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Volume 1 Issue 4
PUBLISHERS Brad McCann Tony Griffiths
COPY EDITORS Bill Coker Dianne Griffiths Carman McCann
My 2016 hunting season has been one filled with adventure and excitement . In early september I had the privilege of embarking on my first fly-in moose hunting trip and taking part in my first successful moose hunt . Then in late November I was fortunate enough to harvest my first Manitoba whitetail buck .
Having accomplished these personal triumphs , I now look ahead to this winter ’ s predator hunting season . Since I am new to this sport , I spent some time talking with our contributors and they have put together some fantastic tutorials to help those who , like me , are looking to engage in this exciting hunt for the first time .
Harvesting winter fur bearers can be a challenging , yet very rewarding sport . But knowing where to start can be a struggle if you ’ re just starting out . This special issue of Wild Guide Magazine is geared toward helping you get out and be successful in the field – from gear guides that will help outfit you with everything you ’ ll need , to tutorials on how to set up , attract , call and successfully harvest coyotes and wolves .
Drop-Tines Outdoor Addictions host , Jeff Schlachter ( page 9 ), Canadian Outdoorsman TV ’ s Kevin Wilson ( page 13 ) and Fishing the Wild West host , Wes David ( page 19 ), all share their personal advice on tactics and gear for hunting coyotes this winter . From the basics , to some more advanced maneuvers for outsmarting these witty adversaries , they cover all the bases for success .
If wolves are what you ’ re after , Patrick Campeau shares a unique method created
by wolf hunting expert , Charly Algier , for hunting these elusive baddies ( page 23 ).
Want to try something a little different ? Master Outdoorsman , Steve Yanish , runs us through some basics of trapping coyotes using some of his favourite sets ( page 25 ).
Get outfitted for your predator season with our predator gear guide , showcasing some of our favourite fur-gathering equipment ( page 29 ).
Of course with the cold weather also comes ice fishing . Patrick Campeau is helping us fill the trays of our ice fishing boxes with some proven lures for catching yellow perch ( page 31 ) while Todd Longley gives his advice on how to deal with roadblocking ice ridges and catch more walleye ( page 35 ). And if you ’ re looking for some great gear to get you out ice fishing or bulk up the arsenal , our ice fishing gear guide will show you some of our favs ( page 37 ).
Thanks for reading and good luck with your predator season .
Wild Guide Publisher and CEO
Brad McCann
FOOD EDITOR Chef Alfonso Maury
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Patrick Campeau Wes David Todd Longley Jeff Schlachter Kevin Wilson Steve Yanish
ADVERTISING SALES Mike Winkler
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