You're twisted AV, but I like it. My mom is one of the toughest people I know so she's capable of anything


Bow hunting elk tomorrow, life goes on

Bighorn sheep season just opened and the mountains are full of hunters. i'm going to hold off hunting sheep until later in the season but I was giving a young fellow some assistance with plotting his route and suggested a couple spots. He's a friend of a friend and hiking in solo, which I respect. He kept in touch with me over the last week via a delorme in-reach and it sounds like he dropped a ram as he asked me how much I'd charge to pack it out.

He also told me he was charged by a grizzly about 2 miles from where my upriver trapping cabin is. Good chance it was one of the grizzlies i've caught on the trail cams up there. i don't have all the details yet but he obviously survived. I'm curious to find out what happened.

Another sheep hunter here in Alberta was not so lucky



"A man was reportedly mauled by a bear in a remote area near Sundre on Thursday morning, according to Alberta Fish and Wildlife.

The 32-year-old man from Calgary was in the Panther River area, west of Sundre, when he was attacked by a bear, a spokesperson told Global News.

The man told RCMP the bear came out of the woods while he was eating around 9 a.m. Thursday and grabbed him by the legs. He fought off further attacks and was able to hike back to his vehicle several kilometres away.

He then drove himself to the Mountain Aire Lodge around 4 p.m.

From there, the man was airlifted by a private helicopter to Sundre hospital, and later transported to another hospital in Calgary.

He’s being treated for non-life-threatening injuries to his head and face.

According to RCMP, there is no danger to the public because the attack happened in a remote location.

Fish and Wildlife are continuing to investigate the incident. The spokesperson did not have information on what kind of bear was involved in the attack."

oh yea... he got his ram. Beautiful full curl - 29 mile pack from kill site to truck so he earned it. No BS he shot it within 1/4 mile of where I suggested he hunt. He called me this morning so excited and pumped up, and appreciative. By the way he said it was a 500lb. + black bear that charged him to within 20 yds while he was going through a raspberry patch. Normally I'd say BS to a black that big but we've seen this bear before and its a monster. Glad to see his ram was the only thing killed.

was out bow hunting today. Saw these two small mule deer bucks and 5 moose, all cows and calves. Very hot so lots of game on the river.

These two were so focused on cooling off they let me walk right up to them.

I headed upriver and hauled in a bunch of gear with the boat for elk camp next week. 2 tents, tarps, kitchen gear, etc. As this is a new area for me I also wanted to do some scouting. I'm pretty happy with what I see




I followed a heavy game trail up to the ridge tops




where I found a trail running along the ridge.


Looks promising

In Loving Memory Of
Margaret Estella Bildson


It is with great sadness that the family of Margaret Estella Bildson bids her farewell...for now. Margaret left this world behind on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, surrounded by her family in an atmosphere of love.

No ordinary woman, Margaret had to fight from the day she entered the world on January 1, New Year’s Day, 1937. Although weighing in at under 3 pounds she survived, thanks to the tireless efforts of her beloved mother, and the warming oven on the wood stove that served as her incubator. Margaret grew into a beautiful self-confident woman. At the age of 17, she met the love of her life, Aubrey Bildson, at the skating rink, although she didn't know it at the time. Aubrey prevailed and their 63 year marriage survived the ups and downs of life right up until the day of her passing, with her beloved Aubrey and family at her side. Together they brought four children into the world, which resulted in ten grandchildren, twelve great-grandkids, and the recently arrived great great-grandson Xavier.

Margaret was much more than a wife and mother. Over the years, her intelligence and business acumen facilitated her successful careers in banking and business with her and husband Aubrey’s final efforts going towards helping start up the family business, Prime Property Management.

Margaret was confident and assured and held her own in any situation. Woe to any man who tried to patronize her! Fiercely protective towards her Aubrey and extended family, she was loved by all whose lives she touched. Too generous and quick to give gifts … we are sure the flags at the Home Shopping Network are flying at half-mast in Margaret's memory.

If our love is any measure of her legacy then she will be remembered forever. Ever the consummate organizer, Margaret has gone first to make sure everything is in order for those who follow. She leaves behind in Ontario her sister and confidant Mona Clark (Doug), and beloved “baby” brother Reverend John Hyland (Donna).

Farewell Maggie and God’s speed on your journey home - Love Aubrey, Bonnie and Randy, Brian and Deana, Lori May, Kathleen and Cris, Jennifer and Taylor, Jason and Leah, Melissa and Brian, Jennifer and Pierce, Kaylan and Brent, Olivia and John, Wade, Jada and Kevin, Aiden, Nyla, Sophie, Linden, Kathryn, Aubrey, Estella, Raegan, Bronson, Oliver, Joel, and Xavier.

A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at 2:00pm, at Oliver’s Funeral Home in Grande Prairie (10005 107 Ave.).

Sorry for your loss Brian. Heart goes out to you and your family. She sounds like she was one heck of a woman.

Condolence to you and your family.

2X

Sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family.

I'm sorry to hear about your loss I'll keep you and yours in my prayers.
Allan

Sorry for your loss Brian

Sorry for your loss Brian may she rest in peace.

May God rest her soul.

My condolences to you and your family Brian.

Brian,
Sorry about you and your family's loss. She sounds like an amazing woman. Thanks for sharing her life history.

My condolences as well. I wish your family peace and courage.

Thanks for all the kind words. But life goes on.

A buddy called me last night and told me a caribou was spotted just west of my house. i headed out and found it standing in a canola field.

I've been doing quite a bit of elk hunting lately. I set a tent camp up on a large river bench.



It withstood a two day rain event that had 3" of rain overnight! River came up a foot which is good for getting around.

There are lots of berries this year and bears to take advantage of them. This guy went straight up the riverbank




There's a lot of hunters out as it's been a warm year. It's chasing the elk up onto the high ridges during the day, they're only coming down to cross the river or at night. I hiked up to the top through some bad country, lots of ground cover, mostly consisting of rose bushes with 1/2" stalks and thorns to match. My lower legs look like I tried to stuff a cat in a bag while wearing shorts. And sure enough jumped elk up there and had some action. Found this area where a bull turned the bush into a potato patch. Look how nice the loamy dirt looks




I told my buddies we need to get out of here before we kill something and then have to pack it back through that nightmare.



I had a few trail cams out and got a nice shot of a coyote family. There were 3 of them in total.