49 DN any Moose tag

[jae]

Well, I have Three weeks to dedicate to My Moose hunt and two three day short trips.
So far, I am thinking the first week for the rut and the last two weeks when the leaves drop.
I have never been on a Moose hunt and do not know anything, other than what I have been told and read.
I am trying to do as much reading and internet searches as possible, but not much about Washington timing.
Any information would be greatly appreciated,
Thank You in advance,
John

[huntnphool]

Congrats on the tag. If you purchase one of these http://www.mytopo.com/products/hunt-area-unit.cfm?state=WA&species=ALL&gmu=117 and want to meet one of these days, I can point out some pretty good spots that are not over hunted.

[jae]

I ordered the Colville National Forest map and the Dept. of Natural Resource Map, but if this one is better I will order it also.
I would love to get together and talk!
Thank You in advance,
John

[Hoythunter]

I personally enjoyed November the best on my hunt in terms of overall visibility and moose sightings went way up.  Don't rule out the later dates of your hunt, only negative is the added stress of wanting to do that OIL tag justice.

[Bob33]

That's an awesome tag. Congratulations.

I had a 49DN tag about 15 years ago. The thing that struck me is that everyone is willing to help someone with a tag like that. Unlike deer and elk where hunters are reluctant to share information, it's just the opposite with an OIL tag. Everyone I met wanted to help and give me information.

I made multiple scouting trips during the summer. On average I saw one to two moose per day.

If you want a good, representative moose you should have no trouble filling the tag your first week. If you are looking for a record book animal it may take longer. If you wait until late November you may encounter snow which makes tracking easier and travel more difficult.

Good luck. You should have a great time.

[jae]

Thank You for the responses and pictures. It is going to be very hard to judge these huge animals.
I have to do my homework so I do the tag justice.
John

[coachcw]

absolutely hunt the first part of the rut , there's nothing like hunting moose when they hunt you. practice simple hand to mouth calls they will respond , some of the best times you will ever have. with that tag i'd be looking for a nasty bull with triple brows

[jae]

Thank You all again,
John

[kglacken]

Hunt the rut. Its crazy fun!

[jae]

Hunt the rut. Its crazy fun!

Kglacken
could I have permision to print this picture and staple it on the wall in My office until season starts?

[kglacken]

Hunt the rut. Its crazy fun!

Kglacken
could I have permision to print this picture and staple it on the wall in My office until season starts?

Of Course! Check out more photos at www.zgoutdoors.com

[jae]

Hunt the rut. Its crazy fun!

Kglacken
could I have permision to print this picture and staple it on the wall in My office until season starts?

Of Course! Check out more photos at www.zgoutdoors.com

Thank You! and Thank You for the link to more pictures. They are awesome.
John

[pendoreilleadventures]

John,  give me a call ill help you out. 509-445-1016

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[Dode]

I would second hunting the rut.

[Skyvalhunter]

nice bull Dode