Field Notes
I’m Not A Fisheries Biologist But…
We are very fortunate to have excellent walleye fishing within a few minutes of Town. Yes, I said excellent! And it is!
If you are a fisherman then you have an opinion about walleye management in Iosegun and Smoke … Read the rest
Money Grab You Say…
On May 15 the fishing season for area lakes opened. There are significant regulation changes to both nearby walleye lakes: Iosegun and Smoke.
You have probably heard by now that anglers require tags to harvest walleye. Gone are the minimum … Read the rest
It’s Over…Mostly
November 30th marked the end of the hunting season for most people.
There are still a few seasons in the area: cougar, antlerless elk and antlerless mule deer in some wildlife management zones, but the worst is over!
This past … Read the rest
Hunting Season
August 25 is the start of the 2011 hunting season: archery season opens.
We are extremely fortunate to have incredible hunting opportunities in the Fox Creek area. With the right licences (and the right draw) a hunter can be in … Read the rest
Boreal Blight II
Do you know anyone who up until recently had a matching green leather (or fake leather) couch and loveseat?
Did anyone see these items loaded in the back of a truck?
If you answered yes, then give me a call. … Read the rest
Ups and Downs
Being a Game Warden in a small town has its ups and downs. I enjoy small town life in the bush. There is a great core group of Fox Creek residents. I have come to know and respect many of … Read the rest
Boreal Blight
What goes through a person’s mind when he or she throws garbage out the window of their vehicle?
Springtime is when this is the most obvious. All the trash thrown out of vehicle becomes visible as the snow melts. Just … Read the rest
You Can’t Legislate Respect
There are hundreds of books that define the laws of the land. If people could muster a little respect then most of those books would not be required. Sadly, respect is a largely elusive concept.
The Fisheries Act and its … Read the rest
