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Big Game Hunting => Other Big Game => Topic started by: eskimo on June 18, 2023, 08:22:24 PM

Title: Drew 49 degree north late moose
Post by: eskimo on June 18, 2023, 08:22:24 PM: I drew 2023 49 degree north late moose bull tag does any one have any advice for my hunt.Thank You
Title: Re: Drew 49 degree north late moose
Post by: kellama2001 on June 19, 2023, 09:38:15 AM: Congrats on the draw! My buddy drew the same tag (he's not on the forum) so I'll try to send you any helpful info that comes our way. Good luck this fall, it should be an awesome hunt!
Title: Re: Drew 49 degree north late moose
Post by: Rimrock hunter on June 20, 2023, 08:11:51 PM: I also drew a 49 degrees north, 65 and older antlerless permit. Was wondering if anybody knows what the cow to bull ratio is in this unit. I feel very blessed to have drawn this tag. Would anybody be able to let me know what part of the unit is best for hunting a cow moose, or what to expect. Thanks
Oh, the season runs from October 1st to November 31
Title: Re: Drew 49 degree north late moose
Post by: Ridgerunner on June 20, 2023, 09:51:12 PM: My advice is to not hunt too late, moose will often shed in late November.

I killed my moose at the very end of October and they were still rutting, fresh scrapes, there were 3/4 bulls and about a 7/8 cows all together when I shot mine. So hunt when the season opens up and you might get a little rut action.

I'd plan for a week early in the hunt and one in the middle. Really think about what kind of a bull you want to kill, if you want a big bull then be patient its only a matter of time before you should run into one. Be patient, its not a general deer tag where you should feel like you need to shoot the first legal buck you see.

Enjoy the scouting and hunt up until when you pull the trigger, then it becomes ALOT of work. Then have buddies around to help.
Title: Re: Drew 49 degree north late moose
Post by: kellama2001 on June 21, 2023, 08:04:11 AM: Solid advice, thank you!