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 Oct 21 2009, 09:48 AM
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 12 Pointer  Group: Real Deal Moderator Posts: 1,739 Joined: 9-January 07 Member No.: 4,802  |
Well I'm back from NH with my first moose... I scouted this area two separate weekends prior to the hunt without ever calling one in. The area looked really promising but wasn't producing... I hunted the first day without any luck and thought here we go.....
I decided to go to a different spot on the property about 2 miles away that I had not scouted. I found some decent sign and decided to hang in there and call. I called on and off for almost 3 hours and as luck would have it I finally heard a bull grunt. The wind wasn't perfect and he was trying to get downwind but couldn't resist the cow... He came into about 60 yards and hung up. He was lifting his head winding me and only offered me a head on shot. I had to decide if I was going to pass on him and try for a bigger one or take him. I decided to take him with the muzzleloader and be thankful for the opportunity and harvest my first moose. I have been down the road of passing and waiting for a bigger one before..lol I took the shot and after the smoke cleared I started looking for sign of a good hit. I had a hard time finding blood at first but after following his tracks for about 30 yards it showed up good.. He only went about 70 yards.... I was alone for the hunt but the property owner helped me get the moose out with his polaris ranger.. Gutting a moose is a big job alone...... Great experience..... great ending... next one with the longbow.....  
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Oct 21 2009, 11:25 AM
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 Turty Pointer Group: Members Posts: 2,127 Joined: 24-January 07 From: NC Member No.: 5,078 |
Congrats - Thats awesome
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Oct 21 2009, 02:29 PM
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Spike Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 14-May 08 Member No.: 12,684 |
Congrats and nice job on calling him in and harvesting him. I think you did the right thing in taking him. I think its good that you have something to show for all the money and time you invested in hunting moose.
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Oct 21 2009, 04:35 PM
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 6 Pointer Group: Members Posts: 343 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Southern Alabama Member No.: 15,809 |
  
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Oct 21 2009, 05:51 PM
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 Wishin' I was in the Woods Group: Real Deal Moderator Posts: 6,097 Joined: 21-January 07 From: Northern Minnesota Member No.: 5,024 |
Nice job Steve. That makes for a full freezer!
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Oct 22 2009, 06:34 PM
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 Y Buck Group: Members Posts: 141 Joined: 28-June 08 From: Josias River Maine Member No.: 12,811 |
Great story.
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Oct 23 2009, 02:57 PM
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 I live on this forum Group: Members Posts: 5,064 Joined: 12-March 05 From: port huron, mi Member No.: 66 |
great job, i would not have passed him either. congrats
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Oct 25 2009, 12:36 PM
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 10 Pointer Group: Members Posts: 1,087 Joined: 16-January 08 From: Minnesota Member No.: 12,206 |
what an experience. Congrats! and nice bull!
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Oct 27 2009, 05:14 PM
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 Y Buck Group: Members Posts: 273 Joined: 7-February 08 From: wisconsin Member No.: 12,368 |
Congrats Steve, couldn't happen to a nicer guy!Great story
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Oct 27 2009, 07:17 PM
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 8 Pointer Group: Members Posts: 629 Joined: 15-May 06 From: Northwest Illinois Member No.: 1,367 |
Nice job! A moose is neck-in-neck with elk for my dream hunt!
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Oct 30 2009, 12:46 PM
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 8 Pointer Group: Members Posts: 587 Joined: 1-April 08 From: Soon to be in Southwestern Ohio :) Member No.: 12,595 |
Way to go!
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Oct 30 2009, 05:03 PM
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 I live on this forum Group: Members Posts: 3,102 Joined: 29-December 05 From: port huron michigan Member No.: 995 |
steve congrats love the story and a great moose -----that had to be one he!! of a gut pile 
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