Great pictures and recap of your hunt. I love my western USA hunts, but still hunting in the Ontario forest for deer and moose is top of my list. As you implied, the low density of animals makes for a lower "success" rate but great reward.
Eaxctly. This is the first time I am applying for a limited tag, so I am having to shift gears in my head. I am used to a general tag where Plan B,C,D can be in other units. But I am not complaining. Just thinking aloud I suppose.
I'm experienced in the mountains and bad weather camping. Just wavering between 2nd and 3rd hunts. I like the high country so I'm leaning toward 2nd.
Really appreciating the comments here.
Update: I received good advice here. The forest is thick in Medicine Bow NF. The roads labeled "not maintained for passenger cars" are quad only unless you are willing to damage your truck. We got our elk by parking and climbing and hunting the dark timber.
Hello. I am heading to Colorado for mule deer this year. My goal is any buck. I generally prefer National Forest hunts for deer and elk because I enjoy the effort, scenery and roadless areas. Is a 3rd rifle hunt possible in those high elevation units, or do I risk losing the whole hunt due to...
Hello all. I am e-scouting the Medicine Bow National Forest in southeast Wyoming and have a question about the roads. Are the roads labeled "not maintained for passenger cars" suitable for 4x4 pickup trucks? Or are they pretty much quad only? Looking for responses from anyone with local knowledge.
Trip report: Had a great time!
We loved exploring South Dakota for the first time. The great Plains are impressive. We really enjoyed the state Game Production Areas, Wildlife Production areas and Waterfowl Production areas. It is outstanding how many acres have been set aside for wildlife...