Hunting Washington Forum

I've worked and hunted a lot in NE Washington. The difference in moose poluation from 2005 compared to 2025 is astounding. There was a time you couldn't throw a rock in any direction without hitting a moose. Now I haven't seen a "big" bull in a few years.

Been doing this for years but I still don't do it on every animal. I actually prefer to not do the gutless method unless the situation dictates I use it(lack of time, gut was hit, etc). I prefer not to do gutless because I've found that the quarters come off much more bloody then if you guy and get the blood draining. Just my opinion on the method. I did use it twice this year on elk.

AI says:

Historical Gunmaker Joseph Butler & Co.

There was a historical firm, Joseph Butler & Co., located at 179 E Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois, active from approximately 1870-1880. This company was primarily known as re-barrellers and choke borers but also made some guns, often on W. & C. Scott Actions.

Used Dave Smith for the first time. They were great. We also had them swap the dog box from the old truck to the new one. They were awesome. Gave us up front trade in values on 2 trucks. No further questions asked. The box had some issues with the computer talking to the non factory LED lights and they got the right harness and factory reprogramming done for the brakes and turn signals to work properly. Prior, it has been a nightmare. Dave Smith is my new favorite dealer and shop for everything not dealer related.  Cant speak highly enough about them.

The fender liners keep things clean. They do grab pine needles but, a pressure wash keeps them tidy

Bob.  Another amazing adventure.   Thanks for taking us along