Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?

[brianb231]

Hey Guys,

I drew the Hangman B area for Antlerless Moose. I am very excited about this. I am going to use Archery equipment. I have been told that finding a moose is not that difficult, however getting to them and recovering them is the problem. I think I will be hunting the Mica Peak area. I have read a few threads that going to first week in October is not a good idea due to the heat? Is there a disadvantagee by not going the first week and waiting until the second or third week? I am told that weather is the main factor?

Any input or experience on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards,

Brian

[benhuntin]

first week is good they have not been pushed by everyone stopping to look and take pics. if not then wait for snow and no leaves :twocents:good luck

[Ridgerunner]

I don't think the timing matters all that much, given the new restrictions on 4 wheelers I'd wait till november when the leaves are down and spoilage isn't much of an issue, put in the time and you'll notch the tag no problem.

[huntnnw]

I had a tag in 09..opening day was cloudy and in the 50's the next day was rain and heavy hail and 30"s over night.. PM me I have access to some areas on Mica that hold lots of moose and able to get rigs into. U might have to donate some steaks to landowner but might be worth it if ya have to pack one out.

[brianb231]

pm sent

[manfromspam]

They will be patrolling it this year and if you are caught on paper companys land with a vehicle you will face heavy fines and maybe loss of your moose . so be carefull.. the moose are up high on mica and all the private land is low .

[brianb231]

Well, I went to Starr Rd today to check it out for my upcomming hunt on the 15th. I met a moose hunter as he was hiking out at the gate and he had just shot a bull moose at noon today. It was a young bull. I think he said it was 35 Inches or so. He was very happy. I chatted with him for awhile. From the guys I have talked to I think that they have taken about 4-5 moose off their already. I hope there are still some left when I get there!


I will keep you posted.

Brianb231

[huntnnw]

theres a ton of moose up there..I feel sorry for those having to pack out of there 

[Ridgerunner]

Lots of moose in there, there will be plenty left for you. 

[Machias]

Shoot I have seen 6 in one day there, you'll be fine!

[huntnnw]

and really u could shoot a cow on the state land down the road 

[brianb231]

and really u could shoot a cow on the state land down the road 

Some guy holding out for a monster bull that i met at the gate said the same thing. If you care to share that info with me in greater detail please send me a PM if you get a chance.

It would be much appreciated.

Regards,

BRian

[huntnnw]

pm

[brianb231]

Thanks Guys for all your input.

I was over there the past two days finding my way around. Sounds like there is good moose activity up there. IT was raining hard up there today and I wish I was up on the mountain, but just poking around this time. I will be back on the 14th with hopes off landing a well placed arrow in a nice cow moose!

I will keep you posted. Any and all info is welcomed!

Thanks,

Brian

[jess]

its been cool over here and i would be hunting this week before the rifle deer hunters start showing up less traffic = seeing more animals... And shoot one in the road they are not fun in a canyon...