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Is this still a thing? I wanna go hunt moose but I don't like crowds... Do I have any chance of getting a tag when applying for a draw? Is it like with deer (guaranteed bull, apply for doe) or should I not even bother?
I have a trailer, was thinking of driving to Chaplea and hunt crown land there... Park the trailer somewhere in a park so it's safe and go drive around, look for some logging roads... Is this a terrible idea?
There's a small chance at a moose tag solo. Better odds the further north you go. I would want a small group to help get a moose out of the woods if you were successful. A lot of work for one guy.
You would have to look at the regs to see if there is a guaranteed group size.
The logistics of dealing with a dead moose by yourself make solo hunting not a great idea.
If you go to Chapleau you most certainly won't be alone.
If you want to hunt solo you will need to go way up north for a tag but think about the work that would go in to get one and be prepared before you have something on the ground. I had the chance to get up to where my mom grew up in NE Ontario during the moose hunt a few years back, never bothered with a moose license but had a very enjoyable time chasing grouse/woodcock and catching a rutted bull on the wind, he was close and you could hear him but my cousin and I never did see him. I suspect this will be the closest thing I get to hunting a bull in Ontario for a long time but it was still an awesome time.
If you just want to try for a calf and you want to stay away from the crowds you will still have to go way up north and off the beaten path.
Best of luck
if in a small group apply individual
Me myself in last 5 years have drew 2 bull tags with in a 12 hour drive from where I live in southern Ontario. Only once I wasn't drawn when in pool one.
its possible and happens
Even if you lucked out and drew a tag yourself I think your best bet would be in a group, or if solo, through an outfitter. Even with a group, handling a moose is a big job. Even a small bull is a big animal. Even six weekend warriors will have a tough time dragging one to shore, or rolling into a boat, rolling out of boat etc. Give it a heave ho and you're moving 6 inches at a time. Even once quartered a front quarter will weigh a couple hundred pounds. At least half the moose we have shot have been just before dusk, so most of the work was done in the dark to boot which ads a whole other challenge!
I meant *hunt* solo, I'd definitely get someone to help me get the moose out, I know those are big animals... Also I'd think about the logistics and would plan, I know I know, bad shot placement, tough moose, etc. Alright I'll try my luck at the draw I guess, the guy who said "if you go to Chapleau you won't be alone" Really? Is it bad up there? Last time I was up there was 8 years ago and it wasn't bad at all. Lots of guys hunting moose up there now? How much further north would you recommend going? Give me the town name. Keep in mind I have no desire to camp with the natives. Also I have never been north of Wawa and don't know much about what it's like up there.
I wouldn't go with an outfitter because, well, I just wouldn't on principle... I'm from here (Ontario), I don't think I need an outfitter telling me the business that I already know for the dollars that I don't need to pay him. I hunt deer and just about everything else on earth solo. Less bs to deal with, know what I mean?
Yep,I know exactly what you mean. I think it's a great idea if hunting solo is what you like to do. The fly in the ointment is getting an adult tag. If you're a bow hunter,it's not too difficult if you want to hunt during the warm weather archery season,but,for a gun hunter,virtually impossible. You can still hunt for a calf,though,but,that will restrict your hunting schedule to only two weeks when calves are open. If I were you,take a Black Bear tag,too,a shotgun with bird shot (lots of birds) and a fishing pole.Quote:
Originally Posted by manbearpig
Before you decide where to go check the regs for chance at getting a tag. Chapleau area not good odds. Just saying.
Easier to go to Quebec.
Try unit 47. Just checked the 2017 summary and there is 1 bull tag for the entire unit. No cow tags. How's that for some amazing odds at getting drawn??
Bad... How do you read the table? What's the diff between pool 1 and pool 2?Quote:
Originally Posted by redd foxx
Choice goes by wmu right?
Just a guess but they left the one tag so the 1500 people would still apply.Quote:
Originally Posted by redd foxx
MBP, if you applied last year and were unsuccessful in the draw you are now in pool 1, if you did not apply you are in pool 2
There was only 6 tags last year. This is a large WMU with a lot of moose. Obviously the MNR must be listening to their U S contractor when they set the tag allotments.Quote:
Originally Posted by redd foxx
Thanks, maybe I'll renew my Dad's long expired hunting license, so I can apply as a "group" ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by shedherder
Can't be any worst than the 1 tag for 1500 applicants
You owe it to the moose carcass not to hunt alone.
Hunting alone is fine. Just have the tools. Not to difficult to debone a moose and get the meat out effectively.
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Originally Posted by manbearpig
Very well put, you have to be crazy to go alone.
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Originally Posted by Surf and Turf
The last two moose I got, both bulls, I hunted alone. Its about working smart, not fast. The last moose, a 3 yr old bull I had to break ice with the canoe then make one portage to the animal. The heavy pieces I lay on a tarp and slid each one to the canoe. It took all day but I got everything to the truck by dark. Slept for 2 days though.
The last bull we took was shot at 2PM 6 kms. from the nearest trail through swamps and muskeg. It took 4 ATV's and 6 guys to get the big SOB (1175lbs. gutted) back to the main trail,chainsaws and comealongs every inch of the way in a driving down pour and freezing rain. We got back to the trail head at 7:30 and at camp at midnight. We didn't lose one pound of meat and the hide was prime. That was the year we went up only 8 guys. We could have used 4 more. It was the biggest bull we'd ever seen in that area and word spread fast with the other camps. It was like a parade until 6AM and the best shytekicker party we ever had. We haven't drawn a tag since.Quote:
Originally Posted by sawbill
Last Moose I shot alone at first legal light was a calf at 250 yd from the road. Quartered it and made some straps with rope to haul a quarter at a time like a packsack and made 5 trips to the truck. Easy peazy, was home eating tenderloin by 10:00 AM. It doesn't matter what size Moose we shoot, the first thing we do is quarter it. Cools down faster, gets rid of all the blood and unwanted parts and easier to handle.