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And he was huge ! A couple years ago I has finally able to go on the moose hunt that I had dreamed about many times. While building our remote log cabin the thoughts of hanging out with our family around us at the family cabin. Northern lights dancing across the clear 20 below sky while I cruised along with another load of freight.
He only had a few days so I started out doing my moose calls pretty aggressively. Loud n lots. Doing vocal cow in heat calls. Immediately we had a response through the cool morning air.
He was doing a light grunt. A noise that a large bull will do that says to all, I'm on my way and if there's another bull around look out because this gals mine. With each step he let out an ughh sound.
Then he stepped out, just his head to look around. I knew Immediately that this was a big bull. Reaching near 8' with his just cleaned from felt antlers. Glowing against the dark green of black spruce trees surrounding him.
He didn't get old being careless. And steps back. I let loose with a light grunt to imitate an immature bull. That drew him out.
He was near 175 yards out and proceeded to come towards us , ughh ughh with each step. About a hundred yards out he stops. Not seeing or hearing another moose where he knows where the sound came from. I tell my son that he's getting ready to bolt. As he turns broadside our son fires. I shoot a follow up. The moose has gained some momentum n disappears in the bush. We rush to get to him, no blood indicating no exit wound. I knew he took 2 solid hits as we could hear the bullets impact his thick hide. Thwump, thwump. After a short search I located him. I called my son to finish, telling him how to approach from the side.
His antlers were near 58 inches, non typical. Estimated live weight 1,400 pounds. Over 500 pounds of boned meat.
Truly a fine trophy for both of us
He only had a few days so I started out doing my moose calls pretty aggressively. Loud n lots. Doing vocal cow in heat calls. Immediately we had a response through the cool morning air.
He was doing a light grunt. A noise that a large bull will do that says to all, I'm on my way and if there's another bull around look out because this gals mine. With each step he let out an ughh sound.
Then he stepped out, just his head to look around. I knew Immediately that this was a big bull. Reaching near 8' with his just cleaned from felt antlers. Glowing against the dark green of black spruce trees surrounding him.
He didn't get old being careless. And steps back. I let loose with a light grunt to imitate an immature bull. That drew him out.
He was near 175 yards out and proceeded to come towards us , ughh ughh with each step. About a hundred yards out he stops. Not seeing or hearing another moose where he knows where the sound came from. I tell my son that he's getting ready to bolt. As he turns broadside our son fires. I shoot a follow up. The moose has gained some momentum n disappears in the bush. We rush to get to him, no blood indicating no exit wound. I knew he took 2 solid hits as we could hear the bullets impact his thick hide. Thwump, thwump. After a short search I located him. I called my son to finish, telling him how to approach from the side.
His antlers were near 58 inches, non typical. Estimated live weight 1,400 pounds. Over 500 pounds of boned meat.
Truly a fine trophy for both of us