After a Mere 23 Years I Drew my Moose Tag

Camper_A1 · May 14, 2019

After getting a notice of a pending $413
Charge on my card I knew my son or I had drawn Wasatch Moose. He had 5 and I had 23 points and with my luck I figured it was him. Finally got the email to confirm I had drawn the tag. About that time I realized work had me scheduled to be in California the day after the opening for 2 weeks. I have helped friends on their elk hunts and use to bow hunt elk up there along time ago. For those that have hunted Moose is it better the first or last half of the hunt? Is the rut better late? I have all summer to look around and scout but would welcome any suggestions. Thanks and can't wait to start looking and learning.

elkassassin · May 14, 2019

Best Re-Schedule that Work Schedule!

A Guy Can Work anytime!

What are the Hunt Dates?

I know so many people in so many places
They make allot of money but they got sad faces

It Ain't Easy being Me!

Camper_A1 · May 14, 2019

Sept. 14th thru Oct. 17th.

I'm suppose to go for training on some New Equipment we're installing. If hunting is better the last half I might try and go or see if they can send someone else. Would like to give this hunt every chance for success.

RELH · May 14, 2019

Camper_A1, I would contact the state Fish and Wildlife office and try to ascertain who the local warden is for your hunt area and hopefully get contact information for him.
Give him a call and explain your position and there is a good chance he will give you information that help you make the correct decision.

When I hunted Wyoming, the local wardens were a great source of useful information. Even gave me information on which rancher to contact that had good animals and were reasonable in their trespass fees if the public land was overrun with hunters.

RELH

Camper_A1 · May 14, 2019

Thanks RELH that's a great suggestion.

Alwayshunting · May 14, 2019

I can't see where there's even a question? I always look at it this way.

How many moose tags have you had?

How many jobs have you had?

We have a clear winner. You only have one life but there's tons of jobs. Hunt the whole season. Duh....

bugleb · May 14, 2019

The best strategy I have seen is to locate a monster bull before the season and then be in position to dump him first thing on opening morning.

The year I had a moose tag, the bulls were pretty scarce and they got harder and harder to find as the season progressed.

lostinOregon · May 14, 2019

Good luck, hope you get the bull of a lifetime.

Rich

lundellhunting7 · May 15, 2019

Good luck that will be a fun hunt! If you cant hunt the first 2 weeks you will still be fine! The end of that hunt is always the best! Cant wait to see you put a moose down!

hook1969 · May 15, 2019

Congrats on the tag. I would think the earlier the better because someone else may shoot the moose you are after. The Early bird gets the worm! My son drew a Wasatch muzzle elk so I will be in the same area. If I see a good bull moose I will let you know.

wildfin · May 15, 2019

In alaska the best time or most rut active is sept, 20, If the best bull on the mtn is what you want ,then you only have one choice, if any bull will do than any time of the season.Good luck with a great tag.

deadibob · May 15, 2019

Quit the job and go hunt. Did it take 23 years to get your job? This is a no-brainer.

Camper_A1 · May 15, 2019

First day back at work since I drew and visited with my boss. He hunts once in a while so he was pretty understanding says he'll send someone else to training. Come on September!

Tikka · May 15, 2019

That's a good boss! Congrats on the tag, you're going to have fun...

MuleyCreek · May 16, 2019

Congratulations on the tag! PM sent

kilbuc · May 16, 2019

congrats, your boss deserves some backstraps...LOL.

from the Heartland of Wyoming"

Camper_A1 · May 16, 2019

MuleyCreek,

I didn't receive your pm.

DW · May 17, 2019

Good to have a boss that hunts! I work for a few builders that don't and they're shocked every October and November when they can't get ahold of me.

#livelikezac