Mosquito Creek Hunt

[Bigcat]

I've got in the last 4 years. Never weighed on in. Got my fingers crossed.

[Papa1]

Hey guys,  DNA and Lab samples cost a lot.  A good Polygraph man will nail your butt in a heart beat.  Their only problem is prostitutes (read LAWYERS).  But put them on the box and let all of us know about it.  Shame on him if we see him in the woods.  Dick

[Cskypup]

Yes both DNA and labs cost a f$&!ton but from my understanding in the past its been done by PSU srudents?? Then again I could be wrong or incorrect......my wife says I'm wrong at least ten times a day lol. Thanks Predator 100x! I'm going all out this year...bright side is I'll have three days when I'll be right cause my cell has no service up in the mtns hahaw!

[Hern]

'pup says-
DNA is not the end all be all for tests. PSU has a database as to our coyote pool here and other regions. Also they cqn take soil samples from th dirt on their feet...
That's crazy. How many times a hunt do they DNA or check soiled feet? Has it been done in the past?
How many times do they use a Polygraph?

For heaven sakes, to get soil samples from each township in Pennsylvania, that cost alone would be mind boggling for a hunting club. Wow. Plus DNA from each county and keep up on that data as new blood moves in and out of the state. Wow.
Would be interesting reading DNA data on our Pa. Coyote. Anyone know where I could fine this data?

Is this just hearsay or does MC really do that? (not trying to tick anyone off, just seems like a lot of money spend by a small club for safeguards)

[so-soshot]

I agree with papa1 that much wining payout will make some dishonest hunters do what ever to win especially if they got away with it before. I use to do a lot of bass tournament fishing some guys would cheat for a lot less money.   

[Bigcat]

Has it been done in the past?
How many times do they use a Polygraph?

They do the polygraph for the top 3 prizes and maybe the heaviest female. I think this will be the 4th year for it. But the can make anyone take it. The first year one guy failed it but took it to court and won so they had to pay him because they didn't announce it or something like that. Guess who won it 2012 and got the heaviest female last year.

[Predator100x]

We were talkin about the hunt today at work,one thing is for sure,the guys that call may have a really good chance,with over 18 inches of snow an more on the way the hounds men will be in trouble.

[Cskypup]

Here we go heading up to prepare for midnight! Weather doesn't look the best but can't put fur down sitting on the couch!

[cm9]

Good Luck!

[Brushwolf]

Good luck!

[so-soshot]

Best of luck to ya Cskypup.

[coon hunter]

Went out last night had them moving just could not get any to commit. Good luck and stay safe.

[Pa Goosehntr]

Just talked to two guys that are participating in the hunt....they hunted all last night and only saw one fox...they say the snow is still way deep and it's hard to get the truck back in off the main roads without getting stuck....they are headed for some down time before going out again...

[Cskypup]

Thanks your best wishes! Still no coyote down can hear em howling like crazy but no eyes.while.we're out....still.havin a great time.being out in da woods....good luck to Everyone for the !!!!!!!  BE SAFE amd.always.watch your six!!!!.

[Cskypup]

Again another year without weighing one in grrr. Still had a great time and gotta say that lightening in the sky is always beautiful butnot safe to hunt in. Stopped and watched the weigh in at Mosquito Creek tho. Gotta say the houndsmen bring em in....one team brought in eight to weigh in. I don't wanna offend anyone but if your dogs chase while you're following along in a warm truck watching their gps signal how.....well anyone can guess what I'm tryin to say...different strokes and different folks I guess....hats offto anyone tthat weighed a dog in for the hunt! Conditions were tough for calling. I do know one thing this year I'll be going upstate for some greys next season!