You are not getting old. Good call. I have made the same decision before.
You are just making a deposit down on that "karma credit" you are talking about. Tells me you might have a heck of a draw year next year like @Mule Kick did. Although by the looks of your pics and his, you and I are...
I know you always get a moose (or usually get one) each year. Does Saskatchewan have a cow only season (like MT for elk) or are they pretty regulated?
I guarantee you that the moose would put a hurting on the bait.