Hunting draw dates

Dick284 · #1 05-18-2009, 10:16 AM

I see by the RELM site these dates are yet to be set.

If I'm not totally fouled up, don't the draw application booklets/information usually hit public access by the end of May?

hal53 · #2 05-18-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dick284

I see by the RELM site these dates are yet to be set.

If I'm not totally fouled up, don't the draw application booklets/information usually hit public access by the end of May?

Thought so as well...we were just duscussing that at dinner last night...wonder what the hold up is?????

lilsundance · #3 05-18-2009, 10:35 AM

What Rob said 6 days ago.

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Originally Posted by Rob Miskosky

We just finished Draft 3. The draw book will be available at the end of this month and mailed out shortly thereafter. Still plenty of time before the draws.

If memory serves me correctly the draws ended June 15th Last year.

#4 05-18-2009, 10:55 AM

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showt...ght=draw+books

Desert Eagle · #5 05-18-2009, 09:21 PM

I have found the last 2 years that the draws are open long before the draw books are recived around here. If we did not download the books we would have been late getting our entries in. I hope that they are on time for once.

cndrbrown · #6 05-19-2009, 05:45 PM

so prior to getting the book, can you do the draw on the alberta relm site???

WLT · #7 05-20-2009, 07:19 AM

Yes, but it depends upon your situation - if you are new to hunting/fishing in Alberta you need a Wildlife Identification Number (a WIN card).

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Originally Posted by cndrbrown

so prior to getting the book, can you do the draw on the alberta relm site???

#8 05-20-2009, 11:00 AM

the big game draw dates this year are june 2-25 19004513729

harv3589 · #9 05-20-2009, 11:29 AM

What takes so long to get it done and out...look at the alot of the states and they already have their draw results back.

#10 05-20-2009, 11:31 AM

alberta is also the last province to have there draws

Rob Miskosky · #11 05-20-2009, 11:33 AM

It all has to do with our political system. Things need to be signed off for various reasons and it all takes time. Fact of the matter is though, all this panic is unwarranted. There is plenty of time to get your draws in even if the book comes out late. I'd be willing to bet that everybody already knows what they are going to do. So what's with all the panic??

#12 05-20-2009, 11:44 AM

i think lots of us work out of town where there is only sat phones i know i do and you cant use them to do draws ,

V_1 · #13 05-20-2009, 11:58 AM

Rob

My problem is mostly with scheduling of my days off, not ability to put draws in... The sooner I know the better.

Jamie · #14 05-20-2009, 12:35 PM

Hmm..
I wonder if there will be any changes.. Perhaps a few more draws?
Anyone have any hints?

Jamie

dmckay · #15 05-20-2009, 12:42 PM

This will be my first year hunting, been out for bears this spring with no luck yet. This may be a stupid question, but where can I get a draw booklet as I never entered last year? Canadian Tire?

Thanks

Ice Fishing Maniac · #16 05-20-2009, 12:53 PM

Draw dates ran last year from June 3 -26 (24hrs) - I think its lots of time. Even if you work out of town, I believe you can enter them online and most people have a laptop and can do them in your hotel/camp room or some camps/hotels have computers to use OR get someone else (buddy/family member) can enter them for you.

JMO

James M · #17 05-20-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dmckay

This will be my first year hunting, been out for bears this spring with no luck yet. This may be a stupid question, but where can I get a draw booklet as I never entered last year? Canadian Tire?

Thanks

Any Sporting Goods store.

slopeshunter · #18 05-20-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Miskosky

So what's with all the panic??

Rob, is it panic or excitement. This time of year everyone's itchin to see what's changed/new for the upcoming season. Just my 2 cents.

Cheers

nube · #19 05-20-2009, 02:07 PM

Jamie, there are some new changes and I think one of them is for hunting of Cranes but we will know for sure soon. Not sure how a guy would hunt them though.
I kow it was proposed that a e-caller is allowd for predators as well and hope it went through this time.
Thre wil also be an open season for Bigfoot in the Calgary bowzone for archers. There have been a few too many sightings there.

harv3589 · #20 05-20-2009, 02:53 PM

Its not that there isnt enough time to get draws in but it would be nice on the other end to have more time to plan for a hunt if you do get drawn. Makes it easier to book time off from work and coordinate it with your partners.

Okotokian · #21 05-20-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Miskosky

So what's with all the panic??

Rob, we like your AO magazine a lot, but you have to know that the draw booklet is your most eagerly-awaited publication!!!!! We can't wait!!!!

hal53 · #22 05-20-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Miskosky

It all has to do with our political system. Things need to be signed off for various reasons and it all takes time. Fact of the matter is though, all this panic is unwarranted. There is plenty of time to get your draws in even if the book comes out late. I'd be willing to bet that everybody already knows what they are going to do. So what's with all the panic??

X2...long winter I guess

elkfriend · #23 05-20-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Miskosky

It all has to do with our political system. Things need to be signed off for various reasons and it all takes time. Fact of the matter is though, all this panic is unwarranted. There is plenty of time to get your draws in even if the book comes out late. I'd be willing to bet that everybody already knows what they are going to do. So what's with all the panic??

X2 previous comments!

Its not the draws, its the scheduling that is determined by the draws! In many cases, if the draw is right - people are taking time off work etc., plus family has schedules too