# 20 moose down

[blessed]

Sorry to say I couldn't hold out for the world reccord! Who cares about the score anyway? We had a great 6 days of hunting. Called in 14 bulls and turned down 2 good opportunities at smaller bulls. This bull I shot was up on the ridge and we spotted him in the BIG EYES ( as the grandkids call them)  I called to him and he turned and headed our ( wifey and I ) way. He was at least 300 yrds out . We were on an old grade above the 290 road and the wind was in our favor so we walked down the grade to get away from the Dodge and the bull took about 20 minutes to come in. I kept my wife close by because it was very important to me that she get to experience this at my side.  The bull talked all the way in and even had a wine in the grunts as he got closer. I was able to shoot him at 15 yards and the arrow went in up to the fletches .  He ran down to the grade we were on and up it about 75 yards towards the truck! he staggered left and right then fell dead ON THE GRADE!! the truck was just about 100 yards away We were able to shin him out and came back the next morning and cut,loaded and left by 9am!!Not bad for a couple of old grandparents!!
We had our friends with us for part of the season but they and our son had to go home for a few days. Learning the road system was the hardest part of the hunt. Many of the roads aren't on the maps. New logging in the area . The east side of the unit showed the most moose activity and camping areas are abundant. The residents in the area were really glad to help with any info and we might have gotten on a couple larger bulls if we had known the area better. BUT We're Very happy with our hunt. Any Questions?? Thanks for everyones guidance and help!! Smokey
The moose had a tag in his ear....# 20.....

[EastWaViking]

Congratulations!

[huntnphool]

Excellent Blessed, you are a stud getting him with archery gear. Another great bull hits the ground and a tagged one at that. Do you get to keep the tag or do you have to pull it off? I would call first before removing it. Congrats young man, a real trophy you got there.

[robodad]

Good Grief I hope I am able to just get around at your age let alone archery moose hunting Wow Good on you !!! Very nice bull indeed !!!   

[Ridgerunner]

Good job, especially with a bow.  If anyone pics any more pics of dead bulls this week I'm not going to be able to take it. 

[Huntbear]

Wow, excellent bull!!  Especially since he fell on level ground 100 yrds from the truck... I always end up packing them 3 or 4 miles. 

[M_ray]

Way to go there blessed! and with a bow too ... Congrats!

[Timberstalker]

Good to see one killed with a bow.  Congratulations Pard

[buckhorn2]

Great pictures and story. Nice to see the wife was with you it will make good fireside talk with friends. Awesome you were able to get it out so fast. Thanks for the time to let us share with you now we can all hope to draw someday.

[NW-Eric]

GREAT ARCHERY MOOSE

[bow4elk]

Nice Job Smokey!  Great story too!

[Broken Arrow]

Way to go blessed! Great story and great pics. Thanks

[mingo]

Congrats on the great archery moose!  Should be some good eatin

[bowsandhose]

i think any animal with a bow is a trophy especially a nice bull like that  congrats

[bucklucky]

Great job Smokey! Ive been wondering how you were doing on your hunt! I bet Annette had fun! You guys have had an incredible year so far with your bows! Congradulations!