wayne nicol
04-24-2011, 01:28 PM
hi, wayne here- second post on this forum. neat site eh!!
i am an ex south african, and a trad bow hunter.
is there any input with regards to alternative "fly in paddle out" rivers in bc.
this is what i would consider ideal- but then we cant always have what we want!!!
i am looking at the kechika right now.
i would love to find an isolated area, that gives us the opportunity to fly in with a small group( 3 to 4 of us) and a paddle out a few hundred km or so back to some form of "civilisation" for a vehicle pick up.
i really dont want to fly in/ fly out.
just to costly for us.
we have all the neccesary gear-canoes, camp equip, "S.P.O.T" s will rent a sat phone for emerg if needed.
lots of experience with maps etc
i guided in africa- and know enough about dangerous game and a hostile wilderness, to know that it all deserves respect, caution and attention;
and that arrogance and complacancy will always lead to trouble.
i have been in canada here for 4 years now- and have hunted and camped here every year.
my hunting buddy is a true blue canuck, with a lifetimes worth of hunting and bush time- i took him to africa 2 years ago, and he did exceptionally well there- we have hunted/and camped together for the last 3 years- we are different people, but understand each other well, and co-habit in the bush quite well.
we had an encounter with a grizzly, over a gut pile, and boy- i was sure glad to have him there, helps when someone has had a bit more experience in a specific field- namely sharp, prickly bears!!!
but we will probably do this trip with 3 or 4 of us.- makes more sense from a safety perpective.
if anybody would like to give a little input it would be truly appreciated- and i am quite happy with pm's, as it helps to keep your special spots out of the limelight if need be!!
in anticipation.
thank you
wayne
i am an ex south african, and a trad bow hunter.
is there any input with regards to alternative "fly in paddle out" rivers in bc.
this is what i would consider ideal- but then we cant always have what we want!!!
i am looking at the kechika right now.
i would love to find an isolated area, that gives us the opportunity to fly in with a small group( 3 to 4 of us) and a paddle out a few hundred km or so back to some form of "civilisation" for a vehicle pick up.
i really dont want to fly in/ fly out.
just to costly for us.
we have all the neccesary gear-canoes, camp equip, "S.P.O.T" s will rent a sat phone for emerg if needed.
lots of experience with maps etc
i guided in africa- and know enough about dangerous game and a hostile wilderness, to know that it all deserves respect, caution and attention;
and that arrogance and complacancy will always lead to trouble.
i have been in canada here for 4 years now- and have hunted and camped here every year.
my hunting buddy is a true blue canuck, with a lifetimes worth of hunting and bush time- i took him to africa 2 years ago, and he did exceptionally well there- we have hunted/and camped together for the last 3 years- we are different people, but understand each other well, and co-habit in the bush quite well.
we had an encounter with a grizzly, over a gut pile, and boy- i was sure glad to have him there, helps when someone has had a bit more experience in a specific field- namely sharp, prickly bears!!!
but we will probably do this trip with 3 or 4 of us.- makes more sense from a safety perpective.
if anybody would like to give a little input it would be truly appreciated- and i am quite happy with pm's, as it helps to keep your special spots out of the limelight if need be!!
in anticipation.
thank you
wayne