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Title: 49 Moose Hunt 2008 (PA BEN)
Post by: PA BEN on September 29, 2008, 07:42:53 AM: Back at Mom's this morning, 9/29/08, the lack of sleep has taken it's tole on me. :o No scouting until tonight, going to Colville to resupply and look at the head mount I posted of the 54" bull. Saturday was a long day, up at 2 am, pulled in about noon, unloaded my pickup and off to the hills. Called a buddy who is muzzle loader elk hunting, he was out scouting, so we met up at 5 am Sunday to scout for moose and elk for him. After we got to our area we stopped and bugled no answer. I then bull called and cow called didn't hear an answer either. We drove to the area at the top of the mountain where I decided to start my scouting. As we walked out I glassed the meadow where I call, and saw 5 moose, it was a least 4 miles away but one was real big. Couldn't tell his horn size with my 10x42's, don't know if they came to my calls or not. I then bull called and glassed the moose below, I then heard a bull grunt to my left about 200 yd's away. :IBCOOL: This was way cool. I racked the brush and grunted back, he answered right away, and I could hear him beating the brush. I then cow called, his grunts were very loud now and boy did he beat the brush. I have to say, this was way, way, cool. Didn't want to bump him so we backed out. Not bad for the first hr. of day light. We did about 8 miles, GPS'ed some waypoints in this area, so I can find a closer way in. It's all behind gates. Saw one more cow as we drove out. Didn't see any moose last night, got to bed late. One thing I do know, after talking to my friends, these alot of 50" bulls running around. ;) I talked to a wood cutter about two good bulls, but there North of Hwy. 20, out of 49 unit. More to come.
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Post by: boneaddict on September 29, 2008, 07:48:12 AM: Personally I think it kicks elk hunting in the ass. Probably why I spent more time talking moose than elk this last hunt. They fired early this year. They are already going full bore. LOVE IT! Good luck PA!
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Post by: boneaddict on September 29, 2008, 07:49:18 AM: if you see one this big. SHOOT
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Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: PA BEN on September 29, 2008, 07:54:29 AM: Question? How big? What did it score? What unit? It has one deduct point on the bottom left palm, other then that good bull.
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Post by: boneaddict on September 29, 2008, 07:59:34 AM: Thats Booners.....kick me now, I don't remember Netted 160 something, grossed 180. Panhandle Idaho
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Post by: WDFW-SUX on September 29, 2008, 08:07:30 AM: http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/apps/records/recrules.cfm

:hello:
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Post by: PA BEN on September 30, 2008, 07:18:28 AM: Out to moose camp today. I'll check in a few days, hopefully with pictures of a 50" + bull.
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Post by: Machias on September 30, 2008, 09:07:51 AM: Good luck!!
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Post by: huntnphool on September 30, 2008, 09:14:59 AM: Go get em Pa, will be heading over early in the morning.
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Post by: popeshawnpaul on September 30, 2008, 02:46:03 PM: I'm heading out tonight to help grunt/moan/rake huntnphool one in. Good luck boys and drop me a line if you need help. We'll be coming back with that 200" moose...
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Post by: bucklucky on September 30, 2008, 02:50:25 PM: Have fun Pope and good luck to you guys!
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Post by: bow4elk on September 30, 2008, 03:01:55 PM: Good Luck!! Remember to find a good wallow with fresh pee and take a quick roll for added mojo.
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Post by: mingo on September 30, 2008, 03:11:17 PM: Good luck to all of the moose tag holders! It looks like mother nature isnt quite cooperating for the opener tomorrow as temps will be in the mid 80s but it looks much better going into the weekend.

I have about a hour left of work then im heading north in my quest for the big one. I do have to say that this has been one of the longest days of my life and I cant wait to see what tomorrow and the next few weeks bring.
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Post by: bucklucky on September 30, 2008, 03:13:32 PM: good luck!
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Post by: boneaddict on September 30, 2008, 03:49:35 PM: They were hot in North Idaho and just east of Spokane. they fired about 2 weeks early. Should be a great opener. Should have at least a bull or two a day to look over.
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Post by: runningboard on October 03, 2008, 11:15:54 AM: good luck moose tag holders and friends. sounds like fun
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Post by: PA BEN on October 03, 2008, 11:35:01 AM: First day out saw 3 cows one calf, a lot of bull pits, I know there's bulls there and I'll there be back tonight. I wanted to check an area where I saw 5 moose on Sunday. I think finnman's wife shot a big bull this morning, stay tuned for that one :dunno: :drool: The evening of the first I went to the area I saw 5 moose, stayed the night, heard a bull grunting around 8:30pm. I started calling at 6:50am in the morning. I called for about a half hr. and heard a bull answer. He was coming and seemed very hot, but when I cow called, a cow let loose and that was it, he went back with her. I moved down to them and saw a very small bull and a cow. I then went into the timber when the wind changed and had them 20 yds in front of me but could not see them. So I backed out and came back in the evening, no moose at all. I hoped I didn't bump them out. The next morning this morning 10/3 at 6:30 I called 3 times, the bull answered and came out, I could tell he wasn't a shooter, so I shut up. He just came right to me. Got some good video. He was 38" maybe 40" at the most. If I need to fill my tag I know where he is. ;) Stay tuned, I'm resupplying at Mom and Dads, Taking a shower and well be gone for the week end.
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Post by: bucklucky on October 03, 2008, 12:39:40 PM: SWEET! Its nice to hear some updates!
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 03, 2008, 07:25:11 PM: Good luck!
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Post by: PA BEN on October 05, 2008, 07:31:20 AM: Well guys I guess talk is cheep :( I shot my first good bull I saw yesterday morning. Not the Booker bull I wanted, but he's a 45", heavy beamed, old bull with forked fronts. I'm having a little shooters remorse this morning, but you know, it was the best time of my life. A very good friend/hunting buddy came up for the weekend to hunt with me. Since I moved away we never get to hunt much together. Anyway, we arrived at the gated off road just before day light. He drove up from Spokane and I from Mom and Dad's. Had to be up at 3:30 am to make the drive. We got to the gate and 5 vehicles were parked there. :bash: Muzzleloader deer and elk hunters. We walked in about a mile in the rain. When the hillside opened up I walked to the edge of the hill and called. (bull grunts) About 30 seconds went by and I saw a big black animal walk by at about 100 yds to my left. I got my buddy's attention and told him what I saw. About that time we could here him grunting up on the road. I gave my video camera to my buddy and glassed the bull with rain soaked byno's. I guessed him at 50" and where he was and with my friend Mitch I decided to take him. He beat the brush a little and was coming fast, this whole thing happened real fast. He stopped at 37 yds. and turned away from me. I put the cross hairs on the center of the back of his neck and touched it off, he didn't go down, didn't even buck. I thought I missed :dunno: I though I'd drop him on the side of the road for a ez back. :rolleyes: Well he ran, I shot him 2 more times, before he went out of site. We found him about 200yds down the hill from the road :IBCOOL: (Ground Shrinkage) I'll say no more about that. ;) I'm glad I had Mitch with me, I'd still be there getting him out by myself :bdid: We took pictures and started to work. After we boned out one side we decided to take a break and get my bike with my game cart that I made to pull with my bike. We were soaked to the bone. After a celebration beer and dry fleece close, we set out to finish. It took two trips out and we were loading the last of him at 4:30. We would have been done sooner if he dropped on the road. As I boned out the neck, I found my bullet in his neck bone. 175 gr. Rem. Core lock, from a 7mm-Rem. mag. You would think at that range his neck would have broken. :dunno: The bullet was a perfect mushroom. I saved the part of the neck where I found the bullet, I'm going to bitch to Rem. and show them pictures of the neck and bullet. Well now I have time to help Dad on the farm and scout for deer and bear hunt. I'm still on vacation. I'll post pictures later. :hello:
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Post by: 280ackley on October 05, 2008, 08:10:32 AM: Congrats on the moose!!! Looking forward to the pics.
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Post by: bucklucky on October 05, 2008, 08:35:48 AM: Congrats , cant wait to see the pics!
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Post by: PA BEN on October 05, 2008, 08:45:49 AM: Thanks guys. The only bad thing about getting it done so early is Mom and Dad have a lot of work for me. :bash:
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Post by: boneaddict on October 05, 2008, 08:48:17 AM: Good going! Be proud of your trophy. Love the moment with your friend. Too much is put into size of stuff. Look forward to your pics.
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: Wea300mag on October 05, 2008, 09:37:50 AM: Quote
he's a 45", heavy beamed, old bull with forked fronts.

That sounds like a good bull to me. Can't wait to see the pics!!!
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: Rufous on October 05, 2008, 09:46:36 AM: I am real happy for you. I too shot a bull yesterday morning. I will post that story and photos later. Right now I have a bunch of meat I need to take care of. Brian
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Post by: boneaddict on October 05, 2008, 09:49:31 AM: Damn hard to keep track of all you guys.
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Post by: Hunting Cowboy on October 05, 2008, 09:50:27 AM: Quote from: PA BEN on October 05, 2008, 07:31:20 AM
it was the best time of my life.

Congratulations to you and your buddy for successfully filling an awesome tag! I'm also looking forward to seeing the pics! (and also a big congrats to you as well Rufous! Looking forward to the story & pics!)
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Post by: Ridgerunner on October 05, 2008, 09:54:40 AM: the moose are falling fast for sure thisyear.
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Post by: X-Force on October 05, 2008, 10:05:47 AM: I cant wait to see the pics.. Ground shrinkage to 45" and memories of a lifetime. ill take that anyday.
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Post by: Wea300mag on October 05, 2008, 10:09:08 AM: Damn!!! Lot's of moose down with no pics yet. Call me impatient, but Sheeesh!!!
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Post by: Ridgerunner on October 05, 2008, 10:19:23 AM: I agree, at least get some on here so the rest of us can drool.
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Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on October 05, 2008, 10:37:47 AM: I would agree about the shear size and toughness of a moose neck in the rut. I just spent 9 hours friday helping take care of my sister-in-laws Huckleberry bull. 10x12 with quad brow tines on both sides and 45 inches of spread. A true giant. It was definatley the herd bull. The size of the neck and thickness of the hide while I was caping it absolutley amazed me. After seeing that I doubt I would ever try shooting a bull moose in the neck with anything less than a .340 wby with superior bullets. In fact I don't think I would attempt that shot with any caliber.
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: finnman on October 05, 2008, 11:09:09 AM: CONGRATS TO YOU BOTH!!!!!!!
Nice job Richard, sounds like a real nice bull!

Rufous, I am looking forward to the story, I hope you found a trophy!

Finnman
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Post by: PA BEN on October 05, 2008, 03:22:05 PM: 482 lbs of boned out meat. Just the leg bones in. :drool:
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Post by: Intruder on October 05, 2008, 03:47:08 PM: Sounds like a decent bull.... congrads!
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Post by: billythekidrock on October 05, 2008, 04:24:33 PM: Wow.. congrats to all the tag holders.
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Post by: boneaddict on October 06, 2008, 02:04:14 PM: Planning on going magazine with it......it has been 48 hours or more.......any pics.
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Post by: Ridgerunner on October 06, 2008, 02:12:31 PM: He can't upload them to a computer, he's supposed to send me one from his cell, when I get it, we'll get it on here......
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Post by: boneaddict on October 06, 2008, 02:14:14 PM: Good deal. If it wasn't for you today I wouldn't have seen any of these. Thanks. I was about to grouch out and kill something.
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Post by: Ridgerunner on October 06, 2008, 08:17:40 PM: Congrats on a good bull, PA.
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Post by: bowsandhose on October 06, 2008, 08:19:02 PM: sweet :drool:
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Post by: huntnphool on October 06, 2008, 08:29:44 PM: Congrats Richard, well done young man.
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Post by: Rufous on October 06, 2008, 10:35:11 PM: Nice bull Richard! You either worked much harder at getting all of the meat scrap or your bull was just plain bigger bodied as I got 433# of meat (bone in the legs too). Still lots of great meat. bc
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: PA BEN on October 07, 2008, 05:37:50 AM: Ridgerunner, thanks for posting the picture. I'll get one to you of my game cart hooked to my bike. As far as the meat, I took all the rib and neck meat + the heart. I couldn't believe how big the T-Loins (The loins inside) were on him :cue: One side was the size of 4 deer :IBCOOL: He was tough, he took those 3 rounds like it was nothing. :mgun:
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Post by: billythekidrock on October 07, 2008, 05:53:18 AM: More pics!
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Post by: boneaddict on October 07, 2008, 06:04:01 AM: Good Job PA. Happy barbecueing!
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Post by: Ridgerunner on October 07, 2008, 08:32:59 AM: Another one
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Post by: Colville on October 07, 2008, 08:54:41 AM: Awesome moose men! What a great hunt. I hope some day my dad will draw and I can take him, I'll draw in time, but he's older so you never know.

Good job guys.
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Post by: huntnphool on October 07, 2008, 09:18:38 AM: Richard, could you post me a pic of how you attached that to your bike. A close up would be great.
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Post by: M_ray on October 07, 2008, 09:26:48 AM: PA BEN that's a fine lookin bull ... congrats!
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Post by: bucklucky on October 07, 2008, 10:03:06 AM: Nice bull Pa!
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Post by: NW-Eric on October 07, 2008, 10:05:10 AM: NICE LOOKING ANIMAL
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Post by: William B. on October 07, 2008, 03:41:17 PM: What a hunt,I will have to here the story again first hand when you get back home, well done Richard and hello to your folks.Might try to talk you into another float trip out west for moose burgers.
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Post by: PA BEN on October 07, 2008, 07:40:28 PM: Quote from: William B. on October 07, 2008, 03:41:17 PM
What a hunt,I will have to here the story again first hand when you get back home, well done Richard and hello to your folks.Might try to talk you into another float trip out west for moose burgers.
I well, ;) It's whitetail time now :drool: Season opens in 4 days :IBCOOL:
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Post by: Red Dawg on October 07, 2008, 07:50:37 PM: congrats on the nice bull.
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Post by: blessed on October 09, 2008, 11:43:08 AM: WOW That sounds like a great hunt and a great bull! Congradulations my friend! It was fun wasn't it! STB
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Post by: PA BEN on October 10, 2008, 06:07:04 AM: Best time of my life. Can't wait to get to my computer to post pictures :bash:
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Post by: CallMaker on October 10, 2008, 07:25:18 AM: Nice going Richard. Pretty bull. I liked the looks of the antlers. Glad your were successful.
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Post by: Alpinegus on October 10, 2008, 07:46:05 AM: Nice moose!
I like the cart photo; it shows mission accomplished 8)
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Post by: Bullquest on October 10, 2008, 05:47:14 PM: Congratulations! Now that is a fine animal. And one heck of a load of meat!
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Post by: PA BEN on October 22, 2008, 08:21:48 AM: Just filled my deer tag last night. Spike buck, been hunting every day and only saw two spikes 2 days ago to shoot. I have two girl out of the house who want meat, so I got it done, 30 yd head shot. I'll be home at my computer the week end, so I'll post my moose hunt pictures.
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Post by: huntnphool on October 22, 2008, 08:31:58 AM: Quote from: PA BEN on October 22, 2008, 08:21:48 AM
I'll be home at my computer the week end, so I'll post my moose hunt pictures.

Yeeha, its about time!!!
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Post by: PA BEN on October 25, 2008, 05:13:33 PM: One of my camps
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Bull Pit
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Bull Down
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Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: PA BEN on October 25, 2008, 05:15:29 PM: It was one wet day :chuckle: Now the work starts :o See the bruises on his shoulder? Those are from fighting :yike:
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Just the bones
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First trip out with meat
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Change clothes in the mud at the pick-up :chuckle: for the rest of the work getting him out :P
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Post by: PA BEN on October 25, 2008, 05:29:01 PM: Kill site
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Took him out in two trips :IBCOOL: The game cart/bike trailor worked great ;)
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Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: PA BEN on October 25, 2008, 05:43:14 PM: I would like to thank my buddy Mitch for being there for my hunt of a lifetime ;) A long time hunting buddy and family friend. Moving away has made it hard for us to get together to hunt. This hunt has made up for lost time.
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Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: PA BEN on October 25, 2008, 05:44:50 PM: THE END
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Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: boneaddict on October 25, 2008, 05:45:57 PM: Last picture is the best! Well done. Enjoy the eats.
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: rougheye on October 25, 2008, 05:49:18 PM: Either you keep your freezer really clean or you had to buy a new one :chuckle: Congrats great pics
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: Slider on October 25, 2008, 05:53:58 PM: You would have had him out an hour earlier if you wouldn't have taken so many pics!!! :chuckle: Congrats
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: PA BEN on October 25, 2008, 05:54:37 PM: I moved what we had in it to a small freezer. And my wife defrosted and cleaned it. While I was gone. ;) Shot him at 7 am and loaded the last of the meat at 4:30 pm. Then I went to the Hospital in Chewelah for 6 stitches in my finger. :'(
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: rougheye on October 25, 2008, 05:57:07 PM: I think my wife needs to have coffee with your wife :chuckle: maybe it will be done before i get back from MT :chuckle:
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: Wea300mag on October 25, 2008, 06:43:10 PM: Great slideshow of your adventure PA BEN, you did well. Love the freezer pic, that will last for quite some time.
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: shag on October 25, 2008, 09:16:52 PM: PA Ben,

Awesome! Great bull! Tell me about your rifle.
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: Ridgerunner on October 26, 2008, 08:19:09 AM: great pics man thats alot of meat!
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: bowsandhose on October 26, 2008, 08:24:30 AM: great pics. looks like it was a great hunt. congrats again
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: PacificNWhunter on October 26, 2008, 09:08:47 AM: Awesome bull! Enjoyed all the pics too.
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: PA BEN on October 30, 2008, 07:09:11 PM: Quote from: shag on October 25, 2008, 09:16:52 PM
PA Ben,

Awesome! Great bull! Tell me about your rifle.
I picked it up new for this hunt. Any reason to buy a new gun :chuckle: It's a Ruger M77 Mark II in 7MM REM. MAG. Left hand. I'm right handed but shoot lefty. ;) Bausch & Lomb, 6x24x40.
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: Roger on October 30, 2008, 08:31:18 PM: Great job and pictures. Sounds like there needs to be a story about the 6 stitches, I bet it was I knife accident.

I just got back from Wyoming tonight and reading the moose adventures. I cut my thumb when tacking the hair off the skull cap on my antelope and it didn't require stitches.

I remember many years ago when my Buddy and I were hunting goats in the Olympics and when I was capping his out, I cut my thumb pretty bad. Lots of blood and bandage it up and continue. 3 weeks later when I was capping mine out I did the same exact move and recut the thumb that was getting close to being healed up.

I leave next Friday for my moose hunt.

Roger
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: huntnphool on October 30, 2008, 11:39:25 PM: Good luck Roger, I am still looking for a moose as well so dont feel alone. I am heading for Montana next week and will hit the moose again when I get back, hope you find a good one before I get back
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: PA BEN on October 31, 2008, 04:52:49 AM: The work was all done. We took the head and the last of the meat out on my game cart. It was raining hard and the knots on the small cord were wet and tight. So I got a knife to cut them. My buddy laid the head and cape on a tarp because of the mud. I reached down with my left hand to move the tarp and the head flopped over, the horn pinned my right hand with the knife down on to my left hand. Didn't get the tendon but it was close. :'( 6 stitches.
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: Alpinegus on October 31, 2008, 07:27:25 AM: Enjoyed the pictures Pa Ben. Can't imajine the pull of the loaded cart with the bike in the wet dirt road. :o
Hope it was down hill.
Great stories to add to your OIL hunt, even with the moose getting the last laugh in cutting your hand. :P
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: M_ray on October 31, 2008, 08:43:33 AM: look at that freezer! :drool:

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Quote from: rougheye on October 25, 2008, 05:57:07 PM
I think my wife needs to have coffee with your wife :chuckle: maybe it will be done before i get back from MT :chuckle:

Hey Rougheye if you do it right she should be skinning and capeing too! :chuckle:
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: PA BEN on November 27, 2008, 09:45:35 AM: Got-a-keep the link alive, so huntnphool will keep motivated. Those of you that have killed moose this year, bring-em back.
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: rougheye on November 27, 2008, 10:03:53 AM: Quote from: M_ray on October 31, 2008, 08:43:33 AM
look at that freezer! :drool:

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Quote from: rougheye on October 25, 2008, 05:57:07 PM
I think my wife needs to have coffee with your wife :chuckle: maybe it will be done before i get back from MT :chuckle:

Hey Rougheye if you do it right she should be skinning and capeing too! :chuckle:

You havnt met my wife i guess :bash: Any thoughts on how to get her to do that ? :chuckle:
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: PA BEN on March 02, 2009, 06:19:25 PM: Quote from: PA BEN on October 25, 2008, 05:44:50 PM
THE END
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My be we should have a thread on freezer shots :chuckle: 482 lb ;)
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: bowhunterforever on March 02, 2009, 06:28:54 PM: WOW! Is all of that just moose meat! :drool:
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: PA BEN on March 02, 2009, 06:48:54 PM: Yep :drool:
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: bowhunterforever on March 02, 2009, 06:59:59 PM: Nice thats alot of good eats! :drool: :EAT:
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: huntnphool on March 02, 2009, 08:23:13 PM: Looks eerily similar ;)
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: M_ray on March 02, 2009, 09:09:58 PM: :rolleyes: hmmm I still don't know what that taste like??? :chuckle:
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: Aneoakleaf on March 02, 2009, 09:23:19 PM: Quote from: M_ray on March 02, 2009, 09:09:58 PM
:rolleyes: hmmm I still don't know what that taste like??? :chuckle:
You don't want any of that OLD OLD BULL> :dunno: ;)>> You need to come down south and try Smokeys :chuckle: :drool:
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: huntnphool on March 02, 2009, 09:31:48 PM: Quote
hmmm I still don't know what that taste like???

If you you were ever home
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: M_ray on March 03, 2009, 07:51:53 AM: Quote
If you you were ever home
:rolleyes: yeah that's a sore subject!!! You know I'm a poor single bachelor now looking for a home cooked meal! :drool: ... hint hint :chuckle: Same goes for you Ane! ;)
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt (PA BEN)
Post by: PA BEN on June 12, 2009, 06:22:43 PM: Good time to bring back some old posts on moose. Hope to have my shoulder mount back the end of July. :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt 2008 (PA BEN)
Post by: PA BEN on August 18, 2009, 06:11:43 AM: Might rase the dead like phool :chuckle:
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt 2008 (PA BEN)
Post by: boneaddict on August 18, 2009, 06:13:03 AM: Any sign of that shoulder mount?
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt 2008 (PA BEN)
Post by: PA BEN on August 18, 2009, 04:06:43 PM: I'm heading over to take my daughter to Eastern next month and pick it up then. :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt 2008 (PA BEN)
Post by: PA BEN on October 02, 2009, 05:39:22 AM: The End :( I hope you guys hunting Washington moose have as much fun as I had. ;)
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Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt 2008 (PA BEN)
Post by: PA BEN on June 22, 2010, 06:26:18 AM: Just some reading for you Moose tag holders.
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt 2008 (PA BEN)
Post by: tmike on June 22, 2010, 08:15:40 AM: Very nice! Did you get a final score on him? It looks like I need to do some homework on judging those bad boys!
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt 2008 (PA BEN)
Post by: PA BEN on June 23, 2010, 05:17:51 AM: You can order this book on Amazon, "A Boone and Crockett Club Field Guide to Measuring and Judging Big Game"
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt 2008 (PA BEN)
Post by: Moose Eyes on June 24, 2010, 10:43:00 PM: Quote from: PA BEN on June 22, 2010, 06:26:18 AM
Just some reading for you Moose tag holders.

Very enjoyable! What moose call do you have?
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt 2008 (PA BEN)
Post by: PA BEN on June 25, 2010, 05:57:04 AM: I purchased moose hunting videos, on hunting and calling. I used a small cone and grunted him in. I did 3 grunts and he came right in. A bull moose will most always come in to a grunt, they love to fight. They will size each other up and might not lock horns, but will came in for a look. I did have a bull coming in to grunts one morning and I did a cow call, a cow back behind him got pissed and started calling, he turned and went back to her. I would say bull grunts are the best, there ez to do w/your mouth, no store bought call needed.
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt 2008 (PA BEN)
Post by: boneaddict on June 25, 2010, 06:13:02 AM: You make it sound so easy.
Title: Re: 49 Moose Hunt 2008 (PA BEN)
Post by: PA BEN on June 25, 2010, 06:15:57 AM: It was :chuckle: The work started after the kill. :chuckle: