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Title: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: brianb231 on August 09, 2011, 08:53:48 AM: 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
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: benhuntin on August 09, 2011, 06:48:50 PM: 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
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: Ridgerunner on August 09, 2011, 07:11:13 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: huntnnw on August 09, 2011, 08:13:24 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: brianb231 on August 09, 2011, 08:25:27 PM: pm sent
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: manfromspam on August 09, 2011, 11:36:28 PM: 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 . :twocents:
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: brianb231 on October 04, 2011, 05:52:55 PM: 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! :dunno:

I will keep you posted.

Brianb231
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: huntnnw on October 04, 2011, 07:04:06 PM: theres a ton of moose up there..I feel sorry for those having to pack out of there :chuckle:
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: Ridgerunner on October 04, 2011, 08:06:15 PM: Lots of moose in there, there will be plenty left for you.
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: Machias on October 04, 2011, 08:28:36 PM: Shoot I have seen 6 in one day there, you'll be fine!
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: huntnnw on October 04, 2011, 08:31:19 PM: and really u could shoot a cow on the state land down the road :tup:
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: brianb231 on October 04, 2011, 08:37:56 PM: Quote from: huntnnw on October 04, 2011, 08:31:19 PM
and really u could shoot a cow on the state land down the road :tup:

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
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: huntnnw on October 04, 2011, 08:42:18 PM: pm
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: brianb231 on October 05, 2011, 10:30:36 PM: 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
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: jess on October 05, 2011, 11:05:08 PM: 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...
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: brianb231 on October 06, 2011, 11:09:12 AM: Quote from: jess on October 05, 2011, 11:05:08 PM
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...

I am not sure what the rifle season is like at the Mica gate but Mike who works there said that right now (when I was there) was Elk Muzzleloader season and normally I would not be able to get close to the gate because there would be 20 rigs parked there. I was the only one there. He said since the non- motorized closure there will probably be little pressure. But I am expecting there to be other hunters up in there. No quads buzzing around should keep the moose in there normal patterns by the roads hopefully.

But thanks for the warning.

I guess I am gonna find out! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: nwwanderer on October 06, 2011, 06:07:20 PM: You should not need to crawl to the top of the peak. Quite a few moose around, check with local landowners with habitat. If you are taking a cow permission should not be difficult. Those old gals are tough on family dogs and scare the hell out of kids at the bus stop. Kind of nice to take one close to the front loader.
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: brianb231 on October 06, 2011, 06:10:31 PM: Quote from: nwwanderer on October 06, 2011, 06:07:20 PM
You should not need to crawl to the top of the peak. Quite a few moose around, check with local landowners with habitat. If you are taking a cow permission should not be difficult. Those old gals are tough on family dogs and scare the hell out of kids at the bus stop. Kind of nice to take one close to the front loader.

Well This moose hunting thing is all new to me and so is the area. If you have anyone or any area of landowners in mind I can check with PM me. I am all ears!

Thanks,

Brianb231
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: Ridgerunner on October 06, 2011, 09:23:28 PM: even with the quads buzzing around the moose are close to the road, the quads didn't bother them on my hunt, lots of moose low, you shouldn't have to go too far in from the gate to find a nice cow.
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: brianmtsinc on October 09, 2011, 06:18:04 PM: I Can't wait!!!! 1 week from now we will be chasing moose for our first time ever!!!!

Does anyone know what the deer and bear hunting is like on Mica? I am lucky enough to be going along on this moose hunt and have a muti season deer tag and a bear tag, so just wondering what my chances are I will see something to hang a tag on ?? :dunno:

Thanks for your input!
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: manfromspam on October 09, 2011, 09:32:34 PM: Quote from: brianmtsinc on October 09, 2011, 06:18:04 PM
I Can't wait!!!! 1 week from now we will be chasing moose for our first time ever!!!!

Does anyone know what the deer and bear hunting is like on Mica? I am lucky enough to be going along on this moose hunt and have a muti season deer tag and a bear tag, so just wondering what my chances are I will see something to hang a tag on ?? :dunno:

Thanks for your input!
Tons of deer and lots of bear on mica. you should have a fun hunt . :tup:
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: brianb231 on October 13, 2011, 03:55:32 PM: Well We are heading out for 9 days to see if we can arrow a Cow Moose on Mica. I havent been able to sleep all week! The weather should be in the mid 50's and low 30's at night so we should be good on the weather front. Now if the moose will cooperate that would be awesome!!!! :chuckle:

We are going to try to take video and definatley pics. So see ya when I return! :IBCOOL:

Brianb231
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: Hyde on October 13, 2011, 08:49:06 PM: Good luck Brian. Have fun, and enjoy every minute.
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: brianb231 on October 13, 2011, 09:16:59 PM: Quote from: Hyde on October 13, 2011, 08:49:06 PM
Good luck Brian. Have fun, and enjoy every minute.

Thanks Steve!

Hopefully we will get into some!

I will keep you posted.

Thanks!

Brian
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: fc2038 on October 13, 2011, 11:37:26 PM: had that tag last year.... You will have fun!!!! It took me about 5 min of hunting... The best advice I can give you is use an ATV.. Packing a moose out of that country on foot is a chore.. There are and will be plenty of moose for you to look through.. I wish I spent more time hunting.. Good thing I got it when I did. On the way home my alternator went out on my truck. I was close enough to the house to have family come and rescue me, my trailer, ATV's and a moose in the back of the truck!!!
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: 250savage on October 14, 2011, 05:51:49 AM: Good luck on your hunt, arrowing a moose should make a good story. can't wait to hear it.
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: boneaddict on October 14, 2011, 06:06:39 AM: So if you happen to find a trail of camera cards, let me know. I lost about 8 of them out of my bag while I was there. :bash:
Title: Re: Hangman B Antlerless Moose-Best Week In October?
Post by: brianb231 on October 14, 2011, 06:14:46 AM: We will be on the lookout Bone!

Thanks

Brian