Alpine hunting in November

[stosto]

I have never been to the alpine in November. In terms of animal presence (deer), snow and access, what should i expect to when hunting alpine in interior BC in November? Are the deer moving into lower elevations or does this generally take place in December?

Thanks for you input. cheers

[MattB]

It really depends on snow. If you don't have any snow at lower elevations then deer may still be up high. I've hunted the alpine for muleys in mid-november and had good action right at tree line. This was in the drier southern interior region. If you head into some of the wetter areas that typically see a lot more snow (clearwater, west kootenays, etc) then you would be less likely to see deer up higher.

[mark]

It really depends on snow. If you don't have any snow at lower elevations then deer may still be up high. I've hunted the alpine for muleys in mid-november and had good action right at tree line. This was in the drier southern interior region. If you head into some of the wetter areas that typically see a lot more snow (clearwater, west kootenays, etc) then you would be less likely to see deer up higher.


X 2, what he said. Last year i was hunting in december between 5000 & 6000' in 18" of snow and was seeing lots of deer of all age class still up there. Tough hunting, but little to no competition.