Epic Shiras Moose hunt 2015

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H&Hhunter said:
No sir bone in. But remember that I am a man among men, strong, handsome, pure of heart and modest.

(Either that or a Shiras Moose bull is "only" about 1,000 lbs on the hoof as compared to a 1600 or 1800lbs Yukon Moose.) But I am going with option number one!:D;)
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Well I guess it's the "pure heart" thing that's stopping me;) Going back and looking at your photos though for a mature bull his body looks pretty small to me. I worder why the AK/Yukon moose are bigger?
 
As you go from south to north, the average size of animals is larger. Colorado/Montana mule deer are larger than the mule deer of the SW Texas desert. Northern white tail average much larger than those of the Gulf states. Same for coyotes, wolves and cougars.
 
Congrats on the successful hunt and kudos on the great pics and story. It almost felt as if I was there beside you.(or it could have been wishful thinking!)
 
Art Eatman said:
As you go from south to north, the average size of animals is larger. Colorado/Montana mule deer are larger than the mule deer of the SW Texas desert. Northern white tail average much larger than those of the Gulf states. Same for coyotes, wolves and cougars.
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That is true. I've noticed the wolfs in pictures from the lower 48 are smaller then what I see here. Diet may be a factor, or the larger males win the breeding contest.
 
Thanks for that write up. I enjoyed reading it. I also wish you well in your hunting adventures.
 
Thanks for taking us along on the hunt with you. A good tale well told.
That's a fine moose,you sure earned it.


And I'm going to have to see if I can find that Laphroig Triple Wood single malt...
 
H&H, still looking for a write-up on that antelope hunt... :)

And I'm going to have to see if I can find that Laphroig Triple Wood single malt...
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It's good. Personally, for the money, it's not as good as the 10yo cask strength or the regular 10yo is probably as good for less money. For a bit more the 18yo is superior. But if you're just looking for a change of pace from the 10yo it's worth a try. It's certainly good.
 
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Congratulations on such an amazing moose.
 
wankerjake said:
H&H, still looking for a write-up on that antelope hunt... :)



It's good. Personally, for the money, it's not as good as the 10yo cask strength or the regular 10yo is probably as good for less money. For a bit more the 18yo is superior. But if you're just looking for a change of pace from the 10yo it's worth a try. It's certainly good.
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I'm going to give it a couple of days....so I don't look like too much a glutton.:)
 
A'right....Now I have to go find a bottle and invite the willing up for a sip or two.
 
"This turned into a booze thread?? What is this Laphroig? Should I buy some?"

Buy it if you like drinking perfume. That's what scotch tastes like to me. :barf:
 
Alrighty then....Back to hunting. :)

Here are some images from the hunt.. Early morning elk herd..
 

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During moose season..

The elk were in full rut.

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Checking out a meadow..

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The frost backed cow...

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H&H-Dosn't sound from your write up calling moose is to comman in CO. True? Friend of mine shot a nice bull last month from the back porch of his cabin by calling. Literally from his E-Z chair.
 
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