Alberta Elk Hunt

[Avalanche123]

Well I committed to going bowhunting with my brother and one of is friends in Alberta for the Elk rut. Looks like we will be hunting down by the Robb area. Anyway this will be my first elk hunt and I am looking forward to it.

The cost for licences isn't that bad. Most expensive part will be my fuel bill but that's the cost of for having fun these days!

[todbartell]

hunting elk in the rut..I dont think there is anything better

[Avalanche123]

I'd love to hunt stone sheep in the rut.....but the season closes too early. It would be interesting nevertheless.

I've read all the posts on elk hunting so I guess its time to experience it!

[mountainman]

Get ready for a new addiction!!! Nothing like a bull screaming at you from 20yards!!

[Avalanche123]

Well tomorrow its off to Alberta (Robb area) to bowhunt elk. Leaving early AM tomorrow with a quick stopover in Vanderhoof to check out the Sitka gear and then carrying on to ouskirts of Edmonton.

I am sure there are better elk areas to hunt but my bro is a busy guy and this is what works for him so it'll be good regardless. I am not terribly optimistic about the odds however the change of scenery will do me good.

[mountainman]

Good luck to ya! Should be a good trip, some decent hunting around Robb.

[Avalanche123]

Thanks. I may be break down and buy a whitetail tag for the added bonus. I'll post when I get back.

[308Lover]

Born and raised up the Coal Branch. Have a beer for me at the Robb Hotel if it's still there. Used to be lots of elk east of the highway about 25 miles south of the Edson junction. New logging roads there now I guess. I have a Winn card for AB, SO WHAT'S A TAG FOR ELK WORTH? (iF YOU DON'T MIND ME ASKING.)

[mountainman]

Wildlife Certificate $28.22
Antlerd Elk Tag $135.31
Then there is the Hunter Host fee for the person your hunting with which is $27.00

[308Lover]

Thanks Mtn Man! It's almost worth it for me! Old home week for sure.