Post by: X-Force on June 14, 2023, 04:42:59 PM
Congrats to those lucky few.
Moose
Selkirk
RB
JD Hunt (Son)
couesbitten
JBar (Son)
Mt. Spokane North A
cowlitz77
49 Degrees N Early
Basket Rack
49 Degrees N antlerless
Rimrock Hunter (65)
Douglas Early
Deserthunter2016
Goat
Goat Rocks East
fishunt247 (Brother)
Avalanche Gorge
djgianukakis (Buddy)
Sheep
Chelan A Ram
Huckleberry
Post by: Ridgerunner on June 14, 2023, 04:45:05 PM
Post by: RB on June 14, 2023, 04:51:20 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on June 14, 2023, 05:17:35 PM
Selkirk 113 Bull Moose Tag!awesome!
Post by: fishunt247 on June 14, 2023, 05:33:50 PM
Post by: bornhunter on June 14, 2023, 06:24:24 PM
Selkirk 113 Bull Moose Tag!
Score! Congrats and enjoy that hunt!
Post by: run870 on June 14, 2023, 07:30:22 PM
Selkirk 113 Bull Moose Tag!
Very nice and congrats!
Post by: D-Rock425 on June 14, 2023, 07:51:46 PM
Post by: Basket Rack on June 14, 2023, 07:54:27 PM
Post by: Rimrock hunter on June 14, 2023, 08:00:51 PM
Post by: X-Force on June 14, 2023, 08:31:43 PM
Post by: Deserthunter2016 on June 14, 2023, 08:49:56 PM
Post by: djgianukakis on June 15, 2023, 12:57:54 AM
MY GOOD BUDDY FROM HIGH SCHOOL GOT AVALANCHE GORGE GOAT TAG AND LATE EAST OKANAGON WHITETAIL
MY BROTHER IN LAW DREW ARCHERY QUALITY CHILIWIST ANY BUCK
MY WIFES COUSIN DREW ARCHERY QUALITY CHILWIST ANY BUCK
A DIFFERENT BUDDY DREW LATE QUALITY RIFLE POGUE ANY BUCK
MY BUDDY'S BROTHER OF AVALANCHE GOAT TAG GOT DREW LATE QUALITY RIFLE EAST OKANOGAN
AND LASTLY ANOTHER GOOD FRIEND DREW LATE BUCK RIFLE CHILIWIST WHITETAIL
GOING TO BE A BUSY SEASON.
OH AND I DREW MULTI SEASON DEER. SO WITH 24 GOAT, SHEEP, MOOSE AND 17 QUALITY DEER.
I'M NOT COMPLAINING TOO MUCH THIS YEAR!
GOING TO BE SOME BIG ANIMALS GOING DOWN THIS YEAR!
CONGRATS TO ALL THE LUCKY OIL WINNERS
I'M ALREADY FEELING LIKE NEXT YEAR IS MY YEAR TO DRAW........
Post by: Huckleberry on June 15, 2023, 06:44:46 AM
Like everyone else of rational mind I knew my 19 points didn’t really mean much for OIL tags and my choices for “quality tags” were similar. I would like to thank the WDFW for their hard work on the draws this year. You have proven yourself to run a wonderful program and after putting in a fair amount of effort on both of our ends, rewarded my loyalty to the draw system.
Post by: tluns on June 15, 2023, 07:56:28 AM
Post by: Mtnwalker on June 15, 2023, 08:01:38 AM
I was pretty happy with the draw results before they took the lunch break yesterday. I really enjoy the Whidbey second doe tag and it seems like these last few years it is no longer a guarantee. The feeling of packing a shotgun through tight brush and passing on bucks while hoping nobody shoots at you is an intense feeling after chasing alpine mule deer. Top it off with my first ever “bull elk” tag and I was set for the season.
Like everyone else of rational mind I knew my 19 points didn’t really mean much for OIL tags and my choices for “quality tags” were similar. I would like to thank the WDFW for their hard work on the draws this year. You have proven yourself to run a wonderful program and after putting in a fair amount of effort on both of our ends, rewarded my loyalty to the draw system.
:yike: good grief that is quite the lineup!!
Post by: couesbitten on June 15, 2023, 08:02:12 AM
Post by: X-Force on June 15, 2023, 10:17:05 AM
Post by: benhuntin on June 15, 2023, 11:23:07 AM
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Post by: sagerat on June 15, 2023, 12:12:07 PM
Post by: B4noon on June 15, 2023, 02:01:47 PM
Post by: Calebrose on June 17, 2023, 05:30:32 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on June 17, 2023, 07:28:24 PM
I got the Derek Jeter gift basket.
This is funnier than most people know.
Post by: Jordan88 on June 17, 2023, 07:48:52 PM
Post by: pd on June 17, 2023, 09:06:39 PM
I drew the other Chelan Butte A bighorn sheep tag. Drew quality buck too. Joined the forum because I saw the other tag holder was here
For whatever reason, you are welcome here.
Post by: Mudshark on June 18, 2023, 03:52:56 PM
Post by: hunter399 on June 18, 2023, 04:28:51 PM
I’ll be your SOB :chuckle: more then excited to still see early huckleberry moose on my phone screen can’t wait until the actual tag is in my hand, it’s been great reading everyone’s success stories on here over the years and dreaming of the year it may become a reality and I’m still in disbelief. I’ve spent a lot of years hunting whitetail and turkeys in the huckleberry primarily in the northern half reservations are booked for scouting to start diving in deeper and learn the unit for moose. Best of luck to the other tag holders.Are you sure you hunted huckleberry.
The river and reservation is the border of the unit to the west.
The north half reservation is in 101.
There is no booking to start scouting.
Good luck .
Post by: MADMAX on June 18, 2023, 04:50:38 PM
I’ll be your SOB :chuckle: more then excited to still see early huckleberry moose on my phone screen can’t wait until the actual tag is in my hand, it’s been great reading everyone’s success stories on here over the years and dreaming of the year it may become a reality and I’m still in disbelief. I’ve spent a lot of years hunting whitetail and turkeys in the huckleberry primarily in the northern half reservations are booked for scouting to start diving in deeper and learn the unit for moose. Best of luck to the other tag holders.Are you sure you hunted huckleberry.
The river and reservation is the border of the unit to the west.
The north half reservation is in 101.
There is no booking to start scouting.
Good luck .
🤣
Im thinking “motel” reservations are booked :chuckle:
Post by: hunter399 on June 18, 2023, 05:05:57 PM
My bad.I’ll be your SOB :chuckle: more then excited to still see early huckleberry moose on my phone screen can’t wait until the actual tag is in my hand, it’s been great reading everyone’s success stories on here over the years and dreaming of the year it may become a reality and I’m still in disbelief. I’ve spent a lot of years hunting whitetail and turkeys in the huckleberry primarily in the northern half reservations are booked for scouting to start diving in deeper and learn the unit for moose. Best of luck to the other tag holders.Are you sure you hunted huckleberry.
The river and reservation is the border of the unit to the west.
The north half reservation is in 101.
There is no booking to start scouting.
Good luck .
🤣
Im thinking “motel” reservations are booked :chuckle:
Still good luck . congrats 👏
Awesome tag you'll have a great hunt.👍
Should be no problem finding a moose in that unit.
Post by: B4noon on June 18, 2023, 06:31:31 PM
Post by: hunter399 on June 18, 2023, 07:27:03 PM
Thanks yes rv reservations so I can start trying to dial in some starting points in super excited to spend some time over there and hopefully end up with a great storyAntlerless or bull ?
Slam dunk ,have fun type hunt .
Get yourself a good one.
Post by: B4noon on June 18, 2023, 08:00:44 PM
Post by: eskimo on June 18, 2023, 08:24:36 PM
Post by: jrebel on June 18, 2023, 09:27:50 PM
Bull tag, doing some research on calling I’ve played with them a bit but never in a situation that was serious I have oct 9-15th off then back again the 23rd-29th if need be. Hoping to catch some rut action, not sure how much general deer season will affect them when it starts on the 14th can imagine it will push them farther off the roads which is fine as long as I can locate them. Likely will be the only opportunity I get to hunt moose in my lifetime so I want to make the most of the experience
Moose calling is really where it's at. Your best chance to call one in is your early October dates in my opinion. A bull will cover some serious ground to get to a cow in heat. During the rut, the bulls will breed a cow (usually 24-72 hours) and then move till he finds another cow. If you get a bull that is grunting but is cowed up, and you can't seal the deal, stay with it the next day and the bull will eventually break free and come to your calls. As with every animal, play the wind as their noses are their best defense. Moose have piss poor eyesight....and a moose would just assume stomp you into the dirt than run when threatened.
If you would like pointers on calling....let me know. I have been around many very proficient callers and have called in half dozen moose in my short 5 years of moose hunting. I called in my son's moose last year and if I had the means.....would be moving to Canada where I could hunt moose yearly. Man moose hunting is a hoot. Good luck.
Post by: B4noon on June 19, 2023, 06:18:28 AM
Bull tag, doing some research on calling I’ve played with them a bit but never in a situation that was serious I have oct 9-15th off then back again the 23rd-29th if need be. Hoping to catch some rut action, not sure how much general deer season will affect them when it starts on the 14th can imagine it will push them farther off the roads which is fine as long as I can locate them. Likely will be the only opportunity I get to hunt moose in my lifetime so I want to make the most of the experience
Moose calling is really where it's at. Your best chance to call one in is your early October dates in my opinion. A bull will cover some serious ground to get to a cow in heat. During the rut, the bulls will breed a cow (usually 24-72 hours) and then move till he finds another cow. If you get a bull that is grunting but is cowed up, and you can't seal the deal, stay with it the next day and the bull will eventually break free and come to your calls. As with every animal, play the wind as their noses are their best defense. Moose have piss poor eyesight....and a moose would just assume stomp you into the dirt than run when threatened.
If you would like pointers on calling....let me know. I have been around many very proficient callers and have called in half dozen moose in my short 5 years of moose hunting. I called in my son's moose last year and if I had the means.....would be moving to Canada where I could hunt moose yearly. Man moose hunting is a hoot. Good luck.
I’ll absolutely take you up on any tricks, tips and info your willing to share, it’s great to watch YouTube videos and hunting shows but with so much condensed into short clips you don’t really get the whole scenario. Just like calling any other species they all have their quirks that take multiple encounters to learn to read the situation when to be aggressive, when to back off, how long to blind call with no response before moving on? I would be greatful for any experience you’re able to share to help me be successful. Thanks
Post by: hunter399 on June 19, 2023, 07:37:15 AM
Bull tag, doing some research on calling I’ve played with them a bit but never in a situation that was serious I have oct 9-15th off then back again the 23rd-29th if need be. Hoping to catch some rut action, not sure how much general deer season will affect them when it starts on the 14th can imagine it will push them farther off the roads which is fine as long as I can locate them. Likely will be the only opportunity I get to hunt moose in my lifetime so I want to make the most of the experienceHeck ya.
Bull tag is where it's at.
I may know a few spots to look for one.
Yes ,rifle deer starting on the 14th ,may effect your hunt a tiny bit.
Should still be able to find one in the pumpkin patch zoo.
Took this pic ,with my cell ,at about 40 yards. Last year,durring deer season.
Plenty of smaller ones around ,like the one pictured.
If your looking for that OIL ,just monster giant bull moose may take some looking to find him.
Post by: B4noon on June 19, 2023, 07:52:38 AM
Bull tag, doing some research on calling I’ve played with them a bit but never in a situation that was serious I have oct 9-15th off then back again the 23rd-29th if need be. Hoping to catch some rut action, not sure how much general deer season will affect them when it starts on the 14th can imagine it will push them farther off the roads which is fine as long as I can locate them. Likely will be the only opportunity I get to hunt moose in my lifetime so I want to make the most of the experienceHeck ya.
Bull tag is where it's at.
I may know a few spots to look for one.
Yes ,rifle deer starting on the 14th ,may effect your hunt a tiny bit.
Should still be able to find one in the pumpkin patch zoo.
Took this pic ,with my cell ,at about 40 yards. Last year,durring deer season.
Plenty of smaller ones around ,like the one pictured.
Thanks hunter399 I’m open to check out any areas you might be willing to share, I have spent quite a bit of time deer and Turkey hunting in the unit but primarily in the northern half from addy to kettle, I know the southern half seems to have a higher concentration just need to put in the miles to find the best access points and activity between now and when the hunt starts so I can make the most of the days I will have during the hunt. Thanks
Post by: hunter399 on June 19, 2023, 07:57:55 AM
Pm coming your way.Bull tag, doing some research on calling I’ve played with them a bit but never in a situation that was serious I have oct 9-15th off then back again the 23rd-29th if need be. Hoping to catch some rut action, not sure how much general deer season will affect them when it starts on the 14th can imagine it will push them farther off the roads which is fine as long as I can locate them. Likely will be the only opportunity I get to hunt moose in my lifetime so I want to make the most of the experienceHeck ya.
Bull tag is where it's at.
I may know a few spots to look for one.
Yes ,rifle deer starting on the 14th ,may effect your hunt a tiny bit.
Should still be able to find one in the pumpkin patch zoo.
Took this pic ,with my cell ,at about 40 yards. Last year,durring deer season.
Plenty of smaller ones around ,like the one pictured.
Thanks hunter399 I’m open to check out any areas you might be willing to share, I have spent quite a bit of time deer and Turkey hunting in the unit but primarily in the northern half from addy to kettle, I know the southern half seems to have a higher concentration just need to put in the miles to find the best access points and activity between now and when the hunt starts so I can make the most of the days I will have during the hunt. Thanks
Pm sent.
That should give ya some more places to look.
Good luck.
If you need any help before deer season starts.
Just pm me. I'm on here almost daily.
Deer season hits ,I'll be busy most likely.
The spot I sent you in pm is a complete zoo after deer season starts.
Just thought I'd let you know that in advance.
Post by: B4noon on June 19, 2023, 08:19:40 AM
Pm coming your way.Bull tag, doing some research on calling I’ve played with them a bit but never in a situation that was serious I have oct 9-15th off then back again the 23rd-29th if need be. Hoping to catch some rut action, not sure how much general deer season will affect them when it starts on the 14th can imagine it will push them farther off the roads which is fine as long as I can locate them. Likely will be the only opportunity I get to hunt moose in my lifetime so I want to make the most of the experienceHeck ya.
Bull tag is where it's at.
I may know a few spots to look for one.
Yes ,rifle deer starting on the 14th ,may effect your hunt a tiny bit.
Should still be able to find one in the pumpkin patch zoo.
Took this pic ,with my cell ,at about 40 yards. Last year,durring deer season.
Plenty of smaller ones around ,like the one pictured.
Thanks hunter399 I’m open to check out any areas you might be willing to share, I have spent quite a bit of time deer and Turkey hunting in the unit but primarily in the northern half from addy to kettle, I know the southern half seems to have a higher concentration just need to put in the miles to find the best access points and activity between now and when the hunt starts so I can make the most of the days I will have during the hunt. Thanks
Pm sent.
That should give ya some more places to look.
Good luck.
If you need any help before deer season starts.
Just pm me. I'm on here almost daily.
Deer season hits ,I'll be busy most likely.
The spot I sent you in pm is a complete zoo after deer season starts.
Just thought I'd let you know that in advance.
Thanks for the info will be great starting points can’t wait I greatly appreciate it
Post by: kellama2001 on June 19, 2023, 09:30:58 AM
I drew 2023 49 degree north late moose hunt .Eskimo
My buddy drew the same tag, should be an awesome hunt!
Post by: Ridgerunner on June 19, 2023, 08:04:45 PM
Post by: B4noon on June 19, 2023, 08:55:03 PM
Calling moose is a pretty amazing experience. I remember one bull we called in I almost had to shoot in self defense. He was ticked, slobbering everywhere and staring down at us from the bank above the road 20 feet away. It was a RUSH!!!!
That’s the experience I’m looking for to be ran over by a jacked up bull, tempted to have my bow close just in case the stars align and I get in the right situation
Post by: Nimrod on June 21, 2023, 03:00:22 PM
Post by: buckhorn2 on June 21, 2023, 08:35:21 PM
Post by: HntnFsh on June 21, 2023, 09:00:26 PM
My good buddy drew wenaha goat in Oregon he’s 63 and trying to figure out our best option to get him his once in a lifetime animal, and thoughts or recommendations are appreciated
Go over to Ifish and get on the Hunting page and ask around. Some very helpful, knowledgeable people there!
Post by: Timberstalker on June 21, 2023, 09:16:07 PM
I drew the sheep tag for the quillome I am so excited
This should be a great hunt. Hope you share your experience with us. Good luck.
Post by: TriggerMike on June 25, 2023, 07:18:19 PM
Post by: Colville on June 25, 2023, 09:11:14 PM
Post by: Dirty Mike on June 26, 2023, 09:47:05 PM
Post by: C-Money on June 27, 2023, 06:48:28 AM
I drew the sheep tag for the quillome I am so excited
Congratulations!! Thats the only sheep tag I try for. It would be unreal to know the feeling of having that tag. Please let us follow you on the hunt! Good luck. If you dont have one, secure a reliable ATV...you'll need one!!
Post by: buckhorn2 on June 27, 2023, 07:56:16 AM
Post by: NOCK NOCK on June 27, 2023, 05:34:37 PM
I hoped someone who had the tag before might give me a heads up but nothing yet but will make several trips ovuer there this summer.
Still dreaming of a sheep tag.........
couple things to think about,
Some folks hunt from a boat for access, and, the unit goes more North than a lot think about.
Post by: Bows4huntn on June 27, 2023, 07:24:57 PM
Post by: buckhorn2 on June 27, 2023, 07:33:54 PM
Post by: Bows4huntn on June 28, 2023, 05:54:58 PM
Post by: Bows4huntn on June 28, 2023, 05:59:45 PM
Post by: buckhorn2 on July 03, 2023, 08:32:46 PM
Post by: eskimo on July 06, 2023, 08:20:18 AM
Post by: buckhorn2 on September 10, 2023, 09:35:34 AM
Post by: hunter399 on September 10, 2023, 10:21:25 AM
Post by: Bone collector 13 on September 10, 2023, 10:22:12 AM
We went scouting and saw some nice sheep on the old Malaga road but they were on private land. Next trip we are going to try glassing from the boatThe mouth of tarpiscan, on the south side in the cliffs is known to hold some big rams
Post by: buckhorn2 on September 10, 2023, 10:36:37 AM
Post by: buckhorn2 on September 13, 2023, 12:09:58 PM
Post by: shmacker on September 13, 2023, 12:22:40 PM
Post by: Spencer79 on September 15, 2023, 02:08:36 PM
Post by: hunter399 on September 15, 2023, 03:38:22 PM
121 early bull moose. 23 pointsHeck ya!!
That will be a good hunt.
Post by: buckhorn2 on September 26, 2023, 09:34:35 AM
Post by: bigdub257 on September 26, 2023, 11:15:25 AM
Post by: Matt73 on September 26, 2023, 06:29:52 PM
Spent the summer scouting with my 13 year old son and hopefully we have a memorable hunt together.
Good luck to everyone on there hunts this year.
Post by: hunter399 on September 26, 2023, 08:13:22 PM
There out there
Good luck guys.
Post by: buckhorn2 on October 02, 2023, 06:12:14 PM
Post by: hunter399 on October 02, 2023, 08:11:08 PM
Hear some updates soon about some awesome oil hunts.
October just started,so there has to be some moose taking a dirt nap real soon.