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Title: Moose Tag
Post by: Antler on June 09, 2012, 12:18:13 AM
 :) :chuckle:  I drew a moose tag!!!!!!!  I cannot wait!!
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: huntnphool on June 09, 2012, 12:24:35 AM
Congrats on the draw.............Ray? :rolleyes:
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Post by: Biggerhammer on June 09, 2012, 12:26:37 AM
Congrats!! What unit?
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: Antler on June 09, 2012, 07:07:01 AM
 :IBCOOL:  Selkirk Unit - one of 15 tags!!   Any help for this hunt would be greatly appreciated.  I CANNOT BELIEVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: Jason on June 09, 2012, 07:10:56 AM
:IBCOOL:  Selkirk Unit - one of 15 tags!!   Any help for this hunt would be greatly appreciated.  I CANNOT BELIEVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats!!  :tup:
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: elkhorn on June 10, 2012, 06:44:29 AM
Congrats! I drew the same tag. I have been gathering information from hunters all over. We should talk.
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Post by: surbite on June 10, 2012, 08:11:40 AM
I drew that tag last year had good success.  PM me if you want details.
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Post by: billythekidrock on June 10, 2012, 08:13:16 AM
Congrats on the draw.............Ray? :rolleyes:

LOL!
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: bearpaw on June 10, 2012, 08:17:58 PM
There are moose in all the areas mentioned in the other Selkirk topic and in older topics from previous years. Wait for a good one there are some dandy's in there.  :tup:
Title: Re: Selkirk Moose Tag - Can You See A Moose?
Post by: Antler on June 19, 2012, 10:26:17 AM
So I drew this OIL any moose tag for Selkirk for this year.  I start the nonstop map reading and researching for this OIL Hunt.  I noticed that I am moving closer and closer to the computer screen.  I figure that my eyesight is getting a little worse and it might be a good time to go to my opthamologist and get my eyes checked and update my glasses, if needed.  Turns out I have cataracts in both eyes!  2 surgeries later and I am good to go.  I had the cataract surgeries and my eyes are a lot better. 

However, now I learn that something happaned and the retina in one of my eyes needs to be repaired.  So, how about another surgery on my eye?  Sure, why not?  However, as part of the surgery, there will be some air or inert gas inserted into my eye to help hold the retina in place while it heals.  While it is in my eye, I cannot fly or travel above 2,000 feet in elevation and it may take 1 or 2 weeks or months to be absorbed by my body.  During this time, I need to position my body so that my nose is pointed at the ground so that the bubble can float up and press against the retina.  In essence, I have to lie on my belly, face down for 2 weeks!    CRAP!!!  No scouting.  No looking at maps.  No reading about moose.  I did rent a massage table so I can at least lie down flat and watch a TV I placed under the table so I can watch some moose hunting videos.     No summer vacation up in the mountains camping, fishing, or scouting for moose.  WWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!! :'(
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: quadrafire on June 19, 2012, 10:52:58 AM
Bummer
At least you could read the maps while laying in that position.
Best of luck with your healing process.
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Post by: WAcoyotehunter on June 19, 2012, 10:53:48 AM
Dude- you've been busy!!  Glad you have that table/tv/book think figured out though!!   :chuckle:

Get better and let me know if you come over this way.  I could point you to a couple places worth a look.
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: Wea300mag on June 19, 2012, 06:44:32 PM
Congrats on the great tag, keep us informed of your progress.
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Post by: buckhorn2 on June 22, 2012, 07:43:19 PM
Good luck on a speedy recovery moose are great but eyes are better.
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: Moosebobb on June 26, 2012, 06:50:01 AM
I got a moose tag for the Selkirk and was wondering when i should start scouting? an also interested in killing a black bear as part of my scouting, any black bear in that country?
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: quadrafire on June 26, 2012, 06:51:17 AM
I got a moose tag for the Selkirk and was wondering when i should start scouting? an also interested in killing a black bear as part of my scouting, any black bear in that country?
Tons of bear in that area. Be careful, there are grizzly as well.
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: Antler on August 30, 2012, 10:39:37 PM
The doctor cleared me to go over the mountains.  My eyes are getting better every day.  We went scouting about 2 weeks ago.  90 + degrees over there, even up at 6,000 feet.  We saw some fresh moose tracks but did not see any moose.  This was expected considering how hot it was all week.  We did find a nice 4x4 mule deer and some whitetail does.  Also, a lot of bear scat on the road.  We found a lot of Huckeberries and picked enough for a few pies. 

We found a lot of great looking moose country.  However, it was so hot that all animals must have been in the shade on the north side of the mountains down in some deep canyon with a cold creek running nearby.  There were a lot of grouse on the roads.  We did a little bit of fishing and caught some nice rainbow trout. 

The best part was relaxing around the campfire at night with my wife and two sons.  An ocassional adult beverage around the camp fire after a great dinner was all that I needed!  Hopefully, I can get over and do some more scouting in September before the season starts on the first of October. 
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: matt94 on September 11, 2012, 05:29:43 PM
how many points did it take?
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: Antler on September 13, 2012, 04:24:35 AM
I was very lucky - only 12 points to get this OIL tag.
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: Antler on September 15, 2012, 09:44:59 PM
15 days until the 15 of us who were lucky enough to draw a Selkirk any moose any weapon tag can go hunt moose.   :hello:
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: benhuntin on September 16, 2012, 05:01:47 AM
15 days until the 15 of us who were lucky enough to draw a Selkirk any moose any weapon tag can go hunt moose.   :hello:
I heard the guy with the raffle tag is tryin to get one out before the rest of you get a chance (how selfish is that)
Title: Moose Tag
Post by: Ridgerunner on September 16, 2012, 06:59:37 AM
Lots of big bulls to go around sleep should be hard to come by now for tagholders
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: TheHunt on September 16, 2012, 07:31:46 AM
I have seen pictures and one side of the sheds what would be the new world record.  That bull lives in that unit.  I bet the gov tag is chasing that bull. 

Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: benhuntin on September 16, 2012, 02:27:45 PM
I have seen pictures and one side of the sheds what would be the new world record.  That bull lives in that unit.  I bet the gov tag is chasing that bull.
gov. tag not even hunting yet
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: Antler on September 17, 2012, 10:01:47 PM
Weather report over there for the next 10 days is mid 80s during the day and upper 30s at night.  We probably will not even see a moose in that heat!
Title: Selkirk Moose Down!
Post by: Antler on October 04, 2012, 08:21:15 AM
Selkirk Moose Down!!!

We just got back home late last night from our Selkirk Moose Hunt. 

I filled my moose tag on Tuesday.

I need to unload the truck and get to the taxidermist.

I will send more photos and story later.

Antler
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: lokidog on October 04, 2012, 08:50:16 AM
 :tup:
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Post by: Hornseeker on October 04, 2012, 09:05:38 AM
 :tup:
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Post by: huntnphool on October 04, 2012, 09:12:58 AM
 :tup:
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 04, 2012, 09:15:55 AM
 :tup:
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: firefighter4607 on October 04, 2012, 09:22:39 AM
Nice bull Congrats!
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Post by: buckhorn2 on October 04, 2012, 09:40:29 AM
Nice moose thats just great way to get it done.
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Post by: Moosebobb on October 04, 2012, 10:11:45 AM
i killed a 47 incher on Tuesday morning i can give you what i know if you need some info
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: 724wd on October 04, 2012, 10:13:01 AM
they get a little bigger when you walk up on them, huh?   :tup:
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 04, 2012, 10:30:25 AM
Good looking bull.
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Post by: deerdog on October 04, 2012, 04:34:07 PM
Nice Bull Congrats!!!  :tup:
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Post by: bucklucky on October 04, 2012, 04:48:13 PM
Congrasts!
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on October 04, 2012, 04:57:58 PM
awesome  :tup:
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: X-Force on October 04, 2012, 05:06:37 PM
Congrats! cant wait for the pics and story
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: RadSav on October 04, 2012, 05:15:02 PM
I like the long tines!  Saw Wheat!!  Can't wait to see more pics and read the story.  Hurry up or I'll be checking every 10 minutes for the rest of the night :chuckle:
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: cle elum bowhunter on October 08, 2012, 06:08:41 AM
Congratulations Joe,  hope you have a lot of freezer space.
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: TheHunt on October 08, 2012, 07:47:51 AM
Congrats....  I love moose meat and I have a feeling you will do. 
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: 180-GRAIN on October 08, 2012, 09:03:32 AM
Looks like a great bull congrats! we need more pics.
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: stickbuck on October 08, 2012, 09:29:05 AM
Nice bull. Congrats.  :tup:
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: Wea300mag on October 08, 2012, 06:48:06 PM
Well done antler, congrats.
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Post by: Dode on October 08, 2012, 07:01:26 PM
Sweet looking Bull!
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: quadrafire on October 09, 2012, 06:04:19 PM
I think we got shafted on more pics and a story  >:(
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: Antler on October 09, 2012, 07:32:02 PM
Here are some more moose photos.  Sorry it took so long.  We got back from moose hunting camp.  I had to unpack, go to the taxidermist, cut and wrap meat, and head to work.  I will send out more photos and get the story on line tomorrow. 
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: Antler on October 09, 2012, 07:34:36 PM
another moose photo
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: Antler on October 09, 2012, 07:35:55 PM
one more photo
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: Antler on October 09, 2012, 07:38:09 PM
another one
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Post by: bearhunter99 on October 09, 2012, 07:49:15 PM
Great pics, congrats on a beautiful moose!
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Post by: buckhorn2 on October 09, 2012, 07:51:27 PM
Nice moose waiting for the put down.
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Post by: benhuntin on October 09, 2012, 07:53:08 PM
Love the long points.  If I ever draw I want points like that :tup:
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Post by: daydreamn on October 09, 2012, 08:18:44 PM
You did good! great bull!
Title: Re: Moose Tag
Post by: 250savage on October 23, 2012, 04:28:45 PM
Congrats that is a great bull. :tup:
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