In addition to allocating…

ERO number

019-0405

Comment ID

33115

Commenting on behalf of

Individual

Comment status

Comment approved More about comment statuses

Comment

In addition to allocating for a bow only season could there be a late season muzzleloader hunt? This would create more opportunity for hunters and an economic boost to outdoors stores that carry muzzle loading equipment.
The preference point system seems to solve some issues with the previous group draw system, but as a reference model I believe that the MNR should look at the problems a preference point system has already created in the American west. I believe that the draw should be a random individual draw, this will prevent point creep and keep everyone on a level playing field while maintaining hunter interest and recruitment. Maintain the separate applications for bulls, cow/calf and calf tags.
In closing I would like to reiterate that I would like to see the MNR move to a 3-season moose hunt (early archery, rifle, and late season muzzleloader) and remove the preference point system in lieu of a random individual draw. Successful individuals should be able to allow whom ever to accompany them on the hunt to aid in packing out an animal.