Re: Mountain Journal 2014
[Re: Bushman]
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04/14/14 09:37 AM
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As part of the wolverine research project we've found a wolverine den in the boreal forest, which is a first for Alberta. Wolverine dens in the mountains have known characteristics, just below treeline, lots of fallen snags or debris, good snow depth etc. But in the boreal the dens are a bigger mystery. So this den we've discovered is pretty important. Partner leaving tomorrow to go film it and hopefully some kits coming out the den. I was surprised to find out wolverine kits are white when they are born. The mom moves the kits pretty regular but she has a collar on so we should be able to track any new dens. Doesn't look like much, but it's home
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Re: Mountain Journal 2014
[Re: Bushman]
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04/14/14 12:01 PM
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Is that a hole in the ground Bush?A wolverine was caught incidentally this year on the trapline across the river from mine this season.2 in the Hearst area last year(100 miles west of here) and 2 in the Otter rapids area(100 miles north of here)last year also.It seems they are expanding their range south and east in the boreal forest here.
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Re: Mountain Journal 2014
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04/15/14 05:18 PM
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Kusko
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Bushman, your cabin building pictures are worth SOOO much. Thank you thank you for doing this. I'm going to build my cabin this year based on your design.
"There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin." Linus Van Pelt www.alaskafinandfur.com
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Re: Mountain Journal 2014
[Re: Bushman]
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04/15/14 11:43 PM
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Boco - that's the den. there's kits inside it at the time. Partner is off tomorow to see how its looking now. It is just an opening under a tree root system. When I think about it I'm guessing a wolverine would have a tight entrance to its den. Small enough to deter a wolf from getting in and this time of year even a bear. Trout - I'm sure there's lot of interesting bush things to do in your area as well. I think all of us guys with access to wilderness appreciate how lucky we are. But usually we've worked for it. Pretty soon it'll be time to go watch goats. I know an area where they have their kids and there is always interesting happenings up there. One thing about being above treeline you can see a lot of action. One of my favorite memories is a grizzly hunting goats on a ridge across a small drainage from me. I can still see its long spring hair whipping in the wind. i got some shaky footage on my camcorder. The bear couldn't see the goats over the roll of the ridgeline and the wind was blowing their scent away. The griz missed his chance by about 200 yards.
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Re: Mountain Journal 2014
[Re: Bushman]
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04/16/14 05:46 PM
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I'm glad there is an audience for our wilderness stories. It's kind of like going to what you think will be a boring party and finding someone there who is fascinated by your bush life, an appreciative audience so to speak. I was telling AK Howler ( talk about hard core adventurer) that I had filmed a bull trout spawing with a small Nikon coolpix camera I was packing. I got both underwater film and photos. I just dug up this still shot. Check out this males lower jaw, think he's spawning? This creek was four feet wide and at 6500', just at treeline, perhaps one mile from the top of the pass, which was the continental divide. The Alberta bull trout is one tough fish, but in trouble in some areas. I've seen a 18 pounder.
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Re: Mountain Journal 2014
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04/16/14 05:57 PM
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Hey Bushman! I sure like your trail cam pics, Parks Canada has some trail cams set up in Ivavvik National Park. Check them out, just goggle parks Canada ivavvik park trail cameras! There's a few nice pics!
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Re: Mountain Journal 2014
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04/16/14 06:17 PM
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Again........a huge thank you , all of you guys that do these journals......excellent readin and learnin! X2! Yes, another huge THANK YOU to those of you who take the time to take us on your continuing saga of adventures in the bush! I'd also like to say THANK YOU to those folks on this board that also share their lives and those of their familys on Utube! Ryan and Muskrat come quickly to mind!
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