Author Topic: 09 Moose tags (Read 13825 times)

SHANE(WA) · « **on:** February 26, 2009, 11:37:54 PM »

Whos applying? seems like a slew of memebers here draw every year, we are going to run out of memebers getting tags and posting the great storys of their hunts.

I am applying 11 points this year, I can only hope

huntnphool · « **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:43:41 PM »

I'm hoping to draw the raffle tag

mingo · « **Reply #2 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:53:37 PM »

Quote from: huntnphool on February 26, 2009, 11:43:41 PM

I'm hoping to draw the raffle tag

+1

bobcat · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:57:37 PM »

Who's NOT putting in, would be the better question. Me, I'll be in with 13 points but don't expect to draw. I'm trying to decide whether to put in for one of the antlerless hunts. I think I will. Can't eat antlers.

huntnphool · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:59:21 PM »

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Who's NOT putting in

bowhunterforever · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2009, 12:00:29 AM »

I'm applying but i only have 5 points! Who knows i could get lucky!

cohoho · « **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2009, 12:29:31 AM »

1 point but hey it is possible........

PacificNWhunter · « **Reply #7 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:19:53 AM »

I'm putting in, only have a couple points though.

jackelope · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2009, 07:23:12 AM »

i'm in for 1 unit only with 4 points.

that would be a tough thing, bob...13 points and putting in for a cow tag...i couldn't do it.

Ridgerunner · « **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2009, 08:31:31 AM »

If a guy doesn't care about antlers might as well put in for a cow tag. I'm out but hope a bunch of you on here draw.

I'll be sheep hunting this fall if I have my way.

boneaddict · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2009, 08:35:17 AM »

I am putting in for WY, Utah, CO, MT, NH, and Maine. but sorry, not WA. I bought my one raffle ticket though.

jackelope · « **Reply #11 on:** February 27, 2009, 08:39:36 AM »

Maine is a really long drive.
I have some local knowledge there if you need.

boneaddict · « **Reply #12 on:** February 27, 2009, 08:42:16 AM »

THANKS. About as far as Alaska was. Hoping gas is still in the 2.00 range by then. I was squeezing out proverbial bricks this last year when the draw happened and it was over $4

jackelope · « **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2009, 08:44:24 AM »

right...it is about the same distance i guess. you might look at a bear tag while you're there...lots of them, not sure of the details though.

my stepdad was just north of there this past fall fishing atlantics and the guide was calling bulls in while they were fishing.

boneaddict · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2009, 08:49:48 AM »

I'd rather catch an Atlantic than shoot a bear.

jackelope · « **Reply #15 on:** February 27, 2009, 08:58:17 AM »

well...
you could make a detour to Lee Wulff country while you're there.

shanevg · « **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2009, 10:21:11 AM »

I'm applying for all three OIL tags, 10 or 11 points for sheep and 9 or 10 for goat and moose. I'll probably put in for an antlerless moose hunt, I could really use the meat as a newlywed. But my true heart lies in a goat tag!

andrew_12gauge · « **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2009, 12:27:37 PM »

for all of you who only have 5 or less points i had a buddy draw with 3 points 2 years ago so anything is possible, im out though i couldnt afford to buy the out of state tag if i drew so ill just wait til after i get sheep and goat tags here in idaho

teal101 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2009, 02:29:46 PM »

Putting in for ghost numbers on OIL tags but sheep. Everything else will require more time than I can commit right now, but I've only got 1 point for each

The sheep units I'm applying for are in my backyard for the most part

rackattack · « **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2009, 03:12:24 PM »

Quote from: teal101 on February 27, 2009, 02:29:46 PM

Putting in for ghost numbers on OIL tags but sheep. Everything else will require more time than I can commit right now, but I've only got 1 point for each

While I can see your point about the time requirement, you can usually find some time somewhere. It may not be the hunt of your dreams, but there is lots of help on this site to make it happen. I personally think ghost points on OIL tags is a

, unless you absolutely know you are not available, like the military. These tags are hard enough to get drawn for, each year you are not in the drawing means you have zero chance. You have to look at your hunting lifespan with these tags. Yes, you might be young, but the drawing odds on these tags still are not in your favor. Most people that put in for these tags will never be drawn, and every year that you're not in the drawing reduces your chances even more.

heavy hauler · « **Reply #20 on:** February 27, 2009, 03:22:27 PM »

ghost points are a great idea. 07 i had just started a business and had zero extra time off.i did ghost points for sheep and moose.i hunted about 3 days for elk.glad i didnt draw that one.

huntnphool · « **Reply #21 on:** February 27, 2009, 04:25:45 PM »

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Most people that put in for these tags will never be drawn, and every year that you're not in the drawing reduces your chances even more.

I agree 110%. When your laying on your death bed I seriously doubt your going to be thinking "I wish I had worked one more week", but its quite possible you could be thinking "man I wish I had drawn one of those OIL tags"

On a side note, you wont see me complain about all you ghost point guys, knock yourselves out. Thats just less competition for me and my family

fc2038 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 01, 2009, 01:52:45 PM »

I have 11 points this year I will be putting in like always. It will probably be a person who has never hunted and his/her first year putting in for moose that draws the tag. We will see

huntnphool · « **Reply #23 on:** March 01, 2009, 04:40:58 PM »

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It will probably be a person who has never hunted and his/her first year putting in for moose that draws the tag.

There was a woman out there this past season that drew her first year.

SHANE(WA) · « **Reply #24 on:** March 02, 2009, 10:19:23 AM »

My good friend in 02 drew mt spokane, first time he applied for any tag lol I always have hope after he drew

teal101 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 02, 2009, 02:39:07 PM »

Its more school than work. I've put school off long enough after graduating and probably wont have the time to cut class and scout for moose or goat. With sheep I live within 30 minutes of 2 units that I have hunted all my life, much easier for me.

Hell if I drew the tag my boss would probably cut work and come with me

Gutpile · « **Reply #26 on:** March 02, 2009, 02:44:38 PM »

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Most people that put in for these tags will never be drawn,

Now thats just mean!!!

Intruder · « **Reply #27 on:** March 02, 2009, 03:10:17 PM »

Quote from: boneaddict on February 27, 2009, 08:49:48 AM

I'd rather catch an Atlantic than shoot a bear.

Me too !

I am putting in for Moose... think I got about 8 points.

PA BEN · « **Reply #28 on:** March 02, 2009, 06:02:18 PM »

Quote from: teal101 on February 27, 2009, 02:29:46 PM

Putting in for ghost numbers on OIL tags but sheep. Everything else will require more time than I can commit right now, but I've only got 1 point for each

The sheep units I'm applying for are in my backyard for the most part

I drew last year, used a ghost draw in '05. Moved to Western Washington from Chewelah that year and had no time to take off of work to hunt.

Roger · « **Reply #29 on:** March 02, 2009, 06:10:16 PM »

Took me 20 years to finally draw the moose last year. I be now trying to get my last special species tag for Wa., sheep and also a second goat tag, I drew one in the Olympics before the point system on first try.

WDFW-SUX · « **Reply #30 on:** March 02, 2009, 06:11:47 PM »

I'll apply just because its cheep and I don't want any of you guys to draw

Falcon · « **Reply #31 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:07:46 PM »

I've had 2 friends draw in the last 2 years. I think I will have 13 points this year, so Now its my turn !

TeacherMan · « **Reply #32 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:10:26 PM »

I only put in the Selkirk unit and 49 unit. I have 13 points but so do 1000's of other people

Would love to get it but not planning my vacation on it.

That will be antelope hunting in August

PA BEN · « **Reply #33 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:25:38 PM »

Quote from: TeacherMan on March 02, 2009, 07:10:26 PM

I only put in the Selkirk unit and 49 unit. I have 13 points but so do 1000's of other people Would love to get it but not planning my vacation on it. That will be antelope hunting in August

You should put in for Huckleberry and three forks also. There's lots of moose in those too.

TeacherMan · « **Reply #34 on:** March 02, 2009, 07:44:09 PM »

Quote from: PA BEN on March 02, 2009, 07:25:38 PM

Quote from: TeacherMan on March 02, 2009, 07:10:26 PM
I only put in the Selkirk unit and 49 unit. I have 13 points but so do 1000's of other people Would love to get it but not planning my vacation on it. That will be antelope hunting in August

You should put in for Huckleberry and three forks also. There's lots of moose in those too.

Don't know those units as well and I'm pickey, I want a 45" plus bull

huntnphool · « **Reply #35 on:** March 02, 2009, 08:26:03 PM »

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I want a 45" plus bull

Atta kid!!!

Aneoakleaf · « **Reply #36 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:12:25 PM »

I'm thinking it's my turn! I'll be putting in for Moose Sheep, Goats and special elk unit......I have 11 points now.
My son has 13

I hope he gets some tags!

oh TOO

I've had 2 goat tags but didn't conect. That was before the OIL tags... PICK ME

TeacherMan · « **Reply #37 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:19:34 PM »

I will apply of course but I think I want to focus on getting my antelope this year, 400 pound color phase bear and another 180 class whitetail. I have to tell my self all these things so I don't get depressed when I don't get drawn.

Pathfinder101 · « **Reply #38 on:** March 03, 2009, 11:14:00 PM »

Quote from: TeacherMan on March 02, 2009, 09:19:34 PM

I will apply of course but I think I want to focus on getting my antelope this year, 400 pound color phase bear and another 180 class whitetail. I have to tell my self all these things so I don't get depressed when I don't get drawn.

Antelope is my #1 priority this year (mostly 'cause I think I have an outside chance of being drawn for that one in MT). I only have 4 points for Moose, 7 for Elk, and 4 for Deer. Bought all the raffle tags though.

PA BEN · « **Reply #39 on:** March 04, 2009, 06:11:17 AM »

Quote from: TeacherMan on March 02, 2009, 07:44:09 PM

Quote from: PA BEN on March 02, 2009, 07:25:38 PM
Quote from: TeacherMan on March 02, 2009, 07:10:26 PM
I only put in the Selkirk unit and 49 unit. I have 13 points but so do 1000's of other people Would love to get it but not planning my vacation on it. That will be antelope hunting in August

You should put in for Huckleberry and three forks also. There's lots of moose in those too.

Don't know those units as well and I'm pickey, I want a 45" plus bull

?? you live close to 108 and 111?

I Elk hunt close to the border tons of moose. A good chance of getting a bigger Canaden Bull.

There's getting to be 45's in all units. My bull came in and at a quick glance I gave him a 50". Ended up being 43"

Three Forks GMUs 108, 111

boneaddict · « **Reply #40 on:** March 04, 2009, 06:14:21 AM »

That tends to happen a lot PA. Especially when they charge out of the brush at 15 yards. Dang they look big!

PA BEN · « **Reply #41 on:** March 04, 2009, 06:19:06 AM »

I made 3 grunts, and he was right there below me. Came in stuck his head in the bank and started throwing dirt , mud and brush all over. Then he came right at me. Shot him at 37 yds. Should have taken my bow

huntnphool · « **Reply #42 on:** March 04, 2009, 10:20:43 AM »

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Came in stuck his head in the bank and started throwing dirt , mud and brush all over. Then he came right at me.

Where you messed up was not having a couple live decoys with you.

TeacherMan · « **Reply #43 on:** March 04, 2009, 11:20:09 AM »

Quote from: PA BEN on March 04, 2009, 06:11:17 AM

Quote from: TeacherMan on March 02, 2009, 07:44:09 PM
Quote from: PA BEN on March 02, 2009, 07:25:38 PM
Quote from: TeacherMan on March 02, 2009, 07:10:26 PM
I only put in the Selkirk unit and 49 unit. I have 13 points but so do 1000's of other people Would love to get it but not planning my vacation on it. That will be antelope hunting in August

You should put in for Huckleberry and three forks also. There's lots of moose in those too.

Don't know those units as well and I'm pickey, I want a 45" plus bull
?? you live close to 108 and 111? I Elk hunt close to the border tons of moose. A good chance of getting a bigger Canaden Bull.

There's getting to be 45's in all units. My bull came in and at a quick glance I gave him a 50". Ended up being 43"
Three Forks GMUs 108, 111

Those units are to the East of me, I have thought of Three Forks, I've seen several in that area. It is only about an 1.5 hours from me and I've only been there five or so times. I just don't spend much time up that way. I just really know my way around 49 and Selkirk.

Antlershed · « **Reply #44 on:** March 04, 2009, 06:42:23 PM »

I'm in for 1 or 2 units with 6 points.

popeshawnpaul · « **Reply #45 on:** March 04, 2009, 08:28:57 PM »

If you think he's 50", he's probably 40". If he is 50", you aren't thinking or wondering if he's 50". Rather, you are pissing your pants.

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