Post by: boneaddict on October 16, 2018, 07:14:32 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on October 16, 2018, 07:24:07 AM
Talk about a tease.
Post by: boneaddict on October 16, 2018, 07:58:29 AM
85 percent of the moose shot are dinks compared to what’s out there. Mostly aggressive younger bulls. Most people are all jacked and pull the trigger on their OIL before they really realize it. Antler size isn’t everything after all, But when you see a critter like this, dang!
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 16, 2018, 07:59:58 AM
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Post by: Tradhunter on October 16, 2018, 08:21:34 AM
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 16, 2018, 09:11:23 AM
What tag was it?
Post by: bornhunter on October 16, 2018, 09:14:46 AM
Post by: meatwhack on October 16, 2018, 09:23:59 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on October 16, 2018, 09:26:08 AM
Thanks for sharing.
Post by: Chad Osterholtz on October 16, 2018, 09:54:22 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on October 16, 2018, 09:56:04 AM
Post by: knighttime25 on October 16, 2018, 10:05:57 AM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on October 16, 2018, 10:06:47 AM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 16, 2018, 10:12:53 AM
I am proud to know him , he is a great guy and the hunter and poster put in a ton of work. Every time I tried to reach him he was scouting putting out cameras..
He deserves everything that goes with this bull .. a fantastic animal.. and fantastic guys
Post by: X-Force on October 16, 2018, 10:32:36 AM
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Post by: jb101 on October 16, 2018, 11:13:01 AM
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Post by: jackelope on October 16, 2018, 12:25:39 PM
I apologize for the bent pic but I don't have time to figure it out as I am actually running a little late, suppose to be on my way down to go process this big thing haha. We built a mobil cooler which we had with us on the hunt and the moose has been aging in it since the kill day. The meat is looking fantastic and can't wait to cook some up!
I got him unbent for you.
Congrats on an amazing bull. Not sure what else to say beyond that.
Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 16, 2018, 12:32:38 PM
That bull's fronts are bigger than paddles on a lot of killed bulls:yeah:
Post by: redi on October 16, 2018, 12:39:41 PM
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Post by: Rainier10 on October 16, 2018, 02:37:59 PM
Post by: grundy53 on October 16, 2018, 03:37:23 PM
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Post by: dfresh96 on October 16, 2018, 03:48:16 PM
Post by: sjhgraysage on October 16, 2018, 03:53:37 PM
IMHO This bull would be competition to a bunch of Canadian moose for antler size.
Post by: PNW4Life on October 16, 2018, 06:05:34 PM
Amazing animal. Thanks for sharing.
Post by: Turner89 on October 16, 2018, 07:05:09 PM
Post by: Hoythunter on October 16, 2018, 07:18:02 PM
Post by: fishngamereaper on October 16, 2018, 07:25:09 PM
I want one.....
:tup: :tup:
Post by: NOCK NOCK on October 16, 2018, 08:06:59 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 16, 2018, 08:47:42 PM
I just want to share it took alot for him to share this pic. The Hunter and poster are very reserved guys. Please do not ask for specifics. You will not get them.
I am proud to know him , he is a great guy and the hunter and poster put in a ton of work. Every time I tried to reach him he was scouting putting out cameras..
He deserves everything that goes with this bull .. a fantastic animal.. and fantastic guys
Glad it was shared, but OIL’s why not share where it was taken?
Not like the hunter is going to get another chance at one unless he pays up for the auction tag. :twocents:
Post by: cem3434 on October 16, 2018, 08:59:56 PM
Post by: Birdguy on October 16, 2018, 09:08:08 PM
Post by: SkookumHntr on October 16, 2018, 09:17:50 PM
Post by: MonstroMuley on October 16, 2018, 11:10:40 PM
Congrats!
Post by: Skyvalhunter on October 17, 2018, 05:15:55 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on October 17, 2018, 06:34:37 AM
:peep:
Post by: CaNINE on October 17, 2018, 07:52:38 AM
Post by: Whitpirate on October 17, 2018, 09:10:31 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 17, 2018, 09:11:34 AM
If you are going to book it they will require a location. I think I know the GMU but either way he’s a bull of dreams.
:yeah:
Post by: Tradhunter on October 17, 2018, 10:13:19 AM
It is relatively thick in this particular area where he lived so we just poked around here and there calling a little. heard some responses but nothing would come in. We had an hour of daylight left one evening so we decided to give it another try. I cow called and he responded immediately and was right on top of us so we had to move quick to get the wind in our favor as he was trying to circle us. He was grunting and grunting like crazy coming through the tall willows. With the shooter in place, i grunted like a bull and he got bent out of shape and destroyed a tree, then turned straight down the hill towards us right where we wanted him. When i first saw his giant fronts clear the brush I was like OH THATS HIM! Then I realized I forgot to grab my video cam which I had bought just for this hunt haha! He comes down into the opening and stops at 40 yards just long enough to receive the arrow in the heart. He ran about 50 yards and tipped over. I didn't see him fall but i remember what sounded like an old growth doug fir hitting the ground haha. It was pretty awesome to say the least.
We kind of have a little history with this bull so that makes the whole deal even better for us. And to even think one of us would actually draw the tag and hunt him is incredible. I will try and post some of the history pics we have of him.
Thanks again for looking and commenting.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on October 17, 2018, 10:17:51 AM
Shiras I believe
:peep:
He’s dead.
Post by: Rainier10 on October 17, 2018, 10:39:24 AM
Post by: X-Force on October 17, 2018, 11:16:16 AM
Thanks everyone for the awesome replies! Yeah this bull is something else. It is definitely something to be proud of. He is an archery WA bull shot with a compound bow and is 44 2/8" wide.
It is relatively thick in this particular area where he lived so we just poked around here and there calling a little. heard some responses but nothing would come in. We had an hour of daylight left one evening so we decided to give it another try. I cow called and he responded immediately and was right on top of us so we had to move quick to get the wind in our favor as he was trying to circle us. He was grunting and grunting like crazy coming through the tall willows. With the shooter in place, i grunted like a bull and he got bent out of shape and destroyed a tree, then turned straight down the hill towards us right where we wanted him. When i first saw his giant fronts clear the brush I was like OH THATS HIM! Then I realized I forgot to grab my video cam which I had bought just for this hunt haha! He comes down into the opening and stops at 40 yards just long enough to receive the arrow in the heart. He ran about 50 yards and tipped over. I didn't see him fall but i remember what sounded like an old growth doug fir hitting the ground haha. It was pretty awesome to say the least.
We kind of have a little history with this bull so that makes the whole deal even better for us. And to even think one of us would actually draw the tag and hunt him is incredible. I will try and post some of the history pics we have of him.
Thanks again for looking and commenting.
Awesome!
Looking forward to the history pictures
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 17, 2018, 11:20:43 AM
Post by: elkrack on October 17, 2018, 12:51:54 PM
Congrats to the hunter
Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 17, 2018, 12:56:10 PM
I just want to share it took alot for him to share this pic. The Hunter and poster are very reserved guys. Please do not ask for specifics. You will not get them.
I am proud to know him , he is a great guy and the hunter and poster put in a ton of work. Every time I tried to reach him he was scouting putting out cameras..
He deserves everything that goes with this bull .. a fantastic animal.. and fantastic guys
Outstanding. Thank them for sharing. That is an impressive animal.
Post by: Machias on October 17, 2018, 02:44:26 PM
Post by: mdbuck5x5 on October 17, 2018, 03:36:24 PM
Post by: BullMagnet76 on October 17, 2018, 05:12:50 PM
Post by: dewandgin on October 17, 2018, 06:58:12 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on October 17, 2018, 07:18:53 PM
Wow, Congrats!!! What a stud!!! Which unit if you dont mind sharing?See my first post.. thanks
Post by: bullfisher on October 17, 2018, 08:19:04 PM
Post by: BullMagnet76 on October 17, 2018, 09:08:20 PM
Wow, Congrats!!! What a stud!!! Which unit if you dont mind sharing?See my first post.. thanks
Didnt see your first post, sorry!!
Post by: coachcw on October 18, 2018, 06:41:04 AM
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Post by: Tradhunter on October 19, 2018, 08:06:02 PM
Thanks everyone for the incredible responses!
Post by: NOCK NOCK on October 19, 2018, 09:02:34 PM
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Post by: Whitpirate on October 26, 2018, 09:13:50 PM
Good to know! I was going to try that next. The last time I had a moose steak was from my cousins Selkirk bull and he was 8 1/2 or 9 1/2 yrs old i believe and it was fantastic!
You can try wet aging as well. I've had decent success with vac sealing and throwing in the fridge for 16-28 days.
Post by: Tradhunter on October 26, 2018, 09:56:08 PM
As for wet aging, yeah that actually might be something to look into. I have done just that with deer or elk when its not cold enough to hang them but never for more than 4-5 days. I never really thought about. Thanks for the tip!
Post by: boneaddict on October 27, 2018, 06:36:36 AM
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Post by: Tradhunter on October 27, 2018, 09:52:23 AM
Bone, what poundage and broadhead would you recommend for moose with a longbow? The hybrid I hunt with currently is only 63# and I shoot Bear Razorheads which I don't think I would use on a moose I don't think. I sure love killing elk and deer with that set up though.
Post by: Roobugsdad on October 29, 2018, 10:29:33 AM
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Post by: Widgeondeke on October 30, 2018, 08:08:36 AM
:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
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Post by: benhuntin on November 26, 2018, 02:18:13 PM
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Post by: Tradhunter on November 26, 2018, 08:48:34 PM
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on November 30, 2018, 12:50:49 PM
Sweet Bull and congrats to hunter but whats wrong with asking about the Moose and what unit etc.. its a once in a lifetime tagThey don’t want to share... what’s wrong with that?
Post by: tlbradford on November 30, 2018, 01:24:56 PM
I may try and can some when I get time. I still have never had canned game meat other than salmon.
Bone, what poundage and broadhead would you recommend for moose with a longbow? The hybrid I hunt with currently is only 63# and I shoot Bear Razorheads which I don't think I would use on a moose I don't think. I sure love killing elk and deer with that set up though.
It is nice there are so many cut on contact heavy broadheads available these days. I would feel comfortable with an arrow in the 500-600 range with a solid CTC two blade, and good arrow flight. Basically, the same set-up I shoot for deer and elk out of my 62# longbow.
Thank you for all the photos and story. That is an amazing animal. Congrats to the hunter.
Post by: Tradhunter on November 30, 2018, 01:34:20 PM
Post by: huntnphool on November 30, 2018, 01:40:16 PM
right on and thanks for the reply. I do have some 600plus grain cedar shafts that I also use for elk that I think would be fine for moose. I do like a heavy arrow. I also have some purple heart footed shafts that are dang tough. i would have to change out broadheads though as I currently use Bear Razorheads and would not trust them to hold up on a moose. I was just not sure if my 63lb Hybrid longbow would be sufficient but then again its not all that tough to get close to a moose most of the time. Sure like that there are still some folks out there running around with the real stick and string.
I killed mine with a 400gr. Beman tipped with 85gr. Thunderhead, I think you will be fine.
Post by: Tradhunter on November 30, 2018, 05:05:18 PM
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