Crotchety Old Grouch, SASS #51188 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Got back yesterday (sunday) morning from 10 days in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada. Went there to shoot the CAS Canadian Championship and the SASS Canadian Championship. Had a truely great time, shot two great matches and even got to see Cowboys and Alians with 75 friends at a local theater. If you have some time here's a couple links to some picks I think they look the best as a fast slide show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt McCloud, SASS #65003L Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Thanks for posting! Some fine pictures and a reminder I need to head out to Western Canada! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crotchety Old Grouch, SASS #51188 Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Thanks for posting! Some fine pictures and a reminder I need to head out to Western Canada! It was well worth the trip from Oregon. Two great matches only a few days apart and I got to see my first wild wolf on the way home: http://crotchetyoldgrouch.smugmug.com/CAS/SASS-2011-Canadian/i-4MJ8QWj/1/X2/IMG4236-X2.jpg Next year there is going to be a similar set up on Vancouver Island. There will be a 3 day match in Victoria then, a couple days later, another one in Courtenay. Looking forward to it. Hope you can make the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Good ta hear ya made it back in one piece,,,, must be because you drove most of da way ... That is a exilent photo of a young wolf ... bout half grown .... See ya and TR next year ..... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crotchety Old Grouch, SASS #51188 Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Good ta hear ya made it back in one piece,,,, must be because you drove most of da way ... That is a exilent photo of a young wolf ... bout half grown .... See ya and TR next year ..... Jabez Cowboy Ya we figured it was probably a yearling, seemed to be on it's own but no telling how many were near by. Got home about 0130. It's a 16hr drive but we did some sightseeing and lallygagin on the way. Thanks again for the hospitality see ya next year. COG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 The possion of the tail tells the story ,,,,,,,,,, note the tail curled forward tightly between the legs and the head-up alert stance ,,, yes you can count on there being other wolves close-by ... Next time Ya stop by fer a visit ,,,,,, Stay longer ... We never even got to shoot gophers ... Jabez Cowboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowdy Rex, SASS #71002 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 COG, Very nice photos!!!! I'm glad you and TR had a good trip and that you made it back in one piece. I can't wait to hear more details. Rowdy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cariboo Lefty, SASS5391 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Fun shooting with you as always COG. Hope to see you at the North Western Regional. Nice pictorial. Saw a Grizzly on my way home, about 1000 yards from the toll booth at Jasper, joggers just down the road, bear fast food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runamuck, SASS #49216L Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Thanks for the pics COG. Muck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIESTA, SASS #21303 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 COG That was a passle of pictures. Did you get a chance to shoot? Siesta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crotchety Old Grouch, SASS #51188 Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 COG, Very nice photos!!!! I'm glad you and TR had a good trip and that you made it back in one piece. I can't wait to hear more details. Rowdy Rowdy you'll find TR's favorite story in Pic #435 in the SASS match album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crotchety Old Grouch, SASS #51188 Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 COG That was a passle of pictures. Did you get a chance to shoot? Siesta Oh ya I got to shoot, and did pretty well in the side and main matches. I was on a couple of good posses that did'nt mind covering for me while I took photos. Most of the pic's were taken on two stages that gave a realy good view of the shooter so I only lallygaged alittle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crotchety Old Grouch, SASS #51188 Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 BTT for the weekend crowd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Dude, SASS # 51223 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I heard TR did rather well up North. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crotchety Old Grouch, SASS #51188 Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 I heard TR did rather well up North. Ya Lefty he sure did He is in the market for a much larger hat. The caption says it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calgary Kate, SASS #33287 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Looks like you crossed paths with my folks...Mad Trapper of Rat River and Wanderin' Rose. They were there with Sam Ootie and Miss Barah Lee Misditt. They had a great time and can't say enough about the hospitality they were shown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 ...Next year there is going to be a similar set up on Vancouver Island. There will be a 3 day match in Victoria then, a couple days later, another one in Courtenay. Looking forward to it. Hope you can make the trip. Wow! That would be a dream trip! your photos! Regards, Allie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Ringer Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Nice job on the Pics COG! Bring your pet wolf the Albany annual, I am looking forward to seeing it! Ringer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diablo slim shootist Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I was surprised to see so many people shooting Winchester 97's Only the black powder guys seem to shoot the SXS. wonderful pictures by the way -would love to shoot in the Northern territories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crotchety Old Grouch, SASS #51188 Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 I was surprised to see so many people shooting Winchester 97's Only the black powder guys seem to shoot the SXS. wonderful pictures by the way -would love to shoot in the Northern territories! Slim, 97's seem to be cheap, plentiful and popular in Canada. But there was a far number of SxS shooters and a couple 87's . In fact the speed shotgun (87/97) event for the SASS Championship was won with a 87 and that match winner used a SxS Lead Ringer Posted Today, 10:22 AM Nice job on the Pics COG! Bring your pet wolf the Albany annual, I am looking forward to seeing it! Ringer Had ta get rid of em. TR kept feeding him junk food till he throw up in the back of the van. Skinned out nice though. Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Wow! That would be a dream trip! Regards, Allie Yes it would , Just think shooting, sight seeing and shopping in the London of the west. Then going a hour north and shooting some more. And it's not that hard to get your guns into (and back out of) Canada. Talk to the Mad Trapper and Wanderin' Rose, they took the class to get their Canadian Firearms lic. while at Rocky Mnt. House. Calgary Kate, SASS #33287 Posted Yesterday, 08:15 PM Looks like you crossed paths with my folks...Mad Trapper of Rat River and Wanderin' Rose. They were there with Sam Ootie and Miss Barah Lee Misditt. They had a great time and can't say enough about the hospitality they were shown. Kate you and the hubby should have gone too. Then I could have personaly thanked you for all the support you have given our deployed troops, including my son during his deployments. I hope your dad liked the pic's, he's a good fiddler and nice guy. Make sure your folks gets their PAL's then y'all can join Allie Mo(no e) on her dream trip next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Eye Reb Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Thanks COG for showcasing our little shoot in the bush so well. We enjoyed having both you and TR, both of you are excellent embasadors to your nation. Our banack fire will have a spot for you anytime......and anybody else who would like to join us at next years Canadian Championships(always on the first weekend in August). Shoot Director Santa Maria & One Eye Reb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Creek Law Dog Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Looks like you crossed paths with my folks...Mad Trapper of Rat River and Wanderin' Rose. They were there with Sam Ootie and Miss Barah Lee Misditt. They had a great time and can't say enough about the hospitality they were shown. Your folks were camped about 50 yds from me. Nice folks, glad they came and had a good time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bois D'Arc, SASS # 27951 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 COG, great pics. I don’t want to hijack your thread but I would love to make a RV trip to Canada and shoot some CAS while there. So, I was wondering how difficult is it to take guns and ammo into Canada for a shoot. My wife has folks in Edmonton but I have never been there and she hasn’t been there since she was a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crotchety Old Grouch, SASS #51188 Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 COG, great pics. I don’t want to hijack your thread but I would love to make a RV trip to Canada and shoot some CAS while there. So, I was wondering how difficult is it to take guns and ammo into Canada for a shoot. My wife has folks in Edmonton but I have never been there and she hasn’t been there since she was a kid. Bois D Taking firearms into Canada is not that hard, especially long guns. For them all you need to do is down load a Non-Resident Firearms Declaration form CAFC 909, fill it out, do not sigh it, and make 3 copies. If you need more room down load the continuation sheet CAFC 910. You sign the forms when you get to the border and pay a fee of $25 Canadian dollars, they take credit cards. That form is good for 60 or 90 days and that’s all you need for long guns. Handguns are considered Restricted arms and take a little more paper work. They will be listed on the above forms but you also need an Authorization to Transport Restricted Arms from the chief firearms officer of the province you will be in. The basic requirement to get one is you must have a letter from the match you intend to shoot saying you are signed up for it. You will have to tell what border crossings you will be using and the dates you will be crossing. You also have to say where you will be staying. The Chief Firearms Officer of BC has a form they will email you ,if asked, that you fill out and FAX or mail in with the required info, I imagine the CFO of the other provinces have something similar. Each time I’ve done this I received the Temp Authorization to Transport via email about a week later. If you want to shoot at more than one match you will need an ATT for each one. Here’s a link to the RCMP that has more info; http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/information/visit/index-eng.htm If you plan on attending a couple matches a year or more it might be worth the effort to get a Canadian Possession and Acquisition license, register the guns you plan on using in Canada and the get a long term ATT. The license will cost you $ 80 for 5 years, but the renewal is free, and you will have to be a member of a gun club in Canada, that cost me $65 annually. But once all this was done, my long term ATT from BC lets me travel through all of the western provinces and border crossings without prior approval or additional paper work. That’s the basic info but I’m sure I’ve left some out. The best thing to do if you have questions is to call the RCMP Canadian Firearms Program. Here’s a link to their contact info; http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/cfp-pcaf/cont/index-eng.htm Hope this helps COG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crotchety Old Grouch, SASS #51188 Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 Last bump BTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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