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Title: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on June 27, 2018, 12:31:36 PM
First OIL tag for me. If anyone is willing to give me any pointers it would be greatly appreciated. My son drew in 2007 so it’s not my first go around, but I am far from experienced.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: westside bull on June 27, 2018, 12:35:12 PM
 Go Eastbound.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 27, 2018, 01:28:46 PM
I lived near there for 16+ years. What is the area you're looking at. You can PM me if you want.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on June 27, 2018, 02:43:50 PM
I lived near there for 16+ years. What is the area you're looking at. You can PM me if you want.

The tag is good for all area between Canada and the Coleville reservation between the Okanogan river and the Columbia river.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 27, 2018, 05:31:41 PM
I lived near there for 16+ years. What is the area you're looking at. You can PM me if you want.

The tag is good for all area between Canada and the Coleville reservation between the Okanogan river and the Columbia river.


Very nice. PM me if you want some thoughts on what I'd do.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: jackelope on June 27, 2018, 05:34:31 PM

It's a huuuuuge area.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 27, 2018, 09:43:48 PM

It's a huuuuuge area.


My Buddys wife posted a picture of a real nice bull in her backyard an hour ago. Right in Malo.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on June 27, 2018, 09:57:25 PM

It's a huuuuuge area.


My Buddys wife posted a picture of a real nice bull in her backyard an hour ago. Right in Malo.

Where did she post the pic Camp?
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: X-Force on June 27, 2018, 10:36:23 PM
Hershey has a thread on here about her experience.

Good luck! Awesome permit to have.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on June 27, 2018, 10:46:11 PM
Thanks! Jackalope sent me the thread.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 27, 2018, 11:03:31 PM

It's a huuuuuge area.


My Buddys wife posted a picture of a real nice bull in her backyard an hour ago. Right in Malo.
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Where did she post the pic Camp?



Facebook...
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: huntnnw on June 27, 2018, 11:05:25 PM
I know some spots that hold moose and couple area nobody every targets them in the unit. Pm me
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Devinshoe on July 08, 2018, 09:37:43 PM
Couple shed pictures from that unit. Good bulls in that unit.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on July 08, 2018, 09:51:08 PM
I really like the snow bull
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Duckhunter14 on July 09, 2018, 07:58:05 AM
Awesome sheds! Always good to know the quality in the unit. Good luck Buckjunkie! Wish I had some advice for you.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on July 09, 2018, 11:58:42 AM
Thanks Duckhunter. This tag looks better all the time. Guys on here have been real helpful. They are willing to give up all kinds of info...it’s not like elk and deer spots. No one is likely to draw the tag next year anyway.

As of now I have spent three days in the unit. I have only seen one bull moose, but I am mainly running the main roads learning the unit. I have barely scratched the surface after putting 450 miles on dirt roads. Lots of timber since the Forest Service doesn’t log anymore. I’m sure things will pick up in September when the rut kicks in and by late November it should be real good when leaves are off and the snow flies.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: jaredwitman on July 09, 2018, 03:13:07 PM
Congratulations! keep us posted on the progress...
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: SkookumHntr on July 09, 2018, 03:17:35 PM
That was my #1 choice, Nice Draw!  :tup:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: elkrack on July 09, 2018, 05:08:25 PM
Cool hope you find a stud! :tup:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckblaster on August 14, 2018, 03:19:39 PM
There is a lot of willow in the burned areas so frequent them and do a lot of driving and looking.  Covering ground during prime time in that unit is the name of the game.  Do some calling during the middle of the day when the moose are not active, and you never know where you might find them.  Good luck!
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Doublelunger on August 14, 2018, 04:23:04 PM
Hirshey got her moose up there. She might be someone worth talking to.

https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,213820.msg2846286.html#msg2846286

Their is also a local out of Republic on this forum who has been know to help people from time to time, his handle is goldminer I believe.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on August 17, 2018, 09:10:18 AM
Thanks guys. I will be in the unit next week on a family vacation. I plan on spending some more time scouting.

Thanks again!
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on August 24, 2018, 07:03:27 PM
Just got back from our vacation. Took two drives checking out moose spots. Very Smokey from all the fires. One area we wanted to get into was closed for fire danger. Hope to get back over soon.

I’ll keep you all posted!

Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: westside bull on August 24, 2018, 07:22:09 PM
Just got back from our vacation. Took two drives checking out moose spots. Very Smokey from all the fires. One area we wanted to get into was closed for fire danger. Hope to get back over soon.

I’ll keep you all posted!
You better kill a B&C. :mgun:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: RB on August 24, 2018, 08:35:58 PM
My #1 choice every year! Good luck and enjoy the hunt!
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on September 05, 2018, 12:35:55 PM
I drove over Sunday and stayed for two days with Goldminer AKA John G. It turned out that friends of mine helped him on a sheep hunt five years ago so he wanted to re-pay the favor. John and his family are great. We spent two days driving and hiking in some of his favorite moose spots. It was busy in the woods with the holiday weekend, but we did manage to see a cow and his friend told us about a good bull close to one of John’s favorite spots. I’ll be heading over to set up Camp on September 28th for the October 1 opener. I’ll try and post updates during the hunt.

Thanks again to all who gave me advice on the unit.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: jackelope on September 05, 2018, 12:41:48 PM
Good luck, man. Keep us posted and take more pictures!!
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 07, 2018, 08:51:55 AM
Good luck man.  Find the willows with the tops chewed off  :tup:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Duckhunter14 on September 11, 2018, 02:53:44 PM
Good luck! I look forward to hearing about the hunt.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: elkrack on September 12, 2018, 01:18:33 AM
I would have a hard time sleeping with that tag in my pocket! Should be an awesome hunt tagging this one :tup:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckblaster on September 12, 2018, 02:52:31 PM
PM sent.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 12, 2018, 03:49:16 PM
I talked to my friend today Buckjunkie, he hasn't seen any moose at all.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on September 12, 2018, 04:26:30 PM
Thanks Steve.

It’s been slow. As the rut picks up I hope the spotting does too. Headed over on the 28th for a week. I’ll have five friends with me so I hope we can find something good.

Jim
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: jackelope on September 12, 2018, 04:45:12 PM
Go get a lunker, Jim!!
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: grundy53 on September 12, 2018, 07:00:01 PM
Good luck to you!

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Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 12, 2018, 07:20:59 PM
A skiff of snow on the mountain tops. 39 degrees this morning on Boulder Pass is the info I got..
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 12, 2018, 09:26:43 PM
Buckjunkie. I have somebody looking around the west side of the area near Bonaparte. She lives near there and owns the resort ta boot.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: NOCK NOCK on September 14, 2018, 06:25:14 PM
Howdy, I had the permit in 2014. I am on a quality elk hunt now, but would be happy to share the areas/knowledge I learned. Give me a call after Sept. 21. 

 PM sent
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: CAMPMEAT on September 14, 2018, 09:23:42 PM
Howdy, I had the permit in 2014. I am on a quality elk hunt now, but would be happy to share the areas/knowledge I learned. Give me a call after Sept. 21. 

 PM sent



I think some of that area burned Chris. Not sure though.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: 71Shovelhead on September 15, 2018, 07:14:52 PM
PM sent with recent sighting of three different bulls in your area.
Just got back from a 10 day hunt around Curlew. One is a dandy.
Have a buddy there now. I will check in with him and let you know what he has seen.

Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on September 26, 2018, 10:07:12 PM
Headed over Friday for the opener on Monday. Really excited to finally have a OiL tag. Best of luck to everyone out there chasing their dream.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: jmscon on September 26, 2018, 10:16:39 PM
Love that area, Good luck!
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on October 12, 2018, 06:52:06 AM
Well, we spent nine days in the unit and saw 19 moose, 10 bulls and nine cows and calves. We only called a couple in, but I only have video of one. I tried to post the video, but it’s too big. If someone can tell me how to get my video posted I think you’ll like it.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: NOCK NOCK on October 12, 2018, 07:12:25 AM
Did ya choot one?
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: jackelope on October 12, 2018, 12:56:56 PM
Well, we spent nine days in the unit and saw 19 moose, 10 bulls and nine cows and calves. We only called a couple in, but I only have video of one. I tried to post the video, but it’s too big. If someone can tell me how to get my video posted I think you’ll like it.


Posting this video for Buckjunkie

Not a valid vimeo URL
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: BULLBLASTER on October 12, 2018, 01:15:30 PM
Good chance I would have shot that bull in the vid.  :tup:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Woodchuck on October 12, 2018, 01:18:36 PM
Good chance I would have shot that bull in the vid.  :tup:
100% chance I would have. You have amazing restraint.  :tup:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: cavemann on October 12, 2018, 01:23:23 PM
and in the road on top of that!!!  knock him down and winch him in...
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on October 12, 2018, 03:19:48 PM
Did ya choot one?

Not yet! Having too much fun and the season is two months long.

“The quickest way to ruin a good hunt is to shoot something”
Quote from D. Nearhood
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: lokidog on October 12, 2018, 04:42:40 PM
Good chance I would have shot that bull in the vid.  :tup:

 :yeah:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: blindluck on October 12, 2018, 06:23:35 PM
That bull had to be 48-50"
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: BULLBLASTER on October 12, 2018, 06:39:24 PM
Did ya choot one?

Not yet! Having too much fun and the season is two months long.

“The quickest way to ruin a good hunt is to shoot something”
Quote from D. Nearhood
My moose Hunt lasted almost to 9 am opening day.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: elkrack on October 12, 2018, 06:42:42 PM

100% chance I would have. You have amazing restraint.  :tup:
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 :yeah:  :yike:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Pathfinder101 on October 17, 2018, 04:00:17 PM

100% chance I would have. You have amazing restraint.  :tup:


 :yeah:  :yike:
[/quote]

Me too.  :yeah: No hesitation... no regrets. That's a good bull.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: SkookumHntr on October 17, 2018, 04:10:31 PM
I would have put the smack down on that bad boy!
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on October 17, 2018, 04:32:00 PM
Yeah guys...I would agree If I had not seen pics of bigger bulls. I have seen pics of at least five bulls bigger than that one and only one is dead now.

This is a great unit. I’m either going to kill a giant or eat the tag😄
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: HvyHorn338 on October 17, 2018, 05:07:54 PM
Buckjunkie,

I sure do like your approach to this rare hunt.  You seem to be getting the real enjoyment of this hunt and what it has to offer.  Good luck man. 
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: grundy53 on October 17, 2018, 06:05:05 PM
Good chance I would have shot that bull in the vid.  :tup:
100% chance I would have. You have amazing restraint.  :tup:
Same here

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Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: grundy53 on October 17, 2018, 06:06:53 PM
Did ya choot one?

Not yet! Having too much fun and the season is two months long.

“The quickest way to ruin a good hunt is to shoot something”
Quote from D. Nearhood
My moose Hunt lasted almost to 9 am opening day.  :chuckle:
You really drug it out. Must have been savoring it :chuckle: .  Mine was over at 7:15. :chuckle:

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Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: grundy53 on October 17, 2018, 06:08:06 PM
Buckjunkie,

I sure do like your approach to this rare hunt.  You seem to be getting the real enjoyment of this hunt and what it has to offer.  Good luck man.
Agreed. You have way more self control than I do. I hope you kill a giant. Good luck!

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Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: BULLBLASTER on October 17, 2018, 06:16:07 PM
Did ya choot one?

Not yet! Having too much fun and the season is two months long.

“The quickest way to ruin a good hunt is to shoot something”
Quote from D. Nearhood
My moose Hunt lasted almost to 9 am opening day.  :chuckle:
You really drug it out. Must have been savoring it :chuckle: .  Mine was over at 7:15. :chuckle:

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woulda been much earlier had it not been foggy. I had my bull patterned and knew he would be there at light.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: grundy53 on October 17, 2018, 06:19:16 PM
Did ya choot one?

Not yet! Having too much fun and the season is two months long.

“The quickest way to ruin a good hunt is to shoot something”
Quote from D. Nearhood
My moose Hunt lasted almost to 9 am opening day.  :chuckle:
You really drug it out. Must have been savoring it :chuckle: .  Mine was over at 7:15. :chuckle:

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woulda been much earlier had it not been foggy. I had my bull patterned and knew he would be there at light.
Geez. I would have been nervous as heck waiting for the fog to lift.

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Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on October 17, 2018, 08:27:47 PM
Always a gamble...hope I made the right decision.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: BULLBLASTER on October 17, 2018, 09:01:41 PM
Keep at it! You got lots of time.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Falcon on October 18, 2018, 08:44:19 PM
 :yeah:

It’s your tag so of course you made the right decision.   
Always a gamble...hope I made the right decision.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Whitpirate on October 18, 2018, 11:03:39 PM
Good chance I would have shot that bull in the vid.  :tup:

 :yeah: :yeah: :yeah:

packout from the road.... dreams are made of that.  Plus he's a mature bull.


Keep grinding, hope you shoot the bull of your dreams.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: westside bull on October 25, 2018, 08:28:24 PM
Any updates?
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 05, 2018, 09:12:04 AM
Any updates?

Crickets 🦗
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: jackelope on November 05, 2018, 12:38:12 PM
I'm not 100% positive, but I think Buckjunkie won't be going back for a couple more weeks as he had other responsibilities.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on November 05, 2018, 05:50:18 PM
I am in Colorado hunting deer. I won’t be back hunting moose until after Thanksgiving.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: benhuntin on November 05, 2018, 06:17:01 PM
I am in Colorado hunting deer. I won’t be back hunting moose until after Thanksgiving.
After thanksgiving you will start to see shed out bulls. Good luck.


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Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: PolarBear on November 05, 2018, 06:22:44 PM
I heard from my buddy over there that the couple of moose that he knows of that were harvested this year were infested with tape worms.  Anyone else hear about that?
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Ridgeratt on November 18, 2018, 05:04:53 PM
Found a dead one on a logging road during late buck.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on November 18, 2018, 05:52:46 PM
Found a dead one on a logging road during late buck.

Could you tell how it died?
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Ridgeratt on November 18, 2018, 06:21:35 PM
Found a dead one on a logging road during late buck.

Could you tell how it died?


Wasn't any of the apex predators.  It did have the skull cap sawed out of it and the rest was left.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: lonedave on November 19, 2018, 02:48:30 PM
Wow, they took the chewiest part and left all the good stuff......Death sentences for losers like that!!
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Jonathan_S on November 20, 2018, 11:51:30 AM
Saw a very impressive bull on the eastern edge of your boundary last weekend.  First day shooter for just about anyone, 300 yards above the road  :tup:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: jackelope on November 20, 2018, 11:53:18 AM
@Buckjunkie
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: benhuntin on November 20, 2018, 12:35:57 PM
Saw a pic of a bull shed out after getting shot last weekend. Good luck on the hunt. Bulls should be grouped up in the wintering area. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181120/7d7abee59249c2f3c65c0afa46b2ff4b.jpg)


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Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Jonathan_S on November 20, 2018, 12:47:58 PM
Saw a very impressive bull on the eastern edge of your boundary last weekend.  First day shooter for just about anyone, 300 yards above the road  :tup:

I’m headed over Friday. Can I get your number to hone in on the location?

Jim
253.225.1057

I sent a pin to J, I'll text you in a bit
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on November 20, 2018, 06:08:35 PM
I got it...Thank You!
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: westside bull on November 21, 2018, 02:42:33 PM
It's go time BJ.... :mgun:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Jonathan_S on November 21, 2018, 08:27:51 PM
 :IBCOOL: super excited for buckjunkie to kill a nice bull

He’s got a good target IMHO
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on November 21, 2018, 08:40:16 PM
Time to rally!
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: elkrack on November 22, 2018, 04:44:35 PM
Good luck over there  :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: tracksoup on November 22, 2018, 05:08:45 PM
I saw 5 different bulls mid October up there. 1 was a big boy, Pm me for specifics if needed
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Tradhunter on November 23, 2018, 08:13:52 PM
PM sent. I might have a couple spots to check out if you are in the area.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: tgray on November 28, 2018, 03:35:52 PM
Time to rally!
Yeah you definitely “rallied”! Great Bull
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: bowhunterforever on November 28, 2018, 03:41:03 PM
Time to rally!
Yeah you definitely “rallied”! Great Bull
He got one? pics or it didn't happen lol
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Southpole on November 28, 2018, 03:45:23 PM
Seen a decent bull in the 101 on Thanksgiving. That was my first bull moose sighting, super cool. I can't get over how stinkin' big those things are  :yike: , he had beautiful reddish colored antlers, was hoping at any moment they would pop right off for easy shed pickins.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: huntnphool on November 28, 2018, 03:49:48 PM
Time to rally!
Yeah you definitely “rallied”! Great Bull

+1
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on November 28, 2018, 04:01:46 PM
Hunt is over. I will try and post pics and a story by the weekend.

Thanks to all who gave me tips. It was a tip from a random guy that led to our success.

Teaser: I shot a 10 x 13 bull that is 50+ wide.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: bowhunterforever on November 28, 2018, 04:10:05 PM
Wow sounds like a beast :tup: :drool: Congrats buckjunkie
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Doublelunger on November 28, 2018, 04:13:33 PM

Heck ya :tup: I'll be anxiously waiting!
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: boneaddict on November 28, 2018, 04:17:41 PM
Well done! :tup:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: BULLBLASTER on November 28, 2018, 04:18:16 PM
You done well junkie!  :tup:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: benhuntin on November 28, 2018, 04:21:27 PM
Looks like stud bull. Congrats.


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Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: wheels on November 28, 2018, 04:24:24 PM
congrats cant wait to  read about it and see pics
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Birdguy on November 28, 2018, 04:43:52 PM
YES!!!! Right on, congrats!! Cannot wait to see the pics and read the story!!
Random guy.....gotta love the hunting community :tup:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Tradhunter on November 28, 2018, 05:04:47 PM
Sounds like it was worth the wait and passing up the bulls you have encountered. Awesome and congrats on your success! Cant wait to see pics and read the story.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: jackelope on November 28, 2018, 05:12:14 PM
Way to go, Jim. Happy for you.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: elkrack on November 29, 2018, 08:46:42 AM
Congrats! :tup:
 :brew:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: jackelope on November 29, 2018, 06:04:07 PM
Spoiler alert!!!












Jim killed a beast!!




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Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: NOCK NOCK on November 29, 2018, 06:06:23 PM
 :yike: 
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Brushbuster on November 29, 2018, 06:08:59 PM
Wow!!!! Congrats to the hunter & all involved. What an awesome trophy.  :brew:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: greenhead_killer on November 29, 2018, 06:12:17 PM
would have passed.....j/k. that thing is an absolute giant!! that right there is what dreams are made of! great job Jim!!
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: liljozie495 on November 29, 2018, 06:16:04 PM
Looking at it right now in person! You the man 😬
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Tradhunter on November 29, 2018, 06:47:01 PM
Extremely nice moose! Way to go and with a couple days to spare even!
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: dewandgin on November 29, 2018, 06:50:04 PM
Very Nice :drool: :drool: :tup: :tup:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: SuperDave on November 29, 2018, 06:55:35 PM
Very nice, Congratulations
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: TVHunts on November 29, 2018, 07:06:28 PM
What a beast!!! Congrats!
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Birdguy on November 29, 2018, 08:26:13 PM
 :yike: :yike: :yike: Holy MOOSE!!!  :yike: :yike: :yike:
That is incredible!! More pics to come I hope  :drool: :drool: :tup: :tup:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: jackelope on November 29, 2018, 09:56:00 PM
Here’s a couple more. 


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181130/557b540b871a6b75153aa0dbc87975e7.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181130/203d33231829a7af1f0aa8f1cf8c895f.jpg)

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Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Mfowl on November 29, 2018, 10:00:55 PM
Wow! Awesome bull! Congrats! Definitely worth holding out for!  :tup:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: bearhunter99 on November 29, 2018, 10:03:33 PM
Congrats!  That bull is a tank!
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: lokidog on November 29, 2018, 10:03:53 PM
Just... WOW!
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: bowhunterforever on November 29, 2018, 10:05:47 PM
Wow now that's what dreams are made of :drool: Heck of a bull, congrats :tup:
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on November 29, 2018, 10:07:11 PM
Thanks Josh! I will try and get the story out soon.
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: grundy53 on November 29, 2018, 10:17:41 PM
Wow! What a monster! Congratulations!

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Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: starbailey on November 30, 2018, 05:28:33 AM
Great looking bull! Congratulations.
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Post by: oldschool on November 30, 2018, 05:46:37 AM
 :yike:
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Post by: MADMAX on November 30, 2018, 06:09:10 AM
Congratulations
super bull
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 30, 2018, 06:20:21 AM
Can't ask for more than that! Amazing bull, congrats!
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Post by: benhuntin on November 30, 2018, 06:29:29 AM
Congratulations on a good lookin bull. I love the long tines.


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Post by: Ridgerunner on November 30, 2018, 06:45:03 AM
Way to hold out, great bull!
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Post by: MooseZ25 on November 30, 2018, 06:46:26 AM
Great bull. I love the tine length it has. Congratulations  :tup:
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Post by: lewy on November 30, 2018, 06:47:31 AM
That’s a sweet bull congrats
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Post by: NWBrute on November 30, 2018, 07:05:42 AM
 :kneel:
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Post by: X-Force on November 30, 2018, 07:33:15 AM
Man oh man!

Dream bull
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Post by: redi on November 30, 2018, 07:36:06 AM
Fantastic bull. Great job.
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Post by: SkookumHntr on November 30, 2018, 08:18:40 AM
Thats gotta be the Biggest Bull Ive ever seen a pic from in Washington! Incredible BULL!!
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Post by: elkrack on November 30, 2018, 08:36:45 AM
Wow. That’s all I got! Great job on holding out paid off big time! :tup:
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Post by: tgray on November 30, 2018, 10:33:27 AM
Took my youngest to go see it, what a awesome bull!
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Post by: benhuntin on November 30, 2018, 11:01:45 AM
I will drive from Spokane to see it.


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Post by: woodbow on November 30, 2018, 11:26:05 AM
Tremendous bull. Wow! 
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Post by: tlbradford on November 30, 2018, 01:26:45 PM
Awesome bull.  Thanks for taking us along on the adventure.  Congratulations!
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Post by: Buckjunkie on November 30, 2018, 01:27:49 PM
I will drive from Spokane to see it.

Let me know when you are coming.

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Post by: benhuntin on November 30, 2018, 03:04:24 PM
I will drive from Spokane to see it.

Let me know when you are coming.

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Post by: Buckjunkie on November 30, 2018, 04:17:02 PM
I will drive from Spokane to see it.

Let me know when you are coming.

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Just got to Puyallup

Text me at2532251057


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Post by: Roobugsdad on November 30, 2018, 05:18:34 PM
That is a absolute stud. Congratulations to you and way to go..
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Post by: BullMagnet76 on November 30, 2018, 05:39:32 PM
WOW!!
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Post by: Monsterbull11 on November 30, 2018, 06:23:33 PM
Went and looked at this bull in person today. There is really no “adjative” that does this bull justice. I honestly feel lucky just to put my hands on such an impressive animal. Great job on holding out for this monster. Congratulations my friend!!!
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Post by: M_ray on November 30, 2018, 06:27:33 PM
A true Giant, congrats to you!
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Post by: Crunchy on November 30, 2018, 07:21:04 PM
Waiting for the story.  True beast mode.
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Post by: westside Elkhunter on November 30, 2018, 07:48:25 PM
Congratulations. What a great bull.
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Post by: Buckjunkie on December 02, 2018, 08:45:06 PM
This bull was scored by an official SCI scorer today. Should be the new #2 all time. I’ll try and write the story tomorrow.
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Post by: westside bull on December 03, 2018, 03:29:25 PM
This bull was scored by an official SCI scorer today. Should be the new #2 all time. I’ll try and write the story tomorrow.
That's awesome..... :bfg:
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 03, 2018, 03:44:49 PM
This bull was scored by an official SCI scorer today. Should be the new #2 all time. I’ll try and write the story tomorrow.
What was the score?
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Buckjunkie on December 03, 2018, 05:09:53 PM
First off, I want to thank all of you who gave me tips on where to hunt. The list is too long so I will just say I had tips from Mt. Hull to Elbow Lake. I will share what I learned with anyone who draws in the future.

My moose hunt started when a friend who was attending the draw texted me saying I better have some vacation saved. Of course he kept me hanging while I was going crazy hoping I drew a sheep tag.

When I found out it was a moose tag I was elated. Within a couple weeks my wife and I were camping in the unit trying to learn what the different areas looked like. We put 450 miles on dirt roads only spotting one small bull. The East side of the unit (101/105) looked more "Moosey" to me so we spent most of our time East of the Kettle Crest. I found my way back for another day of scouting without seeing a Moose. A friend contacted me and said a guy he helped on a Sheep hunt five years ago was willing to help and help he did. John G. AKA Goldminer invited me back over spending the weekend at his place. He drove me to a bunch of different spots, but still only spotted one small bull and a cow.


Opening day found us camped up Hall Creek. I had three friends at first but it grew to 6 plus. Occasionally John and his family came around. We hunted for seven days spotting 19 Moose. 10 bulls and the rest were cows and calves. One bull on day two was a good one probably scoring low book for Boone & Crockett. I decided to turn him down. The video is posted earlier in this thread and I had quite a few comments. I was comfortable at that time since John was saying the bigger bulls are easier to find when the snow flies. His only caution was if we can get to them. Truer words were never spoken.


I had deer tags in Arizona and Colorado. I am trying to burn 20 years worth of points across six states before I am too old to make good use of them. I left October 20th for Arizona. Four days of scouting and 10 days of hunting killing a mid 170's on the last day. Colorado was good. I shot a nice 3x4 on my third day that scored in the mid 160's. I was gone 24 days straight and I had to get home to my wife knowing I still had a once in a lifetime tag for Moose in Washington.


I left for Republic the day after Thanksgiving. John invited me and Jason to stay at his place. This turned out to be a lot of fun. It seems like John knows everyone around Republic. He was constantly contacting friends to see if they had seen a Moose. I had a great tip from Jonathon_S on a good bull over Sherman Pass. It was perfect...we had a fresh dusting of snow and so we went to check for tracks. We drove the area and walked through the woods without finding anything fresh. Since we were over the pass we decided to check out a few more areas and thats when it happened. We ran across a guy looking for a Christmas Tree and stopped to ask if he had seen any Moose. He looked at us kinda funny and said yaaahhh. We asked if he would tell us where and he said he didnt want to because it was his White Tail spot. After reassuring him we wouldn't tell anyone he gave us the location. We drove straight there. There were fresh tracks, but we didnt see anything.


That same day John's two sons Derek and Zach were out hunting deer. Derek spotted a good bull in the morning and Zach saw a good bull in the evening. This was closer to Republic so we pounded the two areas for three days without finding anything more than a cow and a small bull. The tracks were there but the Moose seemed to vanish. The bull was on private almost two miles away. It was an amazing spot by Jason on 10 power binos that took us 30 minutes to confirm with the spotting scope.

That night Jason said we need to go back over Sherman and check that spot out again so Wednesday the 28th we headed over early. The road was nasty and everything was fogged in. I was starting to think I might eat the tag. We got close to the spot and started seeing a few Moose tracks. As Jason drove along I peered out my side looking into the fog. I was shocked when I spotted the sillhouette of a bull at the edge of visibility. Jason stopped the truck. At this point I was willing to shoot anything with forked fronts. I looked at the bull with my binoculars and thought I could see forks. He looked about 45" wide so I decided to shoot him.

I stepped out of the truck and pushed two round into the magazine of my 300 RUM. I attempted to rest on a tree but a couple limbs blocked my view. I decided to shoot off hand. He was looking our way with his body quarteringto my right. I shot high front left shoulder and his back legs folded. He spun left. jason said he let out a moan, but I couldn't hear. I just shot a 300RUM. Now I could see his right shoulder so I shot again and he collapsed. I let out a yell and Jason Jumped out of the truck. As we walked up to see the bull Jason was saying he’s pretty big. Five other moose were now visible including two bulls. As we approached I couldn't beleive his right side. It was awesome. I started to brush snow off his left and Jason said he's still alive. I stepped back for a moment, but he was done. When I brushed the rest of the snow off his left side I couldn't beleive what I saw. He was a monster. Dumb luck or just good fortune...I am truly humbled by the sheer size of this bull. I saw many trail cam pics from tipsters. At least five were huge bulls, but I had never seen a trail cam pic of this bull untill last night. A friend knows a Moose guy named DJ that sent a pic. I'll ask Josh to post it after I finish the story.

I had the bull scored yesterday by a guy I know who is an official SCI scorer. He will easily be the #2 all time Shiras. The largest Shiras ever recorded in the lower 48. He scored in the mid 490's. I had him scored SCI because Boone & Crockett does not recognize point length. This bull has over 235" of tines.


Thanks to everyone who contrubuted to this hunt. I especially want to thank Jason Parlari, John Gianukakis, Cody Davis, Martin Greenhaw, Tim Argo, Josh Prouty, Brent Lawson, Jed McDaniels who all took time off to come over and help. John's sons Derek and Zach who were always looking for me. I want to thank Penny, John's wife, for her hospitality and excellent meals and putting up with us. The many tipsters for taking time out of your life to help me out.     


Not a sexy hunting story, but as we all say. I'd rather be lucky than good!
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: jackelope on December 03, 2018, 05:16:45 PM
Here’s the trail cam pic Jim mentioned. The length of the points on this thing is crazy.

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Post by: tlbradford on December 03, 2018, 08:19:55 PM
I don't know everyone in Buckley anymore, but I still know a few.  Tell Jason and Tim, Travis Bradford says hi.  Congrats again.  How will he score for B&C?
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Post by: tgray on December 04, 2018, 06:18:52 AM
Here’s the trail cam pic Jim mentioned. The length of the points on this thing is crazy.

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:yike:
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Post by: tgray on December 04, 2018, 06:24:46 AM
 Great story Jim, congratulations again. That piece of antler that was broke off in his ear was pretty awesome too, tough buggers
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Post by: Doublelunger on December 04, 2018, 07:32:21 AM
Fantastic job all the way around!! :tup: :tup:
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Post by: Tradhunter on December 04, 2018, 09:06:25 PM
Hmmmmm...what do ya think, same one?
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Post by: jackelope on December 04, 2018, 09:53:19 PM
I’m going with it’s the same one.
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Post by: Buckjunkie on December 04, 2018, 10:26:48 PM
Looks right to me
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on December 05, 2018, 01:53:45 PM
Hmmmmm...what do ya think, same one?

Almost certainly.  :tup:
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Post by: Buckjunkie on December 10, 2018, 08:34:13 AM
Close up
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 10, 2018, 09:23:24 AM
Congrats on an awesome animal
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Post by: Duckhunter14 on January 03, 2019, 11:26:10 AM
Wow! What a pig. Congrats!  :tup:

Clint
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Post by: Mossyoak on January 08, 2019, 03:29:22 PM
Congrats! What a bull! That bull definitely liked having his picture taken :chuckle:
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Post by: Buckjunkie on January 08, 2019, 03:47:17 PM
Thank You! It was foggy when I shot it so walking up to it was amazing! When we showed the bull to the local that gave us the tip he said he never saw that bull before. I just got really lucky!
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Post by: MtnMuley on January 08, 2019, 05:08:17 PM
Amazing he doesn't have broken points with those lengths.  Should be a great SCI scorer.  :tup:

edit: just read through the last few pages and saw it's been SCI scored. :tup:
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on January 09, 2019, 12:19:08 PM
Amazing he doesn't have broken points with those lengths.  Should be a great SCI scorer.  :tup:



That's because no one wanted to fight him.  Moose don't drink tequila... :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: Buckjunkie on January 09, 2019, 03:53:03 PM
Amazing he doesn't have broken points with those lengths.  Should be a great SCI scorer.  :tup:



That's because no one wanted to fight him.  Moose don't drink tequila... :chuckle:

Haha...that’s funny. And that’s what I thought, but he did fight another bull. There was an abscess with a piece of antler through his left ear lodged against his skull. Crazy nothing was broke.
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Post by: MtnMuley on January 09, 2019, 06:41:35 PM
Can't beat that ending on any tag in the west. You met a great asset there in JG/Crew:tup:
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Post by: Buckjunkie on January 24, 2019, 07:56:16 PM
I will have my bull at the Sportsman’s show on Sunday morning first thing if anyone want to see it in person.
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 24, 2019, 08:03:58 PM
Nice, I’m going Sunday now rather than Saturday.👍
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 27, 2019, 08:10:23 PM
Saw it today, the times are thicker in person than the photos show them.

#2 state rifle moose, gotta love that.👍
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Post by: Buckjunkie on January 27, 2019, 08:31:02 PM
Thanks! Won a 6.5 Creedmore
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 27, 2019, 08:35:25 PM
Thanks! Won a 6.5 Creedmore

Nice.👍
Title: Re: Drew Moose Tag
Post by: Tradhunter on January 28, 2019, 09:40:22 AM
Great job on the bull! And you got to see in person, the archery bull we got this year as well. I wasn't able to make it down there to see your bull. Brian also green scored our bull but he must have mis-calculated as it actually fell more in the range that I scored it at to begin with. Either way, a couple of fantastic bulls for sure! I will get in touch with you at some point when I get time to check it out.
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Post by: Buckjunkie on January 28, 2019, 01:28:31 PM
Ok, we aren’t far away
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Post by: Buckjunkie on January 28, 2019, 03:58:12 PM
This is my screensaver shot
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Post by: hunterofelk on January 31, 2019, 08:21:38 AM
Too bad the score doesnt count antler point length.  Would that be a decent Alaska moose?
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Post by: greenhead_killer on January 31, 2019, 08:57:37 AM
Sci does account for all tine length. Should be #2 in the world after drying period
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Post by: Buckjunkie on February 02, 2019, 04:28:46 PM
I had my moose scored by a Master Measurer today. It scored 504 7/8” which makes it the new world record Shiras Moose!
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Post by: greenhead_killer on February 02, 2019, 04:32:14 PM
Oh snap!!! Congrats Jim!
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Post by: Tradhunter on February 02, 2019, 05:21:56 PM
Right on! Way to go!!
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Post by: Wanttohuntmore on February 10, 2019, 08:25:18 PM
Congrats!
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Post by: Jason on February 10, 2019, 08:41:05 PM
Congrats on the Moose and the record!
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Post by: castie2504 on February 10, 2019, 09:55:25 PM
Simply amazing specimen of a moose. Congratulations on a true OIL harvest.
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