CFB Suffield opens up wildlife area to elk hunters
Posted Dec 2, 2016 5:26 pm.
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Canada’s largest military base is opening up a typically off-limits area to elk hunters in southeastern Alberta.
CFB Suffield has announced it’s allowing hunters into a national wildlife area four times the size of Medicine Hat as part of the elk reduction program.
Base spokesperson Natalie Finnemore says they made the decision after discovering hunting may be beneficial to the area.
“Every year we look at the program and we review the success of it, and as part of that after-analysis with the Province of Alberta, we determined that lets look at how we can expand the success of this hunt.”
The hunt runs until January 28th – anyone looking to take part must be 12 and up and have a permit from the Government of Alberta. First Nation bands from Treaties Four, Six and Seven are also welcome.
But as this is an active military base, there are some dangers hunters should be prepared for before looking for elk.
“That they should not pick up or handle any ammunition that they may find,” Finnemore adds. “Any unexploded ordnance such as bombs, or mortar rounds, artillery shells that may be found in the area, there is a small chance that you may find something. If any ammunition is discovered, please report it to CFB Suffield range control.”
More information can be found by following this link: www.army.gc.ca
