Alberta bound

[srupp]

Hmmmmm so my wife and I are headed to Alberta for a hunt.it is a mule deer hunt during the rut.we also have a general open season tag for whitetail bucks.there doesnt seem to be any extra doe tags this year.
We head over in 15th..back for Dec 1.with couple day stop in Edmonton to visit Sister and her familly.
We have the new Ameristep ground blind waterproofed and seam sealed.big buddy heater and a 1 pound propane canister for every day in the ground blind plus a 20# extra for insurance. .lol
Susan has very good quality winter gear..I have R -20 insulation...
I have tried for weeks to get reply from Northern Outfitters regarding Idid a dog mens polar clothing..no reply. .
Going to be a slug of supplies to haul into the hotel..and out while at Edmonton..but dont dare leave anything out in the truck..
My hunter host Springer has been incredibly kind to us and has booked days off work to be there.
I REALLY love whitetail deer hunting..ive been blessed to be able to sit for 10 hours no problem.
It has taken 11 years to establish enough priority to draw this tag.
I have enough for a moose hunt in Alberta next year
I am taking a camera in case a 120 buck gets harvested.
Cheers
Steven

[Wild one]

Alberta deer hunting is a blast unfortunately for me work got in the way of my WT hunt

11 years priority to be drawn in the zone your hunting I would assume an awesome zone.

[Jordan f.]

Where you hunting?

Good luck! We've got some good deer out here

[srupp]

Phil and his son came out this summer for some gold panning..next year hope to have Phil out here to fly fish or maybe offshore TUNA run..thats something Alberta cant supply..lol..the draw apparantly is a wonderful one on the border with Saskatewan/Alberta.
Always the chance we can do a pig hunt while there..we do have a contact. ..hmmmmm
Steven

[srupp]

We are directly east of Red Deer..right on the border with Saskatchewan..
Steven

[Leaseman]

Look after those horseshoes buddy!!:wink:

[Wild one]

Should be good and you should have lots of opportunities with mature mule deer. Don’t be afraid to knock on doors if you see a nice buck Alberta farmers on average are more open to hunting then BC

Good luck

[Jordan f.]

We are directly east of Red Deer..right on the border with Saskatchewan..
Steven

Some good sized mule bucks out that way! One of the biggest whitetail bucks I've ever seen was a few zones down from there (118 ). Enjoy it. Looking forward to photos and a story!

What's the protocol for CWD and bringing it back to BC? I believe that zone is mandatory head submission, yeah?

[srupp]

Hmm mandatory head submission. .of course the antlers will be removed..IF big enough it will get dropped off with my friend Marco Pilon head taxidermist, owner, artist extrorinare at Sugar Creek Taxidermy in Red Deer.
No spinal column can be brought back to Bc.we also have to bag the meat. .no consumption till sample left confirms it is free from CWD
My main goal is 200 mule deer..lol
Then big whitetail. .
Then 500 pound wild pig
Then wifes visa bill under $500..lol
Cheers
Steven

[Wild one]

Might as well give up on the visa bill now lol

[srupp]

Might as well give up on the visa bill now lol

Lmao..ya..ya pretty safe to say thats probably beyond my control...
Susan deserves a break from small town BC..and 800 stores under 1 roof
I would think this will be the one primo chance at a mule deer big enough for the wall..
Will do my best..will wear the Swaro binos and spotter down to the coatings.
Cant express my thanks to Phil, his lovely wife Roxanna..their son and the province of Alberta..and the rancher who opened his summer home and entire ranch to a stranger.
And the local who has some suggestions on mule deer. .whitetails..BIG BIG PIGS.
steven

[fuzzybiscuit]

Hey Steven, good luck! It should be a blast.

I’m off for 10 days starting right now. I’ll be hunting about 700k’s directly north of you. Late season bull moose, antlered Muley, antlered Whitetail and 2 supplemental antlerless Whitetail tags... I should be able to find something for the freezer.

Springer will put you on a cranker for sure. Here’s my 2016 Muley from just south of where you are going. I’d set something like this as a minimum...

https://i.postimg.cc/JzSS3mD6/5291-A849-46-E3-4-CA2-8-A88-12-B7-C6-EC5-E24.jpg (https://postimg.cc/hXbCgk0T)

[srupp]

Thats wonderful..lol how the hell am I supposed to sleep after looking at that cranker..
Congrads on 2016..and good luck up north.
Cheers and thanks for the encouragement.
Steven

[HarryToolips]

Good luck Steven, hope to see pics of your success....great buck there Fuzzy....

[bc_buckshot]

Good luck buddy and give me a text when your up there or maybe when you get home. I will send manny out that way if you get hungry lol. Shoot straight pal

[srupp]

Good luck buddy and give me a text when your up there or maybe when you get home. I will send manny out that way if you get hungry lol. Shoot straight pal

Still not asleep Fuzzy..damn fine deer.
Hi Chris was chatting with Manny today reguarding his relative with the same last name on front page of Province newspaper making baseball bats..
As per getting hungry..nope not with the list of meals Susan is preparing and the size of the cooler....thanks to you I have learned to text..and seems fitting I send you a text or 2 from deer camp .
As you guys did amazing without my need to shoot anything..it will hopefully be nice to see if my rifle still knows how to go bang in the field .
Actually interested IF a marriage can survive 10 hour days in a ground blind. .I brought DUCK tape to encourage the bride to sit.. just cant see Susan sitting all day.
Cheers
Steven

[Wild one]

Are you planning on doing any spot & stalk for MD or sticking to blind only?

[Rackmastr]

Good luck!

Headed out next week to find one for my wife. Should be fun! A ton of hiking in the hills and some pretty nice looking weather coming up at least.

[fuzzybiscuit]

Good luck!

Headed out next week to find one for my wife. Should be fun! A ton of hiking in the hills and some pretty nice looking weather coming up at least.

Back to the same general area you put me on to back in ‘16? I still owe you one...

[Rackmastr]

Back to the same general area you put me on to back in ‘16? I still owe you one...

Headed to where I killed mine back in 2012 and Dad killed his 200" from a few years ago. A bit more central than where you hunted, but next year considering going back to that country when I draw again. I love the rolling prairies and rutting mulies, pretty amazing stuff!

[tayleoscar]

Good luck Trevor!! A Alberta hunt is definitely on my bucket list

[srupp]

Are you planning on doing any spot & stalk for MD or sticking to blind only?

Yes I would like to do some spot and stock..thats what that eastern Alberta is famous for..whatever it takes to hopefully harvest a deer..hopefully a mule deer AND whitetail deer..seems like the ground blind would be better for whitetails..just going to hunt listen to Phil and Nathann..
Good luck to the others Fuzxy..Rackmastr. .etc
Steven

[IronNoggin]

... It has taken 11 years to establish enough priority to draw this tag.
...
I am taking a camera in case a 120 buck gets harvested.

You come back from this hunt with a DINK 120 Buck, and I will personally hunt you down to kick your butt Buddy!! :razz:
There are some real Monster Bucks in that area, and 200 inches is really not out of the question!
Study the hell out of as many pictures you can find of bucks that top 180, and DO NOT settle for anything less!
They are there!

Best of Luck my Friend!
I am sincerely looking forward to the report and pictures!

Cheers,
Nog - Missing Alberta this fall...

[srupp]

Ya ..no pressure..lol
Anyone here an expert on photoshop ? To save a ass kicking ? Lol
Thanks Matt
Steven

[fuzzybiscuit]

Just wait 6 hours after harvesting him until he’s good and stiff then it’s as simple as a prop-up and stand 8 feet back. Make sure the person on the camera is good at lining your hands up with the antlers...

[Wild one]

Yes I would like to do some spot and stock..thats what that eastern Alberta is famous for..whatever it takes to hopefully harvest a deer..hopefully a mule deer AND whitetail deer..seems like the ground blind would be better for whitetails..just going to hunt listen to Phil and Nathann..
Good luck to the others Fuzxy..Rackmastr. .etc
Steven

I have only hunted prairie MD with a bow in Alberta but stalking them was a blast. My hunting was south of Calgary

You are hunting with a rifle so probably don’t need it but crawling with camo netting helped in truly open stalks. In most cases getting close by using the coulee’s is enough

We also had luck waiting in abush first thing in the morning

Strangest buck was taken by my buddy. This deer would bed in an old run down barn and that is where he arrowed it. So don’t overlook any form of cover/wind break with prairie MD

You should have a blast just follow the lead of the locals as you plan to already

PS wear gloves hawthorn sucks

[Norwestalta]

Best of luck to you and travel safe.

[srupp]

Best of luck to you and travel safe.

Thank you, appreciate the kind thoughts.my Sister in Edmonton was mentioning the roads suck ..winter is there.
Looking forward to the adventure.....
And meeting up with familly..and friends. ...
Steven

[REMINGTON JIM]

Hey Steven, good luck! It should be a blast.

I’m off for 10 days starting right now. I’ll be hunting about 700k’s directly north of you. Late season bull moose, antlered Muley, antlered Whitetail and 2 supplemental antlerless Whitetail tags... I should be able to find something for the freezer.

Springer will put you on a cranker for sure. Here’s my 2016 Muley from just south of where you are going. I’d set something like this as a minimum...

https://i.postimg.cc/JzSS3mD6/5291-A849-46-E3-4-CA2-8-A88-12-B7-C6-EC5-E24.jpg (https://postimg.cc/hXbCgk0T)

GREAT Buck Fuzzy ! :wink: RJ

[Norwestalta]

Thank you, appreciate the kind thoughts.my Sister in Edmonton was mentioning the roads suck ..winter is there.
Looking forward to the adventure.....
And meeting up with familly..and friends. ...
Steven

-20 the last couple of mornings,rain and snow in the forecast for the peace country. Don’t know what it’s like down south but bring a toque and expect to shoot in the wind.

[fuzzybiscuit]

6:00am this morning heading out south of Fort Mac.

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But it’s not quite froze up yet. This pic was taken at about 7:00am. The old Power Wagon on 35’s was sunk to the frame. I’d never have a truck without a winch again. The first two trees yanked right out of the ground but the third held and out she came.

https://i.postimg.cc/yNLBVPnr/E3791199-63-D3-44-EE-9-CB5-07-FFC87-B41-DD.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[srupp]

Wow....COLD..great job on the self recovery with winch..do you have a loggers permit for harvesting those first 2 trees ?
Good luck on your hunt.
Steven

[srupp]

Ha ha ha ha Almao..Susan was shown these photos..she asked if she could change her mind on coming huntihg.lol..
Steven

[ajr5406]

Good luck srupp! I’m heading to southern Alberta on the 20th. Got drawn for a mule deer and picked up a WT tag too. Getting excited.

[IronNoggin]

Good to chat today Buddy.
Safe Travels back and forth!
The rut has indeed commenced where you will be landing.
Be damn FUSSY!
I meant what I said about any 120 inch bucks!!

Shoot Straight as I know you will!

Looking forward to the pix & the tale!

Cheers,
Matt

[fuzzybiscuit]

Should be a great hunt Steven and I second Nog’s thoughts on holding out for a good one. I can’t wait to get back down south on another Muley hunt. With all the talk around out of province hunters and limited entry draws the last year I’d treat it as though it may be your last opportunity at an Alberta monster because you never know, it may be. With Springer on your side you’ll be in the right area and you have a great chance at a once in a lifetime buck. Again, good luck!

I did manage to find this ugly little guy the other morning. I bet he didn’t wake up thinking he’d be going for a ride in a Power Wagon that day. He’s not much to look at but he should be good eating.

Conditions up in Muskeg country are pretty bad right now. Plus 2 today and nothing is froze up yet. Even the quads are having a tough time and forget about getting around in a truck.

https://i.postimg.cc/7PmVTbxv/5-FBF9532-E625-4-E0-A-B429-E1-CF2-B944-FEE.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Springer]

Good on ya For closing your Moose tag Fuzzy b..My son has a tag and his work is keeping him out of the field..Maybe this Sunday Steve will arrive in time to help pull the hide off a Swamp Donkey at our house. The weather has been super mild for sure , Maybe some snow come Friday. Im taking Sunday off of work to help pursue this Bull and maybe an " Antlered Mule Deer" tag around home. Im being to damn fussy and haven't folded mine yet.

[srupp]

Hmmm abdolutely Phil..brought the knifes sharp enough to guarantee another trip to hospital. .lol
Good luck Phil..
Edmonton Steven

[Rackmastr]

Had a fun trip in AB...hope you do good out there Srupp! Wife managed to shoot a nice buck and we had some good experiences. Weather got a bit cold the couple days but sure got bucks moving on Saturday!

[IronNoggin]

What's The Word from out East Gentz??

Did SRUPP hammer the Big 122 incher... :shock:

Or...

Wondering...
Nog

[butcher]

What's The Word from out East Gentz??

Did SRUPP hammer the Big 122 incher... :shock:

Or...

Wondering...
Nog

Saw a pic yesterday with him in it but not his deer. Holding out for a 125” I hear.

[Rackmastr]

Rut sure was going strong when we were there last week (especially on the Saturday when it was cold and crisp without wind). Friday we got hammered with snow/wind and it kept the movement down in the morning, but once it cleared and the sun came out, was pretty cool watching all the activity and mulies chasing in the river valleys.

[Jordan f.]

Saw some does being chased by a buck last weekend. Hopefully he's getting some action!

[fuzzybiscuit]

https://i.postimg.cc/SR1ccbLJ/D7-AA2-EC0-5602-48-A5-B1-C6-F0-E75679-DEEA.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[srupp]

Saw a pic yesterday with him in it but not his deer. Holding out for a 125” I hear.

Hmmm Geoff..Geoff..Geoff..I heard srupp saw 115 deer opening day of his hunt..2..3..mulies over 175..180..all turned down....and a miss on a running mule deer on day 2..180..
Rumour has it he is still sitting on his ass on a small remote hill..grinning from ear to ear with deer running everywhere..literally..
Or maybe he just got home and has hit tge shower..then bed after 11 hour trip through hell..snowmagedfon..NO plow trucks.
Hope Andy gets his aim.....
Good luck Butcher et all..
Elmer Fudd Ruppster

[Springer]

Yes we saw a pile of deer and covered some country beating up on the Old Dodge. The weather was good to us and some great memories made..Nathan couldn't contain himself when he saw this young drop tine Muley Buck on day 2 of the Hunt...great character deer for him.
https://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp189/Springer428/2018%20Critters/0-1_zpsj6wdpqnw.jpeg (https://s410.photobucket.com/user/Springer428/media/2018%20Critters/0-1_zpsj6wdpqnw.jpeg.html)

After returning home and out of time to chase more deer at home i filled my tag last night...I am thankful to be able to get out as much as i did and turn down some other deer along the way.
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp189/Springer428/2018%20Critters/IMG_7350_zps9mbb5ab5.jpg (http://s410.photobucket.com/user/Springer428/media/2018%20Critters/IMG_7350_zps9mbb5ab5.jpg.html)

I had my sights on a Big fella since last July but he ended up in the adjacent zone my draw was good for. I will miss chasing him and hopefully see him around next year..
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp189/Springer428/2018%20Critters/IMG_6715_zps059jxmzr.jpg (http://s410.photobucket.com/user/Springer428/media/2018%20Critters/IMG_6715_zps059jxmzr.jpg.html)

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[srupp]

Well done Springer..THANK YOU for everything.truly enjoyable.
The new lights worked well..
Will post story of adventure..and WHY Alberta has no..or so few grizzlies..lmao.
Thanks Brother.
Steven

[IronNoggin]

... Will post story of adventure..and WHY Alberta has no..or so few grizzlies..lmao.


Well get on with it Buddy!
Inquiring minds NEED to KNOW! :lol:

Cheers & Welcome Home
Nog

[srupp]

Hmmmm thanks Nog I have been quite ill..even before the trip out to Alberta..sucked it up and gave it my all..
However THIS IS a hunting site. .a damn fine one at that.so I have been trying to find the words for the finest deer hunt in 40 years of hunting mulies..I will tell it like it happened..
Once again thank you Phil, Nathan, and Kelvin..our very generous landowner Doug..Bless his heart..Amazing generosity.
And ESPECIALLY to my first wife Susan..for accompanying me, doing most all the work..making Phils travel trailer home..and even jeopardizing her health by assisting with deer cleaning chores..even though Susan is allergic to deer " dander " hair...
One of my most favorite hunting memories ever...truly...
Will start the recollection in short order..
Thanks Matt, appreciate the encouragement. .
Cheers
Steven

[rocksteady]

Its funny.. my buddy who is an avid hunter is not allergic to ANYTHING except ungulate fur.. has to take 2 claritin before he skins a deer or he starts itching and flowing snot

[Getbent]

Did I miss the write-up???

[srupp]

No, no my friend just have been incredibly unwell.and getting worse..was hoping for some improvement.
Steven

[fozzy]

No, no my friend just have been incredibly unwell.and getting worse..was hoping for some improvement.
Steven

That's not the kind of news we like to hear about.

I hope you are on the mend soon Steven.

[kennyj]

Get well Steven.
Looking forward to your tale. Always enjoyable.
kenny

[250 sav]

Hope you health improves, enjoy your tales and opinions. May the new year be one of health and happiness.

[Getbent]

Yes take care man....

[Brez]

All the best to you. Get well soon.

[ajr5406]

No, no my friend just have been incredibly unwell.and getting worse..was hoping for some improvement.
Steven

Bummer Steven. Any better??

[Wentrot]

Hmmmmmmm...

[IronNoggin]

I chat with Steve on the phone from time to time.
His health is not well Ladz.
As a consequence, he isn't around here too much, and certainly not up to crafting a hunting tale of late.

In our last conversation he did note the Mulie he collected in Alberta tested positive for CWD and that he was handing all of it over to the CO's for proper disposal.

Cross your fingers for him, and send good thoughts his direction.
Once he gets better, I hope he will once again be up to sharing his tales with us all once again.

Matt

[Island Idiots]

Thanks Matt He is a gem and one hell of a nice guy‼️

[huntcoop]

Hmmmmmmm...

Classic... :lol: