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Author Topic: Persistence Kills the Big Bull, Washington Moose  (Read 7792 times)

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Re: Persistence Kills the Big Bull, Washington Moose
« Reply #15 on: October 06, 2024, 06:19:39 AM »
Congratulations! Sure is a good one!
I felt like a one legged cat trying to bury a terd on a frozen pond!

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Re: Persistence Kills the Big Bull, Washington Moose
« Reply #16 on: October 06, 2024, 06:38:02 AM »
Great bull! Pack him out solo?

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Re: Persistence Kills the Big Bull, Washington Moose
« Reply #17 on: October 06, 2024, 06:54:38 AM »
Nice Bull.   I shot my bull in 2002 on October 4th.  I spent alot of time reliving that hunt and adventure in my mind all day Friday.  I am sure your hunt will last in your mind just as long.  These OIL hunts can absolutely be epic.   Congrats on a successful one.

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Re: Persistence Kills the Big Bull, Washington Moose
« Reply #18 on: October 06, 2024, 08:34:07 AM »
Great bull! Pack him out solo?


Just Me and my dad!

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Re: Persistence Kills the Big Bull, Washington Moose
« Reply #19 on: October 06, 2024, 08:36:40 AM »
I just noticed that the bull has holes on each paddle. Are those bullet holes?

At first we thought I shot him in the paddles, but after doing some investigating, we’re almost positive that the holes are from a bull fight. The holes aren’t blown through like bullet holes. But more so pushed out with force. And his right ear is almost completely split in half length wise.

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Re: Persistence Kills the Big Bull, Washington Moose
« Reply #20 on: October 06, 2024, 08:40:08 AM »
Thank you everyone! I appreciate it! 18 years worth of points!
I went into this hunt with the mentality of Big bull or nothing, I was willing to eat the tag looking for the right bull. Very fortunate to have located this bull the morning before the opener down in a hell hole. Told myself and my dad that is the bull I am going to kill and pursue on this trip.

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Re: Persistence Kills the Big Bull, Washington Moose
« Reply #21 on: October 06, 2024, 09:11:26 AM »
Congratulations on a very nice bull!

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Re: Persistence Kills the Big Bull, Washington Moose
« Reply #22 on: October 06, 2024, 09:40:46 AM »
Nice work! The only negative thing with the oils is that they are just that, an oil.

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Re: Persistence Kills the Big Bull, Washington Moose
« Reply #23 on: October 06, 2024, 09:47:28 AM »
I'd take a OIL with my dad, any day! That's awesome! A trip you'll remember and cherish the rest of your life. Great job!

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Re: Persistence Kills the Big Bull, Washington Moose
« Reply #24 on: October 06, 2024, 10:32:58 AM »
Congrats on a great critter, hunt, and shared experiences with your father!  Care to share how it ended and what was your weapon of choice? 
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Re: Persistence Kills the Big Bull, Washington Moose
« Reply #25 on: October 06, 2024, 10:33:07 AM »
I saw your Facebook post. He's a monster Shiras. Well done, Quincy.
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Re: Persistence Kills the Big Bull, Washington Moose
« Reply #26 on: October 06, 2024, 10:52:40 AM »
Awesome bull, I like the character the hole adds. What tag did you draw?

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Re: Persistence Kills the Big Bull, Washington Moose
« Reply #27 on: October 06, 2024, 06:59:28 PM »
Great bull, nice work!

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Re: Persistence Kills the Big Bull, Washington Moose
« Reply #28 on: October 06, 2024, 07:08:08 PM »
That's awesome, congrats  :tup:

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Re: Persistence Kills the Big Bull, Washington Moose
« Reply #29 on: October 06, 2024, 08:11:38 PM »
Beautiful bull! Will be looking form one in a week!
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