Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 10:39:21 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 04, 2014, 10:41:52 AM
Bring it...
Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 10:42:31 AM
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Post by: jackelope on October 04, 2014, 10:54:53 AM
Keep it coming!
Post by: 3nails on October 04, 2014, 10:58:00 AM
Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 11:02:08 AM
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Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 11:10:00 AM
He was beautiful, and broadside at less than 70 yards trying to push a calf off of a cow. It was decision time: was this my moose, or not?
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Post by: Elkaholic daWg on October 04, 2014, 11:12:28 AM
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Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 11:15:26 AM
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Post by: Skillet on October 04, 2014, 11:21:31 AM
Keep it coming Hirshey :tup:
Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 11:24:01 AM
My parents were still busily packing for elk camp, and I couldn't bring myself to say the words: I need you!
Luckily, another lifeline presented itself... after sending the photos to my friend Jeff from Seattle, there was an immediate response... "How is a guy supposed to work with that excitement? Say the word and I'm there!" We chatted briefly on the phone before it was decided: he was going to take the rest of the week off work and make the 7 hour drive to come enjoy this experience with me.
Post by: superdown on October 04, 2014, 11:24:12 AM
Post by: go4steelhd on October 04, 2014, 11:28:36 AM
Congrats on a great permit
Post by: gr8whthunter on October 04, 2014, 11:32:24 AM
Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 11:38:53 AM
We headed back up into the woods to my previous night's camp and slept (I use the term loosely for me!) another night in the back of my car, just waiting for the daylight to break.
We were up and at it at the perfect time; the car was defrosted on this nippy 30 degree morning and all that was left to do was hop in when the unmistakable hum of a diesel engine broke through the morning air, and a silver truck came over the horizon. Unable to possibly get in front of him, I stepped out and flagged the gentleman down. "If I might be so rude to ask, what are you hunting?" I pried. "I'm not going to lie, I'm road hunting for mule deer" was the response. Feeling a small sense of relief, I asked him, "Great! I'm hunting moose and there's one down the next left I'd like to get after.. may I please have that road?" He smiled and kindly responded it was all mine. Sweet relief!
We got to the 2-track road and prepared for an exciting morning. Slowly sneaking around the corner, my heart leaps when I hear a giant "SNAP", but immediately falls when I hear the muffled sound of a truck, and see the headlights crest the ridge... the gentleman was unfamiliar with the area and didn't know it was a loop road.. he had driven 3/4 of my swamp already! I stepped aside to let him by, but he was already terribly embarrassed and reversed out the entire mile-long loop. I looked at Jeff as we sat and listened to the roar of the engine as it slowly faded into the distance.
What now?
Post by: JoeE on October 04, 2014, 11:40:55 AM
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Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 11:52:33 AM
After 30 minutes of silence, we walked the road until the swamp returned to a stream-like state. No tracks, no noise, no love. I decided we should go back to the set of tracks headed up the hill and follow them; we tracked them to a large bench full of seedlings and saplings, and lost them in the brushy ground. I was at a loss. I looked at Jeff, my patient and supportive hunting partner and whispered, "I think I want to try calling. Let's head up the hill and set up where we can see all of this". I could tell he thought I was kind of nuts, but he played along. We worked our way up the hill and sat with our backs against the large remnants of a logged stump.
Now, I should mention I had pretty much been listening to this YouTube "essential, must-know moose calls" from this gentleman out of Ontario non-stop the last two days. The previous night, Jeff and I had practiced up a storm on our way back out of civilization, laughing and bellowing our way back into the woods. I had adjusted my tone a few octaves higher, and was sounding pretty decent.
So there we were, sitting in the woods feeling like that moose could be 5 feet or 5 miles away and we probably wouldn't have the luck to see him again, when I started my lovesick cow moose calls. No sooner had I ended the two bellows and grunt did we hear the UNMISTAKABLE sound of an excited bull. He was down in the swamp, raking his paddles on anything near him, and splashing our direction. I told Jeff we should get to a spot where we can see the swamp, because I wasn't sure I could talk him out of it, over a road, and uphill. We started to move, and made it about 30 feet when it was obvious we weren't going to make it... he was on his way in, and hot! We sat; me with my back to a 12 inch diameter douglas fir, and Jeff crouched behind it. Moments after we sat down, I gave one more bellow, and tines became visible, swaying above the small saplings. The bull stopped, and for aching seconds stared our direction before starting to orbit us downslope. There was one good opening in the small trees, and I set up over my knees, looking down my muzzleloader waiting for him to arrive. He did, right on cue, and I squeezed, but met resistance... I had been so excited I forgot to take my safety off!
Post by: Jason on October 04, 2014, 11:58:14 AM
Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 12:03:28 PM
I cursed: "HOLY SH**! That's my moose!"
I walked down to this beautiful animal, grateful for everything that happened the last few days. I couldn't have asked for anything better; the excitement, the company, the beautiful animal, taking it with my muzzleloader, and having the privilege of watching it just BE the day prior. I shall forever cherish yesterday. To be one of the lucky 10... was astonishing. To have lived the last few days... was priceless.
Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 12:04:14 PM
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Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 12:06:35 PM
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Post by: wamuledeer on October 04, 2014, 12:06:40 PM
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Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 12:07:26 PM
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Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 12:21:31 PM
Thank you Jeff... Thank you mom and dad... Thank you Hunt-WA members for all your support! This hunt was incredibly special.
Post by: X-Force on October 04, 2014, 12:22:04 PM
Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 12:24:25 PM
And with that, I caped him out to the base of the skull. He's in a walk-in cooler (both the cape and the remainder of the hide)
Anyone know a taxidermist interested in a moose cape? Anyone know someone wanting to tan some leather? I'm going to get him European mounted so the cape and hide are ready to head to the right person.
Post by: Halo on October 04, 2014, 12:35:08 PM
Post by: go4steelhd on October 04, 2014, 12:37:17 PM
Thanks for sharing :tup:
Post by: BullMagnet76 on October 04, 2014, 12:46:28 PM
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Post by: Netminder01 on October 04, 2014, 01:42:47 PM
Great bull - congrats!!
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Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 02:53:18 PM
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Post by: BAR C3 on October 04, 2014, 03:44:22 PM
THANK you!Hirshey,
And with that, I caped him out to the base of the skull. He's in a walk-in cooler (both the cape and the remainder of the hide)
Anyone know a taxidermist interested in a moose cape? Anyone know someone wanting to tan some leather? I'm going to get him European mounted so the cape and hide are ready to head to the right person.
Call Rod (425)327-4225 on cape. He emailed me when I was already in the Mountains. I didn't cape mine. Was an evening kill and a mile and half pack. To tired to deal with it! Congrats on your harvest!
Post by: Becky on October 04, 2014, 03:45:18 PM
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Post by: Cap.Silver on October 04, 2014, 04:31:02 PM
I think too you should pursue and outdoor writer career or something like that . You have the gift .......
Great moose congratulations ....
Post by: Blacktail135 on October 04, 2014, 04:31:47 PM
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Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 04:43:52 PM
THANK you!Hirshey,
And with that, I caped him out to the base of the skull. He's in a walk-in cooler (both the cape and the remainder of the hide)
Anyone know a taxidermist interested in a moose cape? Anyone know someone wanting to tan some leather? I'm going to get him European mounted so the cape and hide are ready to head to the right person.
Call Rod (425)327-4225 on cape. He emailed me when I was already in the Mountains. I didn't cape mine. Was an evening kill and a mile and half pack. To tired to deal with it! Congrats on your harvest!
Thanks for the heads up! I gave him a call and we will most likely try to meet up this evening!
Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 04:48:42 PM
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Post by: hughjorgan on October 04, 2014, 05:16:40 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on October 04, 2014, 05:20:29 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on October 04, 2014, 05:22:27 PM
Fire season started off slowly; we normally head to New Mexico and Arizona in May ...
Did you work the fire in the White Mountains this year?
Post by: RadSav on October 04, 2014, 05:28:57 PM
Post by: gaddy on October 04, 2014, 05:32:22 PM
Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 06:48:33 PM
Also, the cape is still available... it was too big and had too much red in the face to be an appropriate replacement for the other taxidermist that was interested.
Post by: LittleJohn on October 04, 2014, 06:50:53 PM
Whats your plans for us for the rest of the fall?
Post by: Elkaholic daWg on October 04, 2014, 06:59:55 PM
Post by: lewy on October 04, 2014, 07:05:56 PM
Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 07:11:24 PM
Great job/animal/story! :tup: I joke that it's not quite fall until the annual Hirshey and Boneaddict stories are out. :chuckle::) that is a wonderful compliment.. Thank you!
Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 07:13:20 PM
Fire season started off slowly; we normally head to New Mexico and Arizona in May ...
Did you work the fire in the White Mountains this year?
Nope.. I didn't leave Oregon all summer, with the exception of 7 days in Susanville, California. We were busy on the home-front. I was going nuts not being in the Methow. :-/
Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 07:14:14 PM
Each fall we look forward to elk bugles, frosty deer breath in the morning sun, grouse in the fry pan and Hirshey's photo filled stories. The ride you take us on never fails to deliver excitement and a little bit of jealousy. Thank you and congratulations...he's beautiful!Thanks kindly, sir. :) I could not be any more thrilled.
Post by: hirshey on October 04, 2014, 07:16:23 PM
Your amazing!!!Next? Clockum muzzleloader antlerless elk tag, General season Washington deer in Okanogan/Chelan counties, perhaps heading to Oregon to share in the adventure of a gal pal's first elk hunt, then my Idaho mule deer adventurings again. :)
Whats your plans for us for the rest of the fall?
Post by: boneaddict on October 04, 2014, 07:24:31 PM
Post by: bankwalker on October 04, 2014, 07:30:18 PM
Your amazing!!!Next? Clockum muzzleloader antlerless elk tag, General season Washington deer in Okanogan/Chelan counties, perhaps heading to Oregon to share in the adventure of a gal pal's first elk hunt, then my Idaho mule deer adventurings again. :)
Whats your plans for us for the rest of the fall?
Simply amazing! I look forward to your hunts every year and you never fail to deliver a great hunt, a great story, and amazing photos. Thanks again for sharing your hunts with us!!
Post by: Bean Counter on October 04, 2014, 07:45:09 PM
Fire season started off slowly; we normally head to New Mexico and Arizona in May ...
Did you work the fire in the White Mountains this year?
Nope.. I didn't leave Oregon all summer, with the exception of 7 days in Susanville, California. We were busy on the home-front. I was going nuts not being in the Methow. :-/
Well I thank you none the less. Heck of a crew out there just like the guys in 2011 for the Wallow Fire. This years fire was mostly on the WMAT Rez and likely pushed a ton of elk into the United States including a nice 6x7 whom like your moose was kindly spared a death in obscurity and will now be admired and respected on the wall for untold generations. :IBCOOL:
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Post by: Falcon on October 05, 2014, 08:24:20 AM
I agree with former posts regarding your writing skills.
Thanks for sharing your once in a lifetime moose hunt with us!
Post by: Encore 280 on October 05, 2014, 08:54:48 AM
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Post by: hirshey on October 05, 2014, 12:21:55 PM
Took a quick effort to put a tape to him.. Only tried for about 30 seconds but his 3rd from the last points are 48 inches wide. (As measured at my taxidermist's) He may be wider elsewhere but I am thrilled!
Post by: hirshey on October 05, 2014, 01:03:30 PM
As usual great job! My 14 year old daughter really looks up to you and you hunting determination!That is such an immensely gratifying compliment.. Thank you so much. :)
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Post by: buckfever2002 on October 05, 2014, 06:51:10 PM
I have to say it was a pleasure meeting you. Both Jeff and I are VERY impressed that you took on the task of going after a moose on your own. It was obvious that you're a very accomplished hunter who holds the utmost of respect for the game you hunt.
On a side note, Jeff got his deer on Friday evening. A respectable 3 point whitetail............his first with a muzzleloader also.
Hope to cross paths in the woods again one day.
Matt
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Post by: DOUBLELUNG on October 06, 2014, 10:10:31 AM
Awesome job, great writeup, and nice animal. It is heartening to see someone appreciate one of these oil tags and work hard to get it done like you do.Everything he said. I admire your heart, your grit, and your love for all things wild.
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Post by: hirshey on October 06, 2014, 11:29:21 PM
Congrats! Jeff and I wondered if you got the big boy. We went looking for you on Friday afternoon and ran across another hunter who said you got him at around 0800. He gave us rough directions on where you were parked, but we didn't find your rig. We figured you must've got him packed out and heaed for home. So stoked you got him...........he's an absolute stud!
I have to say it was a pleasure meeting you. Both Jeff and I are VERY impressed that you took on the task of going after a moose on your own. It was obvious that you're a very accomplished hunter who holds the utmost of respect for the game you hunt.
On a side note, Jeff got his deer on Friday evening. A respectable 3 point whitetail............his first with a muzzleloader also.
Hope to cross paths in the woods again one day.
Matt
Matt! Glad you both tagged out... thanks again for sharing in some of the excitement with me! I had my radio on your guys' channel just in case I heard you nearby, but figured I should let you get your hunt on for Jeff! You two were very friendly and a pleasure to meet.. that's one of the fabulous things about this community.. you get to meet some amazing people you'd otherwise never knew existed. :) Thank you again for taking the time to chat with me those two days!
Post by: trophyhunt on October 07, 2014, 12:04:14 AM
Congrats on the great story, very awesome bull, sweet memories even more cool shooting it with the muzzy! :):yeah:Once again you give us a great story, your success and drive is seen in few. Congrats on another incredible journey, and thanks for sharing your story.
Post by: hirshey on October 07, 2014, 08:53:42 AM
Also, my taxidermist says that's the largest moose he's had in his shop.. He is going to get it measured for me.. Thinks it might be up there for a muzzleloader record. Kinda cool I suppose! :)
Post by: combs338 on October 07, 2014, 08:54:53 AM
Post by: Bwana Bob on October 07, 2014, 09:27:52 AM
Nice going
Post by: hirshey on October 07, 2014, 09:38:27 AM
When Jeff showed me those photo's of your moose at work I told him that you needed to kill THAT MOOSE. I;m glad you did and I bet he makes BC.
Nice going
I'm so glad he has a workplace that let him come play! Gosh, it was amazing to have him there for that morning. What an awesome human!
I hear congrats are in order for you, too... Ram down?? :tup: :tup:
Post by: vandeman17 on October 07, 2014, 09:39:38 AM
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Post by: hirshey on October 07, 2014, 10:17:41 AM
Shouldn't you be hunting right now Hirshey and not chatting on here? :tup::chuckle:
My mom knocked down a cow elk with her clockum muzzleloader antlerless tag last night while I was toying with bugling bulls.. It was over 70 degrees at 7pm so we made the call to get her skinned and in a walk-in cooler. Waiting for my father to be ready to head back for another afternoon hunt!
Post by: vandeman17 on October 07, 2014, 10:21:06 AM
Shouldn't you be hunting right now Hirshey and not chatting on here? :tup::chuckle:
My mom knocked down a cow elk with her clockum muzzleloader antlerless tag last night while I was toying with bugling bulls.. It was over 70 degrees at 7pm so we made the call to get her skinned and in a walk-in cooler. Waiting for my father to be ready to head back for another afternoon hunt!
There ya go. Supposed to cool off by the weekend so that should help. Good luck out there!
Post by: Buckmark on October 07, 2014, 10:25:37 AM
Until i draw my own moose tag this is how i get to hunt them every year, through the stories and photos, thanks for a great hunt.. :)
Post by: 724wd on October 07, 2014, 10:44:04 AM
your father was smart to start putting you in at an early age. I plan to do the same with both my kids. with luck they'll have the same great experience you did! well done! :tup:
Post by: Elkstuffer on October 07, 2014, 03:23:25 PM
Post by: hooker on October 07, 2014, 04:38:32 PM
Congrats Hirhey! You are an Animal! Beautful bull great pics! Awesome!
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Post by: hirshey on October 10, 2014, 09:25:13 PM
Haven't had time to read the story, do we know how wide her bull is? stud moose.
After the 60 day drying (and European job) period, I'd guess it'll be just shy of 48. It was 48 from the 4th (or 3rd?) points from the back the day Hoots Taxidermy took off the cape.. I don't know if you have to measure from the points or not, but I think it is wider somewhere else, because it wouldn't fit in a 4' truck bed width-wise... we had to put it carefully on the tailgate (Jeff's truck was loaded with other items that prevented sticking it in the other direction and had a canopy on) and drive it the .5 miles to my car, secured with rope. :)
Post by: blindluck on October 11, 2014, 05:22:19 AM
Post by: hirshey on October 11, 2014, 11:11:26 PM
One more photo (maybe more) because I just can't get enough of him! Dropping him off at the taxidermist's place was sad. I miss him already. :chuckle:
Post by: hirshey on October 11, 2014, 11:19:54 PM
Again, a huge thank you to Jeff for taking time off of work and driving 14 hours round trip in around 30 hours.. If you (or your coworkers) ever read this.. I'm so fortunate to have a friend in you! What an awesome human!
Post by: RadSav on October 11, 2014, 11:41:08 PM
One more photo (maybe more) because I just can't get enough of him! Dropping him off at the taxidermist's place was sad. I miss him already. :chuckle:
Though the orange vest is easy to spot as a Hirshey post we've been expecting a moose avatar any day ;)
Post by: Bigshooter on October 12, 2014, 07:33:01 AM
Congrats on a beautiful moose.
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Post by: hirshey on October 12, 2014, 12:49:01 PM
Congrats again on the moose, How's the elk hunt going? Do you need to buy another freezer yet? :)
Thank you, sir! My mom knocked down a cow with a great shot... it didn't even go five steps and took the pressure off my father and me. :) We saw FAR more bulls than cows... if I had a branch antler bull tag I'd have been tagged out thirty times over... I could have shot a yearling bull that came into my call the very first morning I hunted, but decided to just take photos instead. My dad had a 6x7 he says is in the top five he's seen in the state at 20 feet for half an hour... almost all his limbs were asleep by the time the darn thing left! It ran downslope after I called it in to the other side of a small sapling from me and eventually busted me. I called in five... FIVE bulls to one set... three to another, and two to under 10 feet... they would have stepped over me looking for the non-existent cow if I hadn't giggled. Hoping they were dragging a cow with them, but no luck. My last night I had my first miss with a muzzleloader... at about 80 yards, I cut hair off the back of a nice cow (my mom had binos on her and hair flew!) but did not draw blood and she ran off uninjured. Kinda rattled me a little to be honest. Two inches lower and I'd have broken her back, but since I was 9 and lost track of a beautiful buck, I haven't lost another animal and the thought terrifies me. I'm glad it was a miss rather than an injury. I got lots of awesome photos, though, and we had never experienced hunting during that much rut activity... I could get bulls to bugle at 8 AM, noon, 3PM, or dusk... they were actively seeking love. :) I was too distracted by all the bulls to really feel pressure to have to fill my tag.. I was just enjoying the experience to be honest.
I truly look forward to reading your hard-earned success story here soon.. congrats on a beautiful bear, though!
Post by: hirshey on October 12, 2014, 12:51:06 PM
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Post by: hirshey on October 12, 2014, 12:51:33 PM
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Post by: hirshey on October 12, 2014, 12:53:04 PM
Hate to see him go, but OH to watch him leave! :chuckle:
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Post by: KillerBeee on October 16, 2014, 11:40:49 PM
Keep up the great work!
Post by: starbailey on October 17, 2014, 05:54:21 AM
Post by: hirshey on October 19, 2014, 12:22:43 AM
:tup: I'm very proud of you!! Congratulations on a fine Moose! That's a great story too. You're an amazing woman and I'm so glad your family supports you as they do! Looks like Jeff is the kind of friend you want for a lifetime!
Thank you Annette!!
I was elated to be able to do such a great tag justice, and Jeff certainly enhanced the enjoyment of the day's adventure.. Certainly going to keep him around for more adventures.. He's headed to Idaho with me and a few friends for mule deer hunting soon!
Also, glad to see you here.. I think we've missed each other lately :)
And thank you all for the kind words.. Maybe someday I WILL get picked up to do some guiding :).
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Post by: hirshey on October 30, 2014, 08:03:25 PM
Jeff and I boated up lake Chelan and then hiked into the hills to meet the fog and rain... :chuckle: We had maybe 20 foot visibility on average the entire trip and stayed in a soggy state for 5 days before calling it, but we still had a great time!
Now, on to Idaho! I can only hope I get lucky enough to experience some more truly wondrous adventures and see some beautiful scenery. See you all in a few weeks!
Post by: nukemduke on October 30, 2014, 09:22:10 PM
Post by: WACATHUNTER on November 02, 2014, 08:46:13 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 08, 2014, 07:50:05 AM
Thank you, all! I've had a great hunting season so far... didn't fill my antlerless elk tag, but was there to share the excitement with my mother filling her tag, and called in and saw over 30 bulls. It was a lot of fun!
Jeff and I boated up lake Chelan and then hiked into the hills to meet the fog and rain... :chuckle: We had maybe 20 foot visibility on average the entire trip and stayed in a soggy state for 5 days before calling it, but we still had a great time!
Now, on to Idaho! I can only hope I get lucky enough to experience some more truly wondrous adventures and see some beautiful scenery. See you all in a few weeks!
What were you hunting up off lake Chelan? :dunno:
Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 08, 2014, 11:00:04 PM
Post by: hirshey on November 17, 2014, 08:04:48 PM
Thank you, all! I've had a great hunting season so far... didn't fill my antlerless elk tag, but was there to share the excitement with my mother filling her tag, and called in and saw over 30 bulls. It was a lot of fun!
Jeff and I boated up lake Chelan and then hiked into the hills to meet the fog and rain... :chuckle: We had maybe 20 foot visibility on average the entire trip and stayed in a soggy state for 5 days before calling it, but we still had a great time!
Now, on to Idaho! I can only hope I get lucky enough to experience some more truly wondrous adventures and see some beautiful scenery. See you all in a few weeks!
What were you hunting up off lake Chelan? :dunno:
General Deer season... getting away from the crowds. We boated up then hiked 6.5 miles into the wilderness.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 17, 2014, 08:33:26 PM
Post by: hirshey on November 17, 2014, 09:32:14 PM
The short of it is we harvested bucks on day 1, 3 (mine), 5, and had one guy harvest a last day buck after passing up on lots of great animals. Got wolves to howl back with just my voice howl from across drainage in a snow storm, and they howled two nights of the trip (killed a critter on a ridgeline right above our camp, and devoured one of our boned out carcasses in a single night). No elk seen, but lots of sheds picked up and glassed. Had 70 degree weather degrade to -8 over the 10 day trip. Lots of fun... wish I could share photos. :sry:
Post by: brianmtsinc on November 17, 2014, 09:54:41 PM
Post by: Holg3107 on November 18, 2014, 07:49:31 AM
Post by: Skillet on November 18, 2014, 08:02:25 AM
Four hunters and four bucks down... had an old hunting partner break our deal not to take folks in there/not go without me
First let me say congrats, and second - I am sorry to hear about this situation, Hirshey. Have had something similar happen to me as well on a piece of private land I had permission to hunt. One of the worst breaches of trust there is for the hunting community and it only gets worse as his friends bring in their friends, etc. :bdid:
Post by: hirshey on November 18, 2014, 08:57:47 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 18, 2014, 09:03:09 AM
Post by: hirshey on November 18, 2014, 09:28:19 AM
Hirshey can I be your friend?? I won't trample all over your hunting grounds.. :chuckle:
You know I'm a girl, right? :chuckle: That's not going to change any time soon..
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 18, 2014, 09:35:54 AM
This sucks that people have too act this way when they are supposed to be adults.
There are tons of people on this forum who would have loved to have been able too hunt an area like that with a class act huntress like yourself. I guess you can't just fix stupid. :bash:
Post by: 400out on November 18, 2014, 09:38:01 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 18, 2014, 09:46:40 AM
I have no problem with you being a girl and I appreciate your desire for the sport. It's good for a change to see a few more women out there. Great season for you by the way and good luck in the future. :tup:Hirshey can I be your friend?? I won't trample all over your hunting grounds.. :chuckle:
You know I'm a girl, right? :chuckle: That's not going to change any time soon..
Post by: MtnMuley on November 19, 2014, 05:53:36 AM
Post by: coachcw on November 19, 2014, 06:49:56 AM
Post by: hirshey on November 19, 2014, 12:00:23 PM
Great time for another topic. No sense turning a great OIL thread downhill. :twocents:
Not even worth another topic... just thought I would address the question about my Idaho hunt and lack of photos/story since it was asked.
Back on to my moose... got my fella back from Skull Mountain on my way back from Idaho... I think he grew while I was gone! :chuckle:
Post by: hirshey on November 19, 2014, 12:01:11 PM
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Post by: benhuntin on November 19, 2014, 12:09:00 PM
If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 19, 2014, 12:13:38 PM
Post by: hirshey on November 19, 2014, 12:14:43 PM
Post by: hirshey on November 19, 2014, 12:15:35 PM
Larvae sounds nasty. Your skull turned out very nice and will look cool on the wall. :tup:
As soon as I have a wall to hang it on... :chuckle: Dang this nomadic lifestyle!
Post by: benhuntin on November 19, 2014, 12:16:28 PM
If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
Post by: coachcw on November 19, 2014, 12:41:06 PM
Post by: hirshey on November 19, 2014, 07:38:39 PM
Starbailey's got you from last year I think. But that is a great bull
If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
Gotcha.. I have the record book from a few years ago so he isn't in that one. :) before drying I think I had him beat on width (49) but he definitely has more points so I bet you're right. I thought he took his archery for some reason. :)
Post by: hirshey on November 19, 2014, 07:40:37 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on November 20, 2014, 08:29:17 AM
Always enjoy reading about your hunts!
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Post by: hirshey on December 02, 2014, 06:04:54 PM
Ken and Lisa do amazing work have been recommending them for years they are great people to share a camp with as they make some tasty meals
They are incredible people and produce excellent work... they have my Idaho mule deer right now, too. :tup: :tup:
Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 03, 2014, 09:24:22 AM
Post by: hirshey on December 03, 2014, 10:26:48 AM
Hey hirshey! How does your moose taste? My idaho bull is the best tasting and most tender game animal i have ever eaten! Hope yours is good too!
The taste is incredibly mild.. Pretty much picks up whatever seasoning you put on it... Thompson Meats up in Twisp helped me cut it up; it was so tender we opted for more steaks than grind. I've enjoyed every cut so far, and it has been wonderfully tender. :) the mustard-encrusted loin slabs were a dream!
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Post by: Buckblaster on December 23, 2014, 11:57:05 AM
First of all, very nice bull and I too am a huge fan of euro mounts, especially on a moose since they have such a long skull.
After admiring your moose, I was just re-reading the Oct-Nov 2012 Eastmans Journal and recognized you with a very nice buck as well. You are quite the hunter, congratulations.
Post by: hirshey on January 03, 2015, 12:51:08 PM
I am a much better deer hunter than I am moose.. seeing as it IS a OIL tag and all. :chuckle: I was a little younger when my father drew his and didn't get to participate.. definitely have the bug now, though! I'd tag along for sure if someone wants/needs help next season! ...IF I'm not either guiding or transitioning into a career out of wildland fire.
I am trying to track down an official scorer since the 60 day drying period is past now, and will look at potentially entering him in the books.
I was going to put the moose euro in with my other boys, but he makes them look pitiful! Happy new years from the boys in my life that are always around. :chuckle: Minus my Idaho bucks from the previous two seasons.
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Thanks Buckblaster.. that was a buck and memories I'll treasure for a lifetime. Neat to have it captured in Eastman's. And I've been using my Lowa boots I won from that hunt the last two or three years and they're still going strong... same boots I wore moose hunting AND in Idaho.
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Post by: hirshey on January 27, 2015, 07:04:24 PM
146:tup: keep climbing
Post by: Whitpirate on January 27, 2015, 07:06:51 PM
Post by: hirshey on January 27, 2015, 07:17:29 PM
Made all-time B&C by the skin of his teeth.. 155 0/8. I guessed 156 and my friend Wayne guessed 153. Price is Right rules means I owe him a Coors. :chuckle:
Post by: benhuntin on January 27, 2015, 07:21:52 PM
If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
Post by: kentrek on January 27, 2015, 07:27:28 PM
nice collection :tup:
Post by: Whitpirate on January 27, 2015, 07:28:34 PM
A little lower..
Made all-time B&C by the skin of his teeth.. 155 0/8. I guessed 156 and my friend Wayne guessed 153. Price is Right rules means I owe him a Coors. :chuckle:
Trophy at any score but he's one dreams are made of...
Post by: hirshey on January 28, 2015, 09:42:52 AM
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Post by: hirshey on May 21, 2015, 06:15:20 PM
Congrats, that is awsome!!!! :tup: :tup: :tup: What was the gross score?
It made all-time B&C on the nose after deductions. I forgot what the gross score was. :dunno:
Post by: trophyhunt on May 21, 2015, 06:21:38 PM
Post by: hirshey on May 21, 2015, 06:43:27 PM
You find that perfect guy yet??? Great moose by the way!
Not quite; I've been too busy moving around. Moved to my rappel base in Oregon only to accept a temporary (120 day) promotional detail to Naches... so I'm back up in Washington for the summer after many moves!
And thank you on the moose; I'm thrilled. I only have one loin slab left... gotta save it for an extra special occasion!
Post by: Bwana Bob on May 22, 2015, 08:23:45 AM
Bob
Post by: hirshey on May 22, 2015, 09:18:47 AM
Congarts on your moose making BC. Hows the new job going? I drew CO deer so no reg WA deer for me. I may need your help when I draw my moose tag this season. Might have to invite Jeff along to help pack. Getting old sucks.
Bob
Bob!! Congrats on the draw! I can't wait to hear what shenanigans you get into! :)
The new job is great; wonderful coworkers and bosses.
As neat as Jeff is, why don't you let me call it close enough to a road I can block and tackle it out for you? ;) mine was kind enough to walk 40 yards towards that small road to make my 250' rope barely reach. That's the ultimate old man fix :chuckle:
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Post by: MADMAX on May 22, 2015, 09:31:11 AM
I hope to do the same soon
16points
Post by: Bwana Bob on May 22, 2015, 12:03:14 PM
No I need to kill one in some Hell Hole so I'll have something to remember when I can't hunt any more.
going to Winthrop to fish and camp. Will hit black pine for some cutthroat action. Have a great weekend and save me a moose steak and I'll save you a sheep steak.
Post by: willapawapiti on May 22, 2015, 03:28:22 PM
Post by: RadSav on May 22, 2015, 05:42:27 PM
...why don't you let me call it close enough to a road I can block and tackle it out for you? ;) mine was kind enough to walk 40 yards towards that small road to make my 250' rope barely reach. That's the ultimate old man fix :chuckle:
Did some environmentalist leave you a refrigerator up there for moose storage or did it take a Rotomold cooler full of beer to get that thing to the road?
Post by: JimmyHoffa on May 22, 2015, 05:48:25 PM
Post by: hirshey on May 22, 2015, 05:48:56 PM
...why don't you let me call it close enough to a road I can block and tackle it out for you? ;) mine was kind enough to walk 40 yards towards that small road to make my 250' rope barely reach. That's the ultimate old man fix :chuckle:
Did some environmentalist leave you a refrigerator up there for moose storage or did it take a Rotomold cooler full of beer to get that thing to the road?
Ha! Well.. It was a cooler full of ice for the organs and meat.. We used the lid as a sled to keep his cape nice, though. :hello:
Post by: RadSav on May 22, 2015, 05:52:42 PM
Post by: hirshey on May 22, 2015, 05:53:47 PM
You left the gut pile in the middle of the road, right? :peep::chuckle: no.. There is actually a very humorous time lapse of the whole event that captures me disappearing into his cavity, and also shows me dragging my plastic tarp over the side, then cleaning and folding it.
Post by: hirshey on November 02, 2015, 05:49:45 PM
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All photos re-posted since the links failed/changed, as per request. Sorry to refresh this with all the great moose taken this year that deserve attention.
Post by: Skillet on November 02, 2015, 06:28:08 PM
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Post by: hirshey on November 02, 2015, 06:33:28 PM
Wicked bull Hirsh - do you have a color pic of the whole euro?
I do...
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Post by: Skillet on November 02, 2015, 06:57:24 PM
Post by: blindluck on November 02, 2015, 07:08:29 PM
Your euro turned out really nice, who did the work.Wicked bull Hirsh - do you have a color pic of the whole euro?
I do...
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Post by: hirshey on November 02, 2015, 07:11:10 PM
Your euro turned out really nice, who did the work.Wicked bull Hirsh - do you have a color pic of the whole euro?
I do...
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I use Ken Chaplin of Skull Mountain, LLC. He is awesome!
Post by: blindluck on November 02, 2015, 07:31:25 PM
Post by: hirshey on November 02, 2015, 07:50:53 PM
Thanks Hirshey, I know the area never seen or heard of them though.
If you ever get a chance to visit his shop or take him something to work on... it is incredible! He also ends up at a lot of the sportsman's shows on the west side. He has done my deer for multiple seasons, and I recommend him to a lot of my friends. His attention to detail and pride in his work is great, and both Ken and his wife Lisa are just incredibly good people. Makes it an easy decision to drive 2.5 hours to drop off a head and see what treasures are in his shop. :)
Post by: blindluck on November 02, 2015, 08:35:51 PM
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Post by: hirshey on January 31, 2017, 06:12:22 PM
I was able to compress the size and trim it to upload to my Instagram in a couple parts, so here's hoping it works for Hunt-WA.
Part 1
Post by: hirshey on January 31, 2017, 06:13:04 PM
Post by: hirshey on January 31, 2017, 06:17:24 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 31, 2017, 06:40:16 PM
I bet your still enjoying moose meat. :chuckle:
Post by: Okanagan on January 31, 2017, 06:53:10 PM
Post by: hirshey on January 31, 2017, 06:55:57 PM
I can't get your pics to open. :dunno:
I bet your still enjoying moose meat. :chuckle:
The videos aren't working? Shucks.. :bash:
I am actually all out of moose at this point! He was so delicious!
If they don't work on here and anybody has Instagram, my username is hirshey27 :dunno: I'm flush outta ideas.
Post by: JJB11B on January 31, 2017, 06:56:22 PM
Part 2at the very end of the clip, as he turns left away from the camera, Is that steam his breath coming out of the bullet wound?
Post by: hirshey on January 31, 2017, 06:58:35 PM
Yeah.. I double-lunged him and the bullet stayed in the offside hide, so all that pressure from his breaths came out that one hole... kinda brutal, but also was a relief to see! I knew he wasn't going to go far.Part 2at the very end of the clip, as he turns left away from the camera, Is that steam his breath coming out of the bullet wound?
Post by: JJB11B on January 31, 2017, 06:59:59 PM
looks like a great shot to me...I bet you were ampedYeah.. I double-lunged him and the bullet stayed in the offside hide, so all that pressure from his breaths came out that one hole... kinda brutal, but also was a relief to see! I knew he wasn't going to go far.Part 2at the very end of the clip, as he turns left away from the camera, Is that steam his breath coming out of the bullet wound?
Post by: hirshey on January 31, 2017, 07:13:18 PM
looks like a great shot to me...I bet you were ampedYeah.. I double-lunged him and the bullet stayed in the offside hide, so all that pressure from his breaths came out that one hole... kinda brutal, but also was a relief to see! I knew he wasn't going to go far.Part 2at the very end of the clip, as he turns left away from the camera, Is that steam his breath coming out of the bullet wound?
Thanks! I sure was. I was cursing out of astonishment and laughing... I still cannot believe I called that beautiful creature into range!
Post by: lokidog on January 31, 2017, 09:10:10 PM
Post by: bowhunterforever on January 31, 2017, 09:35:03 PM
That's cool, is there a part 3?:yeah:
Post by: hirshey on January 31, 2017, 10:43:50 PM
That's cool, is there a part 3?No, my friend turned the camera to me at that point so that was easy video to decide to cut. :) instagram only allows 1 minute max, so I cropped it to the meat and potatoes.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 01, 2017, 05:15:21 AM
Post by: huntingfool7 on February 01, 2017, 05:55:40 AM
Part 2
Nice video, thanks for sharing.
Post by: lokidog on February 02, 2017, 08:49:57 AM
That's cool, is there a part 3?No, my friend turned the camera to me at that point so that was easy video to decide to cut. :) instagram only allows 1 minute max, so I cropped it to the meat and potatoes.
You are too modest, I'm sure we all would love to see you jumping up and down all excited..... :chuckle:
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 02, 2017, 10:14:23 AM
Post by: hirshey on February 02, 2017, 10:25:38 AM
That's cool, is there a part 3?No, my friend turned the camera to me at that point so that was easy video to decide to cut. :) instagram only allows 1 minute max, so I cropped it to the meat and potatoes.
You are too modest, I'm sure we all would love to see you jumping up and down all excited..... :chuckle:
... :hunt2:
Post by: lastmk8 on February 02, 2017, 10:33:01 AM
All that aside, I would also like to see video of you just after the kill, had to be on cloud nine and pumped up beyond belief after letting him go after a photo op and then getting back on him. Another amazing success story from your hunting excursions. How is your new job working out? You don't miss the fires yet do you?
Post by: lokidog on February 02, 2017, 11:09:10 AM
Look out lokidog, I would venture to say that one of Hunt WA's finest in the field is probably pretty good with that skeet gun....
THAT is NOT what I meant.... Get your mind out of the gutter.
Post by: hirshey on February 02, 2017, 01:45:49 PM
Look out lokidog, I would venture to say that one of Hunt WA's finest in the field is probably pretty good with that skeet gun....
All that aside, I would also like to see video of you just after the kill, had to be on cloud nine and pumped up beyond belief after letting him go after a photo op and then getting back on him. Another amazing success story from your hunting excursions. How is your new job working out? You don't miss the fires yet do you?
:chuckle:
I'll see if I can clip it to size.. it took an act of God to get those other files to work.
Speaking of work, the NOAA gig is only an offseason filler. I still put on a pack and carry a Pulaski come April. :) but I certainly enjoy the work! Good people and great pay make it easy to get up in the morning.
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Post by: hirshey on February 02, 2017, 05:41:19 PM
:( None of the photos from the beginning of the thread work. I couldn't see them at work with IE or at home on Chrome.I know.. I'm sorry. I used to link all the photos from my Facebook but I've since learned they switch the link names after some period of time...
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Post by: hirshey on February 02, 2017, 05:56:37 PM
You are tough packing potatoes too I usually on pack a half rack with me.:chuckle:
I just read that...
Post by: jstone on February 02, 2017, 06:04:20 PM
Post by: hirshey on February 02, 2017, 06:11:43 PM
You Rock Girl..!!! Fire that camera man. Unless he is important to you. Then lay him off. Great Adventure as always..
Ha! I felt he did a fine job.. especially for a quick setup when that critter started coming in. Too bad that bush was in the way for the second part of the video, but I am still amazed at the steam rolling out of his side.
And either way, Jeff is a staple on all my hunts now... no way could I fire him! :chuckle:
Post by: lokidog on February 02, 2017, 06:44:55 PM
Post by: sumpnz on February 02, 2017, 09:50:16 PM
Thanks a bunch for (re)posting the photos!!
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