Elk Type 4 tag / Area 24- Green Mtn

[PlainsHunter]

Anyone know why the Type 4 cow tag has such a low success rate in Elk area 24? Looks like 16.3% for 2013 and 28.6% for 2012.

Do they migrate off the mountain into a different unit? I don't actually have a tag, but am looking at different type 4 tag success rates and this one seemed low so I figured I'd ask.

Thanks,

 

[jerm8352]

I noticed this as well in some areas with high trophy bull success rates in the surrounding areas. I would be interested to know why as well.

 

[Againstthewind]

2014 harvest deal is out and said 31% for Type 4 and 52.5% for Type 5. Type 5 looks like a later season, so I think 24 is one of those areas where you have to time it right for their migration. Just taking a WAG at it, but it looks like success is improving for the last couple of years for Type 4, so it might be a good area. We have been having alternate years with snow or hot Oct., so that might explain some of the jumping around of success.

 

[PlainsHunter]

2014 harvest deal is out and said 31% for Type 4 and 52.5% for Type 5. Type 5 looks like a later season, so I think 24 is one of those areas where you have to time it right for their migration. Just taking a WAG at it, but it looks like success is improving for the last couple of years for Type 4, so it might be a good area. We have been having alternate years with snow or hot Oct., so that might explain some of the jumping around of success.

I had heard that the snow really cut down on the success during some of the years. Thanks for your input.

 

[libidilatimmy]

One thing to keep in mind for that particular unit is that the Type 4 tag is also valid for the Type 5 season dates if unfilled. I don't know if that's taken into account with the harvest statistics or not, but some people might just wait till after the mountain gets hit by the archery elk/deer hunters, and the two rifle seasons run 10/1-10/14 & 10/15-10/22 for elk and deer respectively.