 |
|
11-13-2012, 12:06 PM
|
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,158
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Warrior
It's called a "cull" for a reason I am guessing.... Reduce the numbers plain and simple....
|
Yeah I guess, and after re-reading that they didnt even run when being shot from a firing line, doesnt really sound like something i'd be into.
Im happy for the guys that are enjoying it however. Accomplishing what they were set out to do. Congrats to all that filled the freezer.
|
11-13-2012, 12:08 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Magrath, Alberta
Posts: 1,913
|
|
That sounds great guys... can't wait till the 19 also.
|
11-13-2012, 12:10 PM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: St. Albert
Posts: 999
|
|
Sounds like the old pioneer stories about lining up the wagon trains beside a herd of buffalo and dropping as many as they could carry haha.
good work boys.
|
11-13-2012, 12:26 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2010
Location: The Forgotten Corner
Posts: 787
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Icefisher2885
It was an absolute massacre this morning. Herd of 4-600 head and a row of trucks. They didn't even run. Everyone around me was careful to pick out a single animal and stop shooting immediately. The way everyone helped eachother this morning restored my faith in my fellow outdoorsmen. People with filled tags running around when they didn have to just to help guys fill a tag. It was amazing to see.
|
Some would say that is sickening.
|
11-13-2012, 12:29 PM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 218
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by cacty
Some would say that is sickening.
|
I would say that it is awesome!
|
11-13-2012, 12:32 PM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Whitecourt
Posts: 5,818
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by cacty
Some would say that is sickening.
|
Better than dropping from disease and starvation.
|
11-13-2012, 12:46 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 460
|
|
Sickening? No, sickening would be letting hired guns mow them down and leave em to rot like what happened with the deer a few years ago. These animals are being used and will be enjoyed. As of 10 minutes ago 24 of 29 hunters had turned heads in today. 2 of them had ear tags from the original release 16 or 17 years ago!
Not sure why so many guys didn't bother coming out - yesterday may have sucked cow wise, but it was an amazing experience nonetheless. If any of the hunters would like to phone in and give some positive feedback, PM me and I'll give you the # I was given. Let's pound those phonelines with good comments!
|
11-13-2012, 12:57 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 548
|
|
Way to work together guys/gals
This is very good news way to work together. I'm very pumped about the hunt and can't wait for the 19th. It may not be like hunting them in the hills but who cares as it sure is a great way to fill the freezer. Seems like a very effective method for herd number control and that is the main objective here for our military. I would like to give a great big THANK YOU to the people on the base and the organizers of the hunt. TWO GREAT BIG THUMBS UP.
|
11-13-2012, 01:11 PM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Drumheller
Posts: 2,666
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by cacty
Some would say that is sickening.
|
yup they call themselves PETA. just because it is not your cup of tea does not mean you should use the same tactics of PETA and tell everyone to think and act like yourself. If you are not interested in an easy hunt that fills your freezer then feel free to not participate. The only fact is, is that the numbers will need to be controlled one way or another and if it means some guys line up and pick them off, then I am up with that. better than the alternative. The fact that a couple have been shot from the original release goes to show the necessary measures being taken are in fact necessary.
have a fantastic day cacty.
|
11-13-2012, 01:27 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 743
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamie
Less talk about the bad guys and more talk about all the good ones.
Jamie
|
X1000!!! Agree
We'll be out there Thursday night ready to go Friday morning. Fingers crossed to connect with a nice Cow, but super excited for the opportunity. And it's great to hear guys are helping each other out. I wonder if there will be any guys left out there come Friday considering the recent success.
Is the community center tough to find? Is it near the Canex?
Cheers fella's
Last edited by Wiz; 11-13-2012 at 01:45 PM.
|
11-13-2012, 02:35 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2010
Location: The Forgotten Corner
Posts: 787
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by mulecrazy
yup they call themselves PETA. just because it is not your cup of tea does not mean you should use the same tactics of PETA and tell everyone to think and act like yourself. If you are not interested in an easy hunt that fills your freezer then feel free to not participate. The only fact is, is that the numbers will need to be controlled one way or another and if it means some guys line up and pick them off, then I am up with that. better than the alternative. The fact that a couple have been shot from the original release goes to show the necessary measures being taken are in fact necessary.
have a fantastic day cacty.
|
I said "some" genius. We can can read and decipher right partner?
|
11-13-2012, 02:36 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2010
Location: The Forgotten Corner
Posts: 787
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt L.
Better than dropping from disease and starvation.
|
That is true Matt. Just saying how it might look to some, thats all.
|
11-13-2012, 02:42 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 2
|
|
 Just heard from my daughter... she has shot her elk and loaded it on the truck! We are so proud of her! She is the youngest hunter on this special Suffield hunt... 18... and the first female (the only female in the first group)!
It has been an amazing experience for her and she has nothing but positive comments regarding organization, other hunters, the sights, and the entire experience.
We hope this is a positive experience for all and that this continues for years to come, allowing many hunters this experience.
Jerky, steak, sausage, roast..... yum!
|
11-13-2012, 02:42 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Drumheller
Posts: 2,666
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by cacty
I said "some" genius. We can can read and decipher right partner?
|
When that is all you say, then it is inferred that your stance is one and the same. you can understand that right partner? If you have a disclaimer saying that is not how you feel instead of just a 1 sentence pot stirrer, then I would understand.
|
11-13-2012, 02:51 PM
|
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Calgary
Posts: 10,384
|
|
This wasent advertised as a 15 day horseback hunt in the mountains.
It is what it is. There was a need for hunters to help clear out some extra elk.
Sounds like they are doing exactly that.
Good on you guys (And Gal!).. Bit jelous here.
Jamie
|
11-13-2012, 03:41 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Magrath, Alberta
Posts: 1,913
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamie
This wasent advertised as a 15 day horseback hunt in the mountains.
It is what it is. There was a need for hunters to help clear out some extra elk.
Sounds like they are doing exactly that.
Good on you guys (And Gal!).. Bit jelous here.
Jamie
|
While, if that super server story was true you would have 6 tags... Lol
|
11-13-2012, 04:03 PM
|
|
Banned
|
|
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Calgary
Posts: 10,384
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by elkhunter1234
While, if that super server story was true you would have 6 tags... Lol
|
ROTFLMAO!!!!!!
Just what I need.. A super server!
Could you imagine the elk tags and the Justin Beiber tickets???????
Rackmaster would be in heaven.
Jamie
|
11-13-2012, 05:17 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 8
|
|
Any rumors on which area will be open tomorrow?
|
11-13-2012, 07:40 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 548
|
|
Cow Elk Down
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mama Bear
Just heard from my daughter... she has shot her elk and loaded it on the truck! We are so proud of her! She is the youngest hunter on this special Suffield hunt... 18... and the first female (the only female in the first group)!
It has been an amazing experience for her and she has nothing but positive comments regarding organization, other hunters, the sights, and the entire experience.
We hope this is a positive experience for all and that this continues for years to come, allowing many hunters this experience.
Jerky, steak, sausage, roast..... yum! |
Awesome. Way to go girl. Sounds like your dad is very proud of you. Very nice to see. 2 BIG THUMBS UP FOR SURE.
|
11-13-2012, 07:48 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Calgary
Posts: 331
|
|
Ivories
Curious if they are allowing you to pull the ivories before turning in the head?
|
11-13-2012, 07:57 PM
|
|
|
Great to hear all the updates. Im really hoping we keep setting a good example. Im planning on doing my part when i head out there in 2 weeks. Lots of eyes on this hunt!
|
11-13-2012, 08:08 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,084
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Buckwheat
Curious if they are allowing you to pull the ivories before turning in the head?
|
Ummm, not too sure what you are referring to...it's an antlerless hunt...do you want to pull teeth?
|
11-13-2012, 08:09 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Camrose
Posts: 45,379
|
|
Glad to hear that things are going well, hopefully this hunt will lead to it being an annual event.
__________________
Only accurate guns are interesting.
|
11-13-2012, 08:12 PM
|
 |
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Look behind you :)
Posts: 27,792
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by big zeke
Ummm, not too sure what you are referring to...it's an antlerless hunt...do you want to pull teeth?
|
Yes....elk have 2 "ivories" the equivalent to canines in humans....they are considered a valuable trophy. All elk have them bulls and cows.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07CoMuCjG1s
LC
__________________
|
11-13-2012, 08:13 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 7,718
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by big zeke
Ummm, not too sure what you are referring to...it's an antlerless hunt...do you want to pull teeth?
|
Obviously never looked in the mouth of a cow elk before. All elk have ivories.
|
11-13-2012, 08:42 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 26
|
|
Bulls off the Base?
anyone seeing if any bulls are jumping the Base line anywhere? Still Looking for my Bull. Thanks
|
11-13-2012, 08:58 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Calgary
Posts: 331
|
|
Elk Ivory
Quote:
Originally Posted by big zeke
Ummm, not too sure what you are referring to...it's an antlerless hunt...do you want to pull teeth?
|
Yes, they make a great keepsake. One on each side. 
|
11-13-2012, 09:30 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,084
|
|
Ya learn something new every day...thanks for the clarity guys.
Now all I have to do is get a real live close-up...next Monday.
|
11-13-2012, 09:34 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 2
|
|
Ivories are allowed... Courtney's are in a box with her planning to make them into a trophy necklace!
|
11-13-2012, 09:49 PM
|
|
|
|
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Calgary
Posts: 331
|
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mama Bear
Ivories are allowed... Courtney's are in a box with her planning to make them into a trophy necklace!
|
Thanks, good to know
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:23 AM.
|
Linear Mode
