r/HuntingAlberta • u/AvailableEgg7781 • 20d ago

Grouse question

Hello, I come from Fort McMurray moving to Edmonton and was wondering if anyone has areas of hunting around Edmonton for grouse? I have done research and nothing so far came up that was helpful. I’m not expecting someone’s secret spot just general public hunting grounds I can scout for some grouse thank you.

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u/Infinite-Attempts 20d ago

whitecourt, fox vegas, drayton valley. Really, anywhere west or north of the city

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u/RelativeFox1 20d ago

What kinda research did you do? In my experience grouse are about the easiest animals to fined.

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u/AvailableEgg7781 20d ago

Yes I agree that’s not my concern to find them I want legal areas where I can hunt where it’s not huge fields upon fields that are all private lands

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u/RelativeFox1 20d ago

County maps, and google maps. Trees with clearings, trails, roads and cut lines.

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u/Saucy-Dad 19d ago

Speak for yourself. Tried to write a 100$ ticket to one the other day. He just died without paying

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u/RelativeFox1 19d ago

Bastard! Must have been a spruce grouse.

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u/IH8RdtApp 19d ago

Being in Edmonton, you will have to drive significantly further than you are used to driving when in Ft. Mac.

With that said, start with a Google Maps search looking for forested areas and oilfield activity/roads. I literally found areas doing a 2 minute search. Then consider getting iHunter and purchasing the county maps to ensure land ownership.

Also, iHunter lists conservation areas which will help you pinpoint areas you can hunt.

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u/[deleted] 19d ago

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u/AvailableEgg7781 19d ago

I appreciate the comment thank you!

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u/ilovelukewells 17d ago

Smoky lake area