I actually like that they are being conservative with the numbers (of course I've drawn so don't have as much to be wanting for) I think it allows them to expand. Its fun to actually see and have wildlife around versus keeping it trimmed to the minimium. This will allow them to really get a foothold all over this state, and possibly if not ruined by their stupid wolf agenda, have the best moose populations in the nation. Finally they are not being greedy and you guys want more. Interesting.
When I drew back in 2006, there were 22 any moose tags issued for 117 if I remember correctly. There were moose running everywhere and it was one of the most awesome hunts I've ever done!
Over the last six years, as far as I can tell from year to year, the moose population has just continued to boom, and yet the WDFW only issued 21 any moose tags this year?
Is this suggesting that population has actually gone down slightly?
I'm curious as to what their objectives are. I like that they are wanting to grow the populations up there, yes, but to what end? At what point will they issue more tags? I mean, there are so many moose up there it was almost annoying trying to hunt anything else. Finding a B&C class bull is almost no challenge and is guaranteed IMO if you spend a halfway decent effort beating the brush, and in some of cases not even leaving the roads.
I mean, do moose need more than 1 bull for every cow out there for optimum population growth? The hunters who have their work cut out for them (if you can call it that) are those who have to try to find a cow.
