Author name: Tom Brennan

Tom leads PickinRocket's Alberta hunting coverage. He focuses on regulations, draw applications, WMU-specific access, and the practical logistics of pursuing big game in Alberta. Content is informational only and never a substitute for the Alberta Conservation and Hunter Education Program.Senior Editor, Alberta Hunting

Buying Guide, Gear Reviews, Hunting

Best Rifle Scopes for Alberta Big Game Hunting (2026)

Tom Brennan / September 1, 2026

Rifle scope tiers for Alberta big game hunting, from budget timber setups to long-range open-country glass – what actually changes as price goes up.

Hunting

Mule Deer Hunting the Alberta Foothills: Glassing, Calling, and Patience

Tom Brennan / August 18, 2026

The Eastern Slopes don’t give up mule deer easily. Between the Bow Valley and the Crowsnest Pass, the foothills fold into coulees, cutbanks, and aspen b…