Alberta Outdoorsmen Magazine

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GETTING READY FOR THAT LONG AWAITED FLY-IN HUNT I remember long ago browsing my Dad's "Field & Stream" magazines, reading of incredible moose hunts in the breathtaking remote wilderness of Alaska and the Yukon. The remarkable pictures of giant bull moose had made a long lasting impression on the novice hunter I was, and although only 8 or 9 years of age, I had firmly made up my mind that I would indeed partake in such an adventure as soon as I could. Over two decades passed before such an opportunity arose. At last, long time hunting partner Gord Trenholm and I were invited to join in on two consecutive annual 10 day "fly-in moose hunts" in the remote Cassiar Mountains of northwestern British Columbia. Four giant bulls later, we were both hooked for life. We have since had the good fortune of a further eight consecutive "fly-in" moose hunting adventures to northern Alberta resulting in seven monster bull moose, some weighing in at over 1500 pounds (estimated live weight) and sporting racks in excess of 56-inches wide. I can also brag about passing on a few more giant bull moose. You can expect to hunt Alberta`s largest bull moose on the Canadian Shield. - photo Gord Trenholm The most appealing part of fly-in hunts "“ at least for me "“ is the exhilaration and almost exotic feeling one experiences when stepping out onto the floats after landing on a remote northern lake, where no man has been before you. You can immediately observe Mother Nature behaving as she has for thousands of years, almost oblivious of your presence. Just imagine for a second"¦ no other hunters, no oil rigs, no cut lines, no quads "“ nothing but you, pristine wilderness and big mature bull moose! This is why Gord and I are so passionate about fly-in hunts! Following are a few points to consider when preparing for your very own fly-in hunt: WHERE TO GO I don't think I will surprise anyone by stating that very little of Alberta remains untouched by oil and gas exploration, mining activity or lumber harvest. However, there are still a few select areas remaining that are reasonably productive in terms of fly-in moose hunts. These areas are almost all concentrated across the very northern part of the province, and although low in actual moose densities, most bulls found will indeed be big mature bulls. These areas include: -The northeastern corner of the province nestled between Wood Buffalo National Park and Saskatchewan, to the north of Lake Athabasca. -The Caribou Mountains area, north east of Fort Vermillion.

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