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@bushcamp2

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Life's about camping, checking trail cameras, growing vegetables, harvesting our own meat & respecting nature.

Calgary area, Alberta
Joined October 2013
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
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8 months
Kittens in the snow!! Three young cougars following their mother.
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I’m totally against dog fighting but synchronized dog fighting is a whole new ballgame!!
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Friday evening fact: don’t tease a bull with your face.
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5 years
Just a little girl & her dog having a chat 😂😂😂(sound on).
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A Peregrine falcon chasing a flock of starling. Awesome pics by Nick Dunlop
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When that towing job doesn’t go as expected
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5 years
When you’re on a carb diet and get caught cheating
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5 years
This is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! Checked my trail cam pics & I see a Golden Eagle landing with a deer leg right in front of my camera which is on a ridge between two swampy lakes. UNBELIEVABLE!!!!
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5 years
Dogs vs cats summed up with one piece of cheese. (from @RexChapman ).
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When your dog comes out of the bush with his new friend & wants you to keep him.
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Actual footage of a millennial sheep dog at work
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If I had seen this in my earlier years, I might have become a barber!! Sound on
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5 years
Not that’s a big boy!!
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When a child and fawn meet.
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This is about as newborn as a moose can get.
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When the love of food is greater than sleeping.
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If this happens to a bear, imagine if a person got too close to a cow moose.
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Actual footage of an elk helping a runner break the 4 minute mile.
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A dog’s secret weapon against a cat; the canine hip check!
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When a raccoon knows you packed a sandwich made with smoked venison.
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11 months
I have a mix of emotions going through me right now. Joy & thanks for the meat I’m providing for my family & then sadness & respect for this deer whose life I’ve taken.
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4 years
My friend’s neighbor’s cat loves riding on his remote control truck. If the cat sees him use the truck it cries until he takes it for a ride. He got a trailer & made a hitch to pull the cat around.
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4 years
When you have the total right of way. (from IG: antoinevez_ via @zbessac )
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5 years
This is my kind of mascot!! 👍😂
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Actual footage of me coming home from elk hunting after not seeing an elk all season.
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I’m getting this squirrel feeder and putting it in the window where my dog can see it!
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4 years
When you’re a grizzly & want to cross the Athabasca River in Alberta, you don’t swim; you take the bridge. (🎥 joedesjardins)
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2 years
Now that’s a wolf pack!! Don’t know who took this video but his commentary is priceless!!
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5 years
Actual footage of my drive home right after deer season closes
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I’ll just leave this here as I back away slowly.
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5 years
I’m here because I ate the messenger pigeon.
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6 years
If you like murmurations, you’ll like this
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11 months
I promised myself that when I retired & I got my deer, I would go back out that season & just spend time watching. I’m finally doing it!
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6 years
Mom and the kids out for a stroll
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As our water bodies become polluted, mutations occur & new species are born. I present to you the BorderCroc.
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4 years
This bear was found relaxing at a dump in northern Manitoba. One person’s trash is another bear’s treasure. (pic from Mandy Stantic via @CanadaFirst )
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Shows the power, speed & respect for grizzlies. This is a big pack trying to push him off a kill. He’s not having any of it.
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When you’re a newborn moose calf & you’re legs are still wobbly.
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Actual footage of my neighborhood when I’m out scouting for elk.
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Just like people, there are 2 types that go to the gym.
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6 years
Nothing out of the ordinary here
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6 years
When you REALLY like what you’re eating!!
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5 years
Trying to keep the gang together.
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Proof that if you stand still, nobody notices you. Bear’s probably thinking “are you serious?” 😂
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10 months
Found the feral mare in an open pasture. Brought her 2 cups of oats, alfalfa cubes & crunchies. It sure tugs on your heart strings when I watch her look at me as I walk away. I’ll see her again in 3 weeks
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5 years
Even beavers need a helping hand now and then.
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Actual footage of Tom trying his luck at fishing after a very long & unsuccessful elk hunting season.
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6 years
I shouldn’t laugh but this dolphin 😂😂😂😂
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2 years
As I sign off for the night I leave you with this 😂😂.
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5 years
“Just stand right here while I release this grizzly. Don’t be afraid, he’ll run across the river & not towards you”.
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3 years
After 30 years in the oil patch, I’m retired & starting a new chapter in life. Outdoor adventures here we come!!
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Behind the scenes at the training facility for rescue dogs.
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Haven’t seen anything like this before; a cat & what looks like a coyote playing indoors.
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9 months
2 bucks locked together & would likely die if it wasn’t for this Fish & Wildlife Officer. An older video but always great to watch.
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5 years
My friend’s buddy took this picture near Priddis, Alberta in his yard. That’s a healthy looking cat.
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6 years
Here’s a pretty good example of how an owl can maneuver tight spots.
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11 months
This is a decent sized cougar. Definitely one of the top deer predators out here.
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5 years
People laughed when Jodi carried a jug of wine in case she ran into a bear; who’s laughing now.
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I LOVE these eagle cams!!!!
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Got called by a rancher losing calves to coyotes as they’re being born. This is secs before the 3rd coyote went down. Nothing escaped the 7mm rem mag today
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5 years
We all have that friend that’s good looking but is just as graceful as this elk.
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2 years
Quit hunting early because of high winds & went to check on the feral horses back at camp. With the temps going to -20C, I thought they’d like some treats & oats tonight.
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5 years
Sometimes doing the right thing is just instinct.
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How not to lower a boat into the water.
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Such a close call for the people & moose. Wickedly close!!
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A disciplined dog & an undisciplined child; makes my blood boil. (from ( @UltraDane )
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Actual footage of me trying to put together ikea furniture
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Last night we celebrated our 36th anniversary.  I’m a pretty lucky guy!
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For those that are hitting the gym in the new year, I’ll expect that you can do this by Feb 15th.
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4 years
This will be home for the next week or so. Here’s a few pics of my setup.
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6 years
Nothing like an elk calf playing in the mud.
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2 years
It’s that time of year when you need to be prepared. (author of video unknown)
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3 months
Well folks, it finally happened!! The rancher on the adjacent land got 3 geldings & the feral mare now has a herd to chat with across the fence!!!
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5 years
Tonight my wife & I celebrate our 31st wedding anniversary. Join us in raising a glass for a toast to many more happy years
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I searched & called out to the feral mares near camp & the big mare answered & came a 1/4mi to meet me. Man O man, it’s tough going in that deep snow.
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10 months
One of my favourite pictures of 2 cougars. Haven’t posted it in a while but thought I would for the new people following along.
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5 years
When you leave the shaver out & the kids get ahold of it.
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6 years
Holy Moly look at the size of this armadillo!!!
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That’s a big wolf
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When I got to camp, I went to find the feral horses to bring them some rolled oats & treats. The big mare found me & I heard the black mare call out but she didn’t want to be found. I’ll check on her before I leave.
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4 years
So thankful for this beautiful buck. He will provide our family with meat for the winter.
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When a male leopard picks on a younger leopard & mom is still around.
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Pan frying a rainbow trout over a fire while having a cold beer is one of life’s simple pleasures.
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3 years
I was minding my own business when suddenly I was approached by a rural street gang.
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3 years
First time I’ve had 9 wolves in one trail camera picture!
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2 years
Found & bought some hay so we made a trip back to the feral horses & pulled in 5 bales. The black one is very thin & I’m NOT letting her starve in this deep snow. It’s 4 days of food & the warm weather should come fast.
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18 days
It’s a fish fry supper at camp! The rewards of a successful fishing trip.
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6 months
I’ve always said that when I retired I would go sit by the river mid week with a coffee to watch & listen to the birds. 2.5yrs into retirement & I’m finally doing it.
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4 years
Sometimes you just have to be shown how it’s done.
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When you say you’ve done this before but haven’t.
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3 years
Actual footage of a dog impersonating someone logging onto Twitter.
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11 months
After today’s hunt, I’m going to sit by the fire with a drink & be thankful I’m healthy enough & have the time to be able to be out here doing this
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6 years
One of my favorite trail cam pics so far this year. Without a camera or snow, you’d never know they were here.
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I’ve seen cat tracks following me to this camera several times & now I finally get to see whose been making them.
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When bears go into the mating season, some resort to more seductive techniques like pole dancing.
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Actual footage of a married couple doing a renovation project together.
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When they say firefighters rescue cats from trees, they’re not kidding!
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6 years
Gotta be the best ATV I’ve seen yet!!
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Hell hath no fury like a protective mother. Especially a cow moose!!
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When you say you’re a water dog but clearly lied.
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