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Title: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on June 15, 2022, 06:47:04 AM
Unbelieveable, the wife and son in law drew this with 11 points combined.  They drew cow moose last year in Huckleberry, I drew bull moose in 2019 in selkirk.  I've hunted the republic area in the past for deer but never saw moose.  So I'm reaching out to anyone who is willing to help with some intel???  We will be putting boots on the ground and gas is going to be a killer, but looking forward to hunting moose again.  I've heard this is the land of big bull moose, just don't know where to start.  Thanks for any help huntwa family.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Southpole on June 15, 2022, 06:57:08 AM
Congratulations! We spend a lot of time in the 101. If I come across any solid intel, I’ll let you know. Good luck.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: RB on June 15, 2022, 07:15:52 AM
PM sent Best of luck!  :tup:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on June 15, 2022, 08:17:31 AM
Thanks for PMs, and just to let others know, any intel I receive will not be put on social media.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: bobcat on June 15, 2022, 08:23:22 AM
Congratulations on the good luck for your wife and son in law. I think I had Kettle as my 4th choice. Should be a really fun hunt but I do wonder how tough it might be to find moose, looking at the statistics from last year it took 23 days per kill. And only 8 out of 10 hunters harvested a moose. Hopefully that was only due to people holding out for bigger bulls, and not due to numbers being way down because of the wolves.

Oh, and there is some general information in the WDFW Hunting Prospects if you want to check that out. All they have right now is the 2021 prospects but it's probably not going to be any different as far as areas they recommend looking at to find moose.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: mp.hunter on June 15, 2022, 08:28:03 AM
Congrats Jerry


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Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Southpole on June 15, 2022, 08:29:54 AM
Congratulations on the good luck for your wife and son in law. I think I had Kettle as my 4th choice. Should be a really fun hunt but I do wonder how tough it might be to find moose, looking at the statistics from last year it took 23 days per kill. And only 8 out of 10 hunters harvested a moose. Hopefully that was only due to people holding out for bigger bulls, and not due to numbers being way down because of the wolves.
I think the people that couldn’t fill their tag probably had time restraints and or had some kind of unforeseen issues come up. There’s plenty of moose around the 3 units available for that tag.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: The100Road on June 15, 2022, 08:46:41 AM
I might have a good starting point for you in 204. Might even have a small place to stay if needed! :)


Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: The100Road on June 15, 2022, 08:47:19 AM
Couple more
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: The100Road on June 15, 2022, 08:47:56 AM
Couple more
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on June 15, 2022, 08:51:01 AM
I see what you are doing here 100road!!  :chuckle: Inside joke guys!  A place to stay is an amazing offer!! Info for your hunt just got better!!  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: huntnnw on June 15, 2022, 08:52:31 AM
I’ve got lots of info jerry
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: The100Road on June 15, 2022, 08:55:42 AM
I see what you are doing here 100road!!  :chuckle: Inside joke guys!  A place to stay is an amazing offer!! Info for your hunt just got better!!  :chuckle:

Lol. I’ll send you these way points even if no intel is traded. It’s not like I’ll ever get drawn for moose.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on June 15, 2022, 09:03:12 AM
I’ve got lots of info jerry
It would be much appreciated!!!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: redi on June 15, 2022, 09:09:05 AM
Congratulations Jerry. It’s great to see so many offers to help. Great group on here.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on June 15, 2022, 09:35:18 AM
Congratulations Jerry. It’s great to see so many offers to help. Great group on here.
seriously, some really genuine people on here, met some as well, including you sir!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: hunterednate on June 15, 2022, 11:11:08 AM
Congrats on the tag! Unbelievable luck for you and your family in those recent moose draws. Best of luck to your wife and son-in-law.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Matth on June 16, 2022, 11:51:44 AM
Congratulations Jerry. It’s great to see so many offers to help. Great group on here.
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I also enjoy seeing all of the help offered
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on June 16, 2022, 12:04:46 PM
I still can't believe buckjunkie's bull from a couple years ago, it looks like something from alaska.  Lots more info to dig up but the research is part of the fun.  Can't wait to see my son in laws face if/when he puts a dinosaur moose on the ground!!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: sjhgraysage on June 17, 2022, 11:17:50 AM
Jerry
I'm wishing you guys the best! But On my 2019 hunt moose were very scarce in all the places I spent time in. 12 days of moose hunting and only saw 2 baby bulls on the first day. Only saw maybe 6 or 7 moose total and that may have been counting some of them twice. If I could go back in time I would start my hunt earlier, like maybe on day one instead of waiting until Oct 8th. That dang tag is still in one of my junk drawers somewhere.  :bash:
Scott
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: kramman on June 17, 2022, 05:03:07 PM
Check in box for pm.... Mark
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: NOCK NOCK on June 17, 2022, 06:23:24 PM
Jerry
I'm wishing you guys the best! But On my 2019 hunt moose were very scarce in all the places I spent time in. 12 days of moose hunting and only saw 2 baby bulls on the first day. Only saw maybe 6 or 7 moose total and that may have been counting some of them twice. If I could go back in time I would start my hunt earlier, like maybe on day one instead of waiting until Oct 8th. That dang tag is still in one of my junk drawers somewhere.  :bash:
Scott


I drew it in 2013 and had same issues, warm weather not good, scouted all summer- saw very few, (side note: had scouted the exact area/pond that Hirshey killed her good one, in the same year, very little sign of moose there for us....guess we were wrong LOL) 6 trail cams out-only got pics of 1 decent bull and a cow and calf. I hunted hard the first 12 days and saw 2 dinker bulls. Hunted 2 weekends after that with nothing, then on last week there Ended up killing one that was well below my modest goal, but that's OK, I got to do something most never will in WA St.

Its a HUGE area to cover. Best advice is to not chase ghosts. Many times you will here about good bulls being seen at X spot. They most likely will not be there when you get there, and you will spend a ton of time traveling back and forth. Talk to the "cowboys" working the cattle, they spend alot of time out there and have a good pulse of what's going on.

Give me a shout and I will give you any and all the info I collected in my time up there. 
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Montanajoe on June 17, 2022, 07:12:17 PM
Check your inbox again. I’ve sent you what info I have from 2015.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Southpole on June 17, 2022, 07:33:11 PM
Jerry
I'm wishing you guys the best! But On my 2019 hunt moose were very scarce in all the places I spent time in. 12 days of moose hunting and only saw 2 baby bulls on the first day. Only saw maybe 6 or 7 moose total and that may have been counting some of them twice. If I could go back in time I would start my hunt earlier, like maybe on day one instead of waiting until Oct 8th. That dang tag is still in one of my junk drawers somewhere.  :bash:
Scott


I drew it in 2013 and had same issues, warm weather not good, scouted all summer- saw very few, (side note: had scouted the exact area/pond that Hirshey killed her good one, in the same year, very little sign of moose there for us....guess we were wrong LOL) 6 trail cams out-only got pics of 1 decent bull and a cow and calf. I hunted hard the first 12 days and saw 2 dinker bulls. Hunted 2 weekends after that with nothing, then on last week there Ended up killing one that was well below my modest goal, but that's OK, I got to do something most never will in WA St.

Its a HUGE area to cover. Best advice is to not chase ghosts. Many times you will here about good bulls being seen at X spot. They most likely will not be there when you get there, and you will spend a ton of time traveling back and forth. Talk to the "cowboys" working the cattle, they spend alot of time out there and have a good pulse of what's going on.

Give me a shout and I will give you any and all the info I collected in my time up there. 

Some good advice we were given after drawing a quality permit ( not an OIL) is not to chase “hear says”. Some guy says he seen an animal at x spot, then you run to it… waste of time. Focus on an area and put your time into it. Not  a for sure deal but less running around is best.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on June 20, 2022, 11:05:20 AM
Sorry I didn’t get back to people quicker, I’ve read all the PM’s and trying to digest it all and put a game plan together. We really appreciate all the PM’s and other info passed on!  I learned with my own 2019 bull moose tag that chasing ghosts (great way to put it) is a waste of time. This unit is almost too big, no way we will be able to scout it all, I’m hoping we can get a good starting point, talk w biologist and gets some boots on the ground. Looking back, the Selkirk was much easier to scout.  These gas prices definetly will have an impact on us and getting to know as much as possible. When I drew the Selkirk I drove over from western Wa every other weekend after results came out. Not going to be able to do that this time, which really sucks. Anyway, again, really appreciate any info, and please know that info past on that is direct or sensitive won’t be posted.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: bearpaw on June 20, 2022, 11:16:42 AM
My advice is scout on weekends when you don't burn vacation time, save all your vacation time for the hunt, plan as much time for the hunt as possible, moose numbers are only a small fraction of what they used to be. You could get lucky with a couple quick kills but plan lots of time for a worst-case scenario.  :tup:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on June 20, 2022, 11:48:20 AM
Thanks Dale, yeah, the son in law works 4-10’s and I get every other Friday off so we should have a decent amount of 3 day weekends! 
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: MtnMuley on June 20, 2022, 11:56:22 AM
Remember there's 40 Tribal permits for moose in those units as well. Some of the dumbest advice I've ever heard would be no not take chances and follow up on specific bull. Many of the biggest bulls killed in your units units we're done exactly that way. :twocents:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: h20hunter on June 20, 2022, 12:00:34 PM
40!  :yike:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: MtnMuley on June 20, 2022, 12:32:59 PM
40!  :yike:

I may be high on that number. Was thinking 20 archery and 20 rifle. Might be less. It may have changed recently. Maybe 10 and 15 these days. I know on the south half it's considerably more, like 50.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: NOCK NOCK on June 20, 2022, 06:50:43 PM
Remember there's 40 Tribal permits for moose in those units as well. Some of the dumbest advice I've ever heard would be no not take chances and follow up on specific bull. Many of the biggest bulls killed in your units units we're done exactly that way. :twocents:


Did you kill one that way?
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Falcon on June 20, 2022, 09:09:57 PM
Jerry

Super late to say huge congrats.  You’ve had a taste of what Washington moose hunting is, and I know you will dig in get it done for the wifey and son in law.   It’s all about the journey :tup:

Ps:   If you need a payday loan for gas..........I’m your huckleberry :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: MtnMuley on June 20, 2022, 10:01:09 PM
Remember there's 40 Tribal permits for moose in those units as well. Some of the dumbest advice I've ever heard would be no not take chances and follow up on specific bull. Many of the biggest bulls killed in your units units we're done exactly that way. :twocents:


Did you kill one that way?

Nope. Never drawn a moose tag here.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on June 21, 2022, 04:57:37 AM
Jerry

Super late to say huge congrats.  You’ve had a taste of what Washington moose hunting is, and I know you will dig in get it done for the wifey and son in law.   It’s all about the journey :tup:

Ps:   If you need a payday loan for gas..........I’m your huckleberry :IBCOOL:
might take you up on that loan!!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: NOCK NOCK on June 21, 2022, 05:28:59 AM
Remember there's 40 Tribal permits for moose in those units as well. Some of the dumbest advice I've ever heard would be no not take chances and follow up on specific bull. Many of the biggest bulls killed in your units units we're done exactly that way. :twocents:


Did you kill one that way?

Nope. Never drawn a moose tag here.


Well, some of "the dumbest advice i ever heard" comes from folks who do not have the specific experience to be giving advice.
SMH


Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: MtnMuley on June 21, 2022, 05:51:36 AM
Remember there's 40 Tribal permits for moose in those units as well. Some of the dumbest advice I've ever heard would be no not take chances and follow up on specific bull. Many of the biggest bulls killed in your units units we're done exactly that way. :twocents:


Did you kill one that way?

Nope. Never drawn a moose tag here.


Well, some of "the dumbest advice i ever heard" comes from folks who do not have the specific experience to be giving advice.
SMH

Let's not derail this thread. I was simply letting the OP know that several of the biggest moose ever killed in this state were guys going away from their routine and following up a specific lead. Knowing who you're dealing with goes a long ways.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on June 21, 2022, 06:33:47 AM
 :tup: I will absolutely follow up, I think it matters how recent the sighting was.  Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: MtnMuley on June 21, 2022, 07:01:51 AM
Thanks for posting that Ridgeratt. Looks like 15 total permits these days. :tup:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: hunter399 on June 21, 2022, 07:13:41 AM
Is this for 101 ferry unit.
If it was me ,just me.
First place I'd look would be around lake Ellen.
Drainage that hold water.
South fork,bangs MT rd.
Anyplace with a creek or substantial water source.

No gonna lie ,been a few years since I crossed the river to hunt. But I have a few friends that go that way .
Last time I heard of a monster was last year around that lake Ellen . I also didn't know there was tribal tags too,maybe somebody got him.
Good luck I'll keep my ear out.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Southpole on June 21, 2022, 08:08:47 AM
I remember hearing somewhere that the tribal permits are not OIL and so a lot of them go unfilled.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: greenhead_killer on June 21, 2022, 09:21:38 AM
65 permits for just those gmus?!? Wow!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: MtnMuley on June 21, 2022, 09:42:05 AM
65 permits for just those gmus?!? Wow!

No. Just 15 total permits for the North Half, which includes all the units the OP drew. There are 60 permits for the South Half, which is all Reservation.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on June 22, 2022, 06:34:06 AM
So I am curious, and haven't heard any thoughts yet, I know we should be there for the opener and take advantage of the rut, then I heard the deer hunters come in and things slow down. In between the rut and Nov is it the toughest time to find a bull?  If a guy had two weeks would it be best to do one week the first week and one in middle of Nov?  Or last week of Nov?  hate to have them shoot a bull and have its antlers fall off!!  lol
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: MtnMuley on June 22, 2022, 06:47:25 AM
I would personally hunt the 1st two weeks if I only had 2 weeks off. Never know what deer hunter you'll run into who saw a big bull in a specific spot. If I had one more week off, it'd be the last week in November. I'd take the tiny risk of having a horn pop off. :twocents:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Caseknife on June 22, 2022, 07:03:22 AM
I do prefer searching for moose after the leaves have fallen and days are colder.  Falcon killed his bull IIRC the 3rd week of November, my step-son who had one of the North Half tags in '20 killed his bull about the 10th of November. Don't know if things slow down when deer and elk hunters are out there, but they are a good source of information.  Sometimes they just saw one down the road, usually they are very helpful and may even get their hands dirty.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: NOCK NOCK on June 22, 2022, 07:39:41 PM
I had the permit. hunted hard first full 2 weeks. warm weather(moose dont like heat) THICK country. saw very few, called alot and only had 1 interaction with a dinker.
hunted 2 more weekends after the 1st 2 weeks and killed a bull then.

I had planned on having a later week off to hit it at the end if needed.

I agree with others advice, once the leaves fall they will be easier to see, save some time for then.

Most of all have fun!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: benhuntin on June 23, 2022, 07:37:51 AM
I wouldn’t waste my time. Just turn the tags back in.


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Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on June 23, 2022, 08:23:27 AM
I wouldn’t waste my time. Just turn the tags back in.


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I was waiting for you to chime in, your advice is always priceless!!  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Buckjunkie on June 23, 2022, 10:19:24 AM
I had the tag in 2018. I hunted the first 8 days and we saw 19 moose. 10 bulls, 7 cows and 2 calves. Saw two good bulls.

Went back after Thanksgiving and it was tough. We saw a cow and a dink bull the first 5 days. Others we talked to were seeing moose and in their opinion good bulls, but we managed to avoid them. Got lucky with two and a half days left and killed a crazy big bull. There was another good bull with him which another hunter killed the next day.

Bring tire chains or a snow machine in the late season.

I’m not a moose expert, but I would definitely be there for for the opener. We had decent luck calling and of course spotted some chasing cows.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on June 23, 2022, 12:27:59 PM
Anyone have a number to a biologist in that area besides Annemarie Prince?  I’ll give her a call but with the Selkirk tag in ‘19 she was pretty vague.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: WSU on June 23, 2022, 12:40:41 PM
Unbelieveable, the wife and son in law drew this with 11 points combined.  They drew cow moose last year in Huckleberry, I drew bull moose in 2019 in selkirk.  I've hunted the republic area in the past for deer but never saw moose.  So I'm reaching out to anyone who is willing to help with some intel???  We will be putting boots on the ground and gas is going to be a killer, but looking forward to hunting moose again.  I've heard this is the land of big bull moose, just don't know where to start.  Thanks for any help huntwa family.

I don't ever want to hear you bitch about drawings again!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on June 23, 2022, 01:20:41 PM
Unbelieveable, the wife and son in law drew this with 11 points combined.  They drew cow moose last year in Huckleberry, I drew bull moose in 2019 in selkirk.  I've hunted the republic area in the past for deer but never saw moose.  So I'm reaching out to anyone who is willing to help with some intel???  We will be putting boots on the ground and gas is going to be a killer, but looking forward to hunting moose again.  I've heard this is the land of big bull moose, just don't know where to start.  Thanks for any help huntwa family.

I don't ever want to hear you bitch about drawings again!
who me? Complain ?? 

😆😆. It’s not like I drew though!!!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: WSU on June 23, 2022, 02:02:44 PM
Unbelieveable, the wife and son in law drew this with 11 points combined.  They drew cow moose last year in Huckleberry, I drew bull moose in 2019 in selkirk.  I've hunted the republic area in the past for deer but never saw moose.  So I'm reaching out to anyone who is willing to help with some intel???  We will be putting boots on the ground and gas is going to be a killer, but looking forward to hunting moose again.  I've heard this is the land of big bull moose, just don't know where to start.  Thanks for any help huntwa family.

I don't ever want to hear you bitch about drawings again!
who me? Complain ?? 

😆😆. It’s not like I drew though!!!

Just getting to go is 90% of the fun anyway!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on July 21, 2022, 05:43:34 PM
Heading over to scout early tomorrow, leaving west side at 2 am.  Heading to republic, my question, best way to get there?? Isn’t there a ferry you have to take if you take 21? If, how early does it start running?? Coming from bonney lake, taking I-90
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: bobcat on July 21, 2022, 05:46:54 PM
I'd just head up to Tonasket and go east on 20.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: buckfvr on July 21, 2022, 05:51:52 PM
Keller Ferry, 6am-midnite 7 days
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on July 21, 2022, 06:45:54 PM
Keller Ferry, 6am-midnite 7 days
thank you for those hours! Heading over Sherman so bobcat, is your way still the recommended way? If I remember correctly, if you miss the ferry it’s about a 45 min turn around?
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: buckfvr on July 21, 2022, 07:23:48 PM
Or longer if theres a line and you miss the first ferry (small boats).  If going east of Sherman, look at 21 to 25 north to Kettle then west to the east slopes of Sherman.  Any way you decide, nice drive, scenic and pay attention to speed limits in the little towns.   :tup:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on July 21, 2022, 07:29:10 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on July 22, 2022, 05:23:39 AM
Couple questions from a wet sider, just before chelan and the bridge, are all those boats fishing for kings? Also, why cover up the fruit trees, looks like a ton of work??
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Caseknife on July 22, 2022, 06:23:58 AM
Keeps the birds from harvesting the fruit first.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: NOCK NOCK on July 22, 2022, 06:26:13 AM
Kings and sockeye(run is big)   

Nets provide shading for sensitive apples like honeycrisp

Have fun and let us know what ya see up there.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on July 22, 2022, 06:29:31 AM
Thanks guys, Brewster had a ton of boats too, all in one area.  12 miles from tonasket now
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on July 22, 2022, 07:47:03 AM
Good coffee at the knotty pine, waiting for my chili omelette !
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Southpole on July 22, 2022, 07:51:43 AM
Good coffee at the knotty pine, waiting for my chili omelette !
See any city deer yet? Might spot a monster muley somewhere around there.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: NOCK NOCK on July 22, 2022, 09:43:20 AM
Good coffee at the knotty pine, waiting for my chili omelette !

Are you alone?  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: NOCK NOCK on July 22, 2022, 10:05:44 AM
If not,    You may be in a couple hours.   :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Timberstalker on July 22, 2022, 10:51:13 AM
 :chuckle: :yike:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: elkrack on July 22, 2022, 03:02:59 PM
Good coffee at the knotty pine, waiting for my chili omelette !

Are you alone?  :chuckle:

Bout spit my my drink out🤣
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on July 23, 2022, 08:20:20 AM
Lol, the son in law wants a divorce, from me!!  Lol.  Did see buck going into town, two point.  Saw 2 moose so far, small bull with one side half grown to the other, one cow. Stayed at Davis lake, that took us about 3 days to get to, too many damn roads intertwine!!  And it’s a looong way out here, no moose yet here. Breakfast at the lake is pretty damn nice though! Lots of bugs!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on July 23, 2022, 08:20:45 AM
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Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: buckfvr on July 23, 2022, 08:43:14 AM
Love camping at Davis Lake, and have hunted there a great deal in the past, but it hasnt been even remotely good for several years because of predators and poaching. 
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on July 25, 2022, 12:21:05 PM
So after our first scout trip we found a couple spots that will be our day one hunts, a couple that will be on the radar.  That unit is really big, almost too big, wonder why wdfw doesn't cut it in half, east/west type deal.  Anyway, can't nail down what to do for our camp, didn't see a whole lot of dry camping areas and I want to be mobile so the wall tent will prob stay home this trip.  Found an RV resort that wants $550 for the month, which is cheaper than paying for 2 weeks.  It's fairly central to the areas we like but still going to put some miles on during the hunts, probably going to just put the trailer in the rv spot.  Definitely going to bring the quads, couple roads scratched up the son in laws nice truck.  Did see a cow and a bull, the bull was not a shooter, broken half antler on one side.  Tough unit to scout will so much to look at and knowing moose could be scattered at any spot, son in law saw a white wolf on sherman pass.  I was busy sitting on a log so I didn't get to see it.  Looking forward to the hunt, cooler temps and less bugs!!  The bugs were insane!!!!!!  They would chase you back in the truck, up your nose, in your eyes and ears, bug spray is a must for early scouting, or the therma cell.   C'mon October!!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: nwhunter on July 25, 2022, 11:20:43 PM
I agree the kettle range unit is huge and overwhelming to think you would need to scout it all... It certainly could be cut in two and be a east and west kettle unit but that would make to much sense for wdfw.... Good luck I know exactly how you feel right now....Where should I hunt and where should I camp.... :dunno:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: huntnnw on July 25, 2022, 11:29:30 PM
Ive wondered the same thing that unit is massive and realistically should make a Kelly hill tag
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on July 26, 2022, 05:21:44 AM
I guess it’s like the Selkirk, drive, drive and drive!  And wait for one to be standing there!  At least with having a bit of experience now I won’t be so discouraged when I don’t see moose around every corner.  I can’t wait to see my son in laws face and my wife’s when/if they put a big bull on the ground!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Caseknife on July 26, 2022, 06:14:24 AM
Yep, you will be doing a bunch of driving, and yes, they just show up standing next to the road.  Twenty years ago, about 10 years or so after the White Mtn fire(1988), I had a place that I could be guaranteed to see multiple moose on opening morning of deer season.  Went in there two years ago scouting for my step-son's North Half tag, couldn't see my hand in front of my face, the lodgepole regen was 30 feet tall and thick!
There has been lots of logging on each side of HWY 20 on the east side of Sherman in the last few years and has pretty good habitat, so yes, it is back to lots of driving.  You'll find a couple, hopefully not both at the same time!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on July 26, 2022, 06:48:43 AM
Thanks, we talked about two at the same time, that would be some work.  But maybe it's possible with the rut??  We will take two big bulls fighting in front of us!! 
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: flyguide on August 11, 2022, 09:01:34 PM
My teenage son and I scouted for 3 days, last weekend, I also have a tag. We put about $250 in gas through my Wrangler, ruled out a ton of country, ruled a bunch in. We saw sign pretty much every time we got out of the rig and hiked a closed road, so it seems like the moose are extremely well scattered living solo here and there. So unlike hunting elk or mule deer, where you can look at a topo map and a few sattelite images and have a grasp of the habitat. Many of the clear cuts and burns that look good on Google Earth are so grown up, or not at all what you expect. Means there is no substitute for putting in some road miles.

So after our first scout trip we found a couple spots that will be our day one hunts, a couple that will be on the radar.  That unit is really big, almost too big, wonder why wdfw doesn't cut it in half, east/west type deal.  Anyway, can't nail down what to do for our camp, didn't see a whole lot of dry camping areas and I want to be mobile so the wall tent will prob stay home this trip.  Found an RV resort that wants $550 for the month, which is cheaper than paying for 2 weeks.  It's fairly central to the areas we like but still going to put some miles on during the hunts, probably going to just put the trailer in the rv spot.  Definitely going to bring the quads, couple roads scratched up the son in laws nice truck.  Did see a cow and a bull, the bull was not a shooter, broken half antler on one side.  Tough unit to scout will so much to look at and knowing moose could be scattered at any spot, son in law saw a white wolf on sherman pass.  I was busy sitting on a log so I didn't get to see it.  Looking forward to the hunt, cooler temps and less bugs!!  The bugs were insane!!!!!!  They would chase you back in the truck, up your nose, in your eyes and ears, bug spray is a must for early scouting, or the therma cell.   C'mon October!!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: bearpaw on August 12, 2022, 11:26:08 AM
So after our first scout trip we found a couple spots that will be our day one hunts, a couple that will be on the radar.  That unit is really big, almost too big, wonder why wdfw doesn't cut it in half, east/west type deal.  Anyway, can't nail down what to do for our camp, didn't see a whole lot of dry camping areas and I want to be mobile so the wall tent will prob stay home this trip.  Found an RV resort that wants $550 for the month, which is cheaper than paying for 2 weeks.  It's fairly central to the areas we like but still going to put some miles on during the hunts, probably going to just put the trailer in the rv spot.  Definitely going to bring the quads, couple roads scratched up the son in laws nice truck.  Did see a cow and a bull, the bull was not a shooter, broken half antler on one side.  Tough unit to scout will so much to look at and knowing moose could be scattered at any spot, son in law saw a white wolf on sherman pass.  I was busy sitting on a log so I didn't get to see it.  Looking forward to the hunt, cooler temps and less bugs!!  The bugs were insane!!!!!!  They would chase you back in the truck, up your nose, in your eyes and ears, bug spray is a must for early scouting, or the therma cell.   C'mon October!!

Be careful where you use the quads, the Colville National Forest is unfriendly for quads. Good Luck!  :tup:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on August 12, 2022, 11:57:48 AM
Thanks for the heads up, does it help if it’s street legal? I have a plate.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: bearpaw on August 12, 2022, 12:06:26 PM
Thanks for the heads up, does it help if it’s street legal? I have a plate.

I don't think that makes any difference except that you can use the county roads within the forest, those are the roads your truck is fine on!

Check with the Three Rivers Ranger District in Kettle falls: (509) 738-7700
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on August 12, 2022, 12:20:22 PM
 :tup:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Ridgeratt on September 11, 2022, 08:16:49 AM
Just read this on WCWA-NEC.

08/29/2022 10:42   COF-1826
P6 EK2S (0621)
TAYLOR RIDGE   Wildfire   48   FERRY COUNTY - BULLDOG CREEK   38N R35E Sec 14   48 47.106, -118 19.596   TIMBER/UNDERSTORY   .   .   STAFFED 9/9


Fire started 8-29 and they staffed it 2 days ago
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Falcon on September 11, 2022, 09:04:29 AM
Trophy Hunt.......if you run out of diesel money and need a payday loan......I’m your huckleberry :chuckle:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on September 11, 2022, 12:26:24 PM
Just give me your credit card Bryan!!  We certainly don’t need a big fire just weeks before the season!! 
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on September 11, 2022, 01:01:25 PM
Sounds like a few fires over there, most are still pretty small. My guide says it will be fine come Oct
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on October 01, 2022, 05:49:22 AM
Day 1 today!  So far it seems the rut hasn’t really kicked off yet, kinda strange year, I’m hoping that is perfect for us. Bulls have been quiet during the day, we are blessed to do this morning what so many apply for!!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: HillHound on October 01, 2022, 06:01:05 AM
Good luck. Can’t wait to see pics and hear the stories. I sure hope you have lots of help If you get two down at the same time. That sounds like it would be an epic problem to have to deal with
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on October 01, 2022, 06:48:24 AM
Good luck Jerry!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: LDennis24 on October 01, 2022, 08:10:39 AM
PM Sent. I'm not familiar with the unit boundaries on this tag but I know where two moose were standing a few days ago! Lol
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: buckfvr on October 01, 2022, 08:26:26 AM
Weather isnt in your favor this next week
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on October 01, 2022, 04:37:03 PM
True that, it’s hot today!!!  Saw one lone cow at 11:30,  about half the moose hunters are in the same area, lol. 
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Ridgeratt on October 01, 2022, 04:40:25 PM
Thermometer in South Canada is reading 90.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Falcon on October 01, 2022, 07:15:40 PM
Good luck Jerry.   Keep covering area and you’ll be fine.   Hope the rut has kicked in :drool:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Ridgeratt on October 02, 2022, 09:20:54 AM
True that, it’s hot today!!!  Saw one lone cow at 11:30,  about half the moose hunters are in the same area, lol.


Thats only 5 people herding them in circles. Doesn't seem like a lot of pressure for such a large area.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on October 02, 2022, 08:53:42 PM
Good luck!  Can't wait to hear how it goes!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on October 02, 2022, 08:57:04 PM
Another long hot day, zero animals seen.  We did find where a bull was this morning, fresh rut pit, tracks and poop! I think we scared him off w the quads.  Going to go back in the morning and do some calling, hopefully he’s still around.  This warm weather is crazy!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Ridgeratt on October 02, 2022, 09:01:00 PM
Local news is forecasting these temps for the whole week. She is saying 78 degrees going to into the weekend.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: TeacherMan on October 02, 2022, 09:29:54 PM
Another long hot day, zero animals seen.  We did find where a bull was this morning, fresh rut pit, tracks and poop! I think we scared him off w the quads.  Going to go back in the morning and do some calling, hopefully he’s still around.  This warm weather is crazy!

He won’t go far, get in before daylight and call. They are now rutting hard, I’m seeing them all over north Idaho.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on October 03, 2022, 12:22:00 PM
Well, we got in just before dark, called about every 20 minutes. Couple cow calls, few grunts at a time.  Stayed for 1.5 hours and nothing, his rut pit doesn’t stink so he’s prob not around now.  We have seen no rut action so far, a guide I’m talking to saw 2 bulls yesterday just standing around each other, he tried to get them out of the thick stuff for a client and they wouldn’t make a sound.  There was a cow in the area and they weren’t interested??  Not sure what’s going on, even w the heat, don’t they still have a time clock for breeding?? Going to try a different area and road hunt the cuts east of curlew tonight.  Everyone is telling me it’s pointless to hunt moose in this heat in the middle of the day, I’m starting to believe that! 
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 03, 2022, 01:04:33 PM
Keep it up, TH. Knock down a nice one.  :tup:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Ridgeratt on October 03, 2022, 01:10:47 PM
Neighbor ran into a moose chaser 2 days ago. He said that his name was Brian. He has been scouting for the last two months. If he is a member I won't disclose his location.  But send me a pm.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on October 03, 2022, 07:26:29 PM
You need a cold night, even one could get them interested.  I remember hunting WA in 2003 and it was a brutal heat week, hot like this, we stopped after a couple days and came back in November once it was cold and leaves had fallen and it was much better.  We only saw a few small bulls during those first couple days, I had a cow only tag.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on October 03, 2022, 07:43:41 PM
Just a heads up to others with this tag, Alec road west of curlew suuuucks if you have a long bed full size truck!!  Lol. 
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Southpole on October 03, 2022, 08:34:19 PM
Just a heads up to others with this tag, Alec road west of curlew suuuucks if you have a long bed full size truck!!  Lol. 
I wish I knew that’s where you went, I could have warned you. It’s tight.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on October 03, 2022, 08:42:42 PM
And I’m not sure that’s moose country??
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: NOCK NOCK on October 04, 2022, 06:34:15 AM
We saw sign up there when I had the tag, no moose seen though, only hunted it twice.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: hunter399 on October 04, 2022, 06:54:31 AM
Been years since I was up that way.
They are not far from some kind of water,with this heat.
Can't wait for harvest pics.
Goodluck👍
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: LDennis24 on October 04, 2022, 07:40:25 AM
Have you been in the South Sherman Creek drainage? Or up Lane Creek?
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Ridgeratt on October 07, 2022, 03:35:18 PM
Just got a phone call on a Moose sighting. It ran across highway 20 close to mile post 283. When the member gets to where he can post the video he will. Said that it was a keeper. Looking like it was headed for Bonaparte Lake.

He is driving back to the westside today.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Ridgeratt on October 07, 2022, 04:04:21 PM
Just got this photo. Not sure how close he was a cell phone pic. But has a turn down on the left side. Said he had to run up the bank to get this.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Ridgeratt on October 07, 2022, 08:51:46 PM
Another photo with out zooming it up.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: mossyoak arrow slinger on October 07, 2022, 09:06:59 PM
That is a nice one for sure.  I’m sure trophy is plenty busy being picky and choosing the right one to shoot. 
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Elkaholic daWg on October 08, 2022, 07:12:36 AM
First saw that guy crossing at about a mile down the road thinking there was a loose horse but as I approached, I noticed the car ahead slowing near the crossing point, (As was another approaching from the west). As I got there, I spotted it just off the road Dove for the shoulder and started digging for the Camera. Thinking I had very little time I gave up, grabbed the phone and climbed up the bank.  This was when I learned it was a bull. H was in no hurry until he saw me and then only started walking off to the north. Wish I had the Canon for the pics! I had no Idea he had that nice of headgear until I got a good look at that picture. 3 PM yesterday
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Ridgeratt on October 08, 2022, 09:20:05 AM
No change in the weather until maybe Tuesday next week. Then a slight cooling off into the mid to higher 60's.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on October 08, 2022, 09:23:36 PM
Sorry for being away so long, it’s been a crazy few days.  The main goal for the wife and I when this hunt started was, we wanted our son in law to have a good hunt and possibly end up w a good bull.  Well, it worked out perfectly  after a few long, uneventful days.  After being on a few moose hunts, I’m starting to realize to be patient, moose are the most patient animals I’ve ever known.
I try to teach my SIL that hunting is highs and lows, and it changes in a second.  That is how this hunt went for us.  First few days were very slow, hot and no rut action.  We checked several different areas and called into lots of deep canyons, nothing.  Got a tip about an area, checked it out, and everything changed!  Had 3 bulls with one cow within 180 yards and less, our quads didn’t bother them at all. One bull was a shooter for the SIN (son in law), he agreed. He had a small window between trees, he was nervous, and having his father in law jabbing in his ear, didn’t help! He calmed himself down, I shut up, lol, and he made a great shot.  I’ve mostly seen ground shrinkage in my hunting life, but this was reversed.  The kid was beyond excited, the eye guards were much better than we knew.  It was perfect!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on October 08, 2022, 09:25:22 PM
More
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: highside74 on October 08, 2022, 09:31:58 PM
Great bull for sure. Nice work.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on October 08, 2022, 09:39:16 PM
A side story to our hunt, my wife and I hired Archery Outfitters to guide us on this hunt.  We had planned to hunt with Josh on the 9-14th of sept. Well, things weren’t going well all around as far as the rut goes, so Josh and I decided it would be better to reschedule our hunt till Nov, he didn’t want to just take our money, he wanted us to have a good hunt.  I respect the hell out of that!! That being said, from the start my wife and I have set our goal high.  We are not in this hunt just to kill, we want a special bull and we passed a couple, one was just a couple eye guards away from dying. 
We drove away from this first chapter feeling absolutely fulfilled, can not wait till the next! Bring on November !! 
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on October 08, 2022, 09:45:08 PM
Be careful when cutting teeth out! And it took 6 hours to break down his bull and pack it to the truck!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Birdguy on October 08, 2022, 09:56:23 PM
Congrats on a great moose and some outstanding memories with the SIL!!! That is so cool. Glad it worked out so well. There needs to be highs and lows to every real hunt, it is definitely a part of hunting, it is what makes success so much more that a full freezer!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: cem3434 on October 08, 2022, 09:59:02 PM
Josh is a great kid, you wont be disappointed with hiring him for your wifes hunt. Congrats to your SIL on a good bull and hopefully your wife finds the bull she's looking for.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on October 08, 2022, 10:03:09 PM
Thanks guys, Josh seems legit, can’t wait to hunt w him in the later hunt! I’ve heard nothing but good things about him!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on October 08, 2022, 10:18:38 PM
Congrats to the SIL.  Now it's your wife's time!   Good luck!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: RB on October 08, 2022, 10:28:43 PM
Right on nice Bull!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: elkrack on October 08, 2022, 11:04:00 PM
Right on jerry! Great bull :tup:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: HillHound on October 09, 2022, 06:18:52 AM
Awesome! Congrats to your Son in law. And glad you didn’t get to find out how fun it is to pack two moose out at one time. Good luck to your wife
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Ridgeratt on October 09, 2022, 06:29:50 AM
Nice bull.
Congratulations
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Elkaholic daWg on October 09, 2022, 06:43:09 AM
 :tup: Sure IS a fine Bull! Congratulations to your son in Law.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Buckjunkie on October 09, 2022, 06:53:49 AM
Nice bull and Congratulations to all!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: nwhunter on October 09, 2022, 07:29:33 AM
nice bull congrats. These moose hunts aren't as easy as they used to be. Glad you got one out of the way and Josh will get you another good one I'm sure.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Falcon on October 09, 2022, 08:20:34 AM
Jerry

Great work on Brandans bull.  Also a good decision to wait until Nov for Julie’s   I think
You will have a happy ending😜
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 09, 2022, 08:23:36 AM
Boy TH, that's a fantastic bull. Nice job on the finger, too. Get it stitched.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: hunter399 on October 09, 2022, 09:01:28 AM
Heck ya ,on the bull.
Been there done that with the finger.
It will heal,and remind ya not to do that.
Congrats👍
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on October 09, 2022, 09:38:22 AM
Boy TH, that's a fantastic bull. Nice job on the finger, too. Get it stitched.
The wife works w doctors so she called them on the way home, but when you are past 24 hours they don’t like to stick it. We’ve been cleaning it and keeping a wrap on it.  The doc said it should be fine, I’ll just have a bigger scar, who doesn’t on their hands. 

Thank you guys, really appreciate the kind words!  Moose are becoming one of my favorites now, just a cool animal.  There size is unbelievable!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: highbuckklr on October 12, 2022, 10:47:38 AM
Congrats Buddy - Way to get it done.  Nice Bull!!!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on October 12, 2022, 11:06:47 AM
Congrats Buddy - Way to get it done.  Nice Bull!!!
Thanks man, one more to go!! You guys gonna kill some big mulies this weekend???
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on October 12, 2022, 08:13:00 PM
Congrats, that is a great bull, hopefully your wife can get one similar.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: millerwheeler on October 12, 2022, 08:28:13 PM
Congrats to the S I L
, I have never been good at passing on animals but best of luck to your wife
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: highbuckklr on October 14, 2022, 10:51:08 AM
That is the plan.  I'll let ya know how things work out.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on October 14, 2022, 10:57:33 AM
Have fun and good luck!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: flyguide on October 15, 2022, 02:18:33 PM
Great job, that's got to be very satisfying following a lead and having a great DIY experience.  Moose are so much cooler, bigger, and more mysterious than you realize until you are hunting them. I also have the tag and have 8 days in at this point, 7 were all on foot, 1 day we did the "Sherman 500" and road hunted mostly to look at some ground for the later half of the season. Hoping the bull move up out of the Alders and into the burns.  We were able to put eyes on 3 bulls on foot in the first 3 days, nothing since. Seemed to me like the rut peaked from the 5th - 10th based on my trail cam pics, then went pretty quiet. We were finding lots of rubs and fresh tracks early in the season and it seemed like everything was laid up these past few days. At least as far as I can tell.  Digging a bull out of some this timber is quite a challenge. We had bulls grunting and moving early, but have failed to be able to call anything in with anything other than making noise with our feet.  We did manage to call in a wolf to about 6 yards, that was intense.

Good luck to your wife, maybe we'll cross paths later in the year.  I'll post some pics and a report on another thread at some point.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Ridgeratt on October 18, 2022, 10:04:52 AM
Looking at his website has he updated any photos from 2017?

http://archery-outfitter.com/

We use the very best 3rd cutting certified weed free alfalfa that there is in the valley, 25 tons of it, 5 tons apples, 5 tons of corn, along with 2 tons salt, trace minerals, & selenium.

He's got a ton of money into a Chum line.

Went for a cruise yesterday and saw they have cut in a new road after the Mack mountain fire to south boulder creek. It had a ton of traffic on it and some interesting signage.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: buckfvr on October 18, 2022, 10:26:15 AM
So wolf impact has skyrocketed, baiting law changed to 10 gallons per day, that alone would be disastrous for a guide.   :dunno:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on October 18, 2022, 11:10:38 AM
Josh told me his site is out of date, they are working on it. But with talking w him, he’s a straight shooter, and working hard for his current client.  We hope we can spend time w him in the late season, but we are preparing to DIY.  If his client pays him till the end of the season, the wife and I will stay in the wall tent and get it done.  Can’t wait for the snow to fly!! Flygiude, best of luck to you, hopefully we can share a beer. Be back over there nov 17-26.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: boneaddict on October 18, 2022, 11:25:24 AM
Remember they start dropping about nov 25th.   Don’t tug too hard
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: buckfvr on October 18, 2022, 11:32:40 AM
Few years ago, friend was doing the late rifle (deer) here in 121 and watched a bull drop one on the 18th, grabbed it after bull walked over a small rise then went in and got the other one the next day.  Certainly the exception, but ya never know.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on October 18, 2022, 12:15:35 PM
That would be a bummer to see a big bull w one side!! If I have to pull one out w my crab rope, I’ll stay away from the head gear!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Ridgeratt on October 18, 2022, 12:48:57 PM
Several years ago, there was a member who either had the tag or was involved in a moose hunt. I think they had the horns fall off when they shot it. I'm sure they could post up the photos if they read this.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: boneaddict on October 18, 2022, 03:38:53 PM
Few years ago, friend was doing the late rifle (deer) here in 121 and watched a bull drop one on the 18th, grabbed it after bull walked over a small rise then went in and got the other one the next day.  Certainly the exception, but ya never know.

I filmed one a couple years ago that dropped about the 13th. I assumed it was broke off as I have also seen, but nope naturally shed.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: flyguide on October 18, 2022, 05:05:51 PM
Josh told me his site is out of date, they are working on it. But with talking w him, he’s a straight shooter, and working hard for his current client.  We hope we can spend time w him in the late season, but we are preparing to DIY.  If his client pays him till the end of the season, the wife and I will stay in the wall tent and get it done.  Can’t wait for the snow to fly!! Flygiude, best of luck to you, hopefully we can share a beer. Be back over there nov 17-26.

Yes that would be nice to hook up, I have a fair amount of flex time and may hunt right through Thanksgiving as well or the last few days. My late November schedule is really open so I may be up there. Plenty of bulls for everyone.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: elkrack on November 01, 2022, 01:20:36 PM
You’re never going to live it down if your wife shoots a bigger bull than you!! :chuckle:
Tell her good luck over there :tup:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 01, 2022, 01:59:08 PM
Few years ago, friend was doing the late rifle (deer) here in 121 and watched a bull drop one on the 18th, grabbed it after bull walked over a small rise then went in and got the other one the next day.  Certainly the exception, but ya never know.

I filmed one a couple years ago that dropped about the 13th. I assumed it was broke off as I have also seen, but nope naturally shed.

A member on here drew the tag a few years ago.  He was so intent on killing a monster bull (and was being super selective) that he ran his late tag out to the last day.  If I remember the story correctly, he found the bull he wanted on the day before the close, but was stalking with his bow and ran out of daylight.  When he came back the next morning, the bull had shed (I think one antler?).  He shot him and spent the next couple of days looking for the antler (which he found). 
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 01, 2022, 02:41:08 PM
Thank God he found the other side, what a nightmare on such a great tag!  From what I’m gathering, more bulls have their gear than those that drop in late nov. Buckjunkie’s bull is an sci world record and he killed it the second to last day in Nov.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Ridgeratt on November 01, 2022, 02:45:13 PM
So, are you going to be beating the roads to death around Nancy and Deadman creek?
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 01, 2022, 04:05:53 PM
So, are you going to be beating the roads to death around Nancy and Deadman creek?
not this coming weekend.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Southpole on November 01, 2022, 05:06:27 PM
I thought I spotted a moose driving to my new house in the 105 but ended up being a big bay horse in the cattails  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 04, 2022, 08:59:22 PM
Quick trip over this weekend, snowed about 8-10 inches up in the hills over night. Drive all day and didn’t cut a single moose track, couple cougar, lots of deer and thought in the deep snow we were on a huge bull track… after about 3/4 of a mile tracking, it was a moo cow!!! The deep snow made it hard to tell.  Supposed to be a wind storm tonight till around 11 am tomorrow, didn’t bring a saw so not sure what to do in the AM. Oh well, love this country, we are having a good time!  I will say this though, if you are a democrat, you can kiss my behind!! Just paid over $100 for 17 gallons of diesel, wake the F up dems!!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 05, 2022, 08:58:51 PM
Had a great morning, had a tip on a couple good bulls so as we we pulled on our road and waited just a couple more minutes, another moose hunter pulled up behind us.  We talked for a minute and he chose to follow us, ok, our tip was for a certain spot which was close so I figured I’d let him pass after a short 1/2 mile. I hate people behind me, I’d rather they just go by.  Well, 100 yards down the road I see a bull cross, we get up to it and it’s just standing 20 yards off the road.  It’s not what we are looking for so I motion to the guys behind us that there is a bull right here. We pull up a ways and watch them shoot the bull, we were happy for them. Then after we unloaded the quad about a mile later, we saw another bull, too small.  But just seeing bull moose is a great day! We didn’t kill anything but we could have! Pics are the bulls we passed on. Heading back on Nov 17 to hunt with Josh from archery Outfitters, hunted with him tonight and is a great guy, he has a ton of moose knowledge!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 05, 2022, 09:43:26 PM
The bulls we passed
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Buckjunkie on November 05, 2022, 10:27:04 PM
Sounds like you two are doing great! Looking forward to some grip and grin pics.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 05, 2022, 10:43:14 PM
Thanks man, it’s been pretty great. With my Selkirk tag I only had to pass 1 or 2 bulls, this tag, we have passed up 8 bulls so far. One was pretty tough!  Can’t wait till our last trip!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: JakeLand on November 06, 2022, 07:55:11 AM
Good luck !
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on November 06, 2022, 03:29:01 PM
Good luck!  Just coming back from where you were last year.   Deer pop is down a bunch.  Tell Julie good luck!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Ridgeratt on November 07, 2022, 08:49:17 AM
You may have your work cut out gettin back to some of the places.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 08, 2022, 11:04:06 AM
Over 30” of snow now, could get interesting! Our next trip will be with the guide, he has a side by side w tracks, should be good.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Southpole on November 09, 2022, 08:37:36 AM
There was a single set of moose tracks just before the top of Boulder pass yesterday on the eastside of it.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: redi on November 09, 2022, 09:00:44 AM
The side-by-side was snow tracks will be an adventure in itself. Best of luck.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 09, 2022, 09:21:03 AM
Another tag holder killed an absolute giant yesterday, I hope he posts his story!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: 2MANY on November 09, 2022, 09:26:31 AM
Over 30” of snow now, could get interesting! Our next trip will be with the guide, he has a side by side w tracks, should be good.


And a heater hopefully!!!!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Birdguy on November 09, 2022, 06:03:01 PM
Another tag holder killed an absolute giant yesterday, I hope he posts his story!

Maybe that's who we saw today! Was a jeep headed south on 97 south of Tonasket this morning with a nice moose rack on the roof :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Seabass on November 09, 2022, 06:28:14 PM
I’m sure he will…I was there. It’s an absolute dinosaur!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: MtnMuley on November 09, 2022, 07:28:07 PM
Definitely a great looking bull of a lifrtime. Hopefully he posts some pics where the 2 hunters heads don't fit in the moose's ear. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Birdguy on November 09, 2022, 07:56:46 PM
Definitely a great looking bull of a lifrtime. Hopefully he posts some pics where the 2 hunters heads don't fit in the moose's ear. :chuckle:

 :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 09, 2022, 08:41:31 PM
I’m sure he will…I was there. It’s an absolute dinosaur!
I would have loved to be there, I can’t stop thinking about that bull!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Seabass on November 09, 2022, 09:06:30 PM
I’m sure he will…I was there. It’s an absolute dinosaur!
I would have loved to be there, I can’t stop thinking about that bull!

We stared at it half the night last night😂
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 09, 2022, 09:11:24 PM
I’m sure he will…I was there. It’s an absolute dinosaur!
I would have loved to be there, I can’t stop thinking about that bull!

We stared at it half the night last night😂
will pics be posted for the minions ??  Lol
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Limhangerslayer on November 09, 2022, 09:14:42 PM
Definitely a great looking bull of a lifrtime. Hopefully he posts some pics where the 2 hunters heads don't fit in the moose's ear. :chuckle:
true!  But the droppers don’t lie!!😂
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: NOCK NOCK on November 09, 2022, 09:35:32 PM
THIS IS USELESS WITHOUT PICS! or it didnt happen.     

signed a non cool kid/minion

 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: MooseZ25 on November 10, 2022, 07:18:41 AM
I’m sure he will…I was there. It’s an absolute dinosaur!
I would have loved to be there, I can’t stop thinking about that bull!

We stared at it half the night last night😂
What do you think that bull will score?  It's a dandy for sure.  :tup:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: LDennis24 on November 10, 2022, 07:41:18 AM
Well the score is a big zero for pics!  :dunno:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 10, 2022, 08:33:06 AM
I told him huntwa needs pics!!   :chuckle:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Seabass on November 10, 2022, 10:18:46 AM
I’m sure he will…I was there. It’s an absolute dinosaur!
I would have loved to be there, I can’t stop thinking about that bull!

We stared at it half the night last night😂
What do you think that bull will score?  It's a dandy for sure.  :tup:

I honestly have no idea. I don't know squat about scoring a moose. I don't even know the score of the record but we have all seen the pics...this one looks a lot like it.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Seabass on November 10, 2022, 10:20:23 AM
I told him huntwa needs pics!!   :chuckle:

The hunter is an exceptional writer and I'm sure he'll post up something worth reading...after the drooling ends :chuckle:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: kirkl on November 12, 2022, 08:24:44 PM
This one? Since all the (I saw it before you people) won’t post it lmao
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Ridgerunner on November 12, 2022, 08:29:28 PM
HOLY $%$!!!!!! 


MONSTER BULL!!!

Can't wait for the story
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: boneaddict on November 12, 2022, 08:33:42 PM
 :yike:
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Post by: millerwheeler on November 12, 2022, 08:36:38 PM
O gol dang !
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Dan-o on November 12, 2022, 08:39:48 PM
WOW!!!!!!

Absolutely

WOW!!!!!!

Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: High Climber on November 12, 2022, 08:56:51 PM
My gawd
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 12, 2022, 09:07:14 PM
Meh little week on his 27th point! LOL

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is an absolute incredible bull!!!! CONGRATS TO THE HUNTER!!!!!!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: LDennis24 on November 12, 2022, 09:29:25 PM
Dang! That thing is huge! Nice job!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Dan-o on November 13, 2022, 01:28:33 AM
I keep coming back and looking at that picture..........   and thinking about how much work that would be.

What a monster.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: flyguide on November 13, 2022, 05:24:27 AM
This one? Since all the (I saw it before you people) won’t post it lmao

Hi everyone, I am the guy lucky enough to tag this bull and am over the moon about it. Plus my older teenage son was with me along with one of my best pals. I will post a full run down on the hunt but am having trouble getting pics to upload here so I'll have to resize them all. Thanks to everyone on the site here for all the help and encouragement. It seems like everyone was ready to offer up any leads, advice, and help they could offer. I hunted very hard.... but was simply fortunate to cross paths with this bull. I have a whole story written up and will share it soon along with some more pics of the entire trip.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: HillHound on November 13, 2022, 06:06:09 AM
Can’t wait for the story. That’s awesome your son and friend were able to be there.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: redi on November 13, 2022, 06:10:42 AM
Incredible
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: fishngamereaper on November 13, 2022, 06:37:13 AM
 :drool:
 :tup:
Simply awesome

Looks like it took a wrong turn at the Yukon River...
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: buckcanyonlodge on November 13, 2022, 06:42:00 AM
WDFW has secretly been transplanting Yukon moose in Ferry & Stevens counties. A neighbor has a friend and his cousin saw them release one on a full moon near Bulldog.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: 3boys on November 13, 2022, 07:01:44 AM
Amazing moose! 
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 13, 2022, 07:32:57 AM
Ever since I’ve seen that bull it’s been consuming me, I can’t image killing such a great animal!  I can only hope my wife has a chance at something even half way close to that!  One less tag holder in the woods now! Congrats on a true OIL animal!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: MADMAX on November 13, 2022, 08:33:00 AM
Holy crap that’s a big ass moose
I’d be happy with that in the Yukon
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: jowings22 on November 13, 2022, 10:16:59 AM
 :yike: Wow! Congrats. That’s a stud bull for sure!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: bearpaw on November 13, 2022, 11:13:52 AM
This one? Since all the (I saw it before you people) won’t post it lmao

Hi everyone, I am the guy lucky enough to tag this bull and am over the moon about it. Plus my older teenage son was with me along with one of my best pals. I will post a full run down on the hunt but am having trouble getting pics to upload here so I'll have to resize them all. Thanks to everyone on the site here for all the help and encouragement. It seems like everyone was ready to offer up any leads, advice, and help they could offer. I hunted very hard.... but was simply fortunate to cross paths with this bull. I have a whole story written up and will share it soon along with some more pics of the entire trip.

That is an outstanding bull, if you need help posting photos to your story contact the moderators or admins for help, some of us might be busy but I'm sure one of us can find time to help you. If you post the story we can post photos for you if needed. If you tell us what kind of device you are using there may be a simple way to easily post the photos? Feel free to message me, I'll reply back as soon as I can or try messaging one of the other mods or admins if I don't get back to you quickly.  (I'm still busy with hunting season)
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: X-Force on November 13, 2022, 11:31:40 AM
Epic bull. Can’t wait to read the story. Congrats!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: saylean on November 13, 2022, 11:40:26 AM
Did that tag justice. Judas Priest….
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: elkrack on November 13, 2022, 05:07:47 PM
That bull is incredible! I have no idea how moose scores rack up but will that test the bull buckjunkie shot?!?!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Ridgeratt on November 13, 2022, 06:13:19 PM
Very Nice Bull Flyguide.
There was a double droptine bull in the boulder area. I haven't seen it in a while but if this was him you have done well.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: jackelope on November 13, 2022, 06:49:31 PM
That bull is incredible! I have no idea how moose scores rack up but will that test the bull buckjunkie shot?!?!

I’ve seen it referred to as the potential new WA state record. Buckjunkie’s is, I believe, the SCI world record.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: boneaddict on November 13, 2022, 06:56:02 PM
It would score very well Boone as well.   Crazy awesome moose
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Buckjunkie on November 14, 2022, 09:11:04 AM
That bull is incredible! I have no idea how moose scores rack up but will that test the bull buckjunkie shot?!?!

I’ve seen it referred to as the potential new WA state record. Buckjunkie’s is, I believe, the SCI world record.

You are correct. This bull should out score mine B & C. My bull scored 178 B & C
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: High Climber on November 14, 2022, 11:23:08 AM
Buckjunkie-

If you don’t mind can you link your thread or post a pic of your bull in this one for comparison of giants  :tup:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: ganghis on November 14, 2022, 11:51:13 AM
Unreal!!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: jrebel on November 14, 2022, 12:03:36 PM
Boone and Crocket moose scoring is wonky in my opinion and does not really capture what most value in a moose....Just my opinion.  You can have super week fronts / brow palms and long paddles / main palms and score well.  You can also have a brush bull with super wide paddles that turn in that will score worse than a smaller paddled bull that flattens out with greater width. 

I have a Gross 181 2/8th Net 176 7/8th moose.  I would need to see other pics of the moose in question, but I believe it will score better based on the 1 photo. 
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 14, 2022, 12:32:03 PM
We now have a bull in our sites (on camera I should say)  just hope he sticks around till friday, he's nothing like the giants we are talking about, but he's a good bull.  Hopefully Flyguide will start his thread with his story and pics.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: jrebel on November 14, 2022, 12:33:03 PM
We now have a bull in our sites, just hope he sticks around till friday, he's nothing like the giants we are talking about, but he's a good bull.  Hopefully Flyguide will start his thread with his story and pics.

Good luck...hope to see success pics soon. 
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: flyguide on November 14, 2022, 12:36:23 PM
Hey thanks again everyone for all the enthusiasm, it's a really rare and unique bull. I'll post a really good story and plenty of pics in another thread. You can only post a couple of pics per post, so am trying to set it up for a quality play by play. It was rough scored at 191 gross, 185 net.  Again, this is rough scored green so don't hold me to it haha! 
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: highside74 on November 14, 2022, 12:47:22 PM
HOLY $%$!!!!!! 


MONSTER BULL!!!

Can't wait for the story

 :yeah:

Jaw dropper for sure
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Bronson on November 14, 2022, 12:50:04 PM
Awesome bull!!  Cant wait for the story.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: bearpaw on November 15, 2022, 07:04:01 AM
We now have a bull in our sites (on camera I should say)  just hope he sticks around till friday, he's nothing like the giants we are talking about, but he's a good bull.  Hopefully Flyguide will start his thread with his story and pics.

Good luck, hope you get on him for a shot sooner than later.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 16, 2022, 07:33:25 PM
Heading out in the early morning, start hunting w Josh on Friday and the excitement is off the charts.  He’s helping w a terminal tag right now so we are hoping it all works out for them.  The weather is actually a positive for a change, we have a week or so to find a decent bull. Hope to post pics soon.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Birdguy on November 16, 2022, 08:19:18 PM
Right on, best of luck to you guys! Weather is good visibility should be prime! Looking forward to pics and a great story! Stay safe, have a blast, and make some awesome memories!
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 16, 2022, 08:32:27 PM
Thank you!!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: boneaddict on November 16, 2022, 08:37:30 PM
A friend of mine found his first fresh moose shed today.     Hopefully things work out for you guys.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 17, 2022, 06:55:43 AM
Our guide has seen a couple smaller bulls missing antlers, we will see.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 17, 2022, 07:14:09 PM
It is cold up in the hills! Lots of tracks in the snow, seen two cows and watched a permit holder kill a great deer.  Not bad for half a day hunt.  This next week should be good!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Falcon on November 17, 2022, 07:25:54 PM

Jerry,

Nobody will hunt harder than you to get that bull.   Get after him, and good luck  :tup:
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 17, 2022, 08:02:58 PM
Thanks man!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Mfowl on November 17, 2022, 08:20:41 PM
Good luck out there! It'll be a well earned bull!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Ridgeratt on November 18, 2022, 06:17:00 AM
This will knock the luster off you. 🥺🥶
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Southpole on November 18, 2022, 07:25:58 AM
Yeah, it’s bitter cold.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 18, 2022, 10:24:07 PM
It’s friggin cold!!  But this early winter and cold temps is just what we needed.  What a great day! Teaser till I get a whiskey and some sleep!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 18, 2022, 10:24:56 PM
.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: jrebel on November 18, 2022, 10:27:42 PM
You big tease!!!!  Let’s see the picture
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: highside74 on November 18, 2022, 10:30:59 PM
Tag triangles, you give us tag triangles? Oh heck no.  :mgun: We want the goods.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 18, 2022, 10:53:02 PM
But it’s late and the fire water is kicking in!!  It’s a long story, not a monster But a good bull.  So glad we waited and passed several bulls.
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 18, 2022, 10:54:48 PM
She scoped herself, rookie! 
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Romulus1297 on November 18, 2022, 11:06:43 PM
Nice who hasn’t had that congratulations
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on November 19, 2022, 04:49:17 AM
Congrats J&J!  That scope kiss doesn't look pleasant!
Title: Re: Kettle range- East Okanagan bull moose!
Post by: trophyhunt on November 19, 2022, 08:17:19 AM
Not sure where at start, but you guys know most of this adventure already.  We are just super happy w how this entire hunt went, passed up around 10 bulls that I can remember, went from 80+ degrees to zero in the hills.  Josh Judd our guide for this trip thankfully bought a sided by side w tracks just before the season started, no way we get this bull w/out that machine!  When you go into an area with 20+ inches of snow (30+ when it fell) and there are zero human tracks, you feel like a kid in a candy store! The day we showed up at Josh’s house we got settled in and for the afternoon hunt we went to an area where that morning he had seen a good bull and was on one of his many cameras. We tried tracking him in the snow for a ways but he went into some thick blow down crap, and the snow at times was thigh deep.  We decided to keep hunting on the SS (side by side) and cover ground. Didn’t see any bulls that night.
The bull he had seen earlier was one of our target bulls that he had on camera, we didn’t know at the time that he would come back into our lives.  So the next morning we head to a different area, right away we see a cow way off.  We get up the mountain, thanks to the SS and around a corner we see two bulls standing there about 150 yards away!  As we get set up, the bulls start pushing each other around on the road, I thought paddles might drop! Well, when the wife was ready (1 hour later, ok maby 1 minute, but waiting for an unexperienced hunter is painful!) a stupid cow came up on the road and blocked the shot! I was thinking at that moment, we are screwed because cows always seem to run off and take their men with them! Well, that’s what she did! We run up the road when they got out of sight and by the time we saw them they were up the hill and getting into some trees. Turns out there were 3 bulls with the cow, and she was the shooter bulls savior, that and my wife hasn’t spent a lot of time behind my gun….
We set up for a shot and the shooter bull turns broadside in a small opening, BOOM.  The bull just stands there, the cow starts running and all the bulls follow, Josh got them to stop one more time but another clear miss! She was pretty bummed w herself, but I reminded her just how many animals I have missed when I started hunting. Josh confirmed there was no blood in the tracks.  Saw a couple more cows that morning, did some hiking until I couldn’t feel my toes anymore, pain!   That afternoon we went back and had a great lunch, reloaded my bullet carrier and took a quick nap!  Josh decided on a different area for the late afternoon hunt, it’s tough to decide where to go when you have 40 different places in mind! But he picked well!  We again are bombing around in the SS and got to an area w zero human sign, I’m telling you I absolutely felt this was the place we were gonna kill a bull.  I kept that thought to myself though.  Right around 3:30pm, we go around a corner and there is a good bull standing ABOVE the road (that always helps!) and he’s about 100 or less yards away, Josh says shooter!!  We get out quickly and the wife gets set, much faster this time because she told me earlier she wanted to redeem herself, she did!  She gets set and the bull starts to walk away in the semi tree covered hill side, Josh stops the bull w a cow moan, BOOM! The .300 win mag barked!!  The bull takes a step back then walks about 10 feet and stops, we get ready for a second shot and he falls!  Well, I’m glad he fell because the wife was in no shape for a second shot if needed, she managed to scope herself pretty darn good!  Blood was poring out, Josh and I were trying to tend to her and keep an eye on the bull at the same time, it was pretty hectic for a minute.  Once we knew the bull was dead, after some clean up and sturry strips applied, we walked up to her bull. A lot of bulls have a strong side and weaker side when it comes to paddles, I saw the weaker side first and was second guessing the kill, but as the other side showed itself, I was very happy! She was blown away, beyond happy. We drug the moose to the road, that deep snow came in handy!! Hugged, high fives, pics and then Josh got to work.  It was the first time someone other than me took our animal apart, but that was part of the deal and I really didn’t mind at all. It only took about two hours to break it down and get it in the SS. Just as we were almost done, Josh says, “hey pull out your phone and look at those trail cam picks I sent you”. Sure enough, this was our bull he saw the day we got there and tried to go after, he went 2.5 miles over mountains and cliffs in less than 24 hours!  Awesome day!! Couldn’t recommend Josh at Archery Outfitters enough, the kid (he’s 28) knows his stuff, he knows moose and where they like to go! Great guy.  Well, sorry for the long story, there more to say but I know you guys want pics, lol.  Thanks for following along, I feel like we did the tag justice, these OIL are something special, it’s too bad not everyone can have an opportunity like we have, truly blessed.
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 19, 2022, 08:24:23 AM
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 19, 2022, 08:28:12 AM
Sideways pics!!  :bash:
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Post by: greenhead_killer on November 19, 2022, 08:52:33 AM
that is a great bull! way to stick it out and get it done
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Post by: Timberstalker on November 19, 2022, 09:29:48 AM
Awesome bull!  And helluva scope bite.  :chuckle:

Congrats to you and her, Jerry.
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Post by: highside74 on November 19, 2022, 09:44:03 AM
Ummmm that's a stud bull, great job and ouch that smarted for a second.
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 19, 2022, 10:08:18 AM
Thanks guys, the spread 47 5/8”  gross score 154
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Post by: elkrack on November 19, 2022, 10:29:22 AM
Wow that is a great bull! Congrats you 2!!
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Post by: Mfowl on November 19, 2022, 10:30:27 AM
Fantastic bull! Congrats and thanks for sharing!
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Post by: mp.hunter on November 19, 2022, 10:31:58 AM
Awesome Bull Jerry


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Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 19, 2022, 11:02:56 AM
Beautiful bull!
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Post by: jrebel on November 19, 2022, 11:11:52 AM
That’s a great bull.  Congrats to the both of you. 
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Post by: boneaddict on November 19, 2022, 11:17:16 AM
Good for her! Patience paid off.
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Post by: jackelope on November 19, 2022, 11:35:23 AM
Nice work! So glad it all worked out. Congrats to all involved.
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Post by: sjhgraysage on November 19, 2022, 11:50:51 AM
Stud bull and the Weatherby award!
Congrats! 😀👍👍
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Post by: cem3434 on November 19, 2022, 02:12:37 PM
The Mrs. did well, congrats to you both!
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Post by: Ridgerunner on November 19, 2022, 02:23:16 PM
SWEEET BULL!!!!!

Great job holding off and waiting for that true monster. 
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Post by: Smokepole on November 19, 2022, 04:37:47 PM
I really enjoyed this story.  Congratulations on a fine hunt and tremendous animal.  :tup:
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Post by: tgray on November 19, 2022, 06:00:08 PM
Awesome Bull! Congratulations
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Post by: dewandgin on November 19, 2022, 06:26:03 PM
Awesome bull!! Way to hang in there and get it done.
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Post by: Southpole on November 19, 2022, 07:05:26 PM
Phew! Got it done. He’s got some crazy tines. I can relate with the wife with the scope eye, it was worth it…
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Post by: nwhunter on November 19, 2022, 07:50:31 PM
Congrats on a dandy bull! Glad you had a good time with Josh , he is a good guy and knows moose.. SXS with tracks are a necessity this year!
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Post by: deer_hnter on November 19, 2022, 07:58:45 PM
Stud of a bull! Congrats!
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Post by: Wanttohuntmore on November 19, 2022, 08:19:02 PM
Great bull and hunt!  Don't you wish you could do this all the time?
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 19, 2022, 08:42:28 PM
Congrats on a dandy bull! Glad you had a good time with Josh , he is a good guy and knows moose.. SXS with tracks are a necessity this year!
we would have never killed this bull without the SxS with tracks, the snow was a blessing in many ways!
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 19, 2022, 08:44:54 PM
Great bull and hunt!  Don't you wish you could do this all the time?
every year! Been on 6 moose hunts/kills in 4 years now, love it! I really wish everyone had the chance to pull a tag in our state, we have some great bulls .
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Post by: Birdguy on November 19, 2022, 08:54:56 PM
That is so cool! Congrats to your wife! Sorry about the scoping but it does happen. Great bull, not sure two in the family in the same season is allowed but it too late! Thanks for taking us along. I have followed the thread since the beginning as a buddy had the same tag.
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 19, 2022, 09:06:20 PM
That is so cool! Congrats to your wife! Sorry about the scoping but it does happen. Great bull, not sure two in the family in the same season is allowed but it too late! Thanks for taking us along. I have followed the thread since the beginning as a buddy had the same tag.
howd your buddy do? I wonder if any kettle tag holders are left?
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Post by: redi on November 20, 2022, 12:02:21 AM
Great ball Jerry congrats to you and your wife great job
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Post by: Rainier10 on November 20, 2022, 06:40:47 AM
Great bull, congrats and thanks for sharing the story.
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Post by: millerwheeler on November 20, 2022, 07:14:50 AM
Nice job  and appreciate the share n
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Post by: Mjensen on November 20, 2022, 07:58:07 AM
congratulation on a successful hunt, great Bull, Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 20, 2022, 08:12:16 AM
Thanks again guys, appreciate it!  One thing I forgot to mention about the bull, he had NO balls??  We were going to leave one ball attached to a hind but we didn’t find any on him??!!  So strange, and we didn’t see major scarring either. 

Now I have to find a good butcher that’s open on sundays?
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Post by: 10thmountainarcher on November 20, 2022, 08:29:07 AM
Thanks again guys, appreciate it!  One thing I forgot to mention about the bull, he had NO balls??  We were going to leave one ball attached to a hind but we didn’t find any on him??!!  So strange, and we didn’t see major scarring either. 

Now I have to find a good butcher that’s open on sundays?


If you’re looking for one close to home, I really like Linds Custom Meats. It’s a Kent address, but off of highway 18. Just make sure the carcass is super clean. They’re open today according to their webpage.
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 20, 2022, 08:55:34 AM
Thanks guys for the help, pm answered as well. My regular butcher called me back so I’m good to go now. I go to butcher boys in south hill.
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Post by: Birdguy on November 20, 2022, 10:37:37 AM
That is so cool! Congrats to your wife! Sorry about the scoping but it does happen. Great bull, not sure two in the family in the same season is allowed but it too late! Thanks for taking us along. I have followed the thread since the beginning as a buddy had the same tag.
howd your buddy do? I wonder if any kettle tag holders are left?

He tagged out opening morning..... 8)
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 20, 2022, 12:58:55 PM
Was that Jeremy?
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Post by: bowhunterforever on November 20, 2022, 01:09:34 PM
Sounds like and epic adventure and hunt. Great bull :tup: Congrats
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Post by: bearpaw on November 20, 2022, 01:15:13 PM
Very nice, glad you got a good one!    :tup:  :tup:
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Post by: NOCK NOCK on November 20, 2022, 02:45:23 PM
Awesome job Congrats
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Post by: hunter399 on November 20, 2022, 02:54:39 PM
Heck ya!
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 20, 2022, 05:07:02 PM
Man, what a hunt and experience, did I mention how much I love moose hunting??!! One of the best parts about hunting is showing off your prize to family and friends, oh, and telling the story over and over again!!!  Never gets old!
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Post by: Falcon on November 20, 2022, 05:36:02 PM
Jerry,

Nobody works or hunts harder than you.   Great looking bull :drool:
Huge congrats on another awesome adventure :tup:
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 20, 2022, 06:41:05 PM
Jerry,

Nobody works or hunts harder than you.   Great looking bull :drool:
Huge congrats on another awesome adventure :tup:
great compliment Bryan, but not sure I could keep up with Blanchard or coach!! 
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Post by: Falcon on November 20, 2022, 07:49:23 PM
Jerry,

Nobody works or hunts harder than you.   Great looking bull :drool:
Huge congrats on another awesome adventure :tup:
great compliment Bryan, but not sure I could keep up with Blanchard or coach!!

You could, but probably die trying  :chuckle:
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Post by: bearhunter99 on November 20, 2022, 08:09:57 PM
Great bull!  Congrats to your wife!
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Post by: flyguide on November 20, 2022, 08:20:43 PM
Best hunt ever. You both are incredibly passionate about big game hunting and all that goes into it. Moose meat for days….. er years haha. I’ll bet Moose is on the menu for the holidays. We just hosted a big dinner part tonight,, shredded bbq bear meat appetizers on Sweet Potato Chips and deluxe moose burgers (backstraps are for Thanksgiving and Christmas!).

Way to go. Savor the memory.


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Post by: trophyhunt on November 21, 2022, 06:34:45 AM
Best hunt ever. You both are incredibly passionate about big game hunting and all that goes into it. Moose meat for days….. er years haha. I’ll bet Moose is on the menu for the holidays. We just hosted a big dinner part tonight,, shredded bbq bear meat appetizers on Sweet Potato Chips and deluxe moose burgers (backstraps are for Thanksgiving and Christmas!).

Way to go. Savor the memory.


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Thanks man, yeah, lots of meat!!  Your bull still haunts me in my dreams, what an animal!!  I need to find a way to draw this tag every year!  Have a great holiday.
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Post by: highbuckklr on November 21, 2022, 07:52:41 AM
Awesome - Congrats to both of you J&J.  If I ever get drawn, I know who I'm calling.  Congrats again buddy!!!
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Post by: trophyhunt on November 21, 2022, 08:42:31 AM
Awesome - Congrats to both of you J&J.  If I ever get drawn, I know who I'm calling.  Congrats again buddy!!!
you better call me if you draw!!! Thanks buddy
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Post by: trophyhunt on February 19, 2023, 02:48:23 PM
Just put my wife’s bull on the wall, Beatles and skull hooker. We love it!
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Post by: X-Force on February 19, 2023, 02:49:09 PM
Looks awesome
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Post by: trophyhunt on February 19, 2023, 02:49:25 PM
The moose wall
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Post by: trophyhunt on February 19, 2023, 02:50:02 PM
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Post by: cem3434 on February 19, 2023, 02:53:13 PM
What a great bull, glad Josh was able to help your wife do that tag justice.
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Post by: Buckjunkie on February 19, 2023, 03:31:35 PM
Looks great!
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Post by: MADMAX on February 19, 2023, 03:33:30 PM
I dig the moose wall  :tup:
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Post by: trophyhunt on February 19, 2023, 03:47:26 PM
Thanks guys, great memories for sure. Keeping the cape for a shoulder mount someday.
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Post by: redi on February 19, 2023, 05:48:05 PM
Looks awesome
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Post by: jrebel on February 19, 2023, 07:00:22 PM
Thanks guys, great memories for sure. Keeping the cape for a shoulder mount someday.

Make sure you have a big wall to hang that thing on!!  They make great mounts...but dannnngg are they big.  Great looking wall.
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Post by: Wanttohuntmore on February 19, 2023, 07:01:40 PM
Looks great!
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Post by: millerwheeler on February 19, 2023, 07:50:53 PM
Looks great !!!!
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Post by: jackelope on February 19, 2023, 08:50:57 PM
Looks awesome, Jerry.
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Post by: Dan-o on February 19, 2023, 08:53:45 PM
The moose wall is incredible!        :tup:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 19, 2023, 10:02:40 PM
Love moose euros
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Post by: boneaddict on February 20, 2023, 05:31:06 AM
Nice!
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Post by: Falcon on February 20, 2023, 04:17:22 PM
Great looking rack.  You keep stacking up moose, you sir are gonna need a bigger man cave :chuckle:
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