Accanadensis
08-30-2020, 11:06 PM
Hi all,
After following the conversations on here for a little while, this is my first post on huntingbc. This will also be my first season hunting... I’ve been introduced to it recently by a good friend of mine who’s been doing it all his life. We’re looking to hunt in the McBride area this fall and are planning a trip in mid September to look for elk, bear and mulies.
I’ve combed as many previous threads pertaining to these species in the McBride area but it seems a lot of the information is a bit dated. I suspect that all three of those animals might still be at higher elevations (subalpine or higher even) in mid September. However, I’ve heard that a lot of the elk presence in the robson valley region is at lower elevations on private land. I’m wondering if the mountains around there might hold elk herds at higher elevation in the relatively early fall? Also, do either the Cariboo Mts or the Rockies have sizeable high elevation berry crops to attract bears? I’ve found in my explorations of the coast mountains closer to home that blueberries don’t grow as extensively in the drier inland ranges (e.g. Lillooet Range). Lastly, any ideas as to whether mulies will be found in the high country at that time of year as well?
I’d be happy to hear any advice or input anyone has on these subjects. Also, keep in mind this is my first post so take it easy on this newbie :D
After following the conversations on here for a little while, this is my first post on huntingbc. This will also be my first season hunting... I’ve been introduced to it recently by a good friend of mine who’s been doing it all his life. We’re looking to hunt in the McBride area this fall and are planning a trip in mid September to look for elk, bear and mulies.
I’ve combed as many previous threads pertaining to these species in the McBride area but it seems a lot of the information is a bit dated. I suspect that all three of those animals might still be at higher elevations (subalpine or higher even) in mid September. However, I’ve heard that a lot of the elk presence in the robson valley region is at lower elevations on private land. I’m wondering if the mountains around there might hold elk herds at higher elevation in the relatively early fall? Also, do either the Cariboo Mts or the Rockies have sizeable high elevation berry crops to attract bears? I’ve found in my explorations of the coast mountains closer to home that blueberries don’t grow as extensively in the drier inland ranges (e.g. Lillooet Range). Lastly, any ideas as to whether mulies will be found in the high country at that time of year as well?
I’d be happy to hear any advice or input anyone has on these subjects. Also, keep in mind this is my first post so take it easy on this newbie :D