I didn't want to hi-jack that other thread which reported that the 2015 Moose tag numbers are out so started this one.
Since I don't hunt with a large group (only 2 of us) and even with the changes we will still likely pull an adult tag every second year in our WMU (25) it got me thinking about the lower tag numbers and the two week calf season.
For those of you that hunt in larger groups how much did you (rely) on calf tags during your hunt or the planning for it.
What I mean is, would your group still go on your planned trip if say there are 9 of you and you always go the first week which would mean, this year, you might only have 1 adult tag and "no valid" calf tags?
Or do you delay your hunt until calf is open? (even though that may make for a more "crowded" hunt if other groups do the same).
For me and my hunting partner, calves are now a thing of the past - we will not wait until the end of October to hunt where we do (the adult season opens the third week of September and even then it's getting "cold", and there is no road access where we go, so it's adult or nothing for us).
Just wondering how it will effect other groups - or will you give up all together?
I know this is just the "confirmation" of the "shock phase" as some that say they "will never go again" will be packing their gear/guns this October and heading out because they really do love moose hunting, even with the restrictions.
Since I don't hunt with a large group (only 2 of us) and even with the changes we will still likely pull an adult tag every second year in our WMU (25) it got me thinking about the lower tag numbers and the two week calf season.
For those of you that hunt in larger groups how much did you (rely) on calf tags during your hunt or the planning for it.
What I mean is, would your group still go on your planned trip if say there are 9 of you and you always go the first week which would mean, this year, you might only have 1 adult tag and "no valid" calf tags?
Or do you delay your hunt until calf is open? (even though that may make for a more "crowded" hunt if other groups do the same).
For me and my hunting partner, calves are now a thing of the past - we will not wait until the end of October to hunt where we do (the adult season opens the third week of September and even then it's getting "cold", and there is no road access where we go, so it's adult or nothing for us).
Just wondering how it will effect other groups - or will you give up all together?
I know this is just the "confirmation" of the "shock phase" as some that say they "will never go again" will be packing their gear/guns this October and heading out because they really do love moose hunting, even with the restrictions.
