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Man hunts muskox in northern alberta
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The obvious question is, if it's so rare in Alberta, why kill it?
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07-26-2019, 03:32 PM
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The obvious question is, if it's so rare in Alberta, why kill it?
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Exactly...
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07-26-2019, 03:37 PM
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Un-friggin'-believable
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07-26-2019, 03:39 PM
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The obvious question is, if it's so rare in Alberta, why kill it?
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How the is this in the paper like it’s ok
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07-26-2019, 03:54 PM
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Man hunts muskox in northern alberta
Where to begin?
I didn’t even see mention of whether this was a First Nations kill. Not sure about legality, even for FN. Can someone clarify this?
I particularly enjoyed the description of him driving closer to the muskox and then shooting it at two or three meters. I am certain (insert sarcasm) that he was gutsy enough to step out of his truck at two meters to aim at and then shoot a bull muskox.
Quite the hunt...
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Hmmm.... what is that? Let’s shoot it and find out. Pretty sure not all Albertans are granted the same leeway on doing that.
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poorly written article in deed and yes it's a wtf moment.
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07-26-2019, 04:28 PM
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Muskox
Keepers of the Land....Good Job!!!
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07-26-2019, 04:32 PM
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"They ventured into the bush with the deceased pet and a rifle to protect them from bears."
I'm sure that's why they were armed....
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07-26-2019, 04:38 PM
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They take what they want when they want and are not held accountable. But yet they are the protectors or the environment when it suits there needs.
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07-26-2019, 04:51 PM
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The obvious question is, if it's so rare in Alberta, why kill it?
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Cause he's Native and could ? CBC should be ashamed of themselves.
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07-26-2019, 05:47 PM
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I would post up that this is disgusting but apparently CBC comments are disabled on this story
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07-26-2019, 06:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by elkhunter11
The obvious question is, if it's so rare in Alberta, why kill it?
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Because he can
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07-26-2019, 07:54 PM
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The obvious question is, if it's so rare in Alberta, why kill it?
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"Stewards of the land"
"The original conservationists"
It's entirely possible that indian single handedly made muskox become extinct in Alberta. At least until the next one gets lost.
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07-26-2019, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by albertadave
"Stewards of the land"
"The original conservationists"
It's entirely possible that indian single handedly made muskox become extinct in Alberta. At least until the next one gets lost.
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Driving up to it in your pick up and shooting from 2-3 meters isn’t hunting!
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07-26-2019, 08:14 PM
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Driving up to it in your pick up and shooting from 2-3 meters isn’t hunting!
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That and shooting while an animal is swimming is pretty traditional hunting in Fort Chip.
I worked with a fellow from Fort Chip that used a 22-250 for everything from squirrels to moose. I asked him why he didn’t use something a bit bigger and he said because he had a 22-250.
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07-26-2019, 08:16 PM
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Same thing happened up here when a guy from Dettah killed a whitetail doe not far from the town. Dude didn’t know what it was so he killed it & took the fish cops to it. Elders tried deer for the first time. Pretty cool.
I’m happy for the kid.
I’m happy the elders got to try musk ox for the first time.
They aren’t rare and I’m happy that musk ox are doing well enough on the mainland that they are expanding their range. They are not doing that well up on the islands. Known herds are South & West of Lut’selke. 6 or 7 years ago one was photographed near Andrew Lake Lodge. There’s probably a whack of them in Northern Sask. The tundra dips a long ways down over there and these critters are doing very well in the trees. Check out B&C and look at the critters coming out of Norman Wells. Awesome to see them doing so well.
I feel bad that he had to put down his dog.
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07-26-2019, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Tundra Monkey
Same thing happened up here when a guy from Dettah killed a whitetail doe not far from the town. Dude didn’t know what it was so he killed it & took the fish cops to it. Elders tried deer for the first time. Pretty cool.
I’m happy for the kid.
I’m happy the elders got to try musk ox for the first time.
They aren’t rare and I’m happy that musk ox are doing well enough on the mainland that they are expanding their range. They are not doing that well up on the islands. Known herds are South & West of Lut’selke. 6 or 7 years ago one was photographed near Andrew Lake Lodge. There’s probably a whack of them in Northern Sask. The tundra dips a long ways down over there and these critters are doing very well in the trees. Check out B&C and look at the critters coming out of Norman Wells. Awesome to see them doing so well.
I feel bad that he had to put down his dog.
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I would rather that more people could see the muskox alive, rather than taste it.
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07-26-2019, 09:13 PM
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I’m pretty sure there was not a lot of people jumping in line to head up to Chip to check out a musk ox. Regardless, this will bring more press than a couple pics from a place not more than a handful of people ever visit.
I’m still happy for the guy. Pretty cool experience for him & a lot of people in the community.
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07-26-2019, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Tundra Monkey
I’m pretty sure there was not a lot of people jumping in line to head up to Chip to check out a musk ox. Regardless, this will bring more press than a couple pics from a place not more than a handful of people ever visit.
I’m still happy for the guy. Pretty cool experience for him & a lot of people in the community.
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If I lived in the community I would rather see the animal alive, and be able to take family to see it, than taste the meat.
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07-26-2019, 09:41 PM
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I guess we can agree to disagree.
We’ll keep sending musk ox to you and you keep sending deer to us.
I’m happy the population is doing well. They are on a very limited draw here.
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07-26-2019, 09:47 PM
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Wasn't there a sighting near Andrew Lake lodge, last year ? Same one ?
http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=136934
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Stewards of the land.
Never seen something before so let’s shoot it and ask questions later.
Makes me sick that they can get away with it too.
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07-27-2019, 12:01 AM
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Stewards of the land.
Never seen something before so let’s shoot it and ask questions later.
Makes me sick that they can get away with it too.
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^^^this^^^.Its been embarrassing for a long time now. CBC sure can turn a horse**** hunt to a feel good story for some people. As a hunter, I’m disgusted this is allowed to happen.
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07-27-2019, 05:27 AM
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“What did the meat taste like?
It was wild for sure, it was different from caribou”
That wouldn’t happen to be our endangered provincial caribou he is using as a taste comparison, would it?  No wonder herds can’t increase!
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07-27-2019, 07:09 AM
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“What did the meat taste like?
It was wild for sure, it was different from caribou”
That wouldn’t happen to be our endangered provincial caribou he is using as a taste comparison, would it? No wonder herds can’t increase! |
Yes that's what came to my mind when he said Caribou meat kill them all stewards of the land
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07-27-2019, 07:54 AM
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That wouldn’t happen to be our endangered provincial caribou he is using as a taste comparison, would it? No wonder herds can’t increase! |
Numbers vary, but the Caribou population in Alberta is estimated to be somewhere between 3600 and 6700 individuals.
There’s a good chance the Muskox population in Alberta is less than 10. It may even be 0 now.
Do you really think this “Keeper of the Land” is worried about the Caribou population or conservation concerns of any matter? First Nations have been given the legal right to hunt whatever animal they feel like until there are none and they will do so. To think otherwise would be foolish.
Some will think that train of thought is racist and call me out for such. I’m simply stating a fact that was just proven with the shooting of this Muskox, an animal that even the oldest elder in the northernmost Alberta band has never seen before in his lifetime.
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Correct me if I am wrong, but shooting it from his vehicle would have made this illegal, regardless of his status, no?
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Correct me if I am wrong, but shooting it from his vehicle would have made this illegal, regardless of his status, no?
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