Which moose permit?

[trophyhunt]

Or does it really matter? I've always figured that any moose permit would be a good hunt, and so I've always just put in for the ones that have the most tags. My question is do you guys think that one tag is better than the other or do you just need to draw any tag to get a big moose here in wa?  I am only talking about bulls.

[carpsniperg2]

With the chances of drawing any tag is a good tag. You shoud be able to kill a nice bull in any of the units. Just a matter of putting the work in and spending time at it.

[boneaddict]

get drawn, thats the only choice

[trophyhunt]

I see they split the spokane unit into 2 units, north and south. Is there any reasons why one would be better than the other? I figure that it doesn't matter much, most important thing is to just draw the sucker.

[carpsniperg2]

I have only spent time in the south side of mt spokane. So I can not attest to the numbers on the north side or the reason for the split. Some of the locals might be able to help you more on that.

[boneaddict]

South has more private property. 

[trophyhunt]

South has more private property.

would there be access problems then or are the property owners pretty good about giving people access. I know it's a loooooong shot on drawing but I just want to have some ideas before I put the wife, kid and I in.

[bobcat]

Or does it really matter? I've always figured that any moose permit would be a good hunt, and so I've always just put in for the ones that have the most tags. My question is do you guys think that one tag is better than the other or do you just need to draw any tag to get a big moose here in wa?  I am only talking about bulls.

Your theory is right, in my opinion, in that you are applying for the hunts that have the most permits.

You just need to draw a permit, it doesn't really matter where it is.

The one that I know could be a tough hunt now is Hangman, since Inland Empire Paper closed Mica Peak to motorized vehicles. You're looking at 3 or 4 miles to pack a moose out if you draw that one. If that doesn't bother you though, that might at least be a good 4th choice because it should be an easier draw.

[trophyhunt]

Thanks guys, I love this time of year. Putting in for permits with tons of anticipation on what you might get to hunt.  The usual outcome is NOT SELECTED, but it's still a blast waiting for the back door to open.   Good luck this year.

[Ridgerunner]

Trophy bulls in all the units, toughest part before the packout is drawing the tag. 

[BULLBLASTER]

anybody who draws a bull moose tag in WA should be able to kill a boone and crockett bull. they are in all the areas.

[buglebuster]

but it's still a blast waiting for the back door to open.

Can't lie there 

[D-Rock425]

Just put in and cross your fingers that's what I do.  Good luck.

[Arteman]

I was wondering all the above questions myself, something I'm stuck on right now is rather I should or shouldn't put my 8 going on 9 yr old daughter in for an Any Bull permit this year, or do the points option for her again, I know its slim chances, but its a oil tag and I don't want to ruin her only chance.  Sheep, and Goat I'm for sure doing the points option, but was curious about the type of terrain, and the habits of Moose, and if I could make it happen for her.  All the Moose I've seen in the wild kinda stuck around a bit, and didn't seem as skitish as Elk but I don't know if that is how they typically are.  With her experience she would need an easy shot with LOTS of time to set up, this is why the only Quality Elk permit ill put her in for is a rifle rut hunt, but is also near impossible to draw with her 2 points.  Honest opinions would be greatly appreciated.

[newbs55]

If you are putting your daughter in go points only and if you want an easier tag put he in for the youth only antlerless hunt. She would have a good chance of drawing and putting ALOT of meat in the freezer and down the line would still be able to draw a bull tag. You can draw as many antlerless as you want but once that any bull tag happens you are done. My buddies 10 year old shot a cow on Mt. Spokane 2 years ago and afterward his son said " Dad we should get a moose tag every year they are way easier to hunt than deer!" Smart ass kids.