Ive hunted this unit 3 times. Going for my 4th trip in October. The first 2 years was pretty good to me. But the last trip was terrible. Talking to officers in that area, other hunters, and one outfitter. It seems they all have the same to say. The units been over hunted and the predators are running rampid. Im hearing the mt. lions are hard on the mature bucks.
And It seems like the beef cows are becoming more and more abundant. I tried contacting dnr to see if anyone enforces how many they are allowed to graze, but he wont return my calls. A local rancher laughed when I asked how many head he had in there, saying "im suppose to have". But enough rampling,lol
My question for everyone is how much effect does warm weather truly have on a hunt when a person hunts super hard. Glassing and still hunting. It was warm last time I was there. And didn't see anything of any size.
And my second question.. Should I take my chances hunting less desirable units with a 4th season option vs hunting every coulpe years in 62 during the 2nd rifle hunt when the weather has been less than desirable?
And It seems like the beef cows are becoming more and more abundant. I tried contacting dnr to see if anyone enforces how many they are allowed to graze, but he wont return my calls. A local rancher laughed when I asked how many head he had in there, saying "im suppose to have". But enough rampling,lol
My question for everyone is how much effect does warm weather truly have on a hunt when a person hunts super hard. Glassing and still hunting. It was warm last time I was there. And didn't see anything of any size.
And my second question.. Should I take my chances hunting less desirable units with a 4th season option vs hunting every coulpe years in 62 during the 2nd rifle hunt when the weather has been less than desirable?