Hirshey's Moose 2014

[hirshey]

Ken at Skull Mountain pulled out something disgusting from my skull... he had a 1.5 inch long larvae living in his sinuses... looked it up and it appears to be a sheep bot larvae.. usually they live in their larval form in domestic and bighorn sheep... couldn't find any literature on them using moose as hosts. HOW DISGUSTING!  I can't imagine having a critter living in my nasal cavity.

[benhuntin]

Hirshey did you ever score it?


If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

[Skyvalhunter]

Larvae sounds nasty. Your skull turned out very nice and will look cool on the wall.

[hirshey]

Not yet.. I harvested it on October 3rd so the official measurement would have to be after December 3rd anyways... if I decide to submit him for the muzzleloader record, to the best of my knowledge he'll take it... 

[hirshey]

Larvae sounds nasty. Your skull turned out very nice and will look cool on the wall.

As soon as I have a wall to hang it on...  Dang this nomadic lifestyle!

[benhuntin]

Starbailey's got you from last year I think. But that is a great bull


If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

[coachcw]

That turned out really good ! the back drop in the yard with the deer fence ads to it . I gotta say I like the euro look on a moose good choice there.

[hirshey]

Starbailey's got you from last year I think. But that is a great bull


If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

Gotcha.. I have the record book from a few years ago so he isn't in that one. before drying I think I had him beat on width (49) but he definitely has more points so I bet you're right. I thought he took his archery for some reason.

[hirshey]

In any case.. Whatever he scores he's a trophy to me. especially coming from the unit I drew AND having taken his photo the day prior and then calling him in.. I'll treasure him for a lifetime.

[BULLBLASTER]

That euro turned out great!  :tup:Shame to hear about your idaho hunt... ive been there a time or two. 

Always enjoy reading about your hunts!

[NWBREW]

hirshey, I believe there is no doubt that will break the muzzy record. Congrats to you!!. Thank you for taking me with you on this hunt even if it is just by reading your story. Great job all around!! 

[hirshey]

Thanks Bullblaster and BREW. I had a ton of fun with that hunt, and solidified a lifetime friendship. I couldn't be more fortunate.

[blackveltbowhunter]

I'm with Coach, moose euros are awesome! That's an amazing trophy regardless of record book placement. Glad to hear your backcountry hunt for bucks was a success. Congratz.

[BKMFR]

Hershey, I'm impressed! You did great!! Congratulations, I've known Your Dad since his Oroville days:-) if you get to Brewster let's share some stories... Pm me whenever...got a few mounts around here.....

[mwhunter]

Ken and Lisa do amazing work have been recommending them for years they are great people to share a camp with as they make some tasty meals