BUMP on-line applications end on the 14th of May.

Good luck to everyone who applies!

Just so that you guys know.. They are cutting the moose permits this year by 2500. This is stated because of a high mortality rate this past year.. They say it is because of a tick problem?? I am not sure exactly what the issue is as I have been seeing a lot of yearlings and cows this spring.. This is also cutting down on how many permits can be taken by guides..

Thanks for the heads up Phil.

From the numbers I've seen, there will be zero outfitter welfare tags issued this year.

That is what it pretty much says.. So most everyone has to be drawn by the lottery or have a heavey bank account in order to hunt them.. Due to a few being auctioned off..

ive been buying blocks of 10 lately and its always a long shot. friend of mine did get a cow tag in 2012 and shot a nice one. is the cow tag a better then average draw?

I believe your odds would be about the same as most permit applications ask if you would be willing to take a cow tag instead of a bull. Also even if you happen to get a cow tag ( here at least ). You can swap to another zone if anyone is looking for a swap which could have you end up with a bull tag in the end..

I have a friend who had a moose permit but could not hunt that year because his wife was sick with cancer. So he had asked about it and they had gave him the following year to hunt for one.. That was quite reasonable of them in my opinion anyway..

I don't think I will try and draw a cow tag. I want a bill like the rest an I'll wait an hope for the day like everyone else. I'm young so I've got plenty of time :)

Results are posted.

No tag for me but I didn't want one this year anyway.

Good luck.

I wanted one but no deal. Still holding out for Vermont.If that doesn't happen I'll still be busy. Mule deer hunting in Wy, bear hunting in WV, and chasing deer here in Ohio and WV.