And he was huge ! His antlers measured 58" and were non typical. On one side it splits into 2 palms. One behind the other.
It was almost like the perfect hunt. I had been out for a couple weeks. Dry hot conditions so moose were holding. And the local wolves were working this part of their territory. And I think there's a den nearby anyhow. But all good.
I picked him up at the lake n we loaded up the gear. On the way north to the cabin we stopped a few times to call. Getting a response from the next ridge over. We noted the location for a possible stalk in the morning.
It was great to be at our cabin with our son. Lots of time hauling freight behind a snogo, thinking about these days and now its happening.
Next morning were ready. We head over to my best spot. Clear blue sky 40 degree fall morning. I do my cow in heat calls. Aggressive n loud. He only has 3 days n we need to make this happen. I get a response immediately. And he's on the move. Making a huffing sound with each step. Similar to a shallow grunt ugh ugh ugh. Letting all the other bulls in town that he's on his way to visit this lady in need. And suggesting to me he's big n on the way.
I was taken aback when he stepped out of the black spruce trees. His just shed antlers glowing bright against the dark green forest. I instantly knew he was larger than the 50" minimum requirement. But his stature was what really caught me. Appearing 8' tall ! Then he stepped back, disappearing. I let a light grunt go n he immediately stepped out. Ready to fight.
He walked head down n forward sniffing the air n tilting his head to show his size n catch wind of the ladies. Ughh with each step. After 75 yards he stops. I tell my son to ready. 50 yards out, as he starts to exit stage left he fires n I follow up. After a trip across the beaver dam n a short search I instruct our son to approach from the side. He is laying on his belly head up.. After you know he's harvested. Reminiscing an experience when I had a bull stand up while my rifle barrel touched his eye.
When I first approached a was amazed at his body size I estimate near 1400 pounds.
I had just experienced a moment that I dreamed of many times while cruising under the northern lights in fridged weather. So good. Now for our daughter n beautiful wife.
Enjoying our public lands together
It was almost like the perfect hunt. I had been out for a couple weeks. Dry hot conditions so moose were holding. And the local wolves were working this part of their territory. And I think there's a den nearby anyhow. But all good.
I picked him up at the lake n we loaded up the gear. On the way north to the cabin we stopped a few times to call. Getting a response from the next ridge over. We noted the location for a possible stalk in the morning.
It was great to be at our cabin with our son. Lots of time hauling freight behind a snogo, thinking about these days and now its happening.
Next morning were ready. We head over to my best spot. Clear blue sky 40 degree fall morning. I do my cow in heat calls. Aggressive n loud. He only has 3 days n we need to make this happen. I get a response immediately. And he's on the move. Making a huffing sound with each step. Similar to a shallow grunt ugh ugh ugh. Letting all the other bulls in town that he's on his way to visit this lady in need. And suggesting to me he's big n on the way.
I was taken aback when he stepped out of the black spruce trees. His just shed antlers glowing bright against the dark green forest. I instantly knew he was larger than the 50" minimum requirement. But his stature was what really caught me. Appearing 8' tall ! Then he stepped back, disappearing. I let a light grunt go n he immediately stepped out. Ready to fight.
He walked head down n forward sniffing the air n tilting his head to show his size n catch wind of the ladies. Ughh with each step. After 75 yards he stops. I tell my son to ready. 50 yards out, as he starts to exit stage left he fires n I follow up. After a trip across the beaver dam n a short search I instruct our son to approach from the side. He is laying on his belly head up.. After you know he's harvested. Reminiscing an experience when I had a bull stand up while my rifle barrel touched his eye.
When I first approached a was amazed at his body size I estimate near 1400 pounds.
I had just experienced a moment that I dreamed of many times while cruising under the northern lights in fridged weather. So good. Now for our daughter n beautiful wife.
Enjoying our public lands together
