Non-res in alberta?

[Kirby]

Well looking to the east I see alot of flat land :shock: and I gotta admit, I never was jealous of the hunting, but after seeing some of these goats I gotta ask... can I come out there and hunt them?

Is it possible for BC residents to hunt antelope? If so whats the procedure? Can I do a hunt with a albertan as a guest? Can I do it alone? Thanks.

Kirby

[Bitbywolf]

Hay Kirby I have a bud in Alberta who has a guiding outfit I called him to ask for the details about such a hunt but he wasn't home I left him a message.

When he calls me back I will let you know the fin print because I would like to go hunt them myself. :thumbsup:

[HOYTarcher]

Couple of options for non-residents to hunt Antelop.

1. Hunt with an outfitter. You'll likley end up paying substantially more unless you have a really good friend who is an outfitter. Even so it may be the way you'd like to go since it allows a non-resident to purchase a tag./services every year.

2. Hunt with a class C guide. This can be a friend or acquantance who is not allowed to charge for his services in any manner. YOu will have to apply for the draw with the person you are going to be hunting with. Draw info can be found on the Alberta Sustainable Resource Development website. It will likely take 3 years give or take to build up enough priority to get an archery tag although with good winters and higher numbers the time is dropping slowly.

Any other q's just ask I'm sure somebody here will be able to answer them.

Nothing better than an antelope hunt with a bow.

[Kirby]

Definatly not interested in the guided hunt. I have a couple friends out there that I might be able to convince them to trade a hunt. :teehee:
With the draws, if I get drawn, would my friend also? or would it be one tag for both of us? How much is the cost for me to hunt there? Would it possible to hunt multiple species? ie mulie and pronghorn? or is it one species a year?

Kirby

[Bitbywolf]

Kirby first you will need a win# (wildlife identification number) can call them for all the info at 1-888-944-5494 or relmdesk@ca.ibm.com

Then around June 1st have your buddy put in for you or both of you can put in for whatever you would like to hunt in Alberta at about $4.00. go for the Pronghorns and MONSTER Muleys.

Better chance with the Muleys say 2 years till draw up to 4 years for the Pronghorn. or buy a hunt.

[Joey]

About 6 years ago, I got drawn first try for Antelope around Brooks area. Co-worker screwed me out of my time off, so I couldn't go. My buddy shot one last fall and said he could barely skin it out because of the terrible smell. Any opinions on the taste of the meat?

[HOYTarcher]

As previously posted the first thing is to get a WIN card. This will cost 8.00. In june when the draws come out have your buddy apply for whatever animals you are interested in hunting. The draw applications only cost a few bucks each. If/When you are drawn Whitetail or Mule Deer tags cost 120.00, Mosse or Elk 132.00 and Antelope or Sheep cost 178.00 for Non-resident Canadians + GST.


Heres a link to the Alberta Governemtnt site that has lots of info on the draw system and hunting in ALberta. The time to get drawn for speedy goats in Alberta has gone down considerably in some zones due to increasing populations. You'll see some zones can be drawn in the second year. I've hunted several of these areas and they hold good numbers of record book antelope.

http://www3.gov.ab.ca/srd/fw/hunting/huntinfo.html

[MSD]

I believe that antelope are among the best eating animals out there. Ya, they smell like a wet dog, but they sure taste good.

[Grunter]

I can vouch for MSD too, antelope is the next best thing to elk in my own opinion. Very tasty, you will never want to make sausage, etc. out of it - it just tastes that good!

Kirby - if you have troubles getting more info or getting things going with your friends in AB, I'm always an email or phone call away for anyone. I'd be happy to help you out, or even join you!

Caution for you about the draws (didn't notice it mentioned yet) if your friends have already been applying for an archery antelope license - when you apply as a team, the lowest priority applicant takes precedence for the team, in other words if you apply with others that have a priority higher than you - they will not get drawn until you're priority is high enough to be drawn for that zone/season. Not that this is a big deal but just so you understand how the special licenses work in AB.

[russ]

About 6 years ago, I got drawn first try for Antelope around Brooks area. Co-worker screwed me out of my time off, so I couldn't go. My buddy shot one last fall and said he could barely skin it out because of the terrible smell. Any opinions on the taste of the meat?


The meat's awesome, maybe tell him not to run the hell out of it next time.

[Mikey]

they have a very strong sage flavour in my exp. I'm not a big fan of sage ..so I havent even tried for a dopeylope...
Maybe it was the meat I tried ..I didnt shoot it nor was I around ...it was an aquintance that I worked with at teh time .....

Maybe I will try fer one starting this year ...

Shane (MSD) Ya wanna show me where some are?
:razz: :D

[Arliss McNalley]

In fact, I prefer antelope meat over venison. Don't get me wrong - I could eat deer all winter, but if you're a wild meat fan, you will definitely enjoy antelope. As with any animal, though, it's not going to taste as good after a poor shot and a 5 mile run.

[greybark]

Hey Kirby , Check out Montana . Lots of tags for bowhunters and lots of Antelope .
:D I found them the best eating game and the locals are friendly , Especialy when you bring down smoked salmon .

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