Actually, He's in the freezer. Good enough for me after waiting 39 years for another moose permit....:)



After the moose was boned, packed, and back to town, we decided to try for a wolf. My pal had two canis lupus tags in his pocket ready to be punched. We walked in about 4 miles to the head of a basin where he'd heard some howling a week or so ago. after calling, waiting and glassing for about two hours, these two eager beavers showed up. Wrong species, but good practice none the less. Elevation was 9000' give or take.

He doesn't look too loose.

Congrats

Nice looking bull,what's the deets on his head gear?
congrats

Grwat swamp donkey! I'm 26 years in myself...

Congratulations... nice moose.

Dang nice moose.

Very cool.

Congrats.

Congratulations

Looks like a great day! Nice

What caliber, rifle, bullet?

Congrats on the moose and the canis latrans, hopefully it's lupis next time. A friend asked today if you had posted anything and I guessed "won't be long.."

Nice moose, what'd you kill him with?

a rifle. but it's painted camo, so you missed it.

That's the most open-country moose I've ever seen photo'd.

Nice!

That's right, there's a GAP in the photo where the rifle should be.

You obviously haven't seen many of western Alaska's moose in pics!

I won't steal thunder from this thread by posting any, but a couple links are here if you care to look.

http://www.hunt101.com/data/544/medium/IMG_10674.JPG

http://www.hunt101.com/data/590/medium/IMG_07773.JPG

They do have the hiding thing mastered when cover gets scarce; gives one a new appreciation for their senses and how they use them.

That's a nice bull. Conglads on a once in a lifetime tag.

Way to go Pat!

Congratulations Pat! What bullet and performance? Would love to see some other angles of the moose.

Yep, looks like a beaut, perhaps especially for one killed in the 'desert'.

Yep, a shiras ... small by Canada or Yukon-Alaska standards.

BUT, must be thought of considering the local perspective. They are rare, they are elusive and they are uber-cool at the southern edge of their range.

In other words, an incredible trophy by any standards.


And fuggin' great eating.

You won't find me dissing any moose. I love the critters. And anymore, I judge them more by the quality and quantity of work involved....the lesser the better the trophy! In fact, I was admiring the head that a couple guys were cleaning a bit in a local parking lot; it was an itty bitty thing by comparison to the one pictured in this thread. I was telling the fellows they had done good, and they must have though I was crazy as they made a couple comments in their defense about taking what they could on the last day. A once in a lifetime deal is one thing. Taking a smart trophy when he's the yearly meat source and the quality of the meat is largely the trophy is another.

Thanks for sharing Pat -

I have a hard time calling one "tiny." Probably be even harder if I packed it out.

Very nice!!!!

6.5 SAUM, 130gr JLK. Shot was 277 meters....one behind his left shoulder, broadside. He took two steps.

Congrats Pat, looks like a fine moose. If you could post up any more pictures they are always appreciated!!
Good luck to you on the rest of your hunts this year.

Great job Pat! (As per usual)

Congrats PAT! Awesome moose! Can't wait to see your Goat soon. When are you heading out for that hunt? Waiting for cooler weather for longer hair?

Congrats!
The odds in Idaho are much better than that. Depending on location, the drawing odds are closer to 1 in 5 or 10. Drawing antelope is much more difficult here.

Great Bull! Always wanted to shoot one!

Thanks and congratulations on the moose!

Nice moose, congratulations.

I'm still waiting for a Colorado Bull Moose tag, 14 years and counting.

That is ridiculous! Everyone knows you cannot kill a moose with a bullet that small!
















Or not!
Congratulations!

Congratulations Pat!!

Nice!

The Epic Fall has begun....



Looking forward to seeing more pictures (grin)!

Excellent!!

Yes sir

Well done, Pat! Looks like a dandy moose.

When you get the next tag, your kids can get you around.

Nice moose! Congrats!

Congratulations scenar. Letting the goats hair up?

Nice Moose. Looks like a job well done.

Nice one Pat. The more dead critter I see you pile up with that 6.5... the more I want one

Pat

Congratulations on your moose! Like most of the pics you post, I'm jealous. This just reinforces what you've already told me about the effectiveness of the 6.5mm 130grn JLK as a hunting bullet. Any other comments you can offer regarding bullet performance? Did you get an exit?

David

That's a dandy Shiras moose and I like your style. Calling predators or fishing a bit after putting a big critter down is some of the most pleasurable time afield. Not sure why but it is extra good.

Congratulations!

Congratulations, looks like some good eating.

Well done Pat...

Nice, Pat.

Congrats!

Good work.

Guess that must mean a 6.5 Swede should be adequate for an elk?

And Thanks for the help w/Wiley!!:-)

And thanks back you Graeme! Your "backyard" is an amazing place!

Well done, Pat!

Apparently there is hope for somebody whose been putting in just about as long--though I did get to be chief packer on my wife's two Montana moose....

Congrats Pat. Very nice moose and as per always, great pictures. Nice of him to pose as such, grin.

Best of luck with the goat when the time comes. Not sure what you're thinking with regard to the goat mount, but I've always told myself I would do a half-body or at least a modified shoulder mount (not sure what they're called) that included a good portion of the chaps (front legs).

Apologize for getting a bit off topic, beautiful trophy.

A goat rug with the head done up looks quite sharp too.

Congrats on the moose, he looks like a good one and I bet he will taste great too.....

And thanks back you Graeme! Your "backyard" is an amazing place![/quote]


I'm not moving!!!

Way to go...nice bull you got there.

Pat, the background in your pics looks an awful lot like Scobey...

Awesome bull Pat. Of course there was no doubt that would happen. When are you going to start your goat hunt?

Nice moose Pat! I'd love to see a few more angles on him. They are a neat critter, for sure. I love calling them, and their general demeanor when in an undisturbed mode.

They can be super good eats, so I hope you freezer is full of goodness!

Matt

Heading into the back country on October 7th to spend eight days looking for the right goat. Hair will be really good. Hopefully the weather holds....always a chance of getting snowed out that time of year. I'll stay until I kill one.

You're funny Tom! It was pretty cool getting him out in the open, away from the creek. Usually doesn't happen that way.....:)

Damn nice Moose. One of those is certainly on the top of my list for sure. Congrats.

Congrats on the tag, Pat.

Both getting and punching it.

Good luck on your goat hunt.





Travis

Congrats one the moose Pat. If you're getting the weather I am the goat hunt might get kinda sporting!

At this rate I bet the sheep tag is next year 👍🏻

Damn, nice moose!

It doesn't look very swampy, did you find him right out in the open like that?

Just saw this. Nice bull Pat! Congrats!

Just rolled in after having an amazing adventure hunting goats for nine days....I'll post some details when I get caught up..

Looking forward to it..

I certainly look forward to your report Pat!!

"Another?" Wow, that's like winning the lottery from my perspective. I've been waiting that long for "A" moose permit. Congrats on both counts.