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Topic Archives => Memorable Hunts => Topic started by: Carbon Caster on September 23, 2007, 02:16:00 AM
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I am too tired to type much tonight, but here is a picture of one of them.
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b391/edmonton4christ/2007_0922Moose0016.jpg)
I shot this young bull calf in his bed this morning and just sat down this evining to rest for a bit, when the phone rang. It was Gun (The fellow shaking my hand in the picture) telling me he just shot a MOOSE!!! I thought he was joking, but BOY was I wrong! LOL!! I just got home from helping gun get his out, skinned, and quartered.
More tomorrow.
NEVER, and I mean NEVER work up 2 moose in one day! OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH am I sore and tired!
Here is a teaser from Gun's Bull.
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b391/edmonton4christ/2007_0922Moose0030.jpg)
Good Night fellows. See you tomorrow.
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Congrats Brian. Can't wait to see the pics of Gun's bull.
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From the looks of that Heart you guys are busy busy.
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Outstanding...what are you gonna do next week...you better get a bigger freezer!!
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Sweet Bro :thumbsup: You guys have been blessed.
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That'l be some good eatin Brian! Congrats Bud!
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Wow, I can't wait for more pics and the rest of the story
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Congrats on the table fare...Just how may freezers are you planning on filling??? LOL :thumbsup:
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Congrats Brian!
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That oughtta wear a guy out! Good job guys!
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Congrats to both of you :0)
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Cool deal...shooting a baby in it's crib. :)
Can't imagine how good tasting that will be. My son's fawn meat just melts in your mouth...don't even have to chew.
Can't wait to hear the stories.
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Congrats to both.I can't wait to hear the rest of the story.
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Great job guys! :notworthy:
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Moose! It's whats for dinner!
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Congratulations to both of you guys, can't wait for the rest of the story and some pictures!
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That sounds like a good kind of tired :thumbsup:
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way to go Brian! :thumbsup:
Hey, did you get that PM and email I sent you???
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Been there, Done that, don't want to do it again.
Congrats, on the moose, now the fun begins.
Daniel
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Congrats.
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:thumbsup:
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Moose Meat! does a body good.
Congrat's Brain !!!
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Congrats to both :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Lets see some more pix!
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What GURU said! Congrats brother.<><
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good job fella's, congrats!
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Congrats!!!
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/Kagyone/moose2.jpg)
Well finally got caught up on some stuff. Yeah I was pretty stiff this morning.
After getting Brian's taken care of, (Great stalk by the way!) I spent most of the day running errands and working on the addition. Wanted to get out in my stand eariler for a change. This stand was near a Moose rutting area covering both the edge of an Alfalfa field and an old tractor trail thru the bush. I had set up a ladder stand between two old poplars coming out of the same trunk. About a 20 yd. shot to the lane and maybe 15 yds. to the edge of the field. I was sitting in the stand for a few mins. cooling down after the walk in when I heard something moving around behind me. After about 10 mins. I could see some saplings moving and focused my binocs on the area. I eventually made out the dark shape of a moose. Then saw that it was a Bull. I had hoped to hold out for a good one this year. But I am way behind on building a House and hunting isn't helping much. So decided if given the opportunity I would try to put some meat in the freezer, then hold out for a good Whitetail or two later. Well after taking his sweet time ( 1/2 hour ) feeding slowly along the lane he finally came thru an opening. Instead of feeding thru however he passed before I could draw. I held on the next one but before he stepped into it he stopped to relieve himself. When he finally headed out towards the field I was ready. My shot was a bit lower than I hoped for but I knew it was in the chest cavity. He ran out into the field and I don't remember climbing down the stand so fast. I hoped to see if he crossed and made it into the bush on the opposite side, but when I looked out he was walking slowly and soon started staggering. He stopped for a moment staggered back a few steps and fell over. It was pretty cool!! :thumbsup:
Made for fairly easy recovery and getting 'em out. I hunt Moose alot like Whitetails and often see both from a stand. It's mostly farm country around where we live.
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Awesome!Congrats to both.Dont forget to tan those hides.
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congrats to both of you on fine shooting :clapper:
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MORE,MORE, MORE!!!!!!!!
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Congratulations! Joseph
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Brian,
Congratulations to both of you. Now I want to know how your preaching went today?! I hope you didn't bore them stiff. Oh that's right, you was stiff!! ;) :D
Bill
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Perfect table/freezer size.
Congrats.
All I saw on the weekend was tracks and wallows!!!!
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It's just going to get better! This coming week should be really good for Moose. Take some sick time. ;)
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Gun
It looks like Fridays and Saturdays only for me now.Just finished truck repairs and a strike at work. Hope I might get out a copuple evenings if I hurry from work before the clocks change but access around here is tough..
Pete
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You can do it Pete!!!!!!!!! Go get 'em :)
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For those with a moose down here is an excelent way to do the front shoulder.
Corned Moose or Beef
This is an old recepie so you can forget about the oak barrel and use plastic.
Use Fresh killed Moose or Beef cut in roast size pieces.
BRINE
1½ pounds fine salt
½ pound brown sugar
½ ounce saltpeter
Scrub a good oak barrel thoroughly.
Put as much fresh killed beef as desired in barrel and cover with cold water.
Have water two inches above meat.
Let stand 48 hours.
Drain off water and measure before throwing away.
Measure same amount of cold water (spring water if possible) and to every gallon of water formally used, add above amounts of salt, sugar and saltpeter in the Brine receipe.
Boil BRINE ONLY 15 minutes and skim.
When cold pour over moose meat or beef.
Place heavy weight on meat to keep submerged under brine.It will float!
Store in cool cellar.
Moose/Beef is ready after 19 days.
Corned Moose Dinner :
Simmer a piece of corned moose for about an hour and change half of the water to remove salt..It will be salty!! now add carots potatoes turnip and simmer till the vegies are done,then add cabage quarters to the top and cover to steam till done.
This recepie works very well with moose shoulders or beef brisket or shoulder cuts. I usualy corn 1 shoulder of my moose. It freezes well to. DO NOT USE DEER MEAT!!!!!!!.It does not turn out at all with deer meat..
I have not tried it with Elk so I don't know about that one.
Enjoy
Pete
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Way to go Gun! Is that your old Kwyk Styk?
Must be a real thrill to shoot one of them guys....Congrats again bud :notworthy:
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Same riser with some lighter limbs. Feeling some arthritis in my shoulders these days. Glad Brian came to help with the butcherin.
They are fun to hunt. And the best part - a BIG target. :D
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Just wonderful, lads! Many happy returns of the day to you!
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Alright now, y'all quit pickin' on them Meeses up thar - ya gut enuff meat fer the freezer.
Just kidding of course - bless your hearts, and congratulations. In the six years I was in Maine, much to my disappointment, I never got drawn for a tag. However I saw many, many Moose up close and personal while hunting Deer and trout fishing. Couldn't even hunt them in my area either - even if you did get drawn. Loved seeing those big ol' critters. Used to talk to them but they can be pretty intimidating at times, if they take the notion. I remember "talking" to one family of four of them from the top of my Subaru wagon for about 5-10 minutes - LOL. It seemed to sooth them and they left. Only time I ever saw a bull, cow, and two calfs together like that - the calvs were as tall as the car!
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Congrats to all!!
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Congrats guys, that does look like alot of awesome eating!!!!
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I had some moose steak and eggs for breakfast, and it was GOOD!!!!
Here are a few more pics.
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b391/edmonton4christ/2007_0922Moose0013.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b391/edmonton4christ/2007_0922Moose0010.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b391/edmonton4christ/2007_0922Moose0008.jpg)
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what specs on the bow? also what kinda arrow weight and tips? I had to ask lol
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Congrats Brian,
Am still watching the mail box like a hawk, I've been chasing a few Mulies around, no luck sofar.
Called a BIG bull for my Partner last Thursday, no bull on the ground though, 4 yds, will tell you the story later.
Regards, Bert. :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared:
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I look forward to hearing the story and seeing those heads when you get them.
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62" Kywk Styk - 55# @29"
Around 590 gr. arrow
55-70 Patriots with steel screw in adapter, brass insert and 160 STOS head I was trying out. Not much of a blood trail as per usual with 2 blades, but didn't need it as I watched him tip over.
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TOO COOL!!! Congrats again!
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LOL!!!
I just realized our bow specs and arrow weight specs are IDENTICLE. That is almost as WEIRD as killing 2 moose in one day. LOL!!! I had three blades although I didn't need a bloodtrail as he never got up from the bed I shot him in.
I JUST got done processing my little bull. BTW Gun, your loins are cut and in a freezer bag in my fridge. May get over that way tomorrow. All I have left to do is saw my ribs peices in half after they freeze, and cut and package my liver after it gets a couple more salt bath soaks over the next day.
Sure a good thing we only get one moose tag a year, because I don't know if I have the energy to do it again until next year anyway. At least I keep telling myself that while I bum around thinking about the RUT being in full swing and no tag in my pocket. LOL!!!
Thanks again buddy. Gwasshopper vewwy gwateful. Ah so!
Brian
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Outstanding! Beautiful country too; I've made the drive from Edmonton to Grande Prairie a few times and spent more time looking off the highway for moose than on the highway for vehicles. Thanks for sharing your success with us.
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Once my wife gets out of school maybe I can afford a moose hunt. You guys are making me jealous!
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seems all you guys up north are shooting all the animals guess us southerners better pull up our britches and get out and make some meat congrats guys good job only 1 more week till mulie season for me hopefully it will be a good one Delin
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Congrats guys!
I can't wait to get out this weekend now LOL!
Cheers,
Donavan
P.S. Gun, I love your avatar.
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:bigsmyl: :bigsmyl:
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Way to go guy's,you Alberta boy's sure know how to how to put them down.
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Delin,
I have no doubt if you get a big mulie in range, he will be going DOWN! What are you waiting on?? LOL!!!!
Thanks again Guys.