First Moose Hunt WMU 15B

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Myself and 3 buddies of mine entered the moose draw for the first time, and got a Gun Bull in 15B (North of Thunder Bay, West side of Lk Nipagon or something).

Any tips/warnings about the area? We have never gone that far North before (or hunted moose actually).

The season opens Oct.6-Dec 15, is the rut over in that area in the first week of the season, second week? Or is it better to wait until the snow falls?

Any help is appreciated!! :)
 
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Hey bud,

Just saw first moose hunt an thought I'd chime in. This years my first time aswell. Congrats on the bull tag!

I've driven through Nipigon an the area on my way out west. There are tons of little cheap hotels there. My advice is book now because I imagine that there are a lot of torontonians that head that way in the fall.
 
Some ramblings.

I hunted just south of Armstrong, off the 527 about 20 kms in on a logging road. Did well for a few years (shot my first moose there) and then got skunked because of the weather - it was unbelievably hot. Then the day we left, it snowed about 20 cms and we got stranded for a half a day - we never returned after this. Be prepared for any kind of weather. (Including getting the animal to a cooler)

Lots of gangs hunt the logged out areas so there are ATV's/trucks running everywhere. The camps that we ran into, for the most part, respected the areas each other had staked out.

Try to find a local fresh water source - we got lucky and had a spring about 20 minutes from our camp.

IIRC, deer season opened up way up there too so you might want check into it and think about taking one. And a bear tag if you're interested. (We got one one year, very nice eating)

Make your gear and food lists and check them 3 or 4 times. It's a long drive to just about anywhere for that missing item.

I miss it. It was a heckuva trip but always good times. Good luck.
 
We are in 15 A and have been for years. Depending on where you are the problem will be roads without hunters on them. I suggest take to the small lakes via canoe. Get away from the crowds. Lots of moose in area. As far as weather we have seen everything from 25 degrees to breaking ice on rivers/lakes. The rut is a crap shoot. We are up for 2 weeks, one week prior to just enjoy ourselves fishing and birding. Sometimes you hit the rut, sometimes you don't. Pray for cold weather with frosty mornings. It will get the moose moving and keep the flies down. The moment it hits 50 (F) the bugs are out. A lot of people wait till snow and then find a fresh track and follow it but most will use snowmachines to find the tracks. I would suggest to get up there a bit early and try and set up a camp unless you have an outfitter. Good luck
 
Whatever you do, make sure you don't leave behind a mess at your campsite and be sure to show some respect for others. I live around there and spend a lot of time up there fishing and hunting. I can tell you alot of locals have come to dislike out of towners because of these things.

Not saying your going to be one of the ones that does it, just saying to be mindful of it. Most locals would be more than happy to help you out and give you tips if your not treating our backyard as a garbage dump.

That being said, find yourself a fresh cut and walk it or call from it at first light. Scan the tree lines for moose. This has worked for my group for the last few years. Tagged out opening day.
 
Be where you want to hunt the morning of the 4th, start scouting around look for cuts with 4 to 5 feet of new growth. You will find good sign with 2 days of scouting. Set up within radio contact of your buds and have one person call in the middle of your set up. Don't get to far apart with only 4 guys, pick a spot and spend some time.
 
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