Ok, but first I need to say to AF Hunter, with all due respect, my reasons for hunting in Alberta have nothing to do with my "ego". I'm more than happy with my accomplishments as a bowhunter in Pa at thispoint in my life. I'm just seeking a giant buck that I don't think I'll kill in Pa.
Back to the original thread. Ihunt with a guide in the Edmonton Bow Zone in Alberta because as a nonresident,you MUST be guided to hunt in almost all of Canada, it's the law (as I've said before). I also go up there because it's a beautiful country ( big scenery change) with vast farm lands that can not be accessed except with the help of a guide, as it's virtually all private land in the Bow Zone.
This region is famous for it's huge bucks and very low hunting pressure. In my 3 years of hunting there so far, I've NEVER seen another hunter while in the woods, ever! I like that. I also have to say almost every buck I've seen there was a mature buck. Ilike that too.
As far as being "placed" on a stand, I don't have a problem with that because that's the way my guide does things on his properties. I'd preferto set myself up but I don't want to "guide my guide".He does know the area like I'll never know it, so I have confidence in his decision making. This is also an area I've wanted to hunt for a lot of years, so now I'm doing it. You only have one go around. I guess that covers it.