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Title: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Mr Mykiss on September 05, 2011, 01:11:51 PM
There are two things that every hunter dreams of when they draw a once in a lifetime archery tag... wolves and team mossback. I have both. Yes friends, team mossback and I are sharing a parking spot. Team mossback...AKA Team: doesn't know the area, is tresspassing all over the place, has a posse of trucks in search of the "finders fee" bull. In spite of all of that I was having a pretty good time hunting around, having some close calls with some small quiet bulls. Scouted an area midday on Friday and found some good sign, went back Sunday morning and found... WOLF tracks everywhere!! They had not been there the day before and there were a pair of them running together, we saw no elk. I have witnesses and most people I've spoken to have seen tham over the past 5 days. Several people have trailcamera pictures, trailcameras that are VERY far apart. I have heard wolves howling almost every night of the hunt. Now that I have vented a little bit I'm still having a good time and am very much looking forward to the rest of my hunt! However as a person who spends a good majority of his time in Idaho talking to small businesses and outfitters... watching stores go out of business, watching people selling their outfitting businesses or quiting the game all together, these wolf sightings make me sad for the future of elk hunting in the Blue Mountains.   -MM
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: YoterHunter on September 05, 2011, 01:16:53 PM
there is know wolfes in the blues .they are well fed yoteys.
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: ribka on September 05, 2011, 01:21:21 PM
Remember wolves only kill sick and weak animals and will never target a  healthy bull elk   :tun

Sorry to hear Mossback are up their old tricks again now in Washington. Someone should let them know this isn't Utah.

Good luck am sure you will fill your tag. Keep us updated
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Mr Mykiss on September 05, 2011, 02:19:01 PM
there is know wolfes in the blues .they are well fed yoteys.
You must be kidding...
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 05, 2011, 02:47:23 PM
The rumors of the wolves have been around awhile, I am sure it will get worse..
And I can't say that the Team Mossback thing suprises me at all. I can officially say now that there is a eye witness " I told you so".
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: blindpig on September 05, 2011, 03:02:12 PM
Please do your best to decrease the population while you are there.  Wolves or elk right?  Well........S.S.S.
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: firefighter4607 on September 05, 2011, 03:24:41 PM
Yeah WDFW says no wolfs in the blues. I hope you are successful. Have you ran into any problems with Mossback blocking roads and other rumors about them. You should take some pictures with them and of their trucks so others here know what to look for.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: mtncook on September 05, 2011, 10:37:29 PM
I saw what appeared to be a Mossback rig on Saturday..  Older Red Chevy 3/4 extended cab red with Utah Plates,  I was going up skyline and noticed tracks of someone just pooping along road hunting.  Finally caught up to the described vehicle.  One person in the rig.

mtncook
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Woodchuck on September 06, 2011, 07:26:24 AM
I was in the neighborhood looking for sasquatch saturday and sunday and was lucky enough not to see any Utah plates but they have rubbed a few locals raw already. As for the wolves, they are monitored by f&w a lot closer than you may think.  ;)
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: firefighter4607 on September 06, 2011, 12:36:16 PM
I was in the neighborhood looking for sasquatch saturday and sunday
Were you going to tell sasquatch to run Mossback out of there.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Woodchuck on September 06, 2011, 12:45:19 PM
That's exactly what I told him, gave him a pic of a Utah plate so he knew exactly who to go for.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 06, 2011, 02:25:57 PM
I just talked to a very good legal source that Mossback left today, He says they have not done anything wrong but the volume of people that Team mossback has , well has pissed some people off .   The bull they were after went into property they do not have permission to hunt on.  They will be back however.. Oh and that they are only here because the tag holder went to them for their help. I am hoping it is a one time thing.... I am wishing he would of used our local outfitter for help rather then them but thats just me.
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: firefighter4607 on September 06, 2011, 03:14:53 PM
 :yeah: That is what gets me. Alot of great outfitters here in Washington and he probably paid twice as much to have mossback come up here. Atleast the Washington Outfitters know the land, who owns it and what the local like and don't like.
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Mr Mykiss on September 06, 2011, 03:16:49 PM
They left?? I can't wait to go back up there now! I wonder who's property the big bull went on to...maybe I have permission to hunt it...
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: boonerboy on September 06, 2011, 03:20:59 PM
:yeah: That is what gets me. Alot of great outfitters here in Washington and he probably paid twice as much to have mossback come up here. Atleast the Washington Outfitters know the land, who owns it and what the local like and don't like.
.       Pretty sure they were charging 2500 just to talk about it. Someone needs to run them the he'll outta dodge.
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Skillet on September 06, 2011, 03:25:07 PM
Mossback was charging who just to talk about it?
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: RaffleMule on September 06, 2011, 05:03:01 PM
It's not I.....but if any of you see a local outfitter offering half off on Groupon and a 400' bull let me know.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: huntnphool on September 06, 2011, 05:20:54 PM
Oh and that they are only here because the tag holder went to them for their help.

http://mossback.com/washington/ (http://mossback.com/washington/)
Click that link (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/MGalleryItem.php?id=8895)
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Skillet on September 06, 2011, 05:23:58 PM
It's not I.....but if any of you see a local outfitter offering half off on Groupon and a 400' bull let me know.  :chuckle:

Now that's funny right there, I don't care who you are...  :chuckle:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Woodchuck on September 06, 2011, 05:30:44 PM
Oh and that they are only here because the tag holder went to them for their help.

http://mossback.com/washington/ (http://mossback.com/washington/)
Click that link (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/MGalleryItem.php?id=8895)
The news that comes with that link is not good news. The meter however is funny stuff
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Scott on September 06, 2011, 05:53:55 PM
Mossback was charging who just to talk about it?
  I doubt anybody on here wants to go there.    :sry:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: jackelope on September 06, 2011, 05:54:56 PM
I just talked to a very good legal source that Mossback left today, He says they have not done anything wrong but the volume of people that Team mossback has , well has pissed some people off .   The bull they were after went into property they do not have permission to hunt on.  They will be back however.. Oh and that they are only here because the tag holder went to them for their help. I am hoping it is a one time thing.... I am wishing he would of used our local outfitter for help rather then them but thats just me.

The way I understood it was that Doyle Moss was on the phone with the buyer doing the bidding for him at the RMEF banquet when the auction tag was sold. I think the buyer went to him for help long before he even bought the tag.

There's some on here that can likely verify that(or negate it).

And yes I also heard that they left and went back to Utah.

Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 06, 2011, 06:01:46 PM
I don't doubt Doyle was at the auction. I as just relaying what I was told.
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on September 06, 2011, 07:55:41 PM
Oh and that they are only here because the tag holder went to them for their help.

http://mossback.com/washington/ (http://mossback.com/washington/)
Click that link (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/MGalleryItem.php?id=8895)
The news that comes with that link is not good news. The meter however is funny stuff
Where you guys find all this sheet ? :chuckle: :dunno:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 06, 2011, 08:14:01 PM
I just talked to a very good legal source that Mossback left today, He says they have not done anything wrong but the volume of people that Team mossback has , well has pissed some people off .   The bull they were after went into property they do not have permission to hunt on.  They will be back however.. Oh and that they are only here because the tag holder went to them for their help. I am hoping it is a one time thing.... I am wishing he would of used our local outfitter for help rather then them but thats just me.

The way I understood it was that Doyle Moss was on the phone with the buyer doing the bidding for him at the RMEF banquet when the auction tag was sold. I think the buyer went to him for help long before he even bought the tag.

There's some on here that can likely verify that(or negate it).

And yes I also heard that they left and went back to Utah.

Same thing I heard.  Actually, I heard that Doyle was doing the bidding while on the phone with the guy.  Heard it on this site.  Can't remember the thread, but I am sure it was one on the Governor's Tag.
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: GHETTO GUIDE on September 06, 2011, 08:30:35 PM
I cant believe people pay that much $$$ for a tag, or a guide for that much $$!!   And then call themselves hunters.  Someone has done all the homework , scouted the area/ landmarks, provided them transportation, made their lunch, walked them to the elk, they pull the trigger/ get a picture, never to have gutted, cut , skinned , packed , cut wrapped.

Thanks for the rant. They are nice animals , Ill take my small ones and save the $6000.00.   FU.
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: huntnphool on September 06, 2011, 08:43:17 PM
I cant believe people pay that much $$$ for a tag, or a guide for that much $$!!   And then call themselves hunters.  Someone has done all the homework , scouted the area/ landmarks, provided them transportation, made their lunch, walked them to the elk, they pull the trigger/ get a picture, never to have gutted, cut , skinned , packed , cut wrapped.

Thanks for the rant. They are nice animals , Ill take my small ones and save the $6000.00.   FU.

$6000.00?  :chuckle:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 06, 2011, 09:22:27 PM
 :yeah:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: deerslyr on September 06, 2011, 09:41:28 PM
add just a few more zeroes  :chuckle:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Cylvertip on September 06, 2011, 09:41:43 PM
 :yeah: x2   better add a zero and then the guide fees on top of that. Bet it's pushing $100 K easy for the whole shabang :bash:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: deerslyr on September 06, 2011, 09:56:37 PM
im sure it was at least that especially if the mossbacks drove all the way up here from utah. If I remember correctly the local guy that had guided the previous governor tag holders was charging around 45k? Im sure the mossbacks are charging at least that
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Yak-NDN on September 07, 2011, 09:49:48 AM
It's not I.....but if any of you see a local outfitter offering half off on Groupon and a 400' bull let me know.  :chuckle:

lol send me a coupon I am in.
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 07, 2011, 02:25:33 PM
I feel bad that all we have been doing is talking about team mossback on this thread,
So let me say Mr. Mykiss I wish you the best on your hunt, You are in good hands from what I hear so go get em..
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: bucklucky on September 08, 2011, 09:51:07 PM
Well, I'll be heading over there this weekend.  What are you driving Mr.MyKiss??? I'll be in a 98 Ford f150 4x4 lifted w/35's! We will be hunting spikes for my wife.
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: dreamingbig on September 09, 2011, 05:46:55 AM
But Charlie you have a big bull tag in your pocket?  :dunno:  Now that is sacrifice!
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: BLUEBULLS on September 09, 2011, 12:59:28 PM
Well, I'll be heading over there this weekend.  What are you driving Mr.MyKiss??? I'll be in a 98 Ford f150 4x4 lifted w/35's! We will be hunting spikes for my wife.


he'll probably be walking, sounded like all 4 tires were falling off last weekend :chuckle:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Mr Mykiss on September 09, 2011, 01:40:18 PM
he'll probably be walking, sounded like all 4 tires were falling off last weekend :chuckle:
Dude! That's like beating up a senior citizen...
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 09, 2011, 02:37:02 PM
Have fun go get em..
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: bucklucky on September 09, 2011, 02:44:57 PM
But Charlie you have a big bull tag in your pocket?  :dunno:  Now that is sacrifice!

Sacrafice would be NOT taking the wife spike hunting, Id be sacraficing my life if I didnt  :chuckle:

Is everyone camping at Jakes or what  :chuckle:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Woodchuck on September 09, 2011, 02:50:44 PM
I'm in, who's bringin the beer?  :chuckle:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 09, 2011, 03:33:21 PM
I'm in, who's bringin the beer?  :chuckle:

I thought you were going to get a bedsheet and go hunting for Doyle Moss's autograph... :dunno:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Woodchuck on September 09, 2011, 04:10:14 PM
Oh I am but figured I would loosen up with a couple first  :chuckle:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 11, 2011, 07:55:35 PM
I heard a rumor today .. Is it true?
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: colockumelk on September 11, 2011, 08:46:57 PM
I heard a rumor today .. Is it true?

That pathfinder and woodchuck are starring in the movie "Brokeback Blues" the sequal to "Brokeback Mountain"?  It's true absolutely true. 

You just read it on the internet so it must be true right?  :chuckle:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: firefighter4607 on September 11, 2011, 09:23:57 PM
I heard a rumor today .. Is it true?
I didn't hear any rumors... Man I feel left out, do I need to be a member of MM to get the info??? :bash: :bash:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 11, 2011, 10:31:12 PM
I heard a rumor today .. Is it true?
I didn't hear any rumors... Man I feel left out, do I need to be a member of MM to get the info??? :bash: :bash:

You mean the BMM? We have a very rigorous initiation.. :chuckle:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: firefighter4607 on September 11, 2011, 10:40:15 PM
I heard a rumor today .. Is it true?
I didn't hear any rumors... Man I feel left out, do I need to be a member of MM to get the info??? :bash: :bash:

You mean the BMM? We have a very rigorous initiation.. :chuckle:

No I thought it could of been posted on Monster Muley site. :chuckle: I like the BMM I wouldn't be bashing my head for them :salute:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Woodchuck on September 12, 2011, 07:48:46 AM
I heard a rumor today .. Is it true?

That pathfinder and woodchuck are starring in the movie "Brokeback Blues" the sequal to "Brokeback Mountain"?  It's true absolutely true. 

You just read it on the internet so it must be true right?  :chuckle:
Insults again? You poor poor man. You aren't even going to hunt elk in your beloved Colockum in an effort to keep to keep even more of that great elk herd penned up. :bdid: It really is sad. Resy easy friend, we are watching.


Whats the rumor Ross?
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: whacker1 on September 12, 2011, 03:45:12 PM
He said he punched his tag on 9/11 in another thread.  I can't wait to see the pics.
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Mr Mykiss on September 12, 2011, 03:58:48 PM
Working on a post. Give me 15 minutes gents...
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: vandeman17 on September 12, 2011, 04:15:17 PM
its been longer than 15 minutes  :chuckle:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Woodchuck on September 12, 2011, 04:16:14 PM
yes it has
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Caseyd on September 12, 2011, 04:21:46 PM
Hurry up already  :chuckle:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: runamuk on September 12, 2011, 04:26:15 PM
Hurry up already  :chuckle:

 :yeah:

had a bad day need to live vicariously through others ....
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Grazer on September 12, 2011, 04:30:09 PM
If there are wolves in the Blues, which, I'm not saying there isn't, but do me a favor and kill everyone that you see.  As for Mossback, welcome to Washington, I have nothing bad to say about those guys except for they are to pricey for my wallet.  If you don't like them, it's probably because you know that they are going to be killing most of the bulls that you have been trying to kill.
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: wastickslinger on September 12, 2011, 04:40:48 PM
Its a good one!!!!
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 12, 2011, 04:48:39 PM
I heard a rumor today .. Is it true?

That pathfinder and woodchuck are starring in the movie "Brokeback Blues" the sequal to "Brokeback Mountain"?  It's true absolutely true. 

You just read it on the internet so it must be true right?  :chuckle:

I have never seen that movie Colockum.  Can you tell us about it....? :dunno:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: runamuk on September 12, 2011, 05:19:51 PM
ok at 3:58 he said 15 minutes...this is the longest 15 minutes ever  :bash: :bash: he must use the same watch my teenager uses  :dunno:
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: 400out on September 12, 2011, 05:30:40 PM
 :dunno: :dunno: :dunno: If there are covert operations taking place I need in!
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: BLUEBULLS on September 12, 2011, 05:53:06 PM


Always waiting on you Mr mykiss.
You sat next to me when I shot my first bull and I sure as heck wish I woulda been sitting next to you for yours :)
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: Craig on September 12, 2011, 07:54:34 PM
How big is the bull that everyone is chasing?
Title: Re: My dream Big Bull hunt
Post by: colockumelk on September 13, 2011, 05:47:21 AM
I heard a rumor today .. Is it true?

That pathfinder and woodchuck are starring in the movie "Brokeback Blues" the sequal to "Brokeback Mountain"?  It's true absolutely true. 

You just read it on the internet so it must be true right?  :chuckle:

I have never seen that movie Colockum.  Can you tell us about it....? :dunno:

I'm gonna plead the 5th on this one.  I will say that Polly Shore was born to play that roll though.
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