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    Hey R93 good to hear the season went well !! Have emailed quite a few outfitters in BC hoping to hear back from them, seems far more affordable than in the Yukon, Would I be able to pester you with a couple of questions through PM ??

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2Quack View Post
    Hey R93 good to hear the season went well !! Have emailed quite a few outfitters in BC hoping to hear back from them, seems far more affordable than in the Yukon, Would I be able to pester you with a couple of questions through PM ??
    No worries. Hope I can help.


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    Thanks R93 !!!

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    @R93 on that, on an episode of Yukon men, one of the locals shot a moose I think for a latchpot? or maybe just for winter food.
    Not a bad set of antlers from memory but while they were culturally allowed to take it, they did put the saw through at least one side of the antlers. I suppose this is a way they stop dodgy trophy hunters and locals bending the rules.

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    Quote Originally Posted by csmiffy View Post
    @R93 on that, on an episode of Yukon men, one of the locals shot a moose I think for a latchpot? or maybe just for winter food.
    Not a bad set of antlers from memory but while they were culturally allowed to take it, they did put the saw through at least one side of the antlers. I suppose this is a way they stop dodgy trophy hunters and locals bending the rules.
    First nations people seem to do what they want as well. They are not interested in trophies and treasure the meat. My boss has gifted a fair bit of meat this season.
    I have seen the odd moose kill in the morning in spots that were not there on dark the previous night.
    It is their land after all I spose.



    I am hoping to be given a tag next season. I have a bull I would like to catchup with.

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    Good shit. That would a good thing to bring back to NZ
    I also suppose being on the telly they would at least look like they are doing the right thing for the fish and game rangers even if they didn't the rest of the time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by csmiffy View Post
    Good shit. That would a good thing to bring back to NZ
    I also suppose being on the telly they would at least look like they are doing the right thing for the fish and game rangers even if they didn't the rest of the time.
    Yeah definitely. All the F nation people I have run into were friendly and helpful no matter what state they were in.

    Not sure if I will bring a head and cape back to NZ to be mounted or have it done here.
    Even a salted cape weighs more than 23 kgs then the antlers can be as heavy again.

    I have my hands full with this one


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    I wouldn’t mine a thick slice of that back steak fried up in butter with some onions, eggs, bakes spud & salad.
    @R93 did you check out the wild life at Brandi’s in YVR
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    Quote Originally Posted by outdoorlad View Post
    I wouldn’t mine a thick slice of that back steak fried up in butter with some onions, eggs, bakes spud & salad.
    @R93 did you check out the wild life at Brandi’s in YVR
    No mate but had the other 2 guides in there the last few days before they flew home to NZ and Sask.
    Airnz screwed me on flights etc so had to stay in PG a couple extra days.

    That sort of wildlife is too fast for me at my age

    Yup, moose is friggen good alright. Especially the eye fillet after a few days chilling in the snow. Had some rutty stuff when I first got here but the rest was excellent.

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    Great post this one brings back memories that I would like to experience again. If a moose hunt is on your to do list do it it is one of the best hunting experiences you will have.

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    Well looks like I’ll be hunting moose next year in B.C all things going well,long time between now and next September, deposit being paid today then it’s the waiting and planning and waiting some more.
    Thanks to all on here that supplied me with info, it’s quite nerve racking pulling the trigger on something like this( well for me anyway ) and being able to talk to those that have been and done it really helps !!
    So in the spirit ( see what I did there ) of this forum here’s a couple of bottles for the Toby shoot
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    Auction them or everyone have a drink on me !!
    I’ll post in the Auction thread as well but if anyone is passing through Hamilton or Huntly and is going to the shoot perhaps they could pick them up or I’ll post them to wherever or whoever
    Cheers again
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2Quack View Post
    Well looks like I’ll be hunting moose next year in B.C all things going well,long time between now and next September, deposit being paid today then it’s the waiting and planning and waiting some more.
    Thanks to all on here that supplied me with info, it’s quite nerve racking pulling the trigger on something like this( well for me anyway ) and being able to talk to those that have been and done it really helps !!
    So in the spirit ( see what I did there ) of this forum here’s a couple of bottles for the Toby shoot
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    Auction them or everyone have a drink on me !!
    I’ll post in the Auction thread as well but if anyone is passing through Hamilton or Huntly and is going to the shoot perhaps they could pick them up or I’ll post them to wherever or whoever
    Cheers again
    Nice one mate, hope you bag the Moose of your dreams.....good luck fella
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    Good stuff. Hope you nail a big boy.
    Get on YouTube and learn some moose calls. Your guide should do most of the calling but it is good to know some and the trick is not to call too often. Also what calls to make in certain situations. Also be patient.
    Once you kill one it takes a couple days to get it ready for the trip home and that has to be done during your allocated hunt time.
    Hopefully you're hunting from about the 25th September on, as the rut should be in full swing.

    Looking forward to the report


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    Haha have already been giving it a go, trip is from the 13th to 24th so hope there’s a couple of early ones thanks again for all the info

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    Good on you , you will have a great time they are magnificent animals. When the butchering starts get stuck in and help, my guide said he was happy for me to help but a lot of the time most hunters don't. It is an experience in itself. Look forward to that report when your back.

 

 

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