Post by: brianb231 on October 14, 2011, 03:56:33 PM
I am leaving tomorrow for 7 days to try and get my Cow Moose . Some of you have already filled your moose tags this year. I know you were probably out in the field and had forgotten something that you wished you would of had either during your hunt or getting your moose out. So I figured I would ask what that something may have been to make my hunt a little easier so I am not wishing that same thing when I am afield.
Your thoughts and suggestions are welcomed. :tup:
Brianb231
Post by: Woodchuck on October 14, 2011, 04:18:21 PM
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Post by: brianb231 on October 14, 2011, 06:01:19 PM
If you have a battery operated sawzall you'll wish you had it with you..
Now thats a idea!
Post by: Whitenuckles on October 14, 2011, 06:59:51 PM
Post by: Griz231 on October 14, 2011, 08:30:23 PM
Post by: runningboard on October 14, 2011, 09:40:04 PM
Post by: hunterlady on October 14, 2011, 09:45:44 PM
Good luck on your hunt!
Post by: trophyhunt on October 17, 2011, 06:46:09 AM
Post by: CedarPants on October 17, 2011, 07:57:34 AM
Post by: quadrafire on October 17, 2011, 08:40:59 AM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,78051.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,78051.0.html)
Post by: quadrafire on October 17, 2011, 08:41:54 AM
Hopefully you didn't forget anything :chuckle:
Post by: brianb231 on October 17, 2011, 01:28:55 PM
well, we have been climbing mica the past 3 days. it is a brutal hike. We have not seen a moose as of yet. Saw a herd of elk and a few turkeys and a few whitetails. The only thing we have not seen is moose. Going to switch from Bow to Rifle now because we are not seeing any moose as of yet.
Any suggestions are welcomed!...
Brianb231
Post by: boneaddict on October 17, 2011, 01:31:33 PM
Post by: brianb231 on October 17, 2011, 01:35:54 PM
Post by: Hornseeker on October 17, 2011, 01:59:17 PM
Post by: brianmtsinc on October 17, 2011, 07:50:13 PM
I can say that I have learned that these hills r tough!! I've hunted HARD before, but this hill is pretty tough day after day.... Thanks so much for all of the advice.! We will report back soon!
Post by: huntnnw on October 18, 2011, 12:00:11 AM
Post by: Hyde on October 18, 2011, 12:03:05 AM
Post by: bearpaw on October 18, 2011, 12:24:17 AM
Which unit is he hunting?
Post by: Hyde on October 18, 2011, 12:33:51 AM
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Post by: huntnnw on October 19, 2011, 01:14:33 AM
Post by: boneaddict on October 19, 2011, 05:05:33 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on October 19, 2011, 06:30:49 AM
Post by: GoldTip on October 19, 2011, 08:04:45 AM
I was seeing an average of 20 moose a day on the Mica side, so I know they are there. Just a matter of time and he'll have his hands around a big ole heart.
There is nothing like having a heart in your hands thats as big as a guys head!
SOunds like he got his Moose, congrats!
Post by: Huntboy on October 19, 2011, 08:06:17 AM
Post by: brianb231 on October 19, 2011, 08:53:37 PM
yes, it is true. I did get a monster Cow. We saw nothing for the first 3 days accept alot of sore muscles! That Starr Rd hill is never ending!. Then we saw a cow and a calf that I got out after and stalked up to 50 yards. I told myself if I got within 40 I would shoot for the heart with my bow but the calf was behind her and the cliff was next to her that I knew they would surely go down so I passed.
Then a few minutes later we saw a huge cow bedded about 120 yards away and she was looking at us. She was enormous so I decided to grab the rifle. I knelt down and took the first shot. I think I missed her. Then she started moving and I took my second shot. she slowed but did not look hit hard. I shot a third time and she flipped over and her hooves went straight up in the air! We walked down to her and ..........Holy Shnikeys! That is a clydesdale! I shot her at 7:30am and we got her back to camp at about 2:30pm. We then saw 3 monster bulls on the way back to the bottom.
Post by: brianb231 on October 19, 2011, 08:57:50 PM
Regards,
Brianb231
Post by: Hyde on October 19, 2011, 09:14:08 PM
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Post by: GoldTip on October 20, 2011, 06:39:21 AM
Post by: brianb231 on October 20, 2011, 01:29:45 PM
We are planning on leaving in the morning and I will post some photos when I get home.
I will give you my last update tomorrow.
See ya,
Brianb231
Post by: brianb231 on October 20, 2011, 02:52:17 PM
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I will post more pics when I get home!.
Thanks Guys!
Post by: quadrafire on October 20, 2011, 03:43:55 PM
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Post by: GoldTip on October 20, 2011, 04:38:37 PM
Post by: Machias on October 21, 2011, 07:13:22 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 21, 2011, 07:21:12 AM
I hunted moose in NH, unsuccessfully. But while I was scouting, I called a super-mature bull in to about 5 yards. Huge animal, probably 1200 lbs or so with fully extended paddles. It was one of the most exciting experiences of my hunting. Easy to call, too. When it came time for the 3-day hunt, it rained so hard for the entire three days that you couldn't see 50 yards. Tough hunt.
Post by: bearpaw on October 21, 2011, 07:49:59 AM
Post by: Ripper on October 22, 2011, 05:24:35 PM
Post by: elkhuntindad on October 24, 2011, 12:41:57 PM
Post by: brianb231 on October 24, 2011, 06:44:17 PM
Congrats :tup: way to go. Its tons of fun hunting up there . Did you camp at that first gate ? and was there a lot of deer hunters ?
I did camp by the gate actually. Thanks for your info as well. So many helpful guys on this site. There were not many deer hunters. I bet we saw 3-4 deer hunters close to the weekends. It felt like we had the whole mountain to ourselves. It is hard now that the gate is closed but it is worth it if you put in the effort.
We did not see many deer though.... :dunno:
I am trying to put a video together of the hunt which is why the pics are taking so long. Hopefully soon.
Regards,
Brianb231
Post by: brianmtsinc on October 26, 2011, 03:10:33 PM
This was the hardest hunt I have been on yet, and it honestly humbled me a little bit. I used to think I could go anywhere, anytime, no problem. Well, one day we really over did it and put in somewhere between 18- 20 miles (5 on mountain bikes) and we paid for it. It took the whole trip to recover, but we never quit looking. In fact, after Brian got his cow, we still pushed on every day to video some moose and look for deer and bear! Thanks goes to my hunting partner for being the "pusher" on this trip! And to my 69 year old uncle, who never missed a hunt on this trip either! He is an inspiration! This is one trip I will never forget!
I can tell you, that I have been putting in for moose for 13 years, mostly just because it was something else to hope for. Now that I have seen bulls and cows come to the call, the size and intensity of the bulls.... I CAN'T wait to get drawn!!!!!
As a side note, I was on this hunt and I am STILL waiting for more pics :bash: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Thanks Brian!