Any hunters from the okanagan?
 

I'm thinking of heading into Kelowna, or penticton. Anyone from thataway? Hows the area, game, mountains, fishing, work, economy, crime, etc? Thanks much.

RE: Any hunters from the okanagan?
 

I don't live there but I know the golfing is awesome...hopefully I'll retire out there in 30 more years!:DJDinAB

RE: Any hunters from the okanagan?
 

Very nice area, big lakes with decent fishing for trout, ling cod, great wine, fruit and golf courses. Game I am sure are around but in travelling the area with work I rarely see much in the way of big game, unlike the kootney area's (Cranbrook, Invermere, Golden, etc). Cost of living is substantial though, housing in Kelowna/Penticton is through the roof, gas this week was almost a buck/L, food at restruants is higher than Clagary, etc. Not sure about work I guess depends on what experience you have but with the housing booming one would assume the reason it is being driven up is economic...although a heavy retirement area so that will be a direct result in costs. Crime is actually higher than one thinks due to the moderate temperature it is resident to transits but I doubt much more than many areas in canada. People in the interior of BC are excellent though, I haven't met to many that weren't extremely nice and pleasant.

If I were moving for very pleasant living these areas would be a great choice, however for hunting opps this area wouldn't be my first choice! Either the Kootneys or northern offer more in way for the sportsman.

RE: Any hunters from the okanagan?
 

i fish up there all the time, last weekend i saw a moose, 5 deer, and 2 black bears it was awesome i also caught 44 rainbow trout, i would love to live up there, in my opinion an outdoormans dream