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    Velvet moose Idaho solo hunt

    Sytes, points well taken and thank you. I appreciate MTHunter1 editing/deleting some posts after a PM to him. This could have been handled better. The goal on this forum should be to educate and gain compliance with game laws, not to capture the attention of Conservation Officers watching this...
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    Velvet moose Idaho solo hunt

    Mtnhunter1, it's cool, I don't like publicizing that I'm a handicapped hunter, a pm would have been better, saying I should check the game laws on that because it could be a violation. You seem knowledgeable on the laws, and the handicapped regulations with knowing that could be an exception. I...
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    Velvet moose Idaho solo hunt

    Fishing was a little slow, usually there's some big browns showing themselves, had a couple on but lost em. Just got back from the Kenai Peninsula last week and caught a bunch of salmon there. Snagging silvers was a blast in Seward,
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    Velvet moose Idaho solo hunt

    You sure come off as one. Call the warden immediately, saying I broke game laws. As far as I know the laws haven't changed, a handicapped hunter can shoot from a vehicle. I've already checked the moose with the F & G as required. Maybe be more inquisitive and question 1st, instead of implying I...
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    Velvet moose Idaho solo hunt

    Where did you come from? Maybe investigate more, become more knowledgeable about the regulations before shouting out to people who post here. I'm waiting for the Conservation Officer now, I'm sure he'll be knocking on my door soon. I'm a handicapped hunter and have a permit to hunt from a...
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    Velvet moose Idaho solo hunt

    Moose in velvet I got yesterday in Idaho. Solo river boat hunt with a 50 cal muzzle-loader at 70 yards shooting from the boat. Followup shot put him down by the river's edge. Not the biggest moose, although I'm 64 yo and wanted one I could handle with a short pack into the boat. Was able to get...
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    Idaho Moose Tex Creek 69-2

    The Tex Creek Wildlife Management area is a good place to try later in the season, the later the better. Mid November, the leaves are down and spotting them in the snow is easier. The moose will migrate from the higher elevations to the lower. When I've been hunting elk during the season, a lot...
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    Tex Creek Zone Idaho

    I live in Unit 69 and have hunted the zone a few times. Yes there are quite a lot of hunters in the area and a lot of elk. The open roads give plenty of access to hunt and disperse the hunters well. Expect to see outfitters and camps along the roads with horses and atvs, although once you get...
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    Muzzleloader or shotgun slug for moose

    Thanks for everyone's comments. The Savage 212 bolt action seems like a good choice. Plenty of knockdown energy, great accuracy coupled with backup rounds. Just can't go wrong with that combination. Time for a new gun. I've wouldn't have know that existed without these replies. Hopefully, will...
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    Muzzleloader or shotgun slug for moose

    Shannerdrake, I like your reasoning, Probably a 12ga would be better than a 20, I would imagine it might kick a bit, recoil pad?. No smoke too. The Savage sounds like the route. Scope or no scope? Makes sense to me and now I have a good reason to buy another gun, yay . Thanks for your replies!
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    Muzzleloader or shotgun slug for moose

    Higher residential area, along river.
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    Tires....again.

    Cooper AT3, XLT 10 ply have been the best tires for my driving. Good offroad, no hwy noise, wear even, decent tread wear and medium road price point.
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    Muzzleloader or shotgun slug for moose

    Against the regs to use rifle. Seems like ML the way to go. No excuses would be a good choice, although with pure lead it they might not get the penetration. Moose are tough skin with big bones. A ML with a pistol sidearm would give me a backup, if there's no time to reload.
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    Muzzleloader or shotgun slug for moose

    Got a moose tag this year and deciding on using a 50 cal muzzle-loader or 12ga slug shotgun. Range would be under a 150 yards, more like a hundred. Like the idea of having backup shots with the shotgun. Never used a slug barrel, although I have a couple of muzzle blasters. Wondering if anyone...
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    If you could draw one

    Drew it this year, bull moose tag in Idaho.
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    controlled deer hunt in Idaho non-resident

    As a resident, you can apply for a controlled hunt for antlerless and if you are successful in drawing that tag, you can only get that one tag. If you are unsuccessful, you can purchase an OTC tag for the general hunt. If you apply for an extra antlerless controlled hunt and are successful, you...
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    Idaho Mule Deer OTC Success Rates - Real World Experience

    Ketchum area should be fine. Winter has been average in most of the state. A week in February was cold when a lot of snow was on the ground, I'm sure this had an effect. Best advice I can give is if you're in an area and don't see a lot of deer, move 25 to 50 miles and check out somewhere else...
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    More bear bait questions

    Suckers and squaw fish work great. I've put 20 to 25 fish in a bait, gone in 2 days. Also, molasses oat flakes, with liquid molasses old bakery items, apples, pears. bacon grease, fryer oil. They don't like potatoes and onions. I start catching non game fish now for May baiting, freeze them...
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    Any Opinions on a Spring Black Bear Hunt?

    Idaho has reduced bear tags in some areas for NR and you can get 2 of them. The reason for 2 is there's too many of them. I would suggest the Lolo area, unit 12 from Lolo Pass to Syringa. Use baits and you should have a bear on one in a couple of days. Just don't go early, too much snow and the...
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    Which Week for Idaho OTC Mule Deer?

    Yes, I wouldn't bother with chains or ATVs, you should be able to access much of the area with a 4x4 truck with good tires. If the snow is deep, hunting around the snowline should be productive. Just be prepared as you never know what the weather can do at that time.

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