Good luck to you and the new hunter!

I took a very nice Alberta buck last year in 508 ... it can be seen on my web site .... http://www.thereevesbuck.com/...

DD

What's up JD? Like I mentioned to you before I'll be in the Bow Zone the second week of Nov. At this time is it stillconsidered pre rut? Here in Pa. the rut is in full swing at this time. Will they be chasing or tending? I could ask my outfitter this kind of stuff but I think everyone enjoysthis info.

Heres a canadian deer, not a monster but its my 1st bowkill so I wasn't gonna let him walk. Took him yesterday morning at 20yrds.
Hey wilderness chick, I'm down south in T.O. but I took this guy only15min north of you, a friends farm on Oro Line 12.

Hey early...second week in Nov is prime time (usually) I say that because the weather plays into it alot up here. I'm sure you will be fine but I've seen it slow without the cold temps. and we have a thing up here called chinooks that can warm up pretty good. But I would say you want to be here mid Nov. anyways. Just make sure you are ready for the cold weather[&:]I'm sure you'll have a blast and see a fair amount of big bucks, just don't shoot the first one you see as patience is the key to a really good deer. Let us know how your hunt went.
I'll be taking holidays then for my deer hunt as well.

Here's a picture from this weekends hunt, too warm for deer (+22c) but good weather for pheasants!
JDinAB

Goose shoot last year!

JDinAB

I was just thinking, I wear tee shirts, shorts and sandles year round where I live. When I jump on the plane in San Antonio Nov. 12th it's most likely going to 65-75 degrees F, landing in Edmonton later in the day I think there will be a big problem![&:]

Do ya think a pair of hunting boots with 1000 gram thinsulate will be ok for everyday/camp use?

Hey doubleA, what type of hunt will you be going on? I'll be hunting in the Bow Zone second week of Nov. I'm sooooo looking foward to this.

Sorry JD, this should have come before my last post but thanks again for the info. You'r my "man in Washington". I did'nt know you have good Pheasant hunting in Alberta. Seems like you've got it all up north! Those are some great photos too.

Nice pics JD. Got love them little white meat winged devils!!

DoubleA, you'll be spending the bulk of your days outdoors with your pac boots, so really any waterproof/semi insulated boots will work for camp use. I doubt you'll have to trudge to far to use the facilities...if you know what I mean! A spare set that isn't as warm wouldn't hurt just encase it is warmer out though...so if your buying new boots for this trip 800-1000 would be more than adequate. I myself wear 600-800 just wear the appropriate sock weights for the conditions I hunt in...then again it don't really feel cold to me till she dips in the -20's..lol! BTW we don't make you get off the plane in the snow...so just make sure you have access to a jacket, etc when you get your gear. Jeans, long sleeve shirt, socks and shoes are advised though! Also, we have heat in our vehicles now..so you'll be ok for the ride from the plane to camp as well!

Earlyin you should be right in the mix. IMOone of thebest times around the rut is the chase phase, those last few days were the smell is in the air but them does just aren't willing to let him get some...can be down right blazing. The area you are hunting in a word is AWESOME, so enjoy the ride!

Getting near, I wish you both and all the other hunters the best on your hunts! Make sure to updateus on the events!