Wmu410 canmore

thrude1 · #1 09-29-2020, 06:29 AM

Recently moved to Canmore , looking for information on where to start looking for sheep. I tried F&W but their offices are closed. I'm just looking for information on where to start hiking it's a big area and I have never been around here before. I dont plan on hunting them this year but would like to start familiarizing myself to the area.

Rackmastr · #2 09-29-2020, 07:36 AM

Exshaw Creek, Cougar Creeek, and Pigeon Mtn are a good start for hiking in 410, as well as a ton of great spots to hike in 408 and some decent access north in 412

thrude1 · #3 09-29-2020, 09:24 AM

Thanks rackmaster I want to hike in 410 because I have a 18 years of priorities for trophy sheep in 410

thumper · #4 09-29-2020, 02:29 PM

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bergman · #5 10-01-2020, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Rackmastr

Exshaw Creek, Cougar Creeek, and Pigeon Mtn are a good start for hiking in 410, as well as a ton of great spots to hike in 408 and some decent access north in 412

FYI Cougar Creek is closed to hiking at the moment for construction of the dry dam. Check canmore.ca

Rackmastr · #6 10-01-2020, 09:58 AM

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Thanks rackmaster I want to hike in 410 because I have a 18 years of priorities for trophy sheep in 410

Makes sense! Few other spots around for sure when you draw the tag. I had it back in 2010 and sure was a fun slog! If you call -38 fun haha.

cuttincircles · #7 10-04-2020, 12:47 PM

Best of luck on building priority for the same however I’m a little iffy on my physical condition

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Hooter · #8 10-08-2020, 08:30 PM

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Makes sense! Few other spots around for sure when you draw the tag. I had it back in 2010 and sure was a fun slog! If you call -38 fun haha.

Did you manage to get one? I’m thinking of pulling my tag next year. Any advice?

Rackmastr · #9 10-09-2020, 08:30 AM

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Did you manage to get one? I’m thinking of pulling my tag next year. Any advice?

I hit and wounded a ram on the 27th or 28th of November. Was located by another guy again on the 30th chasing ewes but never got on him. Was also seen after season. Hit him dead center in body, likely a bit farther back than I wanted as he was quartering a bit more than I had originally thought. I had other opportunities after that but did not shoot. Tough hunt, and hung up my bow for 5 years after that one.

It was an extremely cold year, with a lot of snow. Past knee deep in a lot of places and -35 and colder for at least a week.

Advice...hunt hard and dont look for any shortcuts. Get prepared mentally and physically. Scout and learn some trails and areas. Look for a few spots that are out of the way vs the regular hunted areas. Enjoy it, I wish like hell I had another chance.

calgarychef · #10 10-09-2020, 07:01 PM

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I hit and wounded a ram on the 27th or 28th of November. Was located by another guy again on the 30th chasing ewes but never got on him. Was also seen after season. Hit him dead center in body, likely a bit farther back than I wanted as he was quartering a bit more than I had originally thought. I had other opportunities after that but did not shoot. Tough hunt, and hung up my bow for 5 years after that one.

It was an extremely cold year, with a lot of snow. Past knee deep in a lot of places and -35 and colder for at least a week.

Advice...hunt hard and dont look for any shortcuts. Get prepared mentally and physically. Scout and learn some trails and areas. Look for a few spots that are out of the way vs the regular hunted areas. Enjoy it, I wish like hell I had another chance.

-35, that’s brutal. What kind of boots did you use?

Rackmastr · #11 10-09-2020, 07:34 PM

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-35, that’s brutal. What kind of boots did you use?

Meindl Winter 800s. They don't make them anymore but have been pretty good. Wore them at Cadomin the same year and combined an Arctic Shield cover for the longer sits up there

-JR- · #12 10-10-2020, 06:15 AM

wow . times have change . last time I hunted sheep in 410 ,the sheep were on a general tag ,and opened till Nov 30 Bad part about it the mountain was covered by hunters ,how many tags do they give out per year for sheep ?

slopeshunter · #13 10-10-2020, 08:58 AM

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wow . times have change . last time I hunted sheep in 410 ,the sheep were on a general tag ,and opened till Nov 30 Bad part about it the mountain was covered by hunters ,how many tags do they give out per year for sheep ?

There is still a general season that finishes end of October. The draw hunters get the month of November.