Post by: huntnphool on July 15, 2008, 10:38:22 AM
Post by: Slider on July 15, 2008, 01:01:29 PM
Post by: HuntingFanatic on July 15, 2008, 01:33:25 PM
No we are all just a bunch of Looser's!!!.................lol :chuckle:Losers is such a strong word......I like to call myself a lesser winner!
Post by: Machias on July 15, 2008, 02:18:28 PM
Post by: DeKuma on July 15, 2008, 03:05:34 PM
Post by: huntnphool on July 15, 2008, 03:12:08 PM
Post by: Gutpile on July 15, 2008, 03:23:37 PM
Post by: Machias on July 15, 2008, 03:40:56 PM
Post by: Gutpile on July 15, 2008, 03:56:00 PM
How does it feel to know you are going to get one, the only thing you'll be wondering is whether it's the "right" one?
Post by: huntnphool on July 15, 2008, 03:58:32 PM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 15, 2008, 04:05:20 PM
Post by: Gutpile on July 15, 2008, 04:05:28 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on July 15, 2008, 04:10:22 PM
Post by: huntnphool on July 15, 2008, 04:11:10 PM
How does it feel to know you are going to get one, the only thing you'll be wondering is whether it's the "right" one?
I checked the harvest report for 07 it says 100% success. I have been given some great info so far from several guys on here, some of which have had this tag. A couple of them have told me what their goals were going in and have told me to make mine even bigger, I guess they saw bigger ones in there at some point. One of my concerns is I have no idea how to field judge a moose, other than being able to tell the difference between a cow and bull. I told Bone I need a crash course in Moose 101. I suppose I shouldnt start worrying until I hve been there for a few days and havnt seen a thing.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on July 15, 2008, 04:13:40 PM
this should help
Post by: huntnphool on July 15, 2008, 04:15:45 PM
Thanks Passion, those are perfect. I just wish it showed arrows pointing at labeled explanations.
Post by: Gutpile on July 15, 2008, 04:21:20 PM
You'll know he's mature, great big fat belly, sway back, long bell, huge hams. You're just gonna know if he's the boss.
I don't want to give the impression that I fancy myself a moose pro but I've hunted there since I was pre-pubescent and I'm 40 now. For the last ten years lets say 100-200 trips for bear, grouse, atv ing, elk, deer whatever I've seen at least one a day 90% of the time.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on July 15, 2008, 04:22:29 PM
http://www.wc.adfg.state.ak.us/index.cfm?adfg=huntalaska.moose
Post by: boneaddict on July 15, 2008, 05:02:33 PM
Post by: huntnphool on July 15, 2008, 05:08:51 PM
Sounds like my other moose contact didn't draw49 Rob...know what that means?
ya, I better plan on making more pack trips in and out of there :chuckle:
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 15, 2008, 05:10:28 PM
Now we can get into the theory of the scoring system and that is where I have a problem. I don't think the scoring system gives the moose enough credit for the bone it grows. Take mine for example...it had huge sword points almost 20" long, yet the moose only gets 1" for that? It makes no sense. Also, the split brow thing is kind of ridiculous. I've seen some huge 50" moose with a single brow that won't make B&C because they don't have split brow palms. I can go on and on, but this is one reason I'll never enter my moose into a book, I just don't agree with their scoring system.
Post by: Gutpile on July 15, 2008, 05:13:34 PM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 15, 2008, 05:18:29 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10250/moose_email_1.jpg)
Post by: huntnphool on July 15, 2008, 05:22:21 PM
Post by: huntnphool on July 15, 2008, 05:24:45 PM
The pic brings up another question. How do you cool down the meat that time of year. Its going to take me hours to get it out, is there cold storage anywhere close that you know of?
Post by: huntnphool on July 15, 2008, 06:44:05 PM
Post by: boneaddict on July 15, 2008, 06:53:45 PM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 15, 2008, 07:01:01 PM
You bring up a very valid issue with cooling off the meat. In my hunting area I had snow a few days before in Sept...and some was still left so I put my quarters in the snow despite the fact it was hot during the day, the snow stuck around. In your instance you will have to do what I do for elk hunting...
Bring lots of tubs and huge coolers. The moment you get one down, have one of your hunting buddies go down and buy 40 bags of ice. You are going to have to put the quarters in the coolers if the cooler is large enough, or put them in huge cheap wal-mart rubbermaid type tubs. The fact is it's going to be difficult to get it all out quick and down to cold storage. I guess if you got enough guys and it drops near the road. What if you are 1.5 hours from cold storage and it drops 4 miles from the road and it's 80 degrees... You will need to keep them in tubs until you get them all out and to cold storage. Then, you have the problem I had...how do you get them home? It's 85 degrees in eastern washington... I loaded my meat in ice and drove them to my taxidermist and cold storage here on the westside. I bought tons of ice bags and just stacked the quarters in our jeep. I took out the back seat and it filled the whole interior of the jeep. By the time I got to cold storage the ice was gone and the quarters were getting warm. I needed more tubs to keep them cold. If I had to do it again I would have 5 huge tubs and be ready to buy tons of ice...
Post by: Wea300mag on July 15, 2008, 08:23:43 PM
Post by: DeKuma on July 15, 2008, 08:32:59 PM
Post by: huntnphool on July 15, 2008, 08:47:57 PM
Maybe we should set up a contact list for all the succesful Moose hunters to call when they need help! I know that it could be pretty hot over there at that time and you will need to cool it quickly. Chewelah has cold storage available, and Colville/Kettle Falls is not far and may have some as well.
I'm all for it and have no problem helping someone else get their animal out, just dont want to spend day after helping others get theirs and never get a chance to tag one myself, that would suck. As long as I'm over there though I will help. We would have to sensable about it though, no need to have people drive for an hour for a moose a few hundred yards off the side of a service road, unless they are physically challenged. I would love to get pics of the successful hunters as well, field shots of a tag like this will bring back memories for ever.
Post by: Slider on July 16, 2008, 07:44:43 AM
Post by: Gutpile on July 16, 2008, 08:29:49 AM
Post by: boneaddict on July 16, 2008, 09:23:14 AM
Post by: ICEMAN on July 16, 2008, 09:39:51 AM
This is different stuff than most of you are used too.
:ass:
Post by: jackelope on July 17, 2008, 05:36:57 PM
they had a freezer and a generator in the back of the truck.
Post by: PA BEN on July 21, 2008, 05:25:34 AM
Okay guys here is a question for you. My tag is for either sex, any weapon. Is it legal to carry 2 weapons at the same time. Can I carry my bow intending to harvest with archery gear, but find a 70" bull that I just cant get close enough too but don't want to walk all the way back to the truck and take a chance of loosing it, so use the rifle? I cant find anything in the regs regarding this.You won't find a 70" bull in this State. The average bull taken is 38" and a bull in the 40's is a trophy. If it says any weapon I don't see why you can't. But, I'd ask the game Dept. first. BTW I drew 49 also, been putting in for 9 years. huntnphool I'll shoot you an e-mail.
Post by: ICEMAN on July 21, 2008, 08:37:39 AM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 21, 2008, 10:00:51 AM
I have not hunted the area extensively and don't know what's in there, but Outfitter informed me there are a few 50" bulls running around that unit. I don't think you can honestly expect to find a 60"+ shiras there or anywhere. (unless you have the kid that finds the 200" moose sheds guiding you) I chased a well known 60" bull in my unit last year but that was the biggest anyone had ever seen. A 50" bull is huge and if it has double eye guards it will undoubtedly make B&C. I told you mine was 45" and double eye guards, but I wasn't hunting in an area with as many moose as you are hunting in. 7+ palm points per side, decent palms at least 9" wide, double brows, and you are probably good to go regardless of spread.
What's your goal?
Post by: Ridgerunner on July 21, 2008, 10:34:51 AM
There's the goal for Rob.
Post by: WDFW-SUX on July 21, 2008, 01:36:48 PM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 21, 2008, 05:31:04 PM
Post by: huntnphool on July 21, 2008, 06:18:22 PM
Pope, I have yet to set a goal I'm still trying to cram for the final exam. I will tell you this though, high score or not I don't think I could pass on that bull in that website. This one would be tough to pass on too if it were in archery range, I found it in the gallery pics, the caption says it was last year in the same area. :dunno: The bull in the video may not score well because of the brows but so far it looks large to me.
I am going to target the first week to start with and see what I can find. With two months its going to have to be a no-brainer to drop it the first couple days.
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 21, 2008, 06:40:42 PM
Post by: TeacherMan on July 21, 2008, 06:58:24 PM
Hunt High...
Post by: Rocky Mtn Fever on July 21, 2008, 07:12:52 PM
Post by: bobcat on July 21, 2008, 07:35:49 PM
how many years to draw a Washington moose tag on average. i've put in for 10 and nothing i think im better off paying more money to hunt Idaho or Wyoming at least i may get drawn while i can still hunt.
I don't think there is an average. I dont believe the points help a whole lot since the majority of the applicants are going to have the maximum number of possible points, or at least close to it. If you look at the total number of moose permits available and the total number of applicants, it comes out to about 1 in 162 odds. That means as an overall average you would/should draw a moose permit once every 162 years! So really there is no way to answer your question. It's like asking how many years does it take to win the Lotto.
Post by: PA BEN on July 21, 2008, 08:46:55 PM
Post by: huntnphool on July 21, 2008, 08:51:28 PM
10 years for me :IBCOOL:
Congrats on that too.
If you read my post a few months ago about drawing a moose tag it was obvious I was worried about drawing before I passed on. I figured it would take 20 years at the rate it was going but was willing to keep paying the money and sticking with it in the mean time. Of course I only put in for one area so I believe my odds were even worse. I figured that if I ever did luck out and draw a one time shot, it was going to be the one unit I really wanted and for a bull.
PB, are you going opening day?
Post by: PA BEN on July 22, 2008, 04:52:41 AM
Post by: boneaddict on July 22, 2008, 05:53:11 AM
Post by: jackelope on July 22, 2008, 08:15:21 PM
Post by: huntnphool on July 22, 2008, 09:23:23 PM
Post by: jackelope on July 22, 2008, 09:37:16 PM
Post by: huntnphool on July 25, 2008, 10:03:42 AM
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=yNy9jTeolUk
Post by: bucklucky on July 25, 2008, 10:12:08 AM
O.K. maybee not ;)
Post by: robodad on July 25, 2008, 10:19:04 AM
Almost a shame I am going to be filling the freezer with one of these :drool:
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=yNy9jTeolUk
You big meenie !! :chuckle:
Post by: bucklucky on July 25, 2008, 10:20:54 AM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 25, 2008, 10:25:22 AM
Here is a show called Outdoor World and Bob Foulkrod killed a nice shiras on it from Idaho. It's on the second half of the show:
http://content.basspro.com/outdoorworldtv/asx/739326broadband300k.asx?cmid=broadband124
Here is the link to a site I would go to every other day to look through their moose kills. These are all shiras bulls and most are B&C size. I'd kill about every one on this list of pictures.
http://www.barlowoutfitting.com/moose.htm
Those are a couple of things I would look at to tide me over on my moose fix. I'll post some others for you as well.
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 25, 2008, 10:34:07 AM
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ7ebPwbcJI
Post by: robodad on July 25, 2008, 10:40:15 AM
Here is a good one. Do you shoot this guy?
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ7ebPwbcJI
Yep, Dead Bull !!
I have heard that there is about 30" from ear tip to ear tip or approx 10" long ears and 10" between them and about 7 1/2 inches between the bosses ?? maybe that will give you a better read on your bull
Post by: bucklucky on July 25, 2008, 10:40:50 AM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 25, 2008, 10:41:11 AM
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=38LtzIYVmwA
Post by: boneaddict on July 25, 2008, 10:48:17 AM
Post by: robodad on July 25, 2008, 11:41:03 AM
Quote
people get way to caught up in the score.
That is because they are a member of Hunting-Washington.com :chuckle:
Post by: Ridgerunner on July 25, 2008, 01:11:37 PM
Post by: bobcat on July 25, 2008, 01:13:27 PM
It's too bad you can't weigh them first before you decide which one to shoot. :chuckle:
Post by: robodad on July 25, 2008, 01:18:48 PM
I'd go for the biggest animal with the most meat. You can't eat the horns!
It's too bad you can't weigh them first before you decide which one to shoot. :chuckle:
Or taste them before you shoot !! (https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10689/moose2.gif)
Post by: bucklucky on July 25, 2008, 02:11:02 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on July 25, 2008, 02:17:28 PM
Post by: huntnphool on July 25, 2008, 05:13:37 PM
Here is a good one. Do you shoot this guy?
Well that is a big wide bugger for sure but his brows are not split. Depending on what I have been seeing during the hunt I think I would mark him with my GPS and look a little more. If the brows were split I would have taken the shot if close enough. That guy in the video needs a tripod or mono pod, looks like he has a bad case of bull fever.
Post by: huntnphool on July 25, 2008, 05:17:01 PM
Post by: PA BEN on July 25, 2008, 06:55:18 PM
Post by: jackelope on July 25, 2008, 08:08:24 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi79.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj139%2FBAILEYDAD%2F100_0702.jpg&hash=01ad9455b469b723dc9d4bf257451d07bd8b84b3)
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Post by: huntnphool on July 25, 2008, 10:42:41 PM
Post by: M_ray on July 25, 2008, 11:17:02 PM
Here is a good one. Do you shoot this guy?
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ7ebPwbcJI
Pope, Put it this way if he doesn't ... (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbestsmileys.com%2Fmisbehaving%2F5.gif&hash=5e53873183531ef30903b6644dab73be750f8c31)
Post by: huntnphool on July 25, 2008, 11:24:31 PM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 25, 2008, 11:29:24 PM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 25, 2008, 11:40:54 PM
Post by: huntnphool on July 26, 2008, 12:14:03 AM
Post by: Ridgerunner on July 26, 2008, 07:56:22 AM
Post by: bucklucky on July 26, 2008, 08:00:11 AM
Post by: PA BEN on July 26, 2008, 10:01:43 AM
Post by: huntnphool on July 26, 2008, 10:06:02 AM
How often do you guys see something like this happen, talk about class!!!
Post by: blessed on July 26, 2008, 09:51:07 PM
Post by: huntnphool on July 27, 2008, 01:11:12 PM
Before I make the first trip over there, can anyone tell me the ratio of public to private land over there? Am I going to be knocking on doors asking for permision or is there plenty of state or public land? I'm taking Outfitter up on his generous offer and am sure he will be able to point out private ground around his place but other than that.
Post by: Outfitter on July 27, 2008, 02:10:30 PM
Post by: huntnphool on July 27, 2008, 02:32:13 PM
I just saw this one pop up, it has double brows but will it score well, it looks a bit small to me.
Post by: Ridgerunner on July 27, 2008, 03:35:17 PM
Post by: PA BEN on July 27, 2008, 07:06:03 PM
Post by: robodad on July 27, 2008, 07:28:39 PM
Way cool, thanks for the shot of adrenaline :chuckle:
I just saw this one pop up, it has double brows but will it score well, it looks a bit small to me.
I am going to guess this little guy at about 36"-38". not exactly what I would call a B&C bull !!!
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 27, 2008, 11:13:40 PM
Post by: huntnphool on July 29, 2008, 05:45:52 PM
Post by: blessed on July 29, 2008, 09:08:05 PM
Post by: PA BEN on July 30, 2008, 05:05:58 AM
Also the unit maps can by purchased from most any store that sells hunting licences over there. My Mom picked me up one for 117 at the local store that sells licences.
Post by: pendoreilleadventures on July 31, 2008, 11:04:03 AM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 31, 2008, 11:28:39 AM
yes there is lots of land but is rough country. You can get lucky and find good bulls from the roads but if you don't know where to look you wont find many bulls over 40"
I don't understand this statement. It's not rocket science. There are a lot of things I could say but I'll hold off...
Post by: pendoreilleadventures on July 31, 2008, 11:42:02 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on July 31, 2008, 11:47:09 AM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 31, 2008, 12:00:40 PM
Post by: pendoreilleadventures on July 31, 2008, 12:11:42 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on July 31, 2008, 12:18:28 PM
Post by: outdoorguy on July 31, 2008, 12:23:57 PM
Post by: pendoreilleadventures on July 31, 2008, 12:24:36 PM
Post by: pendoreilleadventures on July 31, 2008, 12:37:34 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi9.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa88%2Fbowhunter_4_life%2Fmoose.gif&hash=ca128ce5f7478c5cf09d13ebba6c7424072d6ce9)
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi9.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa88%2Fbowhunter_4_life%2FIMG_0427.jpg&hash=c8d8f62dff2cb76672ccb7e35f55968271a59f29)
same bull scored 166 5/8
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this bull was the widest one @ 57.5"
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(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi9.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa88%2Fbowhunter_4_life%2FP1010131.jpg&hash=09b67e95a28fd505e5770e82b02e59bac504243c)
here are some sheds this one weighted 17.5 we have found his shed 3 years in a row. this was when he was at his peak he is going down hill now. I figured that with a 55" spread this bull would have scored 196
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(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi9.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa88%2Fbowhunter_4_life%2F042206_2059.jpg&hash=f90e19fad0e9377cf1cf1122557d3f6175e75d89)
here are some other big sheds.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi9.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa88%2Fbowhunter_4_life%2F042206_2057.jpg&hash=5351eb32035eb78f740a3d358082f03b561a5aa5)
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and here is a bull elk my friend shot with his bow scored 347 5/8th b&c
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Post by: Ridgerunner on July 31, 2008, 12:50:07 PM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on July 31, 2008, 02:58:09 PM
On another note, maybe Shanewa has been finding the other side of that shed...lol.
If those don't get you fired up Ridge and Phool, nothing will.
Post by: rackattack on July 31, 2008, 03:04:39 PM
Post by: boneaddict on July 31, 2008, 03:30:45 PM
Post by: huntnphool on July 31, 2008, 05:00:32 PM
Post by: PA BEN on July 31, 2008, 05:30:15 PM
Post by: MountainWalk on July 31, 2008, 05:38:14 PM
Post by: PA BEN on August 02, 2008, 06:30:05 AM
For those of you looking for maps I've got the DNR, Unit 177, Forest Service, topo and Washington Atlas Book. All the maps are the same with the Colville Nat. Forest Service map is the best and the Washington Atlas and Topo's. Don't bother with the Unit and DNR maps. Just my opinion.
Post by: huntnphool on August 05, 2008, 09:45:23 AM
MAPS
For those of you looking for maps I've got the DNR, Unit 177, Forest Service, topo and Washington Atlas Book. All the maps are the same with the Colville Nat. Forest Service map is the best and the Washington Atlas and Topo's. Don't bother with the Unit and DNR maps. Just my opinion.
Where did you pick up that forest service map?
Post by: boneaddict on August 05, 2008, 09:53:05 AM
Post by: huntnphool on August 05, 2008, 09:58:53 AM
Post by: boneaddict on August 05, 2008, 10:05:58 AM
Post by: huntnphool on August 05, 2008, 10:09:11 AM
I'd rather show you, but just in case I don't get 2. ;)
You know I would prefer that as well but know how many tags you have to fill this year too :yike:
Post by: popeshawnpaul on August 05, 2008, 12:20:22 PM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on August 05, 2008, 12:22:24 PM
Post by: DeKuma on August 05, 2008, 12:33:21 PM
Thought you guys would be interested... This is the SCI world record Shiras moose. If you see one this big I would suggest shooting it.Think my nerves would be too wasted to nail one this big! He is a monster!
Post by: blessed on August 06, 2008, 07:56:39 AM
Post by: huntnphool on August 09, 2008, 02:32:54 PM
Post by: PA BEN on August 09, 2008, 03:19:27 PM
Just recieved another ace to put up my sleeve from another member :chuckle: Can't wait to go. Looks like I will be busy baiting hooks for people again next year :chuckle:What do you mean baiting hooks?
Post by: huntnphool on August 09, 2008, 03:22:26 PM
What do you mean baiting hooks?
Taking people fishing to help pay back all the help I am getting :chuckle:
Post by: PA BEN on August 09, 2008, 03:37:59 PM
Post by: huntnphool on August 09, 2008, 03:42:08 PM
If I remember right you are hunting in November?
I hope not, I plan to be chasing mulies in Montana at that point :chuckle:
Post by: wf70gonehunting on August 17, 2008, 02:27:01 PM
Post by: mbutler on August 21, 2008, 02:57:54 PM
Post by: bobcat on August 21, 2008, 03:05:55 PM
If it was me, I'd take that week off work, and get over there early and have Sept 27-30 for scouting. That gives you four days to find the bull you want, so you can have him on the ground at first light opening morning. Another thing is there may be some archery hunters running around those last few days in September, and they'd be likely to tell you where they've been seeing moose.
Post by: PA BEN on August 21, 2008, 07:07:27 PM
Post by: Wea300mag on August 21, 2008, 07:27:35 PM
I drew this tag as well. Live in the Snohomish area. Planning on a scout sometime after Labor Day. Thinking of making a hunt on the opener but somewhat concerned about warm weather. Any one else have thoughts on this topic and getting your meat out and home without it spoiling.
Welcome mbutler, congrats on the best tag WA has to offer. Just incase you don't know the unwritten rules here, you get lots of help here but you have to tell us your hunting story complete with pics after the harvest. It is also highly recommended that you come back often and tell us about your other hunts.
Post by: popeshawnpaul on August 21, 2008, 07:37:49 PM
Post by: mbutler on August 22, 2008, 11:04:57 AM
I drew this tag as well. Live in the Snohomish area. Planning on a scout sometime after Labor Day. Thinking of making a hunt on the opener but somewhat concerned about warm weather. Any one else have thoughts on this topic and getting your meat out and home without it spoiling.
Welcome mbutler, congrats on the best tag WA has to offer. Just incase you don't know the unwritten rules here, you get lots of help here but you have to tell us your hunting story complete with pics after the harvest. It is also highly recommended that you come back often and tell us about your other hunts.
Post by: Outfitter on August 22, 2008, 12:36:22 PM
Post by: huntnphool on August 25, 2008, 07:40:43 PM
It well cool down at night. If you hang your meat in the timber it should be ok for at least 4 days. Plenty of time to pack it out to a cooler.
I was over there this past week, it got down to 42 at night and we weren't in the hills. It should be okay by Oct. I am thinking :dunno: