Post by: Miles on June 13, 2015, 05:29:36 PM
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Post by: Bean Counter on June 14, 2015, 09:43:10 PM
I'll be shooting photos in Acadia this summer. If your unit isn't too far from there and want me to give it a drive through, I'll see what I can do. Feel free to PM me.
Post by: MLBowhunting on June 14, 2015, 09:51:29 PM
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Post by: Miles on June 16, 2015, 05:19:29 AM
Here's some sheds that all came from the unit we are going to be hunting. My brother shed hunted the area for a couple years and picked up some nice paddles. Hopefully some big moose are still hanging around.
Post by: huntnnw on June 16, 2015, 05:30:31 AM
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Keep us posted!!
Post by: Netminder01 on June 16, 2015, 11:27:31 AM
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Post by: bowhunterforever on June 16, 2015, 02:24:11 PM
Can't wait to here the story..... That's a lot of real nice antlers!!!!!!! :tup::yeah: X2 :tup:
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 16, 2015, 02:35:30 PM
Post by: Miles on June 16, 2015, 03:20:49 PM
What area in Maine? I have taken 3 in Seboomook region. but that was almost 30 years ago... maine moose is pretty much a done deal if you draw... trick is the heat after kill.... canning is a great way for long term storage too.. never really had to do more than drive and glass logging roads...
WMD 7. It's the Rangley Lakes, Kennebago, parmachenee area. It borders Northern NH and Canada.
The moose have been hit hard by the tick problem along with a lung disease issue. The populations aren't what they used to be, but we should still be able to find a good one...
The unit is outlined in red. I'm from Errol (on the map), so it couldn't get any closer without being a NH moose tag. :tup:
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 16, 2015, 05:47:45 PM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on June 17, 2015, 12:52:13 PM
Nice! I used to hunt just north of Errol, stayed in Wentworth Location, would drive out northeast into your moose area and then back into NH on paper company roads that were only accessible form the Maine side.
WMD 7. It's the Rangley Lakes, Kennebago, parmachenee area. It borders Northern NH and Canada.
The moose have been hit hard by the tick problem along with a lung disease issue. The populations aren't what they used to be, but we should still be able to find a good one...
I'm from Errol (on the map), so it couldn't get any closer without being a NH moose tag. :tup:
Post by: bearpaw on June 17, 2015, 01:03:00 PM
Post by: Miles on June 17, 2015, 03:53:33 PM
Nice! I used to hunt just north of Errol, stayed in Wentworth Location, would drive out northeast into your moose area and then back into NH on paper company roads that were only accessible form the Maine side.
WMD 7. It's the Rangley Lakes, Kennebago, parmachenee area. It borders Northern NH and Canada.
The moose have been hit hard by the tick problem along with a lung disease issue. The populations aren't what they used to be, but we should still be able to find a good one...
I'm from Errol (on the map), so it couldn't get any closer without being a NH moose tag. :tup:
Did you hunt in the Grant (west branch, dead diamond, horne brook areas)? I've hunted in there and taken a few good bucks. Did you stay with friends or rent a place?
Post by: Miles on June 21, 2015, 10:51:44 AM
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Post by: DOUBLELUNG on June 25, 2015, 10:18:03 AM
Yes, mostly west branch. We rented a room in Wentworth Location, all I really remember is that there was a bar attached to the same building.Nice! I used to hunt just north of Errol, stayed in Wentworth Location, would drive out northeast into your moose area and then back into NH on paper company roads that were only accessible form the Maine side.
WMD 7. It's the Rangley Lakes, Kennebago, parmachenee area. It borders Northern NH and Canada.
The moose have been hit hard by the tick problem along with a lung disease issue. The populations aren't what they used to be, but we should still be able to find a good one...
I'm from Errol (on the map), so it couldn't get any closer without being a NH moose tag. :tup:
Did you hunt in the Grant (west branch, dead diamond, horne brook areas)? I've hunted in there and taken a few good bucks. Did you stay with friends or rent a place?
Post by: huntnphool on June 25, 2015, 12:00:05 PM
all I really remember is that there was a bar attached to the same building.Nice! I used to hunt just north of Errol, stayed in Wentworth Location, would drive out northeast into your moose area and then back into NH on paper company roads that were only accessible form the Maine side.
WMD 7. It's the Rangley Lakes, Kennebago, parmachenee area. It borders Northern NH and Canada.
The moose have been hit hard by the tick problem along with a lung disease issue. The populations aren't what they used to be, but we should still be able to find a good one...
I'm from Errol (on the map), so it couldn't get any closer without being a NH moose tag. :tup:
Did you hunt in the Grant (west branch, dead diamond, horne brook areas)? I've hunted in there and taken a few good bucks. Did you stay with friends or rent a place?
:chuckle:
Post by: Miles on July 22, 2015, 06:39:02 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on July 22, 2015, 07:00:25 AM
:drool:
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Post by: jackelope on July 22, 2015, 10:29:47 AM
Dad went out yesterday and spotted two bulls and one cow. He also saw a nice buck and a bunch of grouse. It should be a fun two weeks in October.
Will you guys have deer tags too?
Post by: Miles on July 22, 2015, 03:44:01 PM
Dad went out yesterday and spotted two bulls and one cow. He also saw a nice buck and a bunch of grouse. It should be a fun two weeks in October.
Will you guys have deer tags too?
I am considering buying an archery deer tag, not sure yet. Part of me wants to, but the other part says "just focus on the moose hunt". There will definitely be lots of grouse cooked in camp and hopefully a good bull on the ground by day 6.
I keep thinking about this whole 6 day season thing... there's some pressure there. Hopefully dad can handle it. :chuckle:
Post by: Miles on July 22, 2015, 03:46:49 PM
Awesome. What weapon are you guys going to do it with? I can't wait to see pictures on this thread. Hardwoods in fall, swampland and big dark moose with maple antlers.
:drool:
Dad will be using a 6.5 x 55 and I'm going to carry along a .32 special that was passed down to me. I'm just close range backup. ;)
Post by: jackelope on July 22, 2015, 05:17:37 PM
Awesome. What weapon are you guys going to do it with? I can't wait to see pictures on this thread. Hardwoods in fall, swampland and big dark moose with maple antlers.
:drool:
Dad will be using a 6.5 x 55 and I'm going to carry along a .32 special that was passed down to me. I'm just close range backup. ;)
Nice. An old lever gun seems fitting for this adventure.
Post by: nwwanderer on July 22, 2015, 06:38:45 PM
Post by: boneaddict on July 22, 2015, 07:22:46 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on July 23, 2015, 07:58:04 AM
Awesome. What weapon are you guys going to do it with? I can't wait to see pictures on this thread. Hardwoods in fall, swampland and big dark moose with maple antlers.
:drool:
Dad will be using a 6.5 x 55 and I'm going to carry along a .32 special that was passed down to me. I'm just close range backup. ;)
Nice. An old lever gun seems fitting for this adventure.
Why does this thread make me hate my job? :chuckle: I've never felt so drawn to the East Coast before.
Post by: Machias on July 23, 2015, 09:31:45 AM
Good luck, I hope you kill a big one!!!!
Post by: Falcon on July 23, 2015, 09:15:53 PM
Love your passion👊👊
Bring back the bacon and make sure you take plenty of pictures😁
Post by: Miles on September 02, 2015, 08:54:50 PM
Post by: Miles on October 06, 2015, 06:05:31 PM
Myself, my dad, and a family friend will be staying in this camp for the whole week. It's way back in the sticks and in the heart of moose country. I won't have cell or internet service, but I'll have some pictures to share once I get back to civilization.
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Post by: Timberstalker on October 06, 2015, 08:00:04 PM
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Post by: jackelope on October 16, 2015, 12:50:42 PM
Bull Down. Just got back to the house and will be unpacking and taking care of things. Story and pics to follow.
:tup:
Looking forward to the pictures and story. Congrats to your dad.
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on October 16, 2015, 01:38:37 PM
Bull Down. Just got back to the house and will be unpacking and taking care of things. Story and pics to follow.Sweet!
Post by: C-Money on October 20, 2015, 02:42:44 PM
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Post by: Miles on October 22, 2015, 05:57:41 AM
First pic is after the shot. The bull was out in the clearing hiding in some small saplings.
Post by: nwwanderer on October 22, 2015, 06:17:48 AM
Post by: benhuntin on October 22, 2015, 07:13:36 AM
Post by: boneaddict on October 22, 2015, 07:15:25 AM
Post by: huntnphool on October 22, 2015, 07:28:37 AM
That's some real moose country.
One good horn. Let's see it!No kidding, wide paddle and triple brow. :tup:
Post by: jackelope on October 22, 2015, 07:31:39 AM
Post by: birddogdad on October 22, 2015, 07:57:23 AM
I've been busy visiting with family I haven't seen in years, but I'll toss up some pictures for you guys real quick. We didn't end up on Northwoods Law. We were too law abiding for the show. ;)
First pic is after the shot. The bull was out in the clearing hiding in some small saplings.
had I known, I may have been able to help with that, Warden Rick LaFlamme lives next door to one of my best HS buddies..... :chuckle:
GREAT JOB!
Post by: TRD1911 on October 22, 2015, 09:38:32 AM
Post by: Miles on October 25, 2015, 03:24:43 PM
Post by: Miles on October 25, 2015, 03:26:59 PM
Post by: Miles on October 25, 2015, 03:34:18 PM
From this point on things happened fast...
Up at 3:00 am on Monday, cooked a big breakfast and hit the road. It was about 20 miles on dirt road to get to our spot and we wanted to be there first. After arriving we waited for shooting light and spotted a cow and calf in a clearcut.
Post by: benhuntin on October 25, 2015, 05:03:54 PM
Post by: Miles on October 25, 2015, 07:00:46 PM
So that was it, the hunt was over opening morning with a great bull on the ground. The rest of the week was spent grouse hunting and visiting family. The moose population is certainly a lot lower than in the past and I feel very fortunate that dad was able to get such a good bull. I'll post a timeline of pics next. The bull was 690 lbs dressed weight and had a 48" spread with triple brows on each side. Dad used the 6.5x55 and I used an old model 94 .32 special that was passed down to me.
The bull had previously broken part of his right side and as he fell the remaining part of one point was torn off in the logs he fell into. Luckily we found it sticking in the mud and it fits back together perfectly. A lot of the points were recently chipped and pure white, so we are guessing that there's some antler pieces along the trail we walked up on. :o
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Post by: Miles on October 26, 2015, 05:00:48 AM
Looking forward to the pictures. I sure do miss that part of the country. Did you get to visit with DC while up there? Congrats on the moose!I did not get to meet up with him. We stopped by three different times but he was out trapping. I did run into Anita several times though.
Post by: nwwanderer on October 26, 2015, 05:08:40 AM
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Post by: Falcon on October 26, 2015, 07:01:53 AM
What a great bull. Happy you had a hunt of a lifetime :tup:
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Post by: boneaddict on October 26, 2015, 01:35:36 PM
Post by: Miles on October 26, 2015, 03:46:46 PM
Awesome photo essay. Love that you had a great hunt with your Dad.
Thanks, it was definitely a great trip. We hated to end it so quick, but it sure took some pressure off for the rest of the week in camp. :chuckle: We still woke up early every morning and made a big breakfast, then hit the hills and hunted grouse and looked for moose during the day. In the evenings it was good dinners and stoking the wood stove while bs'ing. No phones, no TV, just relaxing in camp. We ended the week with 19 grouse which was great.
Post by: NRA4LIFE on October 26, 2015, 04:10:31 PM
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Post by: Miles on October 28, 2015, 05:26:21 PM
How much did he weigh. Or did I miss that?
690lbs hanging on the scale. According to the biologist they lose up to 15% of their body weight between the first and second seasons due to the rut. This bull was taken during the second season so that's why it's not in the 750-800 range.
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 29, 2015, 09:08:20 AM
Awesome photo essay. Love that you had a great hunt with your Dad.
Thanks, it was definitely a great trip. We hated to end it so quick, but it sure took some pressure off for the rest of the week in camp. :chuckle: We still woke up early every morning and made a big breakfast, then hit the hills and hunted grouse and looked for moose during the day. In the evenings it was good dinners and stoking the wood stove while bs'ing. No phones, no TV, just relaxing in camp. We ended the week with 19 grouse which was great.
Those aren't grouse. They're PAH-tridge!
Post by: gunnarnewt on October 29, 2015, 11:50:07 AM
Post by: Miles on October 29, 2015, 04:41:10 PM
Awesome photo essay. Love that you had a great hunt with your Dad.
Thanks, it was definitely a great trip. We hated to end it so quick, but it sure took some pressure off for the rest of the week in camp. :chuckle: We still woke up early every morning and made a big breakfast, then hit the hills and hunted grouse and looked for moose during the day. In the evenings it was good dinners and stoking the wood stove while bs'ing. No phones, no TV, just relaxing in camp. We ended the week with 19 grouse which was great.
Those aren't grouse. They're PAH-tridge!
True, but only a few of us would know what I was talking about if I had said that. And with the accent they wouldn't ever get it. ;)
Post by: NWWA Hunter on November 01, 2015, 08:03:44 AM
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Post by: Dan-o on March 01, 2016, 07:24:15 PM
Looks prime. I'm going with 7.5 years old. What did I win?
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Post by: huntnphool on June 05, 2016, 08:14:23 PM
Well almost a year has past since I started this thread. I'm anxiously awaiting next Saturday's draw. Hopefully lightening strikes twice and we can have another moose hunting adventure. It's going to be a long week and an even longer Saturday waiting for the results to be posted online. Good luck to all those who put in.
Good luck Miles, I bet your dad is still grinning.
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Post by: Miles on June 11, 2016, 04:23:18 PM
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Post by: Miles on June 11, 2016, 07:38:52 PM
The crazy thing is that I think my hunting group is going to pull a WY deer tag this year... That season starts OCT. 1st. It could be a busy fall. I'm going to give this moose tag my best effort, that's for sure. :)
I'm super excited and I'm glad I get to share another moose hunt with dad.
Time to break out the .32 special again...
Post by: huntnphool on June 11, 2016, 08:57:18 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on June 11, 2016, 10:04:51 PM
Can't wait to see what you drum up.
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Post by: Miles on June 12, 2016, 06:25:33 AM
How many points did you have?
Points are kind of irrelevant because as a nonresident you can purchase multiple chances. I buy a few "blocks" each year. One block is 10 chances and it sells for $55. I've put in consistently since around 2010. Before that some years I would and other years I wouldn't. They do give you a point every year you put in, but if you skip two years of putting in you lose that bank of points.
Post by: jackelope on June 12, 2016, 07:36:37 AM
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Post by: Miles on June 13, 2016, 06:11:17 AM
Congrats! I drew Maine moose in 2001 and haven't drawn since. Enjoy and good luck!What unit did you hunt and how did the hunt go?
Post by: bigelk1030 on June 13, 2016, 08:16:30 PM
This year I took the point, I have a BC hunt that would of conflicted.
Do you buy the blocks of 10 points? What unit did you draw?
Good luck on the hunt. The fall is awesome in Maine.
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Post by: Miles on June 14, 2016, 05:08:12 AM
Bigelk, yes I always buy a couple blocks each year. I drew WMD 12. It borders the unit my dad had last year and he has seen a couple very large bulls in unit 12. I changed my first choice to 12 this year and can't believe I actually got it. Only 3 nonresidents can hunt the zone I have.
Post by: Miles on June 14, 2016, 06:06:36 AM
Post by: bigelk1030 on June 14, 2016, 07:55:26 PM
Bigelk, yes I always buy a couple blocks each year. I drew WMD 12. It borders the unit my dad had last year and he has seen a couple very large bulls in unit 12. I changed my first choice to 12 this year and can't believe I actually got it. Only 3 nonresidents can hunt the zone I have.
Yes, great job, the odds are really long, I was drawn on my first try then not again since 2001. Good luck and I will be watching for your hunt story.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on June 14, 2016, 08:50:15 PM
Post by: Miles on June 16, 2016, 05:04:02 PM
Dad is putting up some trail cameras this weekend in an attempt to find a huge bull that he saw several times last year. Let's hope he's still roaming around the same area in my Maine unit.
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Post by: Miles on July 05, 2016, 06:12:28 AM
My 78 year old father drew a moose tag this year too. He was born and raised in Maine, lives his whole life there and never been drawn...until now. Chance of a lifetime.
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Very nice! What WMD did he get?
Post by: Miles on August 13, 2016, 07:51:52 AM
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Post by: Miles on August 27, 2016, 07:19:29 PM
When's the hunt Russ?
Opening day is October 10, and it's a 6 day hunt.
Post by: Miles on September 10, 2016, 08:41:51 AM
Post by: JDhunting_Aus on September 10, 2016, 04:37:11 PM
I wonder if non US citizens can apply? If so I reckon I might start getting some points!
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Post by: JDhunting_Aus on September 10, 2016, 10:20:16 PM
I am sure Washington would take your money for the moose draw. Check your odds first, yikes, and our new friends the wolves are taking more than their share. My 50" bull was from BC, look into that. Pricey now days, guide required but being from down under you might be able to make a better deal than a USA citizen.Thanks for the advice mate 👍.
Personally I'd rather a self guided 35" bull than a guided 60" bull. I just love the challenge above anything.
Nothing against guided hunts at all, in fact I guide in Australia a little. I have just always felt that the effort in getting your goal animal is the measure of the trophy, inches of bone are just a number.
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Post by: JDhunting_Aus on September 10, 2016, 10:20:25 PM
I am sure Washington would take your money for the moose draw. Check your odds first, yikes, and our new friends the wolves are taking more than their share. My 50" bull was from BC, look into that. Pricey now days, guide required but being from down under you might be able to make a better deal than a USA citizen.Thanks for the advice mate 👍.
Personally I'd rather a self guided 35" bull than a guided 60" bull. I just love the challenge above anything.
Nothing against guided hunts at all, in fact I guide in Australia a little. I have just always felt that the effort in getting your goal animal is the measure of the trophy, inches of bone are just a number.
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Post by: Miles on September 11, 2016, 01:58:16 PM
Where were these photos taken, Miles? Looks like somewhere around Moosehead Lake, maybe the Golden Road? Looks like land cut off by a paper mill company.
South of Moosehead lake. I have the tag for WMD 12 (one of three given to nonresidents). It is a paper company clearcut and I believe this picture was on Wagner land.
What units are you familiar with? Dad's bull (pictures are on page 3 or 4 of this thread) was taken in WMD 7. Not far from moosehead lake.
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Post by: Miles on October 03, 2016, 06:18:24 AM
My almost 80 yr old father and my brother-in-law filled their tag. They were drawn for WMD #4 and took the bull on the 3rd day of their hunt.
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Awesome! Tell them congrats, and thank you for sharing the pictures.
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 03, 2016, 06:30:29 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 03, 2016, 09:08:51 AM
Post by: Miles on October 04, 2016, 03:04:46 PM
Nice. This is a great thread. Really looking forward to the hunt. Good luck Russ.
Thank you. I'm all packed up and will be heading to the airport in the morning. Cell phone reception is pretty much non existent where I'm headed. I'll put an update here when I make it back to town. The season is Oct 10 - 15th, and I'll be in the woods until I get one or the season ends.
Post by: silverdalesauer on October 04, 2016, 06:31:31 PM
Nice. This is a great thread. Really looking forward to the hunt. Good luck Russ.
Thank you. I'm all packed up and will be heading to the airport in the morning. Cell phone reception is pretty much non existent where I'm headed. I'll put an update here when I make it back to town. The season is Oct 10 - 15th, and I'll be in the woods until I get one or the season ends.
Good luck! Have a great trip!
Post by: LDennis24 on October 14, 2016, 09:40:19 AM
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Post by: jackelope on October 20, 2016, 09:35:35 AM
He said he'd be in the bush until the 15th with little to no service.
It's the 20th. This is uncalled for.
:yike:
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 20, 2016, 09:57:49 AM
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Post by: Miles on November 30, 2016, 04:23:56 PM
Anyway, I'll start with some scenery pics and do it a little like I did last year.
Post by: Miles on November 30, 2016, 04:31:13 PM
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Post by: Miles on December 07, 2016, 05:12:41 AM
Watched my bull come out of the tree line and knew it was one of the good ones, and it was about 400 yards out. Then a little confusion... This isn't the bull we had watched... He turns.... Yes he is... Wait what happened.... Where is the bull?.... Oh there he is.... What's going on with his left side?...
Long story short our 60" bull is out in front of us missing his left paddle... Which he was sporting two days earlier. We watched him and another bull in the cut for about 30 minutes messing with a cow and calf. He got to 200 yards and I decided he was too good of a mature bull to let go. Got a good rest and put one behind the shoulder. He took about three steps and piled up.
Post by: Miles on December 07, 2016, 06:20:36 AM
I did search for the broken side, but couldn't find it. I picked up two sheds while looking though which was a bonus. They were several years old and from different moose.
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Post by: 92xj on December 07, 2016, 07:58:45 AM
Hope your bad news turns good soon and all is well. Thanks for sharing your hunt.
Post by: Rainier10 on December 07, 2016, 08:13:57 AM
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Post by: Miles on June 13, 2022, 05:06:53 PM
Crazy year. Just found out on Saturday that I drew another Maine bull moose tag, and to top it off my dad drew a cow tag. Crazy considering the odds. This time I’ve got a good friend from Wyoming who is my sub-permittee and will be on the trigger. No tag stress for me, just going to help and watch him hopefully bag a solid Maine bull moose!
Post by: MADMAX on June 13, 2022, 05:10:09 PM
Super cool
Post by: wadu1 on June 13, 2022, 05:15:24 PM
Post by: Miles on June 13, 2022, 05:21:22 PM
Make sure you post photos and a story, best of luck :tup:
Will do.
Post by: sagerat on June 13, 2022, 07:58:01 PM
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Post by: Miles on June 22, 2022, 05:40:25 AM
where do you hunt. Had a place in Cutler back in the 80's but hunted in the NMW out of Ashland.
We’re hunting unit 7. I grew up not far from the Rangeley area so very familiar with the zone I drew. It’s basically the furthest north section that borders New Hampshire and Canada.