Moose Hunt - 2011?

Duk Dog · #1 06-01-2011, 07:23 PM

I debated whether to post this or not, but decided to do so. I have very limited experience hunting moose and am debating drawing my tag (P8) this fall. Currently after some discussions I have been considering/investigating WMUs 328, 344, 445, 420, 418, and 441. Never having shot a moose before I guess my goals are to not waste my points on an easy to draw or poor zone, and have a good hunt experience with a solid opportunity for a bull. At the end of the day I'd be happy getting my first moose but would like to select a zone with a realistic chance at a 40 - 50+" bull. Anyone with more moose experience have any thoughts relative to these zones or others? PM would be fine as well if you would prefer.
Thanks.

whitetailhntr · #2 06-01-2011, 07:32 PM

I'd scratch 418 off that list if your looking for a good moose.I'm sure there are a few there but they are very few and even further between.... I can't comment on the other wmu's as I have no experience with them.

bearbuster · #3 06-01-2011, 07:37 PM

I am not sure what the priority needed for 328 is, there are some decent bulls there but the hunting would be real tough. I would not hold out for a big one there.

IR_mike · #4 06-01-2011, 07:43 PM

Not sure what priority needed but an 8 should get you into some of the good east central (200 series) WMU's or ask what the new for 2011 100 series WMU's hold.

Might find a good one in a WMU were they have never been hunted.

Duk Dog · #5 06-01-2011, 09:50 PM

Thanks all for the posts and PMs so far. Much appreciated.

hawken · #6 06-01-2011, 09:56 PM

I know it's not on your list, but I think I might hold out for Wainwright.
I saw some big boys in there.

Lefty-Canuck · #7 06-01-2011, 09:58 PM

Not sure how much experience you have hunting but one thing to remember.....there is no such thing as a small moose and the work start AFTER it is down....after being in on many moose hunts you must remember these 2 things...

Lefty

Duk Dog · #8 06-01-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

Not sure how much experience you have hunting but one thing to remember.....there is no such thing as a small moose and the work start AFTER it is down....after being in on many moose hunts you must remember these 2 things...

Lefty

One thing I do have experience with is packing out a couple moose, and yep they are really big critters. In a crazy sort of a way I'm looking forward to the challenge.