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The 7-day forecast, hourly plan and an alert for this beach are in pre-sale.
See the pre-saleWhere to look
Search meadows and south-facing slopes along aspen edges, where animals wintered. Elk like to winter on open meadows along the Red Deer and James rivers.
Species
elk (wapiti), mule deer, white-tailed deer, moose
Season: Moose shed from December to February, mule deer and whitetails from January to March, elk from March to April. Search in April and May.
Terrain: Rocky Mountain foothills: aspen and spruce forest, meadows
Rules and closures
Removing antlers is banned in Canada's national parks. Alberta's hunting guide notes that a shed antler that is legal to sell within Alberta may not be legal to sell to buyers in the US. Before you go, check the rules with an Alberta Fish and Wildlife office and do not enter private land without permission.
About the area
Sundre lies in the Rocky Mountain foothills of Alberta, on the edge of large public (Crown) lands. Elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer and moose live here. Banff and Jasper national parks are further west and are excluded.
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