2010 Three Forks Moose Hunt - Official Page (Moose Eyes)

[seth30]

Have anyone of you guys received an email from WDFW, or did everyone just check the backdoor?

[bobcat]

I did receive an email but it just said the drawing had been completed and gave the link for results. I think I've been getting that email every year, and didn't realize that is what they are talking about when you check the box saying you want to receive notification by email. I always wondered why I never got the emails. I was expecting an email with my actual results. So I have been getting them, it's just not what I expected.

The backdoor, that is how we got results last Friday, and over the weekend. The official results were available via the link provided on the WDFW website at 8:00 Monday morning.

[Moose Eyes]

Have anyone of you guys received an email from WDFW, or did everyone just check the backdoor?

What bobcat said.

[Rob]

Can't wait to hear the stories from the guy who turned me onto this website!

Good luck!

[Buckblaster]

There are plenty of moose in Three Forks.  You won't have trouble finding them.  The question is, what are you willing to shoot?  When the time comes, you will know.  Congrats.

[Moose Eyes]

The question is, what are you willing to shoot? 

That is DEFINITELY the question!

It really depends on how much time I will be able to hunt and who is with me.  I have been planning to make this a family thing with my 77-year old father (I wish he had drawn!) and a couple of out of state cousins my dad and I hunt/fish with a couple times a year.  My dad is retired so he is available whenever I am, but my cousins aren't sure yet.  I have plenty of backup options but would prefer the family group. So if I am with just my dad I may have to focus in areas where I can get a truck close so I can at least get a rope to it.  That will likely limit my options somewhat.

Shooting a record or book bull isn't that important to me, however I could change my mind over the next 3 months.    I just want an unforgettable experience with people I enjoy being with. 

My plan is to study and scout and see enough bulls before the season starts so I have a good feel for what I want to shoot and then hold out until later in the season if need be. 

I can be swayed in my approach so let's hear your opinions. 

[carpsniperg2]

that sounds like a solid plan right there

[Whitelightning]

Moose Eyes,
I think your aproach is solid, go over and see what is there. Keep in m ind that you will also get Moose that will travel back and forhth across the border so you might need to get one of them calls that end in AEY too.

That area holds some nice animals, My Nephew used to cover portions of that unit with the DNR as a fire fighter I will see if he has some ideas too.

[Wea300mag]

OK Moose, I didn't want to have to throw my friend 50calJiim under the bus, but hey, what are friends for. Here is his story from several years ago.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,1664.0.html

Here is one of the moose that I saw on opening day while he was about 1/4 mile up the road.

[Moose Eyes]

OK Moose, I didn't want to have to throw my friend 50calJiim under the bus, but hey, what are friends for. Here is his story from several years ago.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,1664.0.html

Here is one of the moose that I saw on opening day while he was about 1/4 mile up the road.

I remember seeing that pic!  That looks like a shooter to me.

[Jerome]

I bet he wishes that picture would disappear. 

[Moose Eyes]

So I was looking through the regs. to see what other seasons are open during my moose season.  My thought was to see 1) when there were no other deer and elk modern rifle hunters in the unit so I could hunt without wearing orange, 2) when there were no other deer or elk hunters in the unit period, and 3) what other opportunities there were so my dad or other partners could carry a rifle and do some hunting of their own instead of just watching and helping me.  I am guessing GMUs 108 and 111 can get pretty busy during the modern deer and elk seasons so I am thinking of avoiding the area during those seasons.  An exception is October 21-24 when there is an anterless whitetail season for hunters 65 and older that my 77-year old dad could participate in.  

October 1-3 appears to be limited to muzzleloader deer and October 2-8 is muzzleloader elk.  Can anyone tell me how crowded these unit typically are during these muzzleloader seasons?

It looks like October 9-15 and November 8-20 there will not be any hunters in the unit except 5 other moose tag holders and people chasing bear, cougar, small game etc.  That seems ideal to me.  But I have some questions regarding those dates I am hoping someone can help me with.  When do moose typically rut in this area?  Do you think they will still be rutting October 9-15?  Am I missing out on a good opportunity if I don't hunt the first 8 days of the season?  What about snow risk November 8-20?  Is it pretty high or should I be safe?  Obviously some snow is good but too much isn't!  Also, am I risking bulls dropping their antlers if I wait until November 8?

Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated.

I attached the chart I made in case anyone is interested in it.  

Thanks.

Ron

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

If it was me, I would hunt ANY time I could get there, and I would DEFINATELY not miss the rut...
I also dont think they get that much Elk pressure, but I don't know 'nuthin. 

[280ackley]

I would suggest being there the first week it is open.  Then go from there.

[carpsniperg2]

they were ruttin on mt spokane last year in the first week of oct