49 Moose tag (Not looking good for me)

[Mxracer532]

Seen 2 bulls since the opener. Haven't seen a bull in days. Very little sign, looks as if the rut is over and I'm so discouraged it's not funny.

[Bango skank]

Hills should be turning white up high, makes it a lot easier to spot them.

[Ridgerunner]

Take a break and refocus, the bulls are there, this is an OIL, don't blow it.  My first trip over I did not tag out, passed on some, came back at the end of October, rut was still going on, leaves were off, saw bigger bulls and killed a dandy.  Lots of time still.

[Mxracer532]

Hills should be turning white up high, makes it a lot easier to spot them.

They are, spent all morning at the top of Tacoma creek all the way at the north border and back. Seen one track in the snow and that was it.

[ctwiggs1]

This is the part of any hunt where the unsuccessful get filtered out.  This is where you say "Dang this isn't looking good, but I'm going to keep going" OR you say "I'm eating tag soup".

Keep your head up, get some good snacks and get back out there. 

[Bango skank]

Just keep at it.  Might not see a thing for a week, then bam, theres that big *censored* right in front of you.  Just like hunting anything else.  It can be really slow and discouraging right up until it isnt, then its over in a heartbeat and youre asking yourself what the hell just happened?

[Limhangerslayer]

Take a break and refocus, the bulls are there, this is an OIL, don't blow it.  My first trip over I did not tag out, passed on some, came back at the end of October, rut was still going on, leaves were off, saw bigger bulls and killed a dandy.  Lots of time still.

    keep your head in the game Tyson, the last 5 days will be your friend!

[Mxracer532]

I'm surely not giving up, just getting very discouraged. I was told by an outfitter in the area that the rut was all but over so it's only going to get harder. So that just shoved more doubt in my head.

[h3x0ctb1n]

I feel you, I just got back from my first attempt at a cow in Douglas and the lack of sightings and fresh sign was very discouraging. Positive mental attitude is hard to maintain. If you know from past experience what gets your head back in the game, do that thing! And push through the wall, like other folks are saying here. I wish you success!

[Pegasus]

Don't let that doubt in your mind ruin your hunt. The rest of us are very jealous that you have that OIL tag and wish it was us out there. Enjoy every minute of your hunt and whether or not you score you are hunting moose and we are not. Good luck and keep at it.

[idahohuntr]

I'm surely not giving up, just getting very discouraged. I was told by an outfitter in the area that the rut was all but over so it's only going to get harder. So that just shoved more doubt in my head.

I'm not a moose expert, but I hunted them a lot in N. Idaho not far from your unit.  I had the most success and saw the best bulls later into season.  Never had much luck hunting in the rut.  Colder weather, leaves falling, maybe some snow...will all be your friend.  If you are getting burned out, take a break now...be ready to go the last part of your season, I think it will be better.

[ibuyre]

I have been told that it only gets better latter in the season. I have also been told they can move to another area for wintering grounds and the bulls tend to congregate and you see more of them once you find them. Have faith and hang in there. There out there. .

[Snakeriver]

Stick with it. I was starting to feel the same way and then boom and I was done.

[Machias]

I believe Gletty Creek is in your area, used to be some VERY nice bulls in there, if you are looking for a little change of scenery.

[TheStovePipeKid]

We're all pulling for you. Keep at it.