Author Topic: Youth Moose success! (Read 12912 times)

Goose Pit · « **on:** November 04, 2012, 07:16:24 PM »

Well after killing his first elk in October which just happened to be a great old bull, my son, daughter and I headed up to Spokane to work on filling his youth moose tag. I had heard from many people that this hunt could be as easy or as difficult as we chose to make it and with just the 3 of us and some busy weekends ahead, we chose the easy method. My buddies that were able to help with the elk all had stuff going on and weren't available to make the trip.

We left Friday around noon and headed to the areas that I was tipped off to as sure things. A little driving Friday evening showed no moose but chats with elk hunters made it sound like we shouldn't have too much of a problem finding a cow.

Saturday morning it began to rain and rain and rain and rain... Every elk hunter we talked to had seen a moose but we never saw one until the last 5 minutes of light. Just a small bull, but seeing him was enough to make us itching to get out again in the morning.

Sunday morning started with us being late because of my poor alarm clock skills and the time change... We started up into an area that had some fresh sign the day before and apparently the animals were still around during the night because it was torn up with fresh tracks. After glassing clearcuts from every turn in the road and not seeing anything, we finally spotted a cow moving off a ridge just below us. Lane steadied on the sticks and put the first shot right through her lungs at 100 yards and like i had told him, "if she's still moving, keep shooting". Second shot while she moved off into the trees hit her in the ear and he missed with his third. But neither of those were necessary, she was pumping blood out of the exit wound that I could see through binoculars. She laid down within 25 yards of the first shot and was dead in under a minute.

What a beautiful animal these things are. Standing next one is truly impressive and also a clue to the work ahead! Luckily a dad and his son were nearby and more than willing to help out. We had her quartered and bagged and hauled to the truck in about 3 hours and were on our way home in time to listen to the Seahawks beat the Vikings.

Now the kicker to this trip was that my 11 year old daughter who hasn't shown much of an interest in hunting, decided to tag along and now she wants to take Hunter's Ed and start hunting deer with us! Made me proud to see her take such an interest in what me and the boy already love!

400out · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2012, 07:17:39 PM »

great story! thanks for sharing and congrats to the hunter

Jonathan_S · « **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2012, 07:27:56 PM »

Sweet deal! Way to go guys. Three hours doesn't sound too bad for a moose.

Timberstalker · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2012, 07:28:20 PM »

Very cool. Making memories

deerhunter_98520 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 04, 2012, 07:29:10 PM »

Awsome! Im gonna put my boy in for that next year

DaleVR · « **Reply #5 on:** November 04, 2012, 07:35:15 PM »

great job dad, congrats to your son, Can't wait to put my 2 boys in for that when they're old enough.

Jason · « **Reply #6 on:** November 04, 2012, 07:41:07 PM »

Congrats to your son on a beautiful cow moose!!

h20hunter · « **Reply #7 on:** November 04, 2012, 07:44:27 PM »

Thats pretty awesome....if you got any more pics from the hunt post em up!

NWBREW · « **Reply #8 on:** November 04, 2012, 07:49:40 PM »

Congrats to the young hunter. That will fill the freezer fast.

Turner89 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 04, 2012, 08:00:47 PM »

Nice job little Goose

BOWHUNTER45 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 04, 2012, 08:02:35 PM »

Way to go ....

Michelle_Nelson · « **Reply #11 on:** November 04, 2012, 08:29:19 PM »

Great Job!

runningboard · « **Reply #12 on:** November 04, 2012, 08:31:42 PM »

congrats to you both & good job recruiting your girl

mdbuck5x5 · « **Reply #13 on:** November 04, 2012, 10:13:27 PM »

Very nice young man!

huntnphool · « **Reply #14 on:** November 04, 2012, 10:18:59 PM »

Way to go.

C-Money · « **Reply #15 on:** November 04, 2012, 11:01:06 PM »

Sounds like a great hunt with your kids! Congrats! What caliber rifle did he take the cow moose with?

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 04, 2012, 11:02:25 PM »

Sweet congrats to the young man!

Goose Pit · « **Reply #17 on:** November 05, 2012, 06:33:55 AM »

Thanks guys, he was shooting a 30-06 with 165gr bullets.

I'll try to get some more pics up after getting the meat taken care of and gear unpacked and repacked for his deer hunt next weekend.

Gutpile · « **Reply #18 on:** November 05, 2012, 06:37:59 AM »

That is sooooo awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dscubame · « **Reply #19 on:** November 05, 2012, 07:08:43 AM »

Good job guys!!!!

arees · « **Reply #20 on:** November 05, 2012, 07:27:41 AM »

Congratulations. It is great to see the kids out getting it done.

CHUCK S · « **Reply #21 on:** November 05, 2012, 08:27:39 AM »

That is sooooo coooool

Question for everyone. I never thought about even applying for a moose tag. Figured it's a once in a lifetime hunt and if I got it would basicly want a guide since I REALLY don't know the area. Is there that much public land to hunt on your own and viable enough to have an expectation of getting a cow??? This hunt makes it sound like a good eastside deer hunt???

elkoholic1 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 05, 2012, 09:25:09 AM »

awesome job congrats!!

Gunfire · « **Reply #23 on:** November 05, 2012, 10:25:15 AM »

Congratulation to you and your son. Elk and moose in the same year is amazing.

We'll be heading out Thursday night for a 4 day weekend hoping to fill my sons youth moose tag. Which unit were you in? Spokane North or South?

stickbuck · « **Reply #24 on:** November 05, 2012, 10:28:18 AM »

That's great. Congratulations to you and your son. Awesome pic!

mdme3006 · « **Reply #25 on:** November 05, 2012, 12:21:31 PM »

Great job young man, and congrats Dad. I don't know about you but I enjoy watching my kids harvest there animals more than my own.

Broken Arrow · « **Reply #26 on:** November 05, 2012, 12:28:20 PM »

Nice job JB! Heard you were having a banner year.

doyourtime89 · « **Reply #27 on:** November 05, 2012, 12:28:42 PM »

Great job you guys!!!

FSTaxidermy · « **Reply #28 on:** November 05, 2012, 12:53:07 PM »

Great experience for the family, congrats to your son, hope your daughter enjoys hunting in the future

Reinsurance shooter · « **Reply #29 on:** November 05, 2012, 05:57:14 PM »

Great job Goose and son! Have to love your daughter's interest... Mine has no interest and I am just living through my niece and nephew until my son is of age.

Chuck S - i will send you a pm so as to not jack the thread of this awesome story of this young man.

Goose Pit · « **Reply #30 on:** November 05, 2012, 08:10:44 PM »

RS, thanks for the tips! We spent a lot of time up to the left and back in the "swampy" area but actually found this one up the right side on Hysing Spring rd.

had moose tenderloins and some grouse for dinner tonight and the whole family was hooked!

buck man · « **Reply #31 on:** November 05, 2012, 10:02:10 PM »

Best meat in the woods. Great shot young man. Congrats to you and your dad. Great job.

250savage · « **Reply #32 on:** November 09, 2012, 06:39:12 AM »

Congrats. Sounds like you and your family had a great year. Glad your daughter is getting interested in hunting. That is more fun watching the kids harvest an animal than you getting one.

bullcanyon · « **Reply #33 on:** November 09, 2012, 07:03:32 AM »

That's awesome. Congrats to your son.

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