Moose around ootsa lake?

[dime acres]

Just trying to get some plans together for the fall. We have looked at the Ootsa lake area. Does anyone have anything that they would like to share about the area and the moose population?

[Stone Sheep Steve]

Some guys i know have gone there for years but in the last few yesrs the moose population has taken a serious downturn. But the wolf population is very healthy.
They are now saving their gas money.

SSS

[Amphibious]

10yrs ago it was a great spot. haven't been in years, but there is a rather large fire burning in the area.

http://bcwildfire.com/hprScripts/WildfireNews/OneFire.asp?ID=497

[chinooker]

I have a leh for the other side of ootsa. I hunt over there every year. Last year spent 2 weeks and came home empty handed nothing but wolf sign. Close to home and I like the area is the only reason I'm going back this year.

[Darksith]

I have a leh for the other side of ootsa. I hunt over there every year. Last year spent 2 weeks and came home empty handed nothing but wolf sign. Close to home and I like the area is the only reason I'm going back this year.
whos this...ever work at east ootsa camp?

[chinooker]

whos this...ever work at east ootsa camp?

No never worked over there I know a few guys that did though. Started hunting over there when I first came to fraser lake 5 years ago. Got 6-2 b as my second choice a few years ago and posted on here for info. You gave me a pm that paid off with my biggest bull ever!

[Darksith]

No never worked over there I know a few guys that did though. Started hunting over there when I first came to fraser lake 5 years ago. Got 6-2 b as my second choice a few years ago and posted on here for info. You gave me a pm that paid off with my biggest bull ever!
Thats awesome, glad I could help...shouldn't I have at least gotten a pic ;)

[chinooker]

Thats awesome, glad I could help...shouldn't I have at least gotten a pic ;)
Yes , definately and a thank you as well.
I have no excuse so I will just say sorry! Dude

[ultramafic]

Cant really help with the moose in the area ( we got skunked the only time we went ) but bring a fishing rod and a boat if you can cause there are lotsa trout and some lunker rainbows in that lake.

mike


Just trying to get some plans together for the fall. We have looked at the Ootsa lake area. Does anyone have anything that they would like to share about the area and the moose population?

[decker9]

Spent a few years working at east ootsa , if you go that way pm me, I'll point you towards moose. Cheers

[Green Gaint]

Is the wolf population still high up there? Planning on heading up there for moose in a few weeks. First time up that way any advice?

[tinhorse]

Was at Jim smith point doing some layout last summer. There 3 weeks in total. Saw 1 deer. Lots of grouse and rabbits though. Some moose poop to but not much. Did see several wolves as well.....

[Green Gaint]

Thanks for the info tinhorse. Did u access that area by boat or plane?

[dougkran]

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Any recent intel on this area?





Just trying to get some plans together for the fall. We have looked at the Ootsa lake area. Does anyone have anything that they would like to share about the area and the moose population?

[Jrax]

There has been some wolf cullls in recent years, it appears to be less wolf sign and more moose sign from working in the area in the last 10 years in general. There is also some burns from about 3-4 years ago that should be helping the moose

[Gr8 white hunter]

I know a group of guy's they go every year and get there moose. They have gone for the opening aswell and are successful.

[hawk-i]

Lots of burnt areas and lots of wolf sign.

[decker9]

I haven’t been over there in a number of years now, but I do know the wolf cull the past couple has helped a lot. Last winter they were targeting 100 wolves, and ended up with 70’some, they made headway I believe.

[MattW]

I get up into that area pretty much annually to either hunt or fish. There have been quite a few fires in recent years, though some of those fires should start looking pretty green again this year. Not trees mind you but low scrub and grasses, which should be a good thing for moose. Lots of wolves, lots of bears but we do see moose for sure, all around Ootsa, Eutsuk, Tetachuk, Whitesail. If you have a boat it will open up lots of options for you in that area. If you're willing to charter Lakes District Air, Nick can put you at a lot of beauty little moose lakes in that region that you'll likely have all to yourself.