24 moose

[BearFoot]

Found him! Fog lifted, he appeared at 600 yards.

We had a problem. Surveying the landscape, all we could do was watch. Between us and him is a ravine, no way to cross over with the buggies for recovery. Kyle starts scraping with bull grunts.

 

[BearFoot]

After awhile that bull started moving right, along the alders, down hill toward the trees. At about 3/4 mile down hill and in the trees, a long cow call turned him into the ravine, crossed the creek, went into the brush on our side. I told the boys "he's coming!" As the hours went by, it became apparent he had other moose business to attend to.

 

[BearFoot]

60"+ class bull
We gave this bull a name, "Wide Willy". Same bull seen on morning 1.

 

[BearFoot]

A new day.


Working for breakfast.




This! So awesome!

 

[BearFoot]

Evening comes and we have, Potato, carrot, onion & a little corn. Add Tortellini + moose Kielbasa, Cooking on the wood stove.


So good!

This trip it has rained every day, a couple of days we were socked in, and could not see anything. Each day grey and over cast, until tonight. The sky opened up, and stars shining through.



These are rapidly moving, changing displays of a divine presence.

 

[BearFoot]

Great to hear from you, @BearFoot If you didn't notice, some of us were pretty worried about you when we didn't get a trip report like normal!

I'm not normal

 

[CRJR45]

I'm not normal

Normal is way overrated, just saying .

 

[Southern Elk]

Who’s the jerk that posted that a bear got him? Not funny at all.

 

[Mica Man]

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Working for breakfast.

That kid has both range and velocity! I remember a time when I could do that.

 

[BearFoot]

Couple of bulls way out there. We watched them rake back and forth.



Hanging in heavy brush.

 

[BearFoot]

I got a chance at another bull right at first light. Spotted him dropping into a creek crossing and guessed where he may show. Hustled down the trail, then climbed a small knob. He showed up briefly after twenty minutes, standing broadside. Wide palms, doesn't have the brow tines, he is gone before I could size him up. Less than 300yd out. If I cant call it legal, I try to get pictures. Spent a few hours calling, scraping, no response.
Love that cold, crisp morning air! Moose country.



Wide Willy

Wide Willy was found bedded a ways off. The kid spent most of the day looking for him, never connected. Our hunt trip, no bears, no wolves, no hanging meat. A great time camping and chasing moose!
I'm grateful for the memories made, hunting with my boys.

 

[BearFoot]

One son in law, spent time elsewhere, in a tree stand. After a few days, his calling brought a bull in. We had our yearly family get together, "first burger" of the season after all!

 

[Derek44]

Damn!!! Glad you’re back. Love these stories every year. Incredible adventures!!

 

[Roughinrut]

At the trailhead, each hunter ensured, tight groups at 100 yds.

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Summer was busy. Got it done at the trail head.

Going to camp. The crew cab got a new roof rack.
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We plan to camp high. Collecting firewood to haul above treeline.View attachment 348094

Any deep river crossing this year?