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Big Game Hunting => Other Big Game => Topic started by: bear on June 15, 2015, 05:48:35 PM

Title: 49 Degrees North Moose
Post by: bear on June 15, 2015, 05:48:35 PM: Can't wait to try my luck at moose hunting! Didn't think I'd draw in my life.
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Post by: jrebel on June 15, 2015, 05:50:39 PM: Congrats on the draw!!! Hope you find a dandy. Make sure to update with pictures and a story.
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Post by: PAW66 on June 15, 2015, 06:04:05 PM: Congratulations, should be a great hunt.
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Post by: starbailey on June 15, 2015, 06:43:10 PM: Great hunt in a great area. Congrats and keep us posted on your progress.
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Post by: whacker1 on June 15, 2015, 06:45:51 PM: tag
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Post by: Falcon on June 15, 2015, 09:20:31 PM: GO BEAR !!!!
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Post by: turkeyfeather on June 15, 2015, 09:24:18 PM: If you need a hand or anything I would love to help. I have found some good areas with moose in that unit. I am dying to go on a moose hunt.
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Post by: oldleclercrd on June 15, 2015, 09:29:17 PM: :tup: Awesome
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Post by: bowhunterforever on June 15, 2015, 11:57:26 PM: Congrats getting a tag :tup: Good luck on your hunt and cant wait for pics and stories
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Post by: boneaddict on June 16, 2015, 02:11:31 AM: Hardest part is already done. Congrats on the draw.
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Post by: arrowflinger on June 16, 2015, 05:28:31 AM: Quote from: turkeyfeather on June 15, 2015, 09:24:18 PM
If you need a hand or anything I would love to help. I have found some good areas with moose in that unit. I am dying to go on a moose hunt.

Now that is an awesome offer.
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Post by: 250savage on June 17, 2015, 03:47:17 PM: Congratulations. Hope you have a great hunt.
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Post by: vandeman17 on June 17, 2015, 03:51:50 PM: Here is a decent 49 bull
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Post by: kglacken on June 17, 2015, 03:57:41 PM: Best moment in my hunting/filming career and i wasnt even the shooter! Check it out! youre in for the time of your life!
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Post by: kglacken on June 17, 2015, 03:58:23 PM: sorry forgot to add the video :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: LabChamp on June 17, 2015, 03:59:48 PM: Way to go! My #1 dream hunt
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Post by: elkoholic1 on June 17, 2015, 04:29:32 PM: Congrats can't wait to read about the journey and the hunt and see some pics! :tup:
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Post by: Ripper on June 18, 2015, 10:08:32 AM: That is a very good video. You were truly able to capture what hunting is all about. Most men don't like to show emotion because it's not the macho thing to do, but killing these magnificent animals is an emotional experience. They deserve our respect and you showed that here. Congrats on a great hunt with family and fine moose. Thank you for sharing.
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Post by: huntnphool on June 18, 2015, 10:59:35 AM: Fantastic video, that's what it's all about right there! :tup:
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Post by: pendoreilleadventures on June 18, 2015, 11:10:47 AM: Great looking video did you guy get him on Dirty shirt?
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Post by: Elkpiss on June 18, 2015, 02:34:41 PM: that was a great vid.. way to capture the hunt..
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Post by: kglacken on June 18, 2015, 03:00:00 PM: Thanks for the compliments. Wasnt trying to take away from the OP but wanted him to see what its like. its my dream tag. im 22 and have 6 points for moose and i get so excited to see other guys draw it. I believe its the one thing this state has really done well with managing. its truly an amazing experience. you will have a blast!
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Post by: Falcon on June 18, 2015, 05:00:18 PM: Quote from: kglacken on June 17, 2015, 03:58:23 PM
sorry forgot to add the video :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Awesome video!!!!
Thanks for taking the time to make it and share it with the rest of us :tup:

Cant wait to feel that feeling come November :drool:
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Post by: bear on September 29, 2015, 03:43:14 AM: Let's get this party started. Heading over to set camp and scout for a couple days before it opens. Bear
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Post by: TVHunts on September 29, 2015, 04:03:50 AM: Have a great hunt! Can't wait to see the result!
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Post by: rasbo on September 29, 2015, 04:19:26 AM: good luck Ill be watching
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Post by: Ripper on September 29, 2015, 12:48:35 PM: Good luck out there. I will be just North of you in Alladin. Knock down a biggie.
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Post by: bear on October 05, 2015, 10:21:09 PM: Scouted the unit earlier this year thanks to a friend that I met on the forum. Got a feel for how the unit was situated but only saw one moose on that trip. Showed up two days before season to set up camp and scout things out during the rut hoping to find a bull or two worthy of going after. Didn't see anything that really interested me but did tell a 88 year tag holder where a med sized bull was hanging out close to the road hoping it would work out for him. We decided to hike into an area on opening day to avoid the mass of moose hunters that hang out in the most popular spot. We were at our spot in the truck a couple hours before light hoping to have the spot to ourselves. We started hunting at first light and decided to split up to cover as much area as possible. My son and his friend found what looked like a good bull and told us to meet up with them. Less than an hour into season and we already found a bull worth taking a good look at. After getting a good look at him from about a mile away we decided to at least get a lot better look. An hour later we were within 350 yards but the wind wasn't very good and we couldn't get a really good look. We decided that we had too many guys to move in any closer. I grabbed my son and said lets go! We left the rest of the guys there waiting while we spent two hours within 300 yards of the bull without any good shot opportunities. It must have seemed like an eternity beings they couldn't see anything. We had one of the guys behind us start to rake trees to get the bull up and moving. He really didn't want to leave his cow. We'd move to try and get a shot and he'd move again. Every time wed work a little closer as he worked our direction as well. He finally moved into a spot that didn't have very much brush but he was looking right at us. We waitied for about ten minutes until he finally turned and we move to the right about five feet and had a clear shot. First shot was good but he didn't drop. Second shot and he dropped. He didn't go five yards from first shot and piled up. I've never been close to an animal of that size. He was easily 1200 lbs. We saw a couple other bull shot in the 36" range but the body size on my bull was over twice the size. Needless to say I was glad for the help at that point. I'd like to thank Bowhunter 2476 for all his help in scouting, calling, and packing. He went above and beyond what was asked of him. I definitely made a new friend! Thanks to Streak, Pat, Justin, Lance , and Kodie for all of their help with glassing and packing. I couldn't have pulled it off without you guys. Hopefully I'll be able to post pics soon. I've spent the last two nights trying to figure it out. Bear
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Post by: huntnphool on October 05, 2015, 10:27:21 PM: :tup:
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Post by: Whitpirate on October 05, 2015, 11:38:01 PM: Congrats on your bull.... now give us a glimpse of that big beautiful backstrap-carrying brute!
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Post by: bear on October 06, 2015, 07:05:53 AM: So here's a pic of my bull. It may be sideways so hopefully someone can fix it.
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Post by: huntnphool on October 06, 2015, 07:09:39 AM: Nicely done Bear👍🏼
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Post by: FWilliams on October 06, 2015, 07:12:10 AM: Beautiful. :tup:
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Post by: boneaddict on October 06, 2015, 07:16:26 AM: Very nice! Congratulations
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Post by: fishngamereaper on October 06, 2015, 07:17:15 AM: :tup: Nice bull.

Question, why did you have to move closer to look him over. Im sure he looked huge from a mile away. :chuckle:
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Post by: jaredwitman on October 06, 2015, 07:27:59 AM: YA BABY!!!!!
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Post by: bearhunter99 on October 06, 2015, 07:41:48 AM: Beautiful bull! Congrats! :tup:
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Post by: Falcon on October 06, 2015, 08:48:38 AM: Good Lord !!!!!!!!

That is an awesome bull :drool:

Congrats !!
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Post by: Jarhead Chase on October 06, 2015, 09:04:53 AM: He's just awesome.
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Post by: MADMAX on October 06, 2015, 09:27:33 AM: a beauty
congrats
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Post by: blindluck on October 06, 2015, 10:15:10 AM: Oh yeah, what a Bute! How wide????
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Post by: Ripper on October 06, 2015, 10:43:40 AM: Holy smokes, what a stud bull! :yike: Congrats to you good sir.
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Post by: shanevg on October 06, 2015, 10:47:23 AM: Congrats Bear on a great moose!
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Post by: Rainier10 on October 06, 2015, 10:54:03 AM: Wow, that is a dandy, way to go. :tup:
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Post by: bear on October 06, 2015, 10:57:23 AM: Quote from: blindluck on October 06, 2015, 10:15:10 AM
Oh yeah, what a Bute! How wide????

47"
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Post by: GoldTip on October 06, 2015, 10:58:10 AM: Great looking bull, congratulations!
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Post by: CaNINE on October 06, 2015, 11:49:39 AM: That's one of the better bulls I've seen taken from Wa. Congratulations!
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Post by: 724wd on October 06, 2015, 12:59:24 PM: beautiful bull! well done!!!
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Post by: wheels on October 06, 2015, 01:39:02 PM: great bull
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Post by: WALLEYEGUY on October 06, 2015, 02:16:24 PM: :drool: :tup: Awesome

Someday my turn.
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Post by: Buckblaster on October 06, 2015, 02:37:41 PM: All I could say was WOW!!!
That is a bruiser! Congrats!
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Post by: TheHunt on October 06, 2015, 02:41:51 PM: Very nice.. Your bull has great paddle width.
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Post by: USMC86 on October 06, 2015, 05:31:52 PM: Way to go Bear. I will be in that unit in November with my tag. You have inspired me sir!
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Post by: BullMagnet76 on October 06, 2015, 06:13:14 PM: Congrats again Barry, It was a pleasure to call and help out. You are truly one of the good guys, Im really glad to make a new friend.
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Post by: Tikka300wsm on October 06, 2015, 06:52:37 PM: Here's a pic of the whole crew
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Post by: ph-10 bow on October 06, 2015, 07:34:31 PM: gives me goose bumps. awesome bull john and I had same tag last year and took 2 at 47in. they look like same gene pool. Nice job! don't expect to come down to earth too soon.
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Post by: bear on October 06, 2015, 07:58:36 PM: Put the tape to him tonight. He grossed at 150 and netted 145 7/8 unofficially green. Bear
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Post by: ph-10 bow on October 06, 2015, 08:09:51 PM: awesome paddles!
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Post by: Caseknife on October 06, 2015, 08:13:14 PM: Wow, that load on your back makes me definitely want a European mount for my moose if the state ever gives me a chance. Beautiful bull, congratulations.
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Post by: Turner89 on October 06, 2015, 08:55:26 PM: Awesome job Bear :tup: the group pic is a great pic :)
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Post by: blacktailer on October 06, 2015, 09:06:42 PM: Great bull Barry. Glad to see you guys get it done on a real beauty... I'm sure you'll draw a sheep tag next year
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Post by: MHWASH on October 06, 2015, 09:36:43 PM: Very cool, congrats
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Post by: opdinkslayer on October 07, 2015, 06:49:14 AM: Congrats on a great bull. :tup:
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Post by: PA BEN on October 10, 2015, 08:06:05 AM: Thats a nice bull, I wish I had a crew like that when I shot my moose.
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Post by: 250savage on October 14, 2015, 03:45:47 PM: Congrats. :tup: that is a great bull.
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Post by: bowhunterforever on October 14, 2015, 10:47:10 PM: Beautiful bull :drool: Congrats :tup:
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Post by: gunnarnewt on October 15, 2015, 09:29:45 AM: What a great bull! Congrats! :tup:
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Post by: lokidog on October 15, 2015, 07:03:49 PM: Really nice moose! Congratulations!
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Post by: Montanajoe on October 19, 2015, 07:38:15 PM: That's a great bull! Congrats!
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Post by: Rhino on October 20, 2015, 08:17:49 PM: :tup:
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Post by: bowtech on October 20, 2015, 10:53:54 PM: Sweet bull.
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Post by: higunner on October 22, 2015, 03:21:05 AM: Nice
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Post by: jae on November 03, 2015, 09:09:05 PM: Man, That is a great Bull! Congratulations!
John