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Title: Grandsons 49 degree moose
Post by: buckhorn2 on October 03, 2012, 01:25:03 PM: First I would like to thank those that gave us places to look it put us right on the spot. The weather was really hot andthe roads full of dust so when you stopped to look it took time for the dust to settle. We only saw 4 cows saturday scouting and about the same sunday theey were just out for a little while in the morning and at dark. We started calling and they would answer but they had been called a lot already. We talked to a guy who had the raffle tag and he showed us his bull that he got and had been there calling for two weeks. There were muzzle loader deer hunters on 4 wheelers and only a few moose hunters but it all adds up. We saw a bull at 1000 yards and called him right too us and had to holler to stop him from coming right over us. On the way out just before dark we saw the back end of a moose go around a corner and did;nt see what it was. We went bye the spot and set up on the road about a quarter mile on down the road and tried to call. After about ten minutes a cow stepped into a little hole and looked at us then we saw horns behind her and kept calling. He finally stepped into the hole and we could see him but not all the horns so we sneeked down the road and saw he was tall and had one double brow tine. We asked my grandson what do you think he said perfect and with the conditions and where he was we said shoot. He shot and we saw it hit in the shoulder he was using my 30-378 with 180 accubonds and it turned and fell. It was close to dark and by the time we got up there it was dark but this is the neat part it was only 25 yards above the road and we drug it down tied it on a rope backed up to he bank and were able to get it out whole and it does;nt get better than that. It was 45 inches wide with one double brow not the biggest bull in the woods but my grandson was just so proud and for me that was the best of the whole hunt. Here are some pictures and we just finished cutting everything up and boy what a bunch of meat. The 180 went through the shoulder mushroomed perfect and was on the hide on thje other side and hardley any blood shot at all.
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Post by: huntnphool on October 03, 2012, 01:27:04 PM: Atta kid! :tup:
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Post by: GUscottie on October 03, 2012, 01:29:01 PM: Awesome bull!
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Post by: 270Flat on October 03, 2012, 01:30:14 PM: Way to go!! Nice bull
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Post by: buckhorn2 on October 03, 2012, 01:30:32 PM: Some more pictures.
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Post by: CoryTDF on October 03, 2012, 01:31:39 PM: So cool! I hope I get the chance to do that some day.
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Post by: h20hunter on October 03, 2012, 01:37:27 PM: Not the biggest in the woods...........looks pretty DAMN big to me!
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Post by: Maligator on October 03, 2012, 01:41:30 PM: Very cool and congrats on the moose!! ;)
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Post by: boneaddict on October 03, 2012, 01:44:34 PM: Good for him. Another great hunting experience for your memory books.
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Post by: Idahocougar on October 03, 2012, 01:55:05 PM: A bull to proud of for sure :tup:
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Post by: ShaneTyTrey on October 03, 2012, 02:02:38 PM: Awesome!!!
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 03, 2012, 02:09:52 PM: Very nice bull!!!! Good shot! :tup:
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Post by: Huntbear on October 03, 2012, 02:42:18 PM: Del,

Congrats again to you and Kyle. Great moose. Sounds like you had a great time. :tup: :tup: :tup:
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Post by: grundy53 on October 03, 2012, 02:53:28 PM: Congrats Del!
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 03, 2012, 03:00:02 PM: Very nice Bull!! Congratz!! :tup:
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Post by: sled on October 03, 2012, 03:22:15 PM: Id like to know how you got the damn thing in the truck whole!
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Post by: Hunterman on October 03, 2012, 03:30:28 PM: Great job Del :tup: Can't wait to have him tell the story :tup:

Hunterman(Tony)
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Post by: stickbuck on October 03, 2012, 03:33:58 PM: Great bull for sure and something I can't wait to finally get drawn for. Congrats to you and your grandson!!
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Post by: Ridgerunner on October 03, 2012, 03:49:09 PM: Great memories and a great trip nice bull
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Post by: Quackwhacker on October 03, 2012, 08:36:05 PM: That is awesome Del. Tell your grandson congratulations.
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Post by: Mathews Heli m on October 03, 2012, 08:54:11 PM: Congrats to you and your grandson on that bull that's awesome!!! :tup:that thing is big. :IBCOOL: glad to help, good job sir!
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Post by: Bigshooter on October 03, 2012, 09:05:15 PM: Nice job. Man I have seen some great bulls killed already this year.
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Post by: Atroxus on October 03, 2012, 09:07:23 PM: Wow, awesome pics. Congrats!! :tup:
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Post by: buckhorn2 on October 03, 2012, 09:09:56 PM: More people asked how did you get that thing in the truck whole. Someone on here asked if I knew where to shoot a moose then answered by the road he was sure right about that iut was way easier than getting the elk out we get. We did;nt have the time to scout but guys on here put us right on the spot and we are so thankful for there help we could have;nt not done it as well without there help. Next year if you draw I will be able to help.
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Post by: Bob33 on October 03, 2012, 09:26:16 PM: You've got "Once In a Lifetime" memories. Congratulations, Del.
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 03, 2012, 09:26:48 PM: :tup: :tup:
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Post by: X-Force on October 03, 2012, 09:37:46 PM: Quote from: Bob33 on October 03, 2012, 09:26:16 PM
You've got "Once In a Lifetime" memories. Congratulations, Del.
:yeah: :tup:
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Post by: lokidog on October 03, 2012, 09:43:08 PM: Awesome! Hopefully this was a youth draw for him? I tried for my daughter but she never drew as a youth. Definitely shot him in the "right" place.
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Post by: buck man on October 03, 2012, 09:58:24 PM: I love looking at bullwinckle.! :tup:
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Post by: Dr. Death on October 03, 2012, 10:15:59 PM: Awesome job Del!
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Post by: runamuk on October 03, 2012, 10:56:53 PM: congrats again
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Post by: predatorpro on October 03, 2012, 11:17:52 PM: Quote from: sled on October 03, 2012, 03:22:15 PM
Id like to know how you got the damn thing in the truck whole!
lol i was thinking the exact same thing!
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Post by: mkcj on October 04, 2012, 12:49:41 AM: What a great bull and a great memory for all :tup:
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 04, 2012, 01:37:51 AM: Good looking Bull!
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Post by: KillerBeee on October 04, 2012, 12:50:46 PM: Awesome....Congrats!
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Post by: D-Rock425 on October 04, 2012, 01:06:27 PM: Quote from: predatorpro on October 03, 2012, 11:17:52 PM
Quote from: sled on October 03, 2012, 03:22:15 PM
Id like to know how you got the damn thing in the truck whole!
lol i was thinking the exact same thing!
:yeah:
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Post by: saylean on October 04, 2012, 01:23:28 PM: Gotta love it!

Awesome work.
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Post by: iRem on October 04, 2012, 01:34:06 PM: Well done, great job!!
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Post by: bearmanric on October 04, 2012, 02:08:59 PM: Nice bet your proud Del awsome. Rick
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on October 04, 2012, 02:11:33 PM: Did you get him on the north or south side of Flowery Trail Rd ? I just went over it this morning coming back from Im-a-hoe wolf hunting for 2 days. Very nice bull for sure !!! :tup: :tup:
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Post by: huntnphool on October 04, 2012, 02:35:24 PM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on October 04, 2012, 02:11:33 PM
Did you get him on the north or south side of Flowery Trail Rd ? I just went over it this morning coming back from Im-a-hoe wolf hunting for 2 days. Very nice bull for sure !!! :tup: :tup:
North ;)
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on October 04, 2012, 02:39:59 PM: Quote from: huntnphool on October 04, 2012, 02:35:24 PM
Quote from: CAMPMEAT on October 04, 2012, 02:11:33 PM
Did you get him on the north or south side of Flowery Trail Rd ? I just went over it this morning coming back from Im-a-hoe wolf hunting for 2 days. Very nice bull for sure !!! :tup: :tup:
North ;)

Ore Ida !!! :tup:
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Post by: bucklucky on October 04, 2012, 02:57:44 PM: Awesome Job, Congrats!
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Post by: deerdog on October 04, 2012, 04:29:45 PM: Congrats!!! :tup:
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Post by: buckhorn2 on October 05, 2012, 02:10:00 PM: Caught a lot of nice sivers today but still could;nt get moose hunting out of my head. Sounds like Dr Death is closing in on a nice one hope it;s above the road.The part that sticks with me is a part my grandson would probley be upset if I told but when he got his moose down he had tears running down his face and said Grandpa this is the neatest thing I have ever done and I love you for putting me in and taking me hunting I will never forget this. He already has a spot to put his moose when he gets it back from the taxidermist so the hunt will be honored for a long time there is nothing like enjoying the outdoors with friends and family.
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Post by: huntnphool on October 05, 2012, 02:17:48 PM: :tup:
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Post by: BIGMIKE on October 07, 2012, 12:01:52 PM: :drool:
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Post by: SkookumHntr on October 07, 2012, 12:12:00 PM: -That is awesome!! :tup:
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 07, 2012, 12:19:50 PM: Thats just down right awesome ...Seems you guys had a ball ...Thanks for sharing the story and the photos :tup: :tup: :yike:
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Post by: 250savage on October 24, 2012, 05:42:17 AM: Congrats. :tup: That is a great bull. I'm glad you got to experience it with your grandson. That is memories that you both will have forever.
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Post by: rasbo on October 24, 2012, 06:18:07 AM: thats an awesome bull Kyle, congrats..Your a lucky man to have a grandpa like Del,I know he loves his family,and Im sure there might have been a lil tear in Del's eyes..Im lucky to have him for a friend...Precious memories forsure
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Post by: arees on October 24, 2012, 06:32:55 AM: Wow, these moose hunts always make me jealous. Congratulations.
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Post by: C-Money on October 24, 2012, 06:40:14 AM: Very nice bull! Congrats! He is a dandy!
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Post by: deadwoodbuck on October 24, 2012, 11:25:35 AM: SSSWWWEEEEEEEETTTTT :tup: :tup: a lifetime of memories a belly full of the best tasting meat...congrats
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Post by: Ripper on October 25, 2012, 11:25:18 AM: Good job guy's! I'm just going to keep on putting in for moose tags and keep my fingers crossed! I hope I can find one like that!
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Post by: BIGMIKE on October 26, 2012, 06:56:21 AM: Thats a nice animal. A real trophy for sure. Congrats.