)

[nube]

I think your wasting your time for another couple weeks still. Last I heard not much for bear are being sighted anywhere and some areas still have snow in the bush. I'd save some money and time and go in a couple weeks myself

[timsesink]

I know it's still early but I've got the time and he's back to work on the 14th. Can't shoot anything sitting on the coach :) I'm goign to stick to south facing slopes, n/s pipelines and the like to increase the odds.

[fickell]

i WAS NORTH OF WHITECOURT DOWN SOME OILFEILD ROAD TWO DAYS A GO IT IS STILL A BIT LIKE WINTER FURTHER NORTH SOUTH OF EDSON IS STARTING TO GREEN UP BETTER THAN FURTHER NORTH

[NBFK]

Just spent the weekend north of whitecourt and the ditches are definatley getting green. Bears will be moving good luck!

[timsesink]

Thanx for all the help guys, appreciate the leads and tips, I'm still thinking Whitecourt, I'll post about what we see and conditions.

[High_N_Wide]

Seen a BRUTE up there last Friday around noon clsoer to Fox Creek. Seen him from hwy 16, pulled over to watch and he was feeding on a powerline. Very large bear.

Good luck

[Shaggy]

Seen a BRUTE up there last Friday around noon clsoer to Fox Creek. Seen him from hwy 16, pulled over to watch and he was feeding on a powerline. Very large bear.

Good luck

He must have been HUGE to reach the powerline. Tough bugger too. :sHa_shakeshout::sHa_shakeshout:

[timsesink]

Lol, teeth of diamonds to get through that steel! Was quite a shocking experience from what I hear.

[Jamie Black R/T]

He must have been HUGE to reach the powerline. Tough bugger too. :sHa_shakeshout::sHa_shakeshout:

not to mention he was visible from highway 16

[gunmum]

YUCK :( weather up here (Fox Vegas) is calling for flurries tomorrow- even though it should get up to 8 degrees:thinking-006:
...BUT there are bears around for sure!!
Let us know how you did!

[biggmac]

I am working 43 km north on hwy 32 towards Swan hiils. I have seen one small yearling. That is it.

[Sooner]

If your looking to put on km's, the Virgina Hills road goes forever and there is lots of logging cuts and a few pipelines. Tons of roads and wellsites. We sled around there every year but have never bear hunted there so I cant say what you could expect to find. Thought I would mention the area seeing as you picked Whitecourt. Good luck.

[waterhaulerhunter]

We are looking to go north of whitecourt on Saturday, so let us know how it goes.

[timsesink]

Will do, sounds like we're early and will have the pick of the litter :fighting0021: Ok maybe not really but hey better then a day on the coach or in my office:sHa_shakeshout:

[waterhaulerhunter]

^^^ that's how I look at it as well! Good luck tomorrow!

[High_N_Wide]

Sorry Jamie,

had lots on my mind, was HWY 43.

[normanrd]

Seen a boar on the prowl last night close to Edson, probably a 6 footer, definitely on the trail of a sow.

[lyallpeder]

which one has the better restaurants?

The trading post just outside whitecourt is not bad, mind you the diner just inside Edson north side of the west bound lane is good too.
Hope that helps!

[winger7mm]

not to mention he was visible from highway 16

HAHA i was gonna say it but you got to it first ;)

[timsesink]

Hey Guys
Went to Whitecourt and a bit north and also west, Ditches as JUST greening up in the bush, not much feed yet. It seemed much better lower down, up on the hills there was still a bit of snow. Hiked 15km plus driving around. We managed to find one smaller black bear but couldn't get ready before it busted us and was off. Hvae fun, should be good in about a week, right on May long!