Trad Bow 1979
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So I don’t have a tag, I’m just curious as to see what some of your observations and opinions are. I typically put GMU 53 1st archery as a 3rd choice on my apps, I haven’t held a tag there in a few years. Last time I hunted it wasn’t great, but pretty good considering it was my 3rd choice. Last time I was there I laid eyes on 4 bulls, almost no cows. I failed to capitalize on an opportunity which is on me. I made the assumption that the cows were probably on the Valle Vidal. I also observed a ton of bear sign and actually saw the biggest cinnamon bear I have ever seen in my life. Over the last few years the harvests have really gone down considerably. I’m seeing single digit harvest numbers now and am wondering if any of you have seen a decline in elk numbers up there or is it just some other circumstances preventing people from harvesting up there. If 53 has gotten this bad I’m considering just puting GMU 9 as a 3rd choice, definitely better drawing odds lol. Thoughts?