Big Year - Chelan Butte Ewe and 49 Deg Early Bull Moose

[scotsman]

Wow, kudos to all involved. True Sportsmen!

[millerwheeler]

Congrats so cool too do that with your dad

[KP-Skagit]

Well this morning my dad headed over the pass loaded down for as long as it takes! I will be nippy at his heels tomorrow after work, wish I was retired. We spent last weekend making sure the 300 was on and my dad was comfortable with it.

[KP-Skagit]

Also wanted to share some old photos the mean a lot to us and share a bit of the history we are thinking of in the lead into this hunt.

My dad's first moose, a spike horn, hung from my great uncle's homemade camper outside of McDame Post, BC. There is a long story of my dad, my great uncle and spike horn moose. To put it this way, a spike horn holds a special spot in his heart. I am hoping we don't see one or the hunt will be over...


This one died in the lake and made for an easy packout.

[KP-Skagit]

Pic of the spike didn't make it in.

[hunter399]

Congrats so far.
There are a few good moose around.
It will be a great hunt.
Can't wait to congrats ya again.

[KP-Skagit]

My dad with Ed's 300 and Ed's moose.


The old man himself with the biggest moose they got up there. Think this one was in Atlin.

[hunter399]

From what I've seen on my cams....
They are starting to follow the cows,so if you see a cow.
I'd be looking the area over pretty hard.
This pic was taken in the unit,had a cow all year long on cam.
I went to pull down cams before modern deer.
This guy just showed up,that's why I say look for the cows.
Bull won't be far behind.
I run about half and half on cams, between 121,117.
That's all the help I can give.
Good luck out there.

[KP-Skagit]

He'd do! We will definitely be looking for rut activity and trying to call a bit.

Weather looks decent for us also, no 70, 80, 90 degree days, hoping that helps daytime activity.

[hunter399]

He'd do! We will definitely be looking for rut activity and trying to call a bit.

Weather looks decent for us also, no 70, 80, 90 degree days, hoping that helps daytime activity.

If I see him on the hoof,I'll pm ya ,see if your still looking.
I wish I could just hand out spots. But I'm kind paranoid like that.
Cause I'd hate to give the spot away,then not have him be there.
That's the only pic I got of him. I didn't even know a bull was in the area till about two days ago.
If I see him,I'll pm ya.

[KP-Skagit]

I'd appreciate it!

And no worries, we know that animals move and don't hold grudges haha.

We will be camping in the unit so I am not counting on service but we will be fueling up with decent frequency.

[pianoman9701]

Nice ewe!

[hunter399]

I did PM with the general location of that pic.
But will say ,it's amazing how fast a moose can disappear in the brush.
It will be a great hunt.
I'm never gonna draw,so might as well help another hunter out.
Like said my PM ,Good luck.
Enjoy the hunt.
Keep us posted ,with your success.

[KP-Skagit]

Thanks Hunter399, I really appreciate the intel.

I will be keeping folks posted but the unit generally doesn't have great/or any service. Might be a write up when its all said and done.

[hunter399]

I'd probably have a few better spots if it was the huckleberry tag.
Some spots I wouldn't want to pack a moose out of there.
If I had the tag,I'd be road hunting like crazy.
Trying to find something that would match my abilities.
I've ran into a lot of moose hunters in the past,that want the "big one" ,so they just cover as much ground. Glassing,looking,checking drainage,so on.
Just past the ski resort,road to the right,there are some clear-cuts.
Brunt valley Rd.
Immel Rd.
Sand canyon Rd.
Flowery trail Rd.
Pend orlleie wildlife refuge leading to calispel peak.

I'm just naming spots off the top of my head.
There is a lot of ground to cover.
You'll find one.