Post by: DeerThug on July 26, 2010, 05:48:49 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on July 26, 2010, 07:58:25 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 26, 2010, 08:14:08 PM
Post by: DeerThug on July 26, 2010, 09:25:19 PM
What do you mean by neat water?
I am in Portland for a meeting(work) Wow I am not form here. No @#$t I saw a blue guy today. This guy was blue. He was sitting on the sidewalk with blue highlighters and all of him was blue, hair skin toung .
Can't wait to get back home where people are normal
Talk about good use for a bullet.....
Post by: superdown on July 26, 2010, 09:33:30 PM
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What do you mean by neat water?
I think he may have meant near water beings it's so hot. :dunno:
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 26, 2010, 09:46:13 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on July 26, 2010, 10:22:14 PM
Post by: DeerThug on July 26, 2010, 10:45:10 PM
Then there is the place that is next to cabelas , Matthew can drop us off there and pick the dads up later...
Will be back up at least one more time before season opens to learn what a nice bull looks like.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 26, 2010, 11:11:54 PM
Post by: jdb on July 27, 2010, 08:11:24 PM
Not worried abount not seeing any. Want to get our permits, learn the roads, maybe meet the locals, find some state land to park the trailer on, and maybe go to cableas< I also know of a place that has cage dancing that is not too far away. The boys can be there till 9 or 10 and they want to go. So being good fathers well we are going to take them. And being men I want to go to GOODTIMES if that means anything to the locals...see now thats just not fair my dad has NEVER taken me to a strip club :dunno: some guys get all the luck!
Then there is the place that is next to cabelas , Matthew can drop us off there and pick the dads up later...
Will be back up at least one more time before season opens to learn what a nice bull looks like.
Post by: seth30 on July 27, 2010, 08:28:34 PM
Not worried abount not seeing any. Want to get our permits, learn the roads, maybe meet the locals, find some state land to park the trailer on, and maybe go to cableas< I also know of a place that has cage dancing that is not too far away. The boys can be there till 9 or 10 and they want to go. So being good fathers well we are going to take them. And being men I want to go to GOODTIMES if that means anything to the locals...are you talking about the state line. my brother lives 2 miles from it. one more reason to go visit him.
Then there is the place that is next to cabelas , Matthew can drop us off there and pick the dads up later...
Will be back up at least one more time before season opens to learn what a nice bull looks like.
Post by: DeerThug on July 28, 2010, 06:37:47 PM
Post by: Elkstuffer on July 28, 2010, 06:57:21 PM
Not worried abount not seeing any. Want to get our permits, learn the roads, maybe meet the locals, find some state land to park the trailer on, and maybe go to cableas< I also know of a place that has cage dancing that is not too far away. The boys can be there till 9 or 10 and they want to go. So being good fathers well we are going to take them. And being men I want to go to GOODTIMES if that means anything to the locals...
Then there is the place that is next to cabelas , Matthew can drop us off there and pick the dads up later...
Will be back up at least one more time before season opens to learn what a nice bull looks like.
Yeah on the state line - instead of turning left into Cabelas go straight - can miss it.
What the hell are you scouting for Victor? I'm sure you'll find plenty of velvet in those places. :chuckle:
Post by: seth30 on July 28, 2010, 07:10:02 PM
Post by: DeerThug on July 28, 2010, 07:36:26 PM
Ric, you oughta know that there is way more to our hunting trips - each one turns into an adventure...
Post by: DeerThug on August 01, 2010, 06:41:04 PM
I don't expect to shoot the biggest on in the state, but I don't want a dink. any help on how to know a good bull would be helpful
Hey RIc - you should have come with us. We had a blast! We found the state land where we could park for free at about 9 Friday night. Saturday morning we hit the woods. where we found the moose. We also got a great whitetail shed that had 4 eye guards (well 3 but one was split).
Saturday night we went to Cabelas - got Matthew a new pair of boots. If you have seen the size of his feet then you would know why this is a big deal.
Then we headed to Hooters! What a time.
The boys got the Hooters song sang to them. " You put your right hooter in - you put your right hooter out and your shake it all about. You put you left hooter in..." Well you get the idea.
I am kinda tired but it was worth it.
So back to huntingI did get my permit this weekend.
Looks like a nother good season is on deck>
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 01, 2010, 07:10:33 PM
Post by: jackelope on August 01, 2010, 07:34:45 PM
:dunno:
:twocents:
Post by: Wea300mag on August 01, 2010, 07:35:00 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 01, 2010, 07:54:55 PM
you could be holding out a long time if you're holding out for a triple brow tined bull. If you are he will likely be more than 35" wide.
:dunno:
:twocents:
thats why i said any bull is a good bull if i had tons of time to hunt and it was me that is what i would be looking for if i wanted a trophy moose. and yes i kinda ment it as either or 35"+ or triple brows. yes the bull would probably be 45+" to have triple brows as well but one of those to would be my standard is what i am saying.
Post by: PA BEN on August 02, 2010, 06:22:55 AM
Post by: Craig on August 02, 2010, 08:20:23 AM
Post by: Ridgerunner on August 02, 2010, 08:28:17 AM
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If it were me, my goal would be double brows and 40+" wide.That was my goal and exactly what I got.
Good WA goal to have. Figure moose are about 30" from ear to ear, even a 2.5 year old bull will have a spread of 35" or 36". 40+ and you are starting to get into the good bulls, 45 the real good bulls and anything 50 or over is a DANDY!
Post by: GoldTip on August 02, 2010, 11:24:32 AM
Also you have to find a Moose that you really like. I'd much rather have a 36" bull with good paddles and points and split brows than a 46" wide bull with skinny paddles and a single brow, but that's me.
Post by: DeerThug on August 02, 2010, 06:53:01 PM
Stay tuned!
Post by: PA BEN on August 04, 2010, 09:25:20 PM
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Post by: DeerThug on August 05, 2010, 07:19:14 PM
By the way. We have anot her cougar in our neighbor hood. A lady saw it last night. Night be fore last my dog was going nuts. Based on his bark when we had one here a few weeks ago - I now think he was barking at this cat. Next time I hear that bark I am going out with my light and an 06.
Post by: benhuntin on August 05, 2010, 07:21:33 PM
Post by: PA BEN on August 06, 2010, 12:36:46 PM
Cool PaBen - What unit did youget it from.49
By the way. We have anot her cougar in our neighbor hood. A lady saw it last night. Night be fore last my dog was going nuts. Based on his bark when we had one here a few weeks ago - I now think he was barking at this cat. Next time I hear that bark I am going out with my light and an 06.
Post by: DeerThug on August 06, 2010, 07:39:37 PM
Post by: boneaddict on August 07, 2010, 06:32:10 AM
I saw that cougar awhile ago while driving to work, drinking down on the Naches river, (If you are talking about that cat). Its a fairly nice cat.
Post by: Cascader74 on August 07, 2010, 07:10:10 AM
Post by: highlander on August 11, 2010, 02:17:52 PM
Post by: DeerThug on August 11, 2010, 08:59:21 PM
I aint afraid of work and I have a job that if I get something down I can call in and take the week off. I figgure that shoudl be enough time to whittle up a moose _ if it is cool enough.
The part of Thompson creek that I was able to go throu had so many roads that there would be no point walking too much of it. I am one of thoes guys that in elk season leave the truck an hour before the sun comes up and is back at dark. Not sure that is the way to slay a big moose up there but I think I am on my way.
Post by: Alan K on August 12, 2010, 09:42:31 PM
Thompson Creek is where most of the hunters will be. If I were you and looking for a 40"+ bull I'd hunt up top through the entrance by the ski resort. There aren't as many openings but that's where the bigger bulls will be. If you can find an experienced caller to go along with you you shouldn't have any problem bringing one in during the rut up there.
Good luck!
Post by: DeerThug on August 13, 2010, 04:14:04 PM
I did go up to the Ski lodge and spent some time there. We saw a lot of tracks, but there not as many openings. This area did look like there would be bears there. Will probably spend some time there.
Post by: boneaddict on August 14, 2010, 11:17:01 AM
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Post by: high country on August 26, 2010, 08:48:42 AM
Mt Spokane area has some good moose. If you aren't equipped to pack them through some thick steep terrain, lower your sights and take one on the road. Brickle Creek is good, no great. Thompson creek is OK. There are some open areas on ridges you can glass from the roads. That is wher eyou may find the real big boys. The Boise land north of Blanchard hump road has quite a few moose too. It is mostly walk-in though. Good luck. I'm still accumulating points (16 and counting, or is it 17 now)
how would you suggest hunting brickel? the snowblaze property composes what the park does not, by the time you get to inlands land they tore out the bridge and dozed the old road to the lake and it is now so over grown a dog would have to back up to bark.
Post by: high country on August 26, 2010, 08:55:49 AM
Post by: DeerThug on September 17, 2010, 03:10:20 PM
Today is my birthday. My wife got me the Kodi pack knife set from out door edge. She wants me to cut that moose up with good equipement. My son got me a great Remington head lamp - he has hunted with me long enough to know - well'll be skinning after dark at least once this season.
The mornings are cool and the first red is showing on the shoemack - get ready boys it is about to begin!!
Post by: buckhorn2 on September 17, 2010, 03:17:38 PM
Post by: GoldTip on September 17, 2010, 03:33:19 PM
Post by: DeerThug on September 19, 2010, 08:32:51 PM
Got up there Sat morning. found a clearing and saw a bull right off. He was wide. wide palms lots of points on the palms. after like seconds a shooter for sure. And only 100 yards. We went through the draw and saw a baby bull. THEN nothing the rest of the day.
So Sunday came. It was raining. We went back to where we had seen the bull on Sat morning. I dec ided to try calling. Now I am no Jim Shockey keep this in mind. So we pulled up into the clearing and waited a few minutes after turning off the truck. We got out and glassed through the mist. Then I tried calling. MMMaaauuggggghhhh as loud as I could. Did that about 4 time is about 3 minutes. Then we heard AAAAuuggghhhh. AAAAUUUggghhhhhhh! And horns racking on brush. This went on for a few minues and we dicided to walk down the road to get a better look. We saw the bull about 125 yard across the canyon on the road. He was trashing the trees. Then he saw us. So I MMMAAaaaauugggheeed again. He turned, waved his head and started right for us. We took off running. In about a minute he was right where we were looking for the cow. He kept callling and thrashing the trees. He was ready to mount whatever was around and I wanted no part of that!
We guessed him about 44-46 inches wide - not much mass but a shooter?? A Great weekend in Mt Spokane!
Getting closer and I am ready to kill a bull.
Post by: tmike on September 19, 2010, 08:53:58 PM
Post by: pat2bear on September 20, 2010, 10:53:14 AM