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Alberta Sportsman and Outdoors Fishing or Hunting Discussion => Hunting in Alberta => Topic started by: AxeMan on November 22, 2015, 07:19:36 PM

Title: 2015 WT Hunt and Bush Camp
Post by: AxeMan on November 22, 2015, 07:19:36 PM

We did our annual November bush camp again as per tradition.  We only had WT tags this year.  We didn't get a moose tag which was probably fortunate as the timber wolves are still peaking where we hunt.  Some of the wolf sign and howling was quite impressive.  I am impressed at how these predators work the bush.  Chickens were plentiful and we had a good grouse BBQ one night too.  Trevor had a great chef tip this year which involved an Italian salad dressing marinade.

The WT hunt was okay with quite a few bucks seen but none were really big guys and the boys passed on many before accepting that a cranker was not in the cards.  The bucks were more localized in the traditional hot spots and that was generally in the larger blocks of bush away from the lines.  I think they are smart to shy away from the wolf hi-ways.

The road into our camp was in rough shape this year and we fought our way in the mud and out in very icy ruts.  We are the brothers of 4x4!  We did a couple of camp enhancements this year and one was an elevated wood floor on sheeted pallets.  We did plywood on the ground before but this is a notch up.  The level and sturdy floor was nice.  We also burn a couple scoops of coal in the wood stove at night now too and that heats all night.

It was a good time in the bush again but sadly we had to come back to civilization.  Here are a few pics from this year:

Title: Re: 2015 WT Hunt and Bush Camp
Post by: AxeMan on November 22, 2015, 07:26:37 PM

Some more pics.  Tin shrouding around the wood stove really helps and reflects the heat nice.  We never skimp on good firewood.  Good wood heat is the secret to a very comfortable camp.
The trailer I built a few years ago is still going strong; great as a game and firewood hauler.

Title: Re: 2015 WT Hunt and Bush Camp
Post by: Walleyes on November 22, 2015, 08:01:05 PM

Great stuff axe..

Camp looks top notch man..

Congrats to the boys on their kills..

Thx for the update.

Title: Re: 2015 WT Hunt and Bush Camp
Post by: sonny on November 22, 2015, 10:34:29 PM

Right on axe....looks like a great time.. ;)

Title: Re: 2015 WT Hunt and Bush Camp
Post by: 1000 YDS on November 22, 2015, 11:58:34 PM

That looks like a great time!
Even though you guys fought with mud and ice, I'm sure you didn't miss the -25 -30's we been having for the last  5 November!?! Lol
Congrats on you guys's buck

Title: Re: 2015 WT Hunt and Bush Camp
Post by: juansavio on November 24, 2015, 03:41:16 PM

That looks like a pretty slick camp set up! Nice animals as well.

Title: Re: 2015 WT Hunt and Bush Camp
Post by: bigbore444 on November 28, 2015, 06:17:35 AM

Nice set up and good looking critters. Dang its fun.