Region 6 GOS moose- how did it go?

[two-feet]

My crew did well and it seemed the moose were in full rut. The snow and colder temps were awesome. More moose sign and less wolf sign than i normally see. How did it go for everybody else?

[decker9]

We hit a few old spots on the trapline the last 2 days of the season. My gal got it done on the last day :D.

Must say, it’s the most moose sign Iv seen in a lot of years, and likewise with the lack of wolf sign. We did see a couple old tracks, but nothing to amount to much. We’r hoping to try our hand with wolf snaring this winter, with a population of moose, I’m sure the wolves will follow.

[Bigdoggdon]

With the cold and snow saw lots of moose, saw bulls everyday. Put one on the ground Thursday morning. Stay tuned for story.

[Rampager]

Saw a bunch of moose including two bulls, unfortunately no shot opportunity so came home with good memories. Can't complain about the action though!

[Jrax]

Wow that is all good news for region 6. I also think numbers are recovering well in most areas. However, i happened to be in 6-1 for the 3 day opening and bumped into nothing but wolves! i believe it was 2 packs in the same large valley and 1 pack on each side of the major drainage. There was fresh snow and we did not cut 1 set of fresh moose tracks on quad, truck and foot. Oddly enough there was 2 moose on the first day that were pushed into a lake close by our camp, 1 bull and 1 cow, the bull was taken by other hunters. No one we talked to besides them saw moose, 1 wolf was shot close to our camp as well.

[skid]

Our group of 5 got 2 on the first day, seen lots of sign and numerous fresh rubs, on Thursday they didn’t seem to be moving as much as the other 2 days.

[Retiredguy]

Good to hear of the success some guys had, but the question for the thread is way to general.....at least without responses all saying what unit they hunted in. Region 6 is vast and things can vary enormously in that large of an area. Just because one group of hunters does well does not mean the whole region is seeing big improvements in moose numbers. There has also been some wolf control done in some areas this past winter and it has resulted in less wolf sign in those areas, but it is way too recent to have a significant impact on moose numbers yet.

I like information as well as the next guy, but only information that is specific enough to be of actual value.

[whognu]

Good to hear of the success some guys had, but the question for the thread is way to general.....at least without responses all saying what unit they hunted in. Region 6 is vast and things can vary enormously in that large of an area. Just because one group of hunters does well does not mean the whole region is seeing big improvements in moose numbers. There has also been some wolf control done in some areas this past winter and it has resulted in less wolf sign in those areas, but it is way too recent to have a significant impact on moose numbers yet.

I like information as well as the next guy, but only information that is specific enough to be of actual value.


Good points

Yet let me summarize

”where’s your honey hole”

[Retiredguy]

Good points

Yet let me summarize

”where’s your honey hole”

Not at all....but narrowing it down to an actual management unit instead of the region would be a bit more useful in determining if things are improving or getting worse. Saying you killed a bull in Region 6 is about as useful as saying "right behind the shoulder". It is not about finding out someones honey hole...it's about getting a feel for whether the moose numbers and impact by wolves is getting better or worse. But whatever.....carry on.

[whognu]

I understand fully what you’re saying and I wasn’t picking a fight

I guess my point would be that already with several groups saying “region 6 was great we shot lots of bulls and saw many more” that this alone will send a helluva lot more hunters into 6

to identify the region further even is potentially asking for total wipe out

again

chris

[two-feet]

There was unseasonably warm weather for most of the fall, and then snow and cold just perfectly timed for the 3 day season. This was the defining factor for the GOS this year and it resulted in the moose moving like crazy and perfect conditions for us human predators. Other factors to consider are reduced LEH tags and reduced harvest by the guiding industry.

[Retiredguy]

I understand fully what you’re saying and I wasn’t picking a fight

I guess my point would be that already with several groups saying “region 6 was great we shot lots of bulls and saw many more” that this alone will send a helluva lot more hunters into 6

to identify the region further even is potentially asking for total wipe out

again

chris

I hear ya. I can say for sure however, that of all the hunters I know that were out in 6-4 and 6-9 during the GOS, most got skunked and many didn't even see a cow. Tendency seems to be that those who were successful are happy to post a response, while those who went home empty handed are less likely to respond. ;)

[kilometers]

Was super quiet for us in the terrace area. Got two nice bulls four cows and two calfves on the trail camera. Nothing seen during the 1-7 Sept bow only season( trail camera pics of then were all nite shots) went and check the camera during the now non existent 1-8 October bow only season. They were rutting and mating hard on October 2. During daylight! Was choked would of been right in front of me if the season was open.
Went out with 3of us during the gos rifle in the same area. Nothing, not even a cow. Walked in on one the second morning on the edge of the meadow right as the sun came up,in thick cover unable to identify.
It seems all moose were still in thick cover or nucturnal. Was super odd to not see anything during daylight

[Fennemonster]

I was able to get it done on the last day. Went into one of my spots which usually produces a lot and was disappointed to start. As I was walking out a mature bull and cow ran right out in front of me and that was the end of my hunt. I know a lot of people who were skunked, very few moose spotted. I hunting during the rut with some friends who had an LEH and saw quite a few moose.

[bangbangkhan]

well i think i was a week early, saw lots of signs and couple of cows but no bulls