Group Hunting: Since the…

Group Hunting: Since the changes in group applications began the onus of the "MNR" was to satisfy as many moose hunters as possible. In 2018, 53% of group hunters were successful whereby individuals were only successful 11% of the time.
As a strong advocate of the group application, groups such as ours (14) in 2019 are being targeted and yes, we have 14 on a cow tag in 2019. (14 very happy hunters) and we have had an adult tag every year since 2007 (with up to 14 on each tag/each year). On average, every 10 years one member our our group is successful in obtaining an adult validation tag. In 2018 the number of P1C1 applicants was "612" and 62 bull tags allotted. In 2019 the number of bull tags has been reduced to "10". With limited math, it may appear that for everyone to receive a bull moose tag in this unit it may take 60 years to get my next tag and even if it is 20 years ( with your proposed changes) WAY TOO LONG. THIS IS JUST FOOD FOR THOUGHT AS THE PREMISE HAS ALWAYS BEEN "SATISFY AS MANY HUNTERS AS POSSIBLE". Now you are telling me that our group of 14 can no longer be a group of 14 and must be (10 or 8)? Where is the rationale to satisfy as many hunters as possible with this proposal?

-Secondly, nothing in your proposal addresses the fact that when a cow moose is harvested, calves involved that are left to fend for themselves and to "learn the ropes" without the assistance of their mom, for the most part will not survive. If you are going to be allowed to harvest a cow and it has a calf or two, you might as well be allowed to harvest the calf at the same time.

Thirdly, the Indigenous Harvest and yes I understand that "ALL INDEGINEOUS PEOPLE" are above the law. Hunting at night, no orange, give me a break. Enforce Limit ( 1 moose per household). Weill again if my math is correct, the herd will be wiped out in the next 1-2 years. Good work on this!

Fourthly, I recently picked up my 2019 license for a calf moose. Did you know that as a "law abiding citizen", I can just photo-copy my current license" and harvest as many calf moose as I wish. Do you really think, people are that stupid to think that this will not be happening and you are opening the door for a "mass kill" with groups harvesting many more adult moose than are allotted. I think someone has sure dropped the ball on this one.

Am I concerned with how the herd is being managed, yes, but I am most concerned that I or any member of our group will ever have a tag again after the 590 other hunters are satisfied. first. We don't abuse the "ghost hunter" ideology and "ghost hunters" have only one chance and they must accept the tag.

I could ramble on but I do understand that it is a delicate process and that many hunters are frustrated, but our group of 14 hunters have well over ($250,000) invested in equipment, trucks, trailers, bikes, argos, boats, motors, etc. and for the most part, we won't be able to hunt together any more as you plan to reduce our group size to 8-10.
I had an adult bull moose tag last year and don't think I will be around in 2060 for my next one if I have read the 37 page report correct.

Frustrated with the current group system-NO, Frustrated with what may be coming-YES.

Highest Regards,