2010 Three Forks Moose Hunt - Official Page (Moose Eyes)

[Moose Eyes]

I have really enjoyed reading about past years' OIL hunts on this board.  As luck has it, I was drawn for an "any moose" tag in the Three Forks unit this year!  In keeping with the great tradition of sharing all aspects of the hunt with folks here, I will be sharing my activities on this page.  Guys like huntnphool and Shane(WA) set the bar pretty high in years past so please lower your expectations with my page  .

After finding out through the backdoor Friday I had tentatively drawn a moose tag, I was pulling out my hair all weekend until Monday morning to see if it would become official.  Thankfully the rumors of a redraw were just that . . . rumors, and I was able to exhale yesterday morning!  I still can't believe it!

Once it became official I immediately contacted the WDFW Spokane Region and informed them of my good fortune and asked for contact info for their biologist and any other folks who might have some useful information.  Within an hour or two I was sent an overview of the Three Forks moose hunt with some general location information.  I was also given some names and numbers to contact. 

I then made a trip to Wholesale sports and purchased the GMU 108/111 map made by LC Sportsmaps.  So I guess I have officially started scouting, even though it has been limited to "paper" scouting.

I have also had some early conversations with individuals on this board (who shall remain nameless, unless they choose to reveal themselves).  To those who have contacted me, I really appreciate your help!

I am in the process of trying to determine when I can make the 7 hour drive east for several scouting trips.  I have hunted turkeys in the Colville area but usually south of town, not north where the moose unit is.

That's all I have for now.  Take care.

Ron

[Wea300mag]

That's what I'm talking about!!! Good luck Moose.

[carpsniperg2]

yep look forward to following your hunt good luck to you.

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

If you want to start dreaming, Alex Gouthro's Moose madness video's are very informative, a bit slow, but lots of good info.

[bobcat]

There is one very important thing you need to remember which we have learned by reading about certain people's moose hunts on this board....

You have two months to kill your moose but please don't hold out until the very last day to shoot your trophy.

If you do, it may very well have already shed its antlers.    

[benhuntin]

Good luck I have heard about some good bulls in the three forks unit

[Moose Eyes]

If you want to start dreaming, Alex Gouthro's Moose madness video's are very informative, a bit slow, but lots of good info.

Thanks.  Does it discuss calling?  I am looking for a good source to learn how to call.  

Also, does anyone have a good recommendation for a moose call and instructional video?

[Moose Eyes]

There is one very important thing you need to remember which we have learned by reading about certain people's moose hunts on this board....

You have two months to kill your moose but please don't hold out until the very last day to shoot your trophy.

If you do, it may very well have already shed its antlers.    

Thanks for the reminder.  Believe me, I have been thinking about that already! 

[Ridgerunner]

I think the name is Wade lemon out of alaska, he's got some videos(Thunder bulls I believe).  Good stuff and good info to know.  When you call get ready cuz those guys can come in on a string looking for something to whip!  I know on my hunt it was definately a hair raising experience, I just didn't want to have to shoot one in self defense!

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

If you want to start dreaming, Alex Gouthro's Moose madness video's are very informative, a bit slow, but lots of good info.

Thanks.  Does it discuss calling?  I am looking for a good source to learn how to call.  

Also, does anyone have a good recommendation for a moose call and instructional video?

It is a collection on calling and hunting, and more than you will probably need to know about moose, kind of spendy, but 6 hours long.

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

check out these sites..

http://www.gouthrosmoosemadness.com/


http://www.gouthrosmoosemadness.com/Moose%20Madness%20Reviews.htm


http://www.alexgouthro.com/

[Ridgerunner]

Just make sure you practice your calling lots in the house, your wife and kids will love it. 

[Pathfinder101]

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[coop2424]

Good luck on your hunt..  Saw a lot of Moose in those units last year while out in the woods and one really nice bull.  Let me know if you want the areas and I can point them out to you.

[PA BEN]

I've hunted elk up there years ago and ran into quite a few moose. I'll get my topo's out and give you the area. Also, You can order this book on Amazon, "A Boone and Crockett Club Field Guide to Measuring and Judging Big Game"