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Big Game Hunting => Other Big Game => Topic started by: finnman on September 27, 2008, 08:43:23 AM

Title: Theoretically speaking.......
Post by: finnman on September 27, 2008, 08:43:23 AM: at what point on a moose rack does spread over ride all other aspects of a good score?
Basically at what point do you say "CRAP" and just pull the trigger! 40" or 45" or 50" or more?

Remember this is just theoretical :chuckle: I don't really have a lead on a 50" bull! :drool:
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Post by: Ridgerunner on September 27, 2008, 03:21:21 PM: Somewhere close to 50 I believe.
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Post by: LongTatLaw on September 27, 2008, 03:25:36 PM: if I had to count...id probably take it...lol
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Post by: boneaddict on September 27, 2008, 03:32:15 PM: :) Longtat has the right Idea. If you like it SHOOT it. Most guys can't tell the difference between a 55 inch bull or a 45 inch bull when they are exploding through the brush at 30 yards grunting at you. They are sort of intimidating that way. Even a 30 inch bull will make your trigger finger twitch
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Post by: PA BEN on September 27, 2008, 03:54:41 PM: Spread is just one thing, you need it all!!! I just got over here and found out that the bull that I havn't told you guy's about is know by all :bash: Going out scouting tonight and in the morning. :o If I find him I'm going to camp out on him until the opener. :dunno:
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Post by: finnman on September 27, 2008, 10:11:21 PM: Beauty is all in the eye of the beholder, but when the beheld is a one time ticket, it would be nice to make a statement :chuckle:

I hope you get him Ben, growing up in that area and finally getting this chance, somehow I feel you deserve it :twocents:

I talked to someone the other day and I guess the bulls are really ripping right now!!!!! :drool:

By the way, I checked the Idaho harvest report and only 2% of the moose harvested last year in the entire state were between 50 and 54 inches!!!!!!

With WA's tag numbers you can deduce that at this percent only 2 moose will be killed this year that will make that 50" mark!!
Then again I saw a 38" moose taken in Wyoming that scored 155 BC!!!!

In the end your right TAT, it is what your happy with!!
Title: Re: Theoretically speaking.......
Post by: Ridgerunner on September 28, 2008, 07:21:32 AM: Quote
Beauty is all in the eye of the beholder, but when the beheld is a one time ticket, it would be nice to make a statement

I agree 100%, score wil be secondary in my book but it sure would be nice to get one that scores well. I've heard about the big one too, if you get him I think the horn competition would be over.
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Post by: bucksnort on September 28, 2008, 08:08:34 AM: It's all about what makes you happy. The trophy is in the eye of the beholder. I agree a 50" in this area is rare. Spread is a big thing but good palmated fronts are huge in my book. Good Luck! Be prepared for the pack out. Can never have too many options for a critter that size on the ground in front of you.