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Title: MOOSE Tag!!!!!!!!
Post by: Ridgerunner on July 11, 2008, 11:49:57 AM: Well if the draw stands I am going moose hunting in one of these 4 units. I'm going to need some advice so lets hear it, I know we have some past tag holders on here. Or any of you locals that have your pulse on moose in these units.

49
mt. spokane
huckleberry
hangman

:) :)
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Post by: saylean on July 11, 2008, 11:55:11 AM: Hope it holds for ya. Good luck man, thats awesome. :tup:
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Post by: Sagedawg on July 11, 2008, 03:12:07 PM: Ridge, I can help you out with Mt Spokane, and a bit of Hangman........but it will cost ya some backstraps...........lol those are the same that I put in for. Anyhow PM me with any questions.

Sage
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Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 11, 2008, 03:27:32 PM: Bring a big truck and lots of friends...
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Post by: M_ray on July 11, 2008, 03:29:10 PM: That's good Pope I was thinking the same thing! Glad I'm friends with ridgerunner!!!! I'l be happy to help out when I'm available.
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Post by: bearmanric on July 11, 2008, 03:32:48 PM: very good for you. that is awsome. Rick :)
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Post by: actionshooter on July 11, 2008, 04:02:38 PM: :tup: Right on!!!
Congrats, I can't help pointing you in the right direction, but way to go!
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Post by: wastickslinger on July 11, 2008, 04:20:45 PM: Ridge, you should get ahold of SHANEWA300. That guy knows an area with a world record bull around every tree!!!. He even has the sheds to prove it. Come to think of it, I dont think we have seen them yet. :dunno: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: Falcon on July 11, 2008, 04:37:51 PM: RR:

You told me you were drawing a moose tag. You must have God's right ear !

Go kill a MONSTER !!!!!!
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Post by: Wea300mag on July 11, 2008, 05:02:25 PM: Congrats Ridgerunner, even though I went 0 for 5 I hope the drawing holds up and you get the 49 tag.

:brew:
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Post by: PolarBear on July 11, 2008, 06:01:40 PM: Fag! ;)
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Post by: boneaddict on July 11, 2008, 06:11:11 PM: Tell your moose guide to quite drawing tags.
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Post by: Ridgerunner on July 11, 2008, 06:15:03 PM: ya, that was not in the plans, you can squeeze a couple days in I'm sure between your elk hunts. :chuckle:
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Post by: bucklucky on July 11, 2008, 06:16:10 PM: Gaul dang! I wana go too! I can pack out a half of tenerloin for ya :chuckle:

Moose guide , Quit drawing tags! There I said it for him ;)
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Post by: wastickslinger on July 11, 2008, 06:39:16 PM: I say we get a Mossback of Hunting Washington crew together and go put a few radio collars on some bulls for ya. Then we'll have a big ol round up come seaon. know anyone with a chopper. we will need eyes in the sky :chuckle:
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Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 11, 2008, 06:41:46 PM: If your moose guide is all tagged out, there are a few backup guide/photographers around... ;)
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Post by: bobcat on July 11, 2008, 06:43:45 PM: Quote from: PolarBear on July 11, 2008, 06:01:40 PM
Fag! ;)

I agree! :chuckle:
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Post by: jackelope on July 11, 2008, 07:51:13 PM: Quote from: popeshawnpaul on July 11, 2008, 06:41:46 PM
If your moose guide is all tagged out, there are a few backup guide/photographers around... ;)

x2.

i drew a big fat goose egg.
Title: Re: MOOSE Tag!!!!!!!!
Post by: Ridgerunner on July 11, 2008, 08:26:50 PM: Quote
If your moose guide is all tagged out, there are a few backup guide/photographers around...

I like that idea. x3
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Post by: MHWASH on July 11, 2008, 10:42:49 PM: Just take your time. There are lots of moose in 49. Huckellberry is another good one.
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Post by: huntnphool on July 11, 2008, 11:07:07 PM: I'm up for a moose drive :chuckle:
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Post by: boneaddict on July 12, 2008, 07:42:49 AM: I'll love to see your face Ridge when you wlak up to that thing and its time to start gutting. Watch that left foot, its a bitch if it twitches. :chuckle:
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Post by: robodad on July 12, 2008, 07:52:45 AM: Yeah I want to see the pics of him all up inside that thing like he is baiting a king crab pot !! :chuckle: :P
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Post by: DeKuma on July 12, 2008, 08:08:46 AM: I have seen a few big bulls up the 49 in recent years. It is across the vally a ways from our property. Always willing to help out where I can. If I am in the area, I can pack out a pound or two......... :chuckle:
Hell, I would just want to see it on the ground!

Good luck Ridge! PM me if you need help.
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Post by: Moosehunt on July 12, 2008, 04:27:57 PM: Just curious....if you drew a moose tag, can you buy it by logging into your wild id profile online....reason I ask is my dad may have drawn a second deer tag but it is not on his 'buy online' wild id profile. If you indeed have it for moose then I would think he drew a much more coveted tag that a second deer tag....
Title: Re: MOOSE Tag!!!!!!!!
Post by: boneaddict on July 12, 2008, 04:52:04 PM: Right now I think the most important thing to do is stay level headed until the validation occurs. If this were to be taken away, you might just be SICK.
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Post by: PolarBear on July 12, 2008, 06:15:00 PM: Whatever you do, try not to think about all those 200"+ moose over there. You should tag out in 10 or 15 minutes. Good luck on the validation, fag. ;)
Title: Re: MOOSE Tag!!!!!!!!
Post by: boneaddict on July 12, 2008, 06:17:47 PM: :chuckle: That poor *censored* will never live that down. He was elsewhere bragging about that. I think Passion sent it to me. :chuckle:
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Post by: bowelkin on July 12, 2008, 09:10:27 PM: Good Job!
I drey hangman and would be happy to help if you get it. You should have fun.
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Post by: huntnphool on July 13, 2008, 11:17:42 AM: Okay guys I can't take it any longer. I haven't slept since Friday trying to keep it in and its just killing me trying to get to Monday for the official results. I have put in for 14 years, 49 Degrees and Huckleberry in that order. Friday night I checked and it said "selected". I seriously doubted I would ever get drawn for this tag but it looks like I may finally have. I have sent PM's asking for any help you guys can give me and really appreciate the offers. I consider myself a hunter so I don't need someone to hold my hand but I'm not ashame of asking for help when I know I'm going to need it either. Having watched moose hunting on TV I figure I have about as much experience and knowledge as a 5th grader on the subject and will really be disappointed if I waste this tag. I couldn't even tell you when they rut until I read one of my PM's this morning, thanks Pope I will definitely listen to anything you have to say. Anyhow, sorry about stealing your thread RR, I'm hoping you and I can compare notes and maybe help each other out if we are over there the same time. Congrats to you on your draw, its going to be a experience for me that's for sure.
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Post by: Gutpile on July 13, 2008, 11:30:07 AM: If you get Huckleberry PM me. I spend a lot of time up there and Always see a ton of moose. I have no idea how one scores these beasts but I would not hesitate on a few of these bulls I see on a regular basis. Ridgerunner drew too and I offered the same help. I'll make it a point to bring a camera and try to get some pics for you. I see them all the time but have only taken a few pics. I'll be hunting a bit up there in Aug and sept for my buddies bear and for some grouse so if I get some pics I'll post them up and you can judge for youself. I'll say this without hesitation, if you get Huckleberry and have a week to hunt, you will shoot a nice bull. No question in my mind.
Title: Re: MOOSE Tag!!!!!!!!
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 13, 2008, 11:31:27 AM: What a great time for both of you. I just remember walking around with my gun and thinking, this is so foreign. If I see a huge black moose I can shoot it. It was a wierd feeling to be hunting such a foreign animal to me. I felt lucky.

Take as much help as possible...becuase my moose fell 1/4 mile from the road and it took 2 guys over 8 hours to get it to the car... It was tiring too, just holding up one of the huge legs to quarter it and stuff. Luckily I had snow and could pack my quarters to cool in the snow. However, what if it's 80 degrees and it's 1 mile from the road? It would be nice to have a guy to go buy ice for the coolers and stuff. It's a really fun dilema...
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Post by: WDFW-SUX on July 13, 2008, 11:37:28 AM: :whoo:
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Post by: Slider on July 13, 2008, 12:03:49 PM: I'm not telling anyone Congrats untill its Official. ;) If it is you better buy the XXXXL Butt Out Tool!!! :chuckle:
Title: Re: MOOSE Tag!!!!!!!!
Post by: huntnphool on July 13, 2008, 12:31:15 PM: Quote from: Slider on July 13, 2008, 12:03:49 PM
I'm not telling anyone Congrats untill its Official. ;) If it is you better by the XXXXL Butt Out Tool!!! :chuckle:

Got that covered Slider, I will be taking pics while WF70 removes that section elbow deep :chuckle:
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Post by: robodad on July 13, 2008, 12:43:43 PM: My advice would be to take the time to take lots and lots of pictures, I only have 2 photos of the first moose I shot and it was already back at the cabin and none of the second :bash: cause there was a brown bear spotted in the area so we had to move fast.

It will be a bit overwhelming at first but take your time and deal with it the same as you would an elk just on a larger scale, they are not much different only bigger and in my opinion better eating as well !! :drool:

I can't wait to see the photos of a successful hunt and read the stories !!!
Title: Re: MOOSE Tag!!!!!!!!
Post by: M_ray on July 13, 2008, 01:27:54 PM: Quote
I have put in for 14 years, 49 Degrees and Huckleberry in that order. Friday night I checked and it said "selected".

First RR and now you! Looks like I'm gonna have to turn up the training schedule cause I'm gonig to be packing a bunch of meat this fall!
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Post by: tlbradford on July 13, 2008, 03:28:18 PM: Once you guys get the official results let me know as well, so I can help too.
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Post by: Ridgerunner on July 13, 2008, 04:57:37 PM: I'm thinking if the draw lined up right we might just have to have a first annual Hunt-WA moose camp. :IBCOOL:
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Post by: MichaelJ on July 13, 2008, 05:06:21 PM: What dates are you planning on hunting? If it's during Nov I'd love to come back on my break from school!
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Post by: boneaddict on July 13, 2008, 05:37:50 PM: Oh you'll get lots of help........both of you. I don't care how many permits I have. Moose is the ticket. If nothing else a moose calling clinic, you did teach me to bait my own hook for gosh sakes. Gun or bow? for either one of you. I can get them in to about 30 feet or less the rest is up to you. :chuckle: Now I can go public wiht ym findings
Title: Re: MOOSE Tag!!!!!!!!
Post by: Wea300mag on July 13, 2008, 06:38:05 PM: LUCKY DOGS!!!!!!!

Congrats huntnphool, couldn't happen to a nicer person.

I'm in a post permit draw depression so I'm going to have to go buy some raffle tag chances. I think I have something here, I wonder if my employer would buy into my new medical condition?
Title: Re: MOOSE Tag!!!!!!!!
Post by: 50CalJim on July 13, 2008, 07:15:07 PM: Yeah I think you should take Wea300 Moose hunting with ya like I did then that way he can write another "Moose Hunting" story. :bdid:
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Post by: actionshooter on July 13, 2008, 09:01:49 PM: All I can say is I'm jealous!! :)
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Post by: Intruder on July 14, 2008, 08:48:42 AM: Sent you a PM...
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Post by: wastickslinger on July 14, 2008, 09:55:50 AM: The website says, "would the people who think they drew a moose tag please quit checking the site every 30 seconds, we cannot update the site because you are slowing it down". :chuckle: :chuckle:

I am pulling for you guys. How much did you sleep last night? :chuckle:
Title: Re: MOOSE Tag!!!!!!!!
Post by: huntnphool on July 14, 2008, 10:01:24 AM: Quote from: wastickslinger on July 14, 2008, 09:55:50 AM
The website says, "would the people who think they drew a moose tag please quit checking the site every 30 seconds, we cannot update the site because you are slowing it down". :chuckle: :chuckle:

I am pulling for you guys. How much did you sleep last night? :chuckle:

Now thats funny right there :lol4: Sleep? Are you kidding me, it was toss and turn and toss and turn all night. I have the A/C on and the house at 65 and still sweating all night.
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Post by: wastickslinger on July 14, 2008, 10:02:55 AM: I bet. :brew:
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Post by: huntnphool on July 14, 2008, 10:17:11 AM: If it should hold up I have some serious questions coming your way guys, hope your up for it.
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Post by: finnman on July 14, 2008, 11:05:00 AM: Is it okay to add a 3rd POSSIBLE Moose permit to the group! My wife possible drew the Kettle, 49 Degrees, Hangman or Spokane!! :drool:
She has been applying for 10 years, not a rookie but certainly less time than others.
I am freaking out but she says she won't be excited till she gets her card! :chuckle:
Jason(CAN'T SLEEP) R.
Title: Re: MOOSE Tag!!!!!!!!
Post by: Ridgerunner on July 14, 2008, 11:13:29 AM: They just need to post, the suspense is killing me.
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Post by: Michelle_Nelson on July 14, 2008, 11:24:55 AM: I wanna know if we have any hold outs that have possibly drawn a Sheep or Goat Tag and havn't said anything til everything has been validated!
Title: Re: MOOSE Tag!!!!!!!!
Post by: bullchaser on July 14, 2008, 11:38:24 AM: I THINK I DREW MARGRET BULL ARCHERY AND I AM TRYING TO HOLD IT TOGETHER TODAY. IF DONT DRAW I MIGHT NEED COUNSELING.
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Post by: WDFW-SUX on July 14, 2008, 11:48:05 AM: Id be sweating bullets...........I would have though they would have posted it earlier today if it was error free................. :chuckle:
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Post by: bullchaser on July 14, 2008, 11:54:57 AM: PLEASE DONT SAY THAT I MIGHT PUKE. I CALLED AND SHE TOLD ME WE WOULD KNOW BY THE END OF BUSNISS TODAY. :yike:
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Post by: wastickslinger on July 14, 2008, 01:44:27 PM: :bs:
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Post by: bucklucky on July 14, 2008, 02:03:57 PM: :chuckle:
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Post by: WDFW-SUX on July 14, 2008, 02:05:49 PM: Anyone get there dream taken away yet......... :chuckle:
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Post by: bucklucky on July 14, 2008, 02:07:21 PM: Just called, looks like a redraw :bash: :bash: :bash: :'(
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Post by: bucklucky on July 14, 2008, 02:10:12 PM: Sorry , that wasnt funny :(
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Post by: arrowflinger on July 14, 2008, 02:11:16 PM: So you didn't call?
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Post by: T-ROY on July 14, 2008, 02:14:20 PM: No it wasn't. I wonder how much money this is costing are employers today.
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Post by: bucklucky on July 14, 2008, 02:15:40 PM: No , I didnt call. I have plenty of patiance to wait......... :mgun:
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Post by: bucklucky on July 14, 2008, 02:16:36 PM: Quote from: T-ROY on July 14, 2008, 02:14:20 PM
No it wasn't. I wonder how much money this is costing are employers today.

My employer dont have no money ;)
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Post by: huntnphool on July 14, 2008, 03:12:50 PM: Which area holds more moose, 49 or Huckleberry, anyone know?
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Post by: huntnphool on July 14, 2008, 03:28:42 PM: Okay its official guys, I am going to need lots of advice for 49 Degree North, as you all know any and all help is greatly appreciated.
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Post by: Ridgerunner on July 14, 2008, 03:35:13 PM: CONGRATS HUNTNPHOOL! Your number got pulled well before mine, I'm headed to the Hangman unit for my bull. :). The 4th choice comes through again, of the tags I've drawn I've never drawn higher than my third, lol. But I'm going MOOSE HUNTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: MOOSE Tag!!!!!!!!
Post by: huntnphool on July 14, 2008, 03:40:59 PM: As it turns out I only put down that unit, I thought I had put down Huckleberry as well but I am getting old after all :dunno:
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Post by: WAmuleyHunter on July 14, 2008, 04:02:45 PM: Congrats Rob!!! atleast it didnt get your hopes up and take it away!!!! looks like moose and elk steaks this year :)
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Post by: finnman on July 14, 2008, 06:04:05 PM: By any chance does 38 count as too old? I forgot what I had put down for the wife also! She got her 2nd choice, HUCKLEBERRY any MOOSE!!!! I don't think I will get much done at work for quite awhile!!
If you get behind a white F-250 with muley license plate 00021 and its just sitting there at the green light, please honk and wake me out of my day dream!!!!
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Post by: Wea300mag on July 14, 2008, 06:22:40 PM: Congrats on all the moose tags. Sorry I can't help much, my only experience is chasing a big bull away so 50Cal couldn't harvest it in 2004.
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Post by: PacificNWhunter on July 14, 2008, 08:25:53 PM: CONGRATS to all of you tag holders! Can't help you out much as far as the area goes but I'll be rooting for ya
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Post by: tlbradford on July 15, 2008, 09:25:47 AM: 49 degrees unit. Looks like I will have to go further north during bear season to scout around. I don't know how much help I can be up there, but I will give it my best shot.

Hangman is close, but I know access is tough. There was someone on here last year that drew that tag. I don't remember who it was, or if they were successful, but I would do a search and see what you come up with. I will try to beat the woods a little as time allows.

Finnman, I will put the word out we are looking for a big moose up in the Huckleberry unit. I have a good friend that runs the bus garage for the school at Valley, WA. He'll put the word out to his drivers. If they spot one, we can usually get access to the property.