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Title:The Hunting Notesfile
Notice:Registry #7, For Sale #15, Success #270
Moderator:SALEM::PAPPALARDO
Created:Wed Sep 02 1987
Last Modified:Tue Jun 03 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1561
Total number of notes:17784

550.0. "beamed up by aliens?" by FSCORE::KAYE (He who dies with the most toys is dead) Tue Nov 14 1989 11:50

Where did they go???

On Sunday, Nov 5, my buddy was moose hunting an area just north of our
normal area and came across 7 fresh beds on a knoll (it had snowed a
bit, so he knew they were fresh). It was about 14:00 so he couldn't do
much about it. On Friday, Nov 10 we were in the area sneakin around in
the rain & sleet. There were a couple of tracks that were fresh, but
no sign of all the moose. The next day was snow/rain and 3 of us
combed the area again - not a track. Sunday was sunny & cold with some
fresh snow again - not a track. We covered about 6 sq. kms.
The area is high hardwood hills/deep ravines with pine scattered
throughout. They had browsed a stretch on 1 hillside for about 1 1/2
kms the previous week, but we never found any fresh browse. So, where
did they go & why?

 mark

Almost tempted to rent a plane and check it out...
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550.1WJOUSM::PAPPALARDOTue Nov 14 1989 12:016
    
    Mark, If I may ask a dum question.  Where are you hunting Moose?
    
    Thanks,
    
    Rick
550.2in Northern OntarioFSCORE::KAYEHe who dies with the most toys is deadTue Nov 14 1989 14:348
>    Mark, If I may ask a dum question.  Where are you hunting Moose?
>    Rick

In Northern Ontario, about 20 miles north of Mattawa, which is 3 1/2 hrs
north of Toronto. The season runs from Oct 7 to Nov 15. Adults are draw 
only, everyone gets to shoot a calf.

 mark
550.3Oh Canada!!!WJOUSM::PAPPALARDOTue Nov 14 1989 16:4719
    
    Mark,
    
    I always had a hankering to get up there someday. Is this anywhere
    close to Hudson Bay? What are the lic fees for aliens ? Would I need
    a guide by law ? How are the caribou or are you too south ? What other
    game is available ?
    
    As you can see I'm full of questions. Ive been to Montreal, Toronto,
    and Kanata on Digital business and personal pleasure as well.
    
    I must say, You have a most beautiful country and I'm always ready to 
    return. The people are very nice and your citys and towns very clean.
    
    Thanks,
    
    Rick     (I live in southern New Hampshire.)
550.4non-resident infoFSCORE::KAYEHe who dies with the most toys is deadWed Nov 15 1989 12:5417
Thanx for the compliments, we sorta like up here too.

Non-resident moose license is CDN$200. However, it looks like you need
a validation sticker supplied by the outfitter, that seems to imply you
have to register with an outfitter. The exceptions are property owners in
a particular area, or hunting with immediate family that are residents.

I'm in Kanata, and our hunting area is 3 hrs west of Ottawa (slightly north),
and a long way from Hudsons Bay. People do hunt way up north, but i've never
figured out why, cus there are lots of moose a lot closer. I used to hunt
near Cochrane which is 6 hrs north of the area i hunt now (just too far).

We passed up on 3 cows, cus we only had 2 bull tags (for different areas).
Stop in & i can show you some videos of removing & skinning the unlucky
moose (always looking for a captive audience)...

 mark
550.5WJOUSM::PAPPALARDOWed Nov 15 1989 15:118
    
    Thanks for the reply and invite. Next time I'm up on business I'll look
    you up. I'll take you for a long lunch as I'm sure the conversation will
    be long.
    
    Good-Luck Hunting,,
    
    Rick