New hunter in Squamish

[Wander'n'Explore]

I am new to hunting and recently moved to Squamish, I have all my license and for the majority the gear (from backpacking and winter camping) in order but would really appreciate some advice and information
on hunting, deer spotting and so on. I am not asking for any honey holes just would like to connect with people in the hunting community and pick up the odd tip and maybe a hunting buddy.
If anyone would be willing to take a new hunter along that would be amazing, just to observe and learn or participate.
Mostly interested in hunting animals for meat and not as a trophy.

[markathome]

Hey Wander - shoot me a PM. I'm Squamish based. I can give you the low down on hunting around here. I'm heading out on a five day alpine hunt tomorrow - but I'll be hunting local on weekends after that.

[DeerForce]

Sent you a PM, but since I'm still slightly new to Squamish and not a seasoned vet, I'll wager Mark is likely a better option.

[Katanajay]

Moving to Squamish on Sunday as well. Going to be doing weekend hunts as much a possible. Willing to join up and explore new area.

[Zedbra]

I have lived here for 17 years, but never hunted this area - I always head up north. I wouldn't mind heading out sometime throughout the week over the next few weeks.

[celticwolf]

Look for big old trees on steep hills. Blacktail are a pain to hunt but they taste pretty dam good

[markomoose]

Pemby was my go to honey hole when I lived in the Squam!

[juljacques]

Anybody still in Squamish looking for a hunt?

[Zedbra]

Always. ;)

[juljacques]

I'm planning a black bear hunt in Squamish May 4th, if you're interested.

[Katanajay]

Care for anther set of eyes and rifle? Looking to get a bear around Squamish as well, just dont know the area. May just drive around the back roads till i find a half decent place to hike in at.

[Haleyelizabeth]

Hey. I live in White Rock but I'm looking to go out to squamish this fall

[albravo2]

I took a drive out the Squamish Valley a couple days ago. Lots of decent area to hunt spring bear up there. There are more roads and cutblocks to explore off the Squamish as compared to the Ashlu road. I haven't been up the Elaho in a couple years but there was a big fire there a couple years ago so I imagine there is a fair bit of open terrain. I'd estimate the snowline at about 2500'. Runoff is pretty heavy, washouts a pretty high probability.

I didn't see any bear sign but there is grass starting to grow on south and west facing slopes. Just a matter of time now.

[Katanajay]

Hey. I live in White Rock but I'm looking to go out to squamish this fall

Plan on a fall bear hunt here as well as weekend Blacktail hunts. Could always use an extra set of eyes.

[jaridwarren]

New hunter in Vancouver here. Would love to connect with anyone in the Squamish area or someone looking to get up there.

Two years of backcountry experience under my belt, a year of archery (I'm a bowhunter), and the rest of my gear, tags, and licenses ready to go!

Me and a friend of mine are documenting our newbie hunting experiences over at chasingfood.club if anyone wants to connect there as well.

Cheers,

Jarid

[whognu]

New hunter in Vancouver here. Would love to connect with anyone in the Squamish area or someone looking to get up there.

Two years of backcountry experience under my belt, a year of archery (I'm a bowhunter), and the rest of my gear, tags, and licenses ready to go!

Me and a friend of mine are documenting our newbie hunting experiences over at chasingfood.club if anyone wants to connect there as well.

Cheers,

Jarid

hey jarid:

checked out your website

interesting to see where you have come from and what you guys are going to accomplish

good luck

will look fwd to updates

chris

[jaridwarren]

hey jarid:

checked out your website

interesting to see where you have come from and what you guys are going to accomplish

good luck

will look fwd to updates

chris

Thanks brother... looking forward to the journey.

[albravo2]

whognu is usually a pretty sage person so I clicked on it too. Very interesting. I'm an entrepreneur/Silicon Valley refugee myself. Happy to help out in this area. Send me a PM to coordinate.

[sjdb243]

If its not too much of a Hijack - I am also Vancouver based, new, but eager to learn, tag along, all my hunting was done is Australia though so a little different!