X10

[BudM]

Hello everyone,

I drew a X10 tag this year I been doing a lot of E scouting trying to figure out the area. Was wondering how the bear population is in there also. Anyone willing to give me any info or tips would be greatly appreciated.

 

[JohnCo]

X10 has been one of the easier to get X-zone tags for a reason.

Deer Hunting <--- Link to X10 information

"The subspecies of deer inhabiting Zone X-10 include both the Inyo and California mule deer. The deer that occupy the higher elevations of Zone X-10 are migratory. They reside on their summer ranges until they are stimulated to migrate down slope to their wintering habitats. Habitat quality and quantity, temperature, day length and weather conditions all play a part in determining when these deer will complete their fall migrations. Generally, from mid-October, or later, any significant winter storm has the potential to cause some migratory deer to move from summer range to lower elevations. If those storms are mild, some deer may delay in intermediate range, seeking acorns and other available fall forage. If severe enough, a single storm may result in the migration of a large percentage of the animals from the higher elevations, down slope to winter range habitat.

The vegetation is highly varied throughout Zone X-10 ranging from sagebrush, bitterbrush, mixed chaparral, aspen, hardwood-conifer, and pinyon-juniper to alpine habitats. Generally, deer populations in this area respond favorably to vegetation disturbances that enhance brush species (wildfire and timber harvesting). Riparian areas (areas along watercourses), recently burned areas, or clear cuts that have resprouted with brush are good areas to hunt. Areas where oaks are producing acorns may also attract deer. Typically, lower densities of deer are observed in the more densely forested areas or in older, more decadent brushlands."

 

[chap_dog48]

Get a bear tag for sure. I have seen many many bears in the meadows over the years.