I am very near, if not already there, of drawing a Wasatch Mountain muzzleloader tag. I apologize that my knowledge of any Utah unit, and for that matter most western units, is not good at all. I live in North Carolina and spend all my extra money and time hunting. As for scouting, though I would absolutely love to do, is so costly - it basically equates to another hunt that I could go on, so though it could definitely be helpful, is also very problematic. So I basically learn all I can on the internet, and then on the go, once my feet hit the ground, after drawing the tag.
Now after my apology, is my question. With the number of points that I currently have, I hate to simply waste them, so I try to research as much as possible and talk to as many DOW employees that I can, prior to taking that leap. Anyway, I as mentioned, I was seriously thinking of applying for the Wasatch muzzleloader tag. For one, I really enjoy hunting with my muzzleloader, secondly, I am still a few years out from drawing a rifle tag. But for the sake of maybe this, maybe that. I ask you guys. What is this hunt like?
I mean, after a season with lots of hunters afield with archery and then rifle, can elk be found? Are they still vocal? Also, how difficult, as far as terrain is this hunt? By the way, I would plan to hunt on my own, without horses, or a guide of any kind. With that said, would a drop camp be beneficial, or even available? How is the hunting pressure? It seems lots of tags are given out for each season, so it seems like you would likely be running into other hunters on a regular basis - obviously part of the reason we play the point system is to have very little competition. Lastly, what would be a truly realistic expectation of quality? I realize anything could happen, and I believe that there are 375 class bulls in every unit, but realistically what could an average hunter,,, shall we say, not reasonably want to pass on?
Sorry for being lengthy, but as you can see, I have numerous questions. I have researched a bit, and from what I have found, this could be a fun and enjoyable hunt with an average GOOD bull being around 300 - 310. I just really wanted to hear it from some of you guys who may have actual experience with the unit.
Thanks for any help, and good luck to everyone.
Now after my apology, is my question. With the number of points that I currently have, I hate to simply waste them, so I try to research as much as possible and talk to as many DOW employees that I can, prior to taking that leap. Anyway, I as mentioned, I was seriously thinking of applying for the Wasatch muzzleloader tag. For one, I really enjoy hunting with my muzzleloader, secondly, I am still a few years out from drawing a rifle tag. But for the sake of maybe this, maybe that. I ask you guys. What is this hunt like?
I mean, after a season with lots of hunters afield with archery and then rifle, can elk be found? Are they still vocal? Also, how difficult, as far as terrain is this hunt? By the way, I would plan to hunt on my own, without horses, or a guide of any kind. With that said, would a drop camp be beneficial, or even available? How is the hunting pressure? It seems lots of tags are given out for each season, so it seems like you would likely be running into other hunters on a regular basis - obviously part of the reason we play the point system is to have very little competition. Lastly, what would be a truly realistic expectation of quality? I realize anything could happen, and I believe that there are 375 class bulls in every unit, but realistically what could an average hunter,,, shall we say, not reasonably want to pass on?
Sorry for being lengthy, but as you can see, I have numerous questions. I have researched a bit, and from what I have found, this could be a fun and enjoyable hunt with an average GOOD bull being around 300 - 310. I just really wanted to hear it from some of you guys who may have actual experience with the unit.
Thanks for any help, and good luck to everyone.