2020 at a glance
 

Hope everyone has been doing well.

A quick write up and a few pics of my successful hunting season.

Work had me busy for all of September, holding a moose tag for 512 and working a shutdown was no fun

This was a special hunt as my dad was joining me. First moose hunt together since we lost grandpa.

We were disappointed to find our old areas had mostly been washed out from a wet summer. No access to the spots we wanted.

We quickly hatched a plan to walk in from alternate points.

Long story short we had walked nearly 35km over the course of 4 days.

We had returned to one spot a few times as it was just a short walk from an old abandoned gas well road to a nice flat for calling.

Our third day in that area had us walk around the corner face to face with a 9 point bull. He spun and ran. I took a knee, cow called , he turned to look back over his shoulder. Dad whispers “about 130”

I squeeze the shot. Dropped . Perfect neck shot. He was done when we got to him. We were really happy. This was the only moose seen in 1200 km of driving and 35km of walking, over many days and many areas.

A little lean as the rut was on and the fat reserves were low. But I’m glad to report that the little bull is delicious :sHa_shakeshout:

Pics

Another pic.

that's going to be an outstanding eater.Well done

Good times hunting, nice to finish with some meat. Thanks for sharing. Congrats!!

Bonus black bear. Got this boar about .5km from the truck. Managed to get the truck down the line and only had to drag only 100 yards.
115 yard broad side shot. Boiled the skull and stretching the hide now.
Nice bear. Very fat.

Way to get it done Flight! Congrats!

I’d give anything to get my pops out for one last moose hunt.

Cheers! :happy0180:

Thanks. It was thought for a few days. But it paid off. Also the First bear my dad has seen shot , first he’s seen skinned, and stretched and tanned. Still learning he says.

Glad it all worked out in the end. Congrats on the bull and thanks for posting.

perseverance...ya just never know unless you are out there..congrats.

A few pics of the bear being processed.

Another bear pic
Thinning the hide and turning the lips. Pulling ear cartilage

Big bear. Looking forward to a decent hide when I’m done tanning.