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Which?49 deg early
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Post by: NOCK NOCK on June 13, 2016, 03:39:32 PM
Don't forget those big bulls have real tough meat. I have one of the late tags so if that's all that left so be it! Good luck and keep me in the loop for intel.
Mine was very tough(and it was not a big bull), ended up turning 80% into burger, jerky, and pep stick.
Have fun blindluck, your turn is coming.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on June 13, 2016, 04:32:00 PM
To any locals and prior moose hunters, any tips and info would be very appreciated. Thanks in advance. You can pm me. The work starts now!
Nope, the work starts after you shoot them! :chuckle:
Post by: Falcon on June 13, 2016, 04:58:41 PM
Don't forget those big bulls have real tough meat. I have one of the late tags so if that's all that left so be it! Good luck and keep me in the loop for intel.
Come on Bro. That meat isn't that tough :chuckle:
Post by: lonedave on June 13, 2016, 04:59:42 PM
Nope, the work starts after you shoot them! :chuckle:
No truer statement than that! My $0.02 would be to get a good pack. I put my Exo 5500 to the test last year on my bull and it made a huge difference from what it would have been with my last meat hauler. Also, watch a few videos on gutless methods and have plenty of meat sacks and rope with you. When you're solo with a big animal on the ground you'll thank yourself.
Post by: Miles on June 13, 2016, 05:18:51 PM
I will say that even with the 4 Wheeler last year it was pretty difficult in some spots and I really didn't know if it was going to work.
Post by: benhuntin on June 13, 2016, 05:19:02 PM
Best way is to load them in the truck whole.Nope, the work starts after you shoot them! :chuckle:
No truer statement than that! My $0.02 would be to get a good pack. I put my Exo 5500 to the test last year on my bull and it made a huge difference from what it would have been with my last meat hauler. Also, watch a few videos on gutless methods and have plenty of meat sacks and rope with you. When you're solo with a big animal on the ground you'll thank yourself.
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Post by: Miles on June 13, 2016, 05:21:38 PM
Best way is to load them in the truck whole.Nope, the work starts after you shoot them! :chuckle:
No truer statement than that! My $0.02 would be to get a good pack. I put my Exo 5500 to the test last year on my bull and it made a huge difference from what it would have been with my last meat hauler. Also, watch a few videos on gutless methods and have plenty of meat sacks and rope with you. When you're solo with a big animal on the ground you'll thank yourself.
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True.
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Post by: blindluck on June 13, 2016, 07:53:08 PM
we' re pretty excited, I do feel pretty prepared, dad killed a moose in 2005, we handled him no problem, I'm a bow hunter and usually bone out my deer and pack them out, got a couple packs and I'm pretty versed at skinning boneing my elk and deer out on the ground and packing back to camp, dealing with the animal shouldn't be a problem just finding a good trophy will be the challenge. 3 1/2 months to go.Nope, the work starts after you shoot them! :chuckle:
No truer statement than that! My $0.02 would be to get a good pack. I put my Exo 5500 to the test last year on my bull and it made a huge difference from what it would have been with my last meat hauler. Also, watch a few videos on gutless methods and have plenty of meat sacks and rope with you. When you're solo with a big animal on the ground you'll thank yourself.
Post by: blindluck on June 13, 2016, 07:57:19 PM
I hope so, I talked to you at elk camp a couple years ago just before your moose hunt, congrats to you hunt of a lifetime.Don't forget those big bulls have real tough meat. I have one of the late tags so if that's all that left so be it! Good luck and keep me in the loop for intel.
Mine was very tough(and it was not a big bull), ended up turning 80% into burger, jerky, and pep stick.
Have fun blindluck, your turn is coming.
Post by: T Pearce on June 13, 2016, 08:04:20 PM
I know those big Bulls can be tough, but once in a lifetime, may have to use the pressure cooker.Break out the pressure cooker....good choice.
Please, lots of pics!
T
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I have had people try to trade me shoulders, necks & haunches for chops and rib roasts... but I know how my meat has been handled and won't do it.
Post by: blindluck on June 24, 2016, 10:00:55 AM
Should be easy to fill both tags in 49. Lots of moose. Good luckWe have one tag in 49 any moose early season and one of our handicap buddies drew disabled cow in Aladdin. should be a blast.
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If you see any thinning operations look for fresh cuts and piles. They love to eat the tops of trees just fallen. Rut should be starting anytime and with some weather/barometer change it should be getting good soon. Winchester and front side of Calispell peak have always been good to me.Rut is winding down.
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Post by: brew on October 04, 2016, 07:59:03 PM
The moose tend to show themselves more on cloudy days, so the weather is looking better for moose hunting. Keep covering the ground and you'll find them. North Fork of Calispell Creek and Winchester Creek are good places to look too.plowed mine back in '06 off winchester creek road at around MP 13 opening evening. he was following 2 cows. 4 1/2 years old and had a 43 1/2" spread. good enough for me and was the best eating animal i've shot--not tough at all
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To any locals and prior moose hunters, any tips and info would be very appreciated. Thanks in advance. You can pm me. The work starts now!well, after 16 days the first 6 pre season scouting John decided to take the next moose that presented a shot. It was challenging but exciting. We met some great fellow moose hunters and learned some new areas. We especially want to thank cascade and wazzu99 who kept us informed when there were moose sightings. In the end the snow flew and a nice cow hit the ground.
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He hit it hard,and is happy with the outcome.
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