Post by: starbailey on August 01, 2013, 06:55:46 AM
Thanks,
Bryan
Post by: go4steelhd on August 01, 2013, 06:58:45 AM
Post by: bobcat on August 01, 2013, 07:05:51 AM
I would try to hunt the last week of September if you can. That way you'll have your choice of bulls before any of the other moose tag holders start hunting on October 1st.
The first week of October is a good time to hunt as well, as they will be in the rut.
Post by: Elkstuffer on August 01, 2013, 07:19:21 AM
Good luck and keep us posted!
Post by: boneaddict on August 01, 2013, 07:24:31 AM
Post by: Jason on August 01, 2013, 07:46:26 AM
Post by: huntnphool on August 01, 2013, 07:53:46 AM
You might consider hiring a guide since you're limited on time and especially because you want to hunt with your bow.Limited to time? :chuckle: He said he can hunt mid Oct through the end of the year! :chuckle:
Post by: bobcat on August 01, 2013, 07:59:39 AM
You might consider hiring a guide since you're limited on time and especially because you want to hunt with your bow.Limited to time? :chuckle: He said he can hunt mid Oct through the end of the year! :chuckle:
Yeah I guess you're right, but I'd hate to see him hold out to the end of November, or later, and end up with an antlerless bull, like someone else we know (but won't mention any names.) :chuckle:
Post by: Curly on August 01, 2013, 08:06:43 AM
You might consider hiring a guide since you're limited on time and especially because you want to hunt with your bow.Limited to time? :chuckle: He said he can hunt mid Oct through the end of the year! :chuckle:
Yeah I guess you're right, but I'd hate to see him hold out to the end of November, or later, and end up with an antlerless bull, like someone else we know (but won't mention any names.) :chuckle:
Exactly what I was thinking when I read "I am very committed in holding out for a BIG bull". I was going to warn him that he may not want to hold out too long.
Post by: benhuntin on August 01, 2013, 08:08:19 AM
Post by: Ridgerunner on August 01, 2013, 08:15:58 AM
Post by: benhuntin on August 01, 2013, 08:21:18 AM
Post by: starbailey on August 01, 2013, 08:26:17 AM
Big to me is a B&C moose, Ben. But, if a bull with big fronts or something special is standing there i might be a little tempted. :chuckle:
Like I mentioned, I would love to kill it with a bow but it not an only option for me. I know the rut is the best time for archery and as I'm limited to my rut time, I'll kill the right bull with whatever it takes.
I had an Idaho moose tag in 09 and passed on 9 different bulls over 15 days of hunting (2 trips) so I can "hold out". Yep, it was hard to eat that $1700 tag but I wanted something to hang on the wall and never saw it. That's hunting, right? I do not want that to happen with this tag!
Post by: benhuntin on August 01, 2013, 08:36:47 AM
Post by: bobcat on August 01, 2013, 08:47:44 AM
Go for a week, and kill your Boone and Crocket bull, with your bow, preferably the last week of September.
I think it would be well worth the cost, seeing that you already spent thousands of dollars on your Idaho moose hunt, and you didn't find a moose worth shooting.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 01, 2013, 08:48:38 AM
Post by: huntnphool on August 01, 2013, 09:02:23 AM
By his own admission;You might consider hiring a guide since you're limited on time and especially because you want to hunt with your bow.Limited to time? :chuckle: He said he can hunt mid Oct through the end of the year! :chuckle:
Yeah I guess you're right, but I'd hate to see him hold out to the end of November, or later, and end up with an antlerless bull, like someone else we know (but won't mention any names.) :chuckle:
I am very committed in holding out for a BIG bull.
No mention of antlers, B&C, SCI or P&Y, only "a Big bull", which I've proven can be done with archery gear at the end of November. :chuckle:
On a serious note though starbailey, there is very little that a bull moose fears. From personal experience, if you walk at a slow but steady speed at a 45* toward them, they typically stand there and watch you.
We were finding bulls with one or no antlers starting about the 25th of November, although I believe Mr Greenhaw got his nice bull after that, so who knows what determines when they drop each year. :dunno:
Post by: starbailey on August 01, 2013, 09:04:19 AM
I'm a DIY guy unless I legally cant hunt without a guide. That being said I know how important it is to have local eyes in the woods.
Post by: Curly on August 01, 2013, 09:07:38 AM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,12363.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,12363.0.html)
Post by: huntnphool on August 01, 2013, 09:10:58 AM
I've committed to helping on a hunt in NM from Sep 15-Oct 5Th and would never think of breaking that commitment. So the last week of Sep is not a option, unless he tags early and I'm back home.The rut is fun but as fall hits and the leaves start to drop you will see the bulls group back up, making them easier to spot. Typically if you spot one there will be one or two with him as the weather turns. The less leaves really makes glassing a lot easier to see deeper through the timber.
I'm a DIY guy unless I legally cant hunt without a guide. That being said I know how important it is to have local eyes in the woods.
Post by: starbailey on August 01, 2013, 09:11:57 AM
By big I'm talking B&C all time book (155). I'd love bigger of course but I also want to be realistic in my expectations. Yes, I know there are far bigger moose to be found in WA and would gladly kill one if found. I just don't want to be tied to a number like 170 or 180 and be disappointed when he only tapes out 160.
Post by: huntnphool on August 01, 2013, 09:14:31 AM
and be disappointed when he only tapes out 160.:yike:
Post by: starbailey on August 01, 2013, 09:17:51 AM
and be disappointed when he only tapes out 160.:yike:
I figured someone would get a kick out of that! :chuckle:
Post by: Wea300mag on August 01, 2013, 04:43:42 PM
It seems that a tag like this would override plans to help on another hunt, I know my friends would understand. Either way, I hope he tags out early and you get to hunt the last week of Sept. :tup:
Post by: DeerThug on August 01, 2013, 05:42:47 PM
Post by: pendoreilleadventures on August 01, 2013, 06:37:52 PM
Post by: DeerThug on August 01, 2013, 06:44:57 PM
Been seeing some MONSTER bucks the past few weeks - seems like everywhere i go i see bucks
Hope you can get him on a bull.... if it is an oct hunt let me know and i'd i might even be able to add another pair of eye in the binocs...
Post by: starbailey on August 02, 2013, 06:42:52 AM
It seems that a tag like this would override plans to help on another hunt, I know my friends would understand. Either way, I hope he tags out early and you get to hunt the last week of Sept. :tup:
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I know I could possably get out of helping on some of the hunts I've committed to but I just cant do that to friends. Commitments are commitments and when I give my word I do everything I can to keep it. My mind will be back in WA chasing moose but I'll do everything I can to make their hunts successful so I can get to mine.
Pendorialadventure, I'll give you a call later today.
Bryan
Post by: JoeE on August 02, 2013, 06:54:16 AM
That's pretty much all I got though.
Post by: benhuntin on August 02, 2013, 07:28:04 AM
Be sure to study the moose poop thread thoroughly before your hunt. Lots of good info there.A must read before moose hunting. Haha
That's pretty much all I got though.
Post by: bobcat on August 02, 2013, 08:53:26 AM
Be sure to study the moose poop thread thoroughly before your hunt. Lots of good info there.A must read before moose hunting. Haha
That's pretty much all I got though.
:yeah:
Great info there on how to discern the difference between boy moose poop and girl moose poop. :tup:
Post by: rosscrazyelk on August 02, 2013, 03:44:41 PM
You might consider hiring a guide since you're limited on time and especially because you want to hunt with your bow.Limited to time? :chuckle: He said he can hunt mid Oct through the end of the year! :chuckle:
Yeah I guess you're right, but I'd hate to see him hold out to the end of November, or later, and end up with an antlerless bull, like someone else we know (but won't mention any names.) :chuckle:
Ouch.. :chuckle:
Post by: DeerThug on August 02, 2013, 04:41:59 PM
Post by: starbailey on August 03, 2013, 01:12:19 PM
Post by: bowhunterforever on August 03, 2013, 05:45:37 PM
Post by: huntnnw on August 06, 2013, 06:25:51 AM
Post by: huntnnw on August 06, 2013, 06:28:30 AM
Post by: jackmaster on August 06, 2013, 06:31:03 AM
:yeah: i damn near pissed my shorts :chuckle: :chuckle: thanks bobcat :chuckle:Be sure to study the moose poop thread thoroughly before your hunt. Lots of good info there.A must read before moose hunting. Haha
That's pretty much all I got though.
:yeah:
Great info there on how to discern the difference between boy moose poop and girl moose poop. :tup:
Post by: starbailey on August 06, 2013, 08:20:59 PM
Post by: Elkstuffer on August 07, 2013, 07:50:25 PM
How about a pic of your bull deerthug?
Here's a couple pictures of the bull I did for deerthug Bryan. I had to add 4+ inches to the muzzle of this bull. Longest nose I've ever seen on a moose.
Congrats on your tag! That should be a hunt to remember! :tup:
Ric
Post by: Falcon on August 07, 2013, 08:49:51 PM
That's a beautiful bull!!!!
I would be thrilled to knock one down like that!
Post by: DeerThug on August 07, 2013, 09:49:49 PM
I often catch myself looking at the horns on the wall an re-living the memory not of just the moose but the cats bucks and bulls .. and soon to be the billie
Now i got that big ole nose to look at - elkstuffer did right by me again
Back to this thread - go more north for better genetics and don't mess around it takes work and can not be that easy.
Post by: coyotestalker22250 on September 15, 2013, 05:16:30 PM
Post by: elkoholic1 on September 15, 2013, 06:09:55 PM