wheels Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Does anyone have any details about an a-frame cabin that sits next to the Liv? I was fishing in the valley the other day and stumbled across the cabin which is surrounded by a fence - sure looks like private property to me. I thought that entire valley was public land other than the Blue Bronna camp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurly Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Maybe a trappers cabin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonderin Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Few similar setups within the Castle Parks. Old outfitter/trapper cabins. I don't consider a fence to keep critters and the mildly curious away (or corral livestock) to be a sign of outright private ownership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CROOKSIE Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Should be crown land, as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailhead Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 I ran into a fellow on the river a few years ago that claimed to own a ranch along the river. I forget which section it was now, on the portion over the hill but before the campground at the falls. Myself and my partner were told it was private property and we were trespassing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 There is a chunk of private holding right in that area owned by the Rocking P,. If you look west of the road there is a ranch yard off in the trees. The pissed off guy married into the Blades family who own the Rockin' P. Apparently he got a tad irritated at entitled random campers and OHV riders that summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheels Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 According to the map on page 50 of this document: https://bit.ly/2nvgq5x the Rocking P. chunk is the only privately owned piece along the river. The cabin I found was on the East side of the road and further North than the Rocking P. chunk, so it must be something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 There is 2 trappers cabins on the main stem of the Liv. Don't know the exact rules but owners of registered traplines have the right to maintain a cabin on crown land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheels Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 Here is a photo of it if anyone is interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Well maintained trappers cabin...... someone's pushing the envelope. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheels Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 You can't see it in the photo but there is a solar panel and satellite dish on the side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Fur must be really prime in July and August 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonderin Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Don't think trappers are obliged to live like cavemen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailhead Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Trapping season is in the winter if I am not mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 On 8/20/2018 at 9:30 PM, trailhead said: Trapping season is in the winter if I am not mistaken. You're mistaken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonvilly Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 In addition to winter operations, trap lines need to be maintained in the summer for winter use. Brush removal, trees cut, new lines cut. Not an easy job. Looks to me like he is following the rules. Primary Structure must not exceed 576sq ft. Must not occupy more than 1 acre, shed should not be larger than 12’ x 12’. https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/66f7d3b9-2af4-4970-9bb3-1a09462adfbf/resource/ec35975c-06f7-4568-aa0f-2157a8141a31/download/5005551-1994-trapper-cabins-a-policy-for-use.pdf Looks like he puts pride into the property to make it look good. Nice cabin. I would spend time there, as I’m sure most who love the area would. He probably paid a hefty price for those trapping rights. I find most trappers to be salt of the earth types, with a plethora of info about the area. Stop in and say hi next time, I’m sure he will chat your ear off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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