Moose Hunt areas

[Bwana Bob]

In the past I have applied for Hangman as one on my choices. The biologist said there are private land issues in that hunt area. Has anyone hunted this area for bulls and had access problems or are land owners likely to let you hunt if you ask? I just don't want to screw myself if I should draw it.
He also said that Kettle range had some good bulls in it but you needed a lot of time to hunt it as the bull were spread out in that unit. any thoughts on this.
As far as killing an above average moose, mid 40's and good brow tines, are all area equal?
I like to think I can hold out for a boon-er if I draw. I have the time but don't really know much about those NE corner moose areas.  I know the draw odds suck but its that time to start dreaming you'll draw a tag. 

[lucky33]

I live in the area and I would say access is near impossible. I would secure a place to hunt before even applying. There are some good bulls to be had, but this unit is so chopped up into small plots of private land that the chances of getting a place to hunt and even seeing one are slim.   

[Bwana Bob]

Thanks lucky. The biologist was telling me the same thing. I don't want to pay or beg land owners to hunt. Not worth my time, although some good bulls must pass through that unit.

[BULLBLASTER]

There is plenty of huntable public and timber land in hangman area... the best area is all open for walk in hunting.

[Ridgerunner]

Don't be afraid of access in hangman it is there.  I believe you could shoot a boomer in any of the units in the state.

[carpsniperg2]

  My cousin shot a solid bull there last year and also saw a tank that is still running around up there.

[engelwood]

Don't be afraid of access in hangman it is there.  I believe you could shoot a boomer in any of the units in the state.

That's what you told me (but you got to do that hunt off 4-wheelers!!!!!) It was not an easy hike that's for sure. Not for the faint at heart in my opinion simply because I know of 3 guys that turned around and went home after the first morning, after they decided that if they did down an animal they wouldn't be able to get it out before it spoiled. If going for that unit, know what it is so you don't waste your one opportunity on a unit that you are unable to physically hunt. For instance, my bull was exactly 4 miles from the gate, 1950 ft of elevation gain. Just my fair warning

[lucky33]

Don't be afraid of access in hangman it is there.  I believe you could shoot a boomer in any of the units in the state.

That's what you told me (but you got to do that hunt off 4-wheelers!!!!!) It was not an easy hike that's for sure. Not for the faint at heart in my opinion simply because I know of 3 guys that turned around and went home after the first morning, after they decided that if they did down an animal they wouldn't be able to get it out before it spoiled. If going for that unit, know what it is so you don't waste your one opportunity on a unit that you are unable to physically hunt. For instance, my bull was exactly 4 miles from the gate, 1950 ft of elevation gain. Just my fair warning

We are talking hangman right? Where is this huge elevation gain? And not being able to get a bull out? This doesnt sound like hangman unit, unless a huge mountain just grew there I didnt know of. 

[bobcat]

I know I wouldn't want to pack out a bull moose 4 miles on my back.   

I hunted that in 2006 with my dad. He had an antlerless permit. But that's when they let you go around the gate on ATV's.

It's now a 4 mile uphill hike to where the moose are. True, packing it out would be all downhill. But that's still a long ways to go with a moose on your back.

[pendoreilleadventures]

 lucky33 Mica peak is all part of the Hangman unit lots of mountain on the east side of the hunt area. I see your from Medical lake yes that is flat out there but no mica.

[brianb231]

I drew hangman B for antlerless in 2011 and it was a great hunt. BUT you cannot use 4 wheelers in teh mica peak area and most of teh moose we saw were up high. So as long as you are willing to hike 5 miles in and out you will be fine. I did get a monster cow moose and saw plenty of bulls. Probably only 2 that I would have actually spent the tag on. The only other downer about this area around Mica is there is no place to camp.

BUt you will get a moose if you are willing in to work for the opportunity.

My 2 cents.

Brianb231

[huntnnw]

LUCKY..you obviously have no clue about Mica peak...99% of the harvest comes from the star rd gate...yes the main rd is gated and is walk in,mt bike or horse only. Best part about it is its all uphill to hunt then its all down hill out on a huge gravel road. It takes a hour or less to hike to the top and you dont have to even hike that far to get into moose..there are spur roads starting at 1 mile in and head in on flat roads into prime areas. With a little map research there are other spur rds that gain u lots in elevation and the roads are flat without walking up star rd...and there are plenty willing to share knowledge on the unit if drawn including myself.

If you are not able to pack out a moose, this is a OIL opportunity...you could hire someone with horses to pack it out

[pendoreilleadventures]

Shane, doesn't inland let guys drive in if they get one down?

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[BULLBLASTER]

Shane, doesn't inland let guys drive in if they get one down?

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I have heard both on this... some say they open and let drive in but I have heard from others that it won't be opened. I am sure meatpafkers would be readily available... myself included... if there was a bit f meat for payment.

[lucky33]

LUCKY..you obviously have no clue about Mica peak...99% of the harvest comes from the star rd gate...yes the main rd is gated and is walk in,mt bike or horse only. Best part about it is its all uphill to hunt then its all down hill out on a huge gravel road. It takes a hour or less to hike to the top and you dont have to even hike that far to get into moose..there are spur roads starting at 1 mile in and head in on flat roads into prime areas. With a little map research there are other spur rds that gain u lots in elevation and the roads are flat without walking up star rd...and there are plenty willing to share knowledge on the unit if drawn including myself.

If you are not able to pack out a moose, this is a OIL opportunity...you could hire someone with horses to pack it out

Ahh, mica. The moose units have changed a bit since I last paid attn 3 years ago. Sorry. Wasnt thinking about that. And yes, that could suck.