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Title: Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge. (Updated 9/27)
Post by: cle elum bowhunter on June 21, 2010, 11:42:29 PM: So, finally drew my moose tag. Have little knowledge of the area, hunted whiteys once about 15 years ago in the colville area. Any members with wisdom, advise to pass on. I am studying everything I can. Plan to contact the biologist, and maybe timber companies to find out access issues. Also plan on trying to get over a few times this summer and then more in September as best I can around my fire department schedule and getting my 13yo out for his first bow hunt. Any advise will be greatly appreciated. Am in no way a trophy hunter looking to top the books, but would like a mature bull. Still trying to learn what standards to look for in judging bullwinkle. Thanks in advance to all replies.
Title: Re: Drew my Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge.
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on June 21, 2010, 11:46:49 PM: I do not know anything about the area but good luck on shooting a Nice Moose!
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 21, 2010, 11:50:02 PM: thats great, a lot of moose tags and oil tags showing up. congrats and good luck can't wait for pics and story there is another form that i check out and a guy from there also drew a selkirk any moose tag.
Title: Re: Drew my Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge.
Post by: cle elum bowhunter on June 21, 2010, 11:53:57 PM: Thanks to you both. I plan on doing a lot of research. My hunting buddy spent hours online today, he is just as excited as me.
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Post by: huntnnw on June 22, 2010, 06:07:33 AM: Lots of land to hunt, find the clearcuts you will find moose
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Post by: GoldTip on June 22, 2010, 06:25:15 AM: Here is the bull I got with my Selkirk tag last year. PM me and I'd be glad to give you some advice.
Title: Re: Drew my Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge.
Post by: Machias on June 22, 2010, 08:35:53 AM: Have seen several nice bulls in the Kalispel creek area...I think that is in the Selkirk Unit. Good luck!! Lots of photos and please come back and post all the details...we all live through the few guys who draw moose tags.
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Post by: saylean on June 22, 2010, 10:08:40 AM: Good luck Cle Elum...take pics!

Goldtip, nice moose ;)
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Post by: robb92 on June 22, 2010, 12:41:13 PM: Quote from: Machias on June 22, 2010, 08:35:53 AM
Good luck!! Lots of photos and please come back and post all the details...we all live through the few guys who draw moose tags.

:yeah:
Title: Re: Drew my Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge.
Post by: Austrian Hunter on June 22, 2010, 01:17:40 PM: I don;t think you will any issues finding a mature bull in the Selkirk. Good luck and take many pics, please come back and share your hunt with us.
Title: Re: Drew my Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge.
Post by: Todd_ID on June 22, 2010, 03:31:37 PM: Quote from: robb92 on June 22, 2010, 12:41:13 PM
Quote from: Machias on June 22, 2010, 08:35:53 AM
Good luck!! Lots of photos and please come back and post all the details...we all live through the few guys who draw moose tags.

:yeah:

:yeah:
Title: Re: Drew my Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge.
Post by: cle elum bowhunter on August 13, 2010, 11:34:46 PM: Just wanted to thank those of you have sent me Pm's recently and the insight you have been willing to provide. 7 weeks to go till opening day. Can't wait to be able to tell my story and give proper thanks to all.
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Post by: bucklucky on August 13, 2010, 11:38:12 PM: Good luck on your hunt and scouting adventures. Take lots of pictures too!
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Post by: PA BEN on August 14, 2010, 06:17:55 AM: Good luck and keep an eye out for grizzles in that area. ;)
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Post by: ICEMAN on August 14, 2010, 06:34:23 AM: Take your 13yr old!
Title: Re: Drew my Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge.
Post by: deadyote on August 15, 2010, 09:01:23 AM: My buddy's wife drew that tag a few years ago and shot a bruiser. They did a DIY hunt, but used the assistance of Bear Paw Outfitters. They will give you detailed maps of where there are big bulls. Because they are out in that area all the time scouting, they do a ton of leg work for you. It saves you a ton of $$$ in gas and time, if you don't know that area. They do charge $275 I think, but it was well worth it for them and they recommend it to anyone. Just a little FYI......Good luck and don't shoot a little one because there are big ones in there.
Title: Re: Drew my Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge.
Post by: cle elum bowhunter on August 15, 2010, 04:54:29 PM: Ice, depending on Football game schedule, he will be there first or second day. Kids almost 5'11" and in good shape, I have a pack frame ready for him!
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Post by: ICEMAN on August 15, 2010, 07:53:49 PM: You da' man! Good dad!
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Post by: DeerThug on August 23, 2010, 07:15:53 PM: Hey Goldtip- How wide is your bull?
Thanks
DeerThug
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Post by: seth30 on August 23, 2010, 07:21:50 PM: good luck!
Title: Re: Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge. (Updated 9/27)
Post by: cle elum bowhunter on September 27, 2010, 12:10:51 AM: So, one more day of work on Tuesday, Pack the truck and camper on Wednesday, watch my boys first ever football game and then leave Thurday morning. Have 2 good friends, my dad and best of all, my 13yo will be with me opening morning. Mom said he could miss 2 days of school. Excited as a hell. Recent info through a friend on Friday has a really nice bull located that I plan to try and find Friday morning. Plan to take lots of pictures, hopefully video, and will post once I find success. Thanks again to everyone who has given me tips along the way. Hope I do justice to the group effort. Thanks Huntwa.
Title: Re: Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge. (Updated 9/27)
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on September 27, 2010, 12:52:05 AM: Good Luck cle elum bowhunter!
Title: Re: Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge. (Updated 9/27)
Post by: Skyvalhunter on September 27, 2010, 05:18:48 AM: Good luck and go get em!!
Title: Re: Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge. (Updated 9/27)
Post by: whacker1 on September 27, 2010, 06:47:25 AM: Best of luck - I will be up there for muzzleloader elk come Saturday.
Title: Re: Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge. (Updated 9/27)
Post by: Fullabull on September 27, 2010, 01:58:56 PM: Good Luck!!!! Can't wait for the story :)
Title: Re: Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge. (Updated 9/27)
Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 27, 2010, 02:15:57 PM: sweet take lots of pics :drool:
Title: Re: Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge. (Updated 9/27)
Post by: coachcw on September 27, 2010, 05:32:48 PM: good luck , and carry that spary ;)
Title: Re: Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge. (Updated 9/27)
Post by: jstone on September 27, 2010, 05:37:29 PM: I hope you get a good one.. GOOD LUCK... Cant wait to hear the story :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge. (Updated 9/27)
Post by: TheHunt on September 27, 2010, 05:40:18 PM: You will have a blast. I cannot wait to hear about your hunt
Title: Re: Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge. (Updated 9/27)
Post by: PA BEN on September 27, 2010, 05:57:10 PM: Good luck keep us informed ;)
Title: Re: Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge. (Updated 9/27)
Post by: cle elum bowhunter on September 27, 2010, 11:36:02 PM: Coach, how is it they say you id Grizzly poop? Smells like pepper spray and has little bells in it. :) Already sitting with my pack, bow and rifle. Will try to document with pictures. Thanks all for the encouragement.
Title: Re: Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge. (Updated 9/27)
Post by: GoldTip on September 28, 2010, 02:21:31 PM: Knock down a stud bull. Am looking forward to hearing the story. This time last year I was in that unit searching for my own Moose.
Title: Re: Selkirk Mtn any moose, looking for local knowledge. (Updated 9/27)
Post by: hogsniper on September 28, 2010, 02:27:10 PM: Good luck out there!!! Hope to see pics of a big one soon! Take care!! Justin