Anyone else (un)patiently waiting for the Vermont moose lottery drawing today?

[thayerp81]

Been applying for years, I've got a good feeling that someone in our camp will draw a tag this year. Anyone else constantly checking for updates this AM?

 

[Nine Banger]

I'm not constantly checking but its on my list to check at some point today!

Me and a buddy applied.

I have a client that lives in VT that says its a cash grab and he's never seen a moose in 60 years and I want to prove him wrong.

 

[thayerp81]

There are definitely many parts of the state with very few moose, but in E1 and E2 where the tags are valid it's often easier to find a moose than a deer. We've got a camp in E2 so I've literally spent my whole life hunting on those woods and there are lots of moose there. If you hire a decent guide you are all but guaranteed a shot opportunity and even a hard hunting DIY guy has a real good chance. Success rates in 21, 22 and 23 were 65%, 48% and 43% respectively. Someone living in Southern VT could easily go their whole life without seeing a moose. Good luck!

 

[Nine Banger]

It says to check around noon, FWIW.

 

[thayerp81]

Thanks, I just saw where they updated the site with a time.

 

[thayerp81]

Results are in, I didn't draw but one of the guys in our camp did! will make for a fun week of bird /moose camp

 

[Nine Banger]

2 whammies on our end.

 

[DooleyVT]

I checked just before checking Rokslide. Nope for me but a good buddy of mine drew an E2 tag.

 

[ShadeMt]

Drew an E1 either sex tag after 18 years of applying! My concentration at work today went downhill pretty quick and been busy researching since I saw the results. Should have grabbed a lottery ticket while my luck was still good.