Not picking up the Moose tag ...?

[rick_iles]

The new system was very well explained in the webinar, put on by OFAH and MNR. I would suggest guys look it up and watch it. I learned a lot from it, with respect to how tags are allocated. The issue of unclaimed tags after the second draw was addressed, with the MNR going to explore ways to get all allocated tags claimed. I’m of the opinion that any tag not claimed, could result in one more moose to get a chance at in the following year. The allocation is based on a few things. Moose numbers, past hunter success rates, and hunter numbers in any given WMU. The MNR allocate tags to keep good moose numbers in each WMU. Basically, the MNR would like all allocated tags to be claimed.

[gbk]

The issue of unclaimed tags after the second draw was addressed, with the MNR going to explore ways to get all allocated tags claimed.
I’m of the opinion that any tag not claimed, could result in one more moose to get a chance at in the following year.
The MNR allocate tags to keep good moose numbers in each WMU. Basically, the MNR would like all allocated tags to be claimed.

Thanx Rick

The issue of unclaimed tags -That is quite encouraging-hopefully they will not take 4-5 years to fix the issue.
...any tag not claimed, could result in one more moose -no challenge but with hunter success rate at 20 % or so,i think every moose tag not issued is a wasted opportunity to keep Ontario hunters happy(if that matters at all....)
Basically, the MNR would like all allocated tags to be claimed. And that is how it should be-properly decide about the number of tags available,than make a system, to have them used up.

After all-if they keep doing this......we will see tag prices go thru the roof(lost revenue at unsold tags will need to be made up elsewhere)

[Matt86]

The hunters that are complaining about tags being wasted, don't hunt the area where the tags are left,

[Ahuntr300]

The hunters that are complaining about tags being wasted, don't hunt the area where the tags are left,

Matt bud, I don't see here who is complaining - it is a fact, they are being wasted / unused. Even the MNRF is saying this and encouraging people to claim their tags.

I don't understand what you mean that the people that are complaining don't hunt the areas where the tags are - please elaborate!

[Ata83]

getting hunters to pay will solve it. if one is successfull in the draw, that means they just bought a moose licence and the tag they won. only option is to print it till end of season, or not .. kinda like deer.

[gbk]

The hunters that are complaining about tags being wasted, don't hunt the area where the tags are left,

And how did You come to THAT conclusion?

If You would share with the rest of us, where are those areas,AND how to find that data BEFORE the draws/or at all........i believe many would like to know?

[Ralphy]

I think the primary and secondary draw is set up good the way it is, except for the wasted tags. Maybe have a 2 week window to purchase your secondary draw tag, then have a 1 day phone in for the unclaimed tags with the successfully hunters keeping their points but paying the required fee for the tag. I am pretty sure every tag would be gobbled up. A lot more hunters would be able to go for a hunt. A great week or two, successful or not

[JUDGE]

Wasted tags are good for the Moose population.

[Ralphy]

You are right on that one but not for the hunter or group that was not successful In being awarded a tag in the draws.I wonder if hunters apply in the second chance with no intention of claiming the tag?

[alfoldivandor]

I agree with that

Wasted tags are good for the Moose population.