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Old 10-16-2018, 06:28 PM
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Default Boys first moose

Not a long story.
After three days we decided to just sit and wait mid afternoon along a creek. About 1.5 hours of sitting and a cow wandered out about 100 yards from us. Very proud how he took a few extra seconds to make sure of his shot. One right through the top of the heart. She went 20 yards and piled up. I was even happier that I could take the quad and tub trailer right to her.
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Old 10-16-2018, 06:31 PM
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congrats man. and son too. Love to hear about people taking time and respecting the animal. nothing wrong with an easy pack out either . got lucky last year myself. even an easy pack is a hard pack.. moose are big.
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Old 10-16-2018, 06:33 PM
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Default Moose

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Old 10-16-2018, 06:44 PM
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Good for you guys! Congrats to your son!
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Old 10-16-2018, 07:09 PM
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That’s Good shooting for your first moose. Sweet recovery.
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Old 10-16-2018, 08:48 PM
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Good going.
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Old 10-17-2018, 07:27 AM
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Good stuff there.....congrats to your son.
Thanks for posting
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Old 10-17-2018, 09:29 AM
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Congrats to you both! Thanks for sharing the story and pics.
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Old 10-17-2018, 09:29 AM
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Did that with my 19 yr old last year. Still a smiling dad here.

Congrats to your son on a fine harvest.
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Old 10-17-2018, 09:34 AM
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That's makes me smile and remember when too.

Congrats to both of you!
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Old 10-17-2018, 10:17 AM
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Congrats young man, nice moose, thanks for sharing
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Old 10-17-2018, 12:04 PM
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Congrats to you and your son! Can't wait for my kids to be old enough to hunt big game with me...
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Old 10-17-2018, 12:51 PM
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That's super, congrats to you both!
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Old 10-17-2018, 01:29 PM
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My fav threads are kids and dads out hunting. Wonderful job, Antlerguy!
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Old 10-17-2018, 02:26 PM
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congrats , lucky on the retrieval too
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Old 10-17-2018, 03:55 PM
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Awesome, love reading stories like this
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Old 10-17-2018, 04:27 PM
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Yup, good job hunting with your son, and congrats to the youngster.
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Old 10-17-2018, 04:46 PM
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Awesome, love reading stories like this
Yes sir, brings back a lot of memories..

Congrats guys!
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Old 10-17-2018, 04:57 PM
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My fav threads are kids and dads out hunting. Wonderful job, Antlerguy!
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Old 10-17-2018, 05:32 PM
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Congrats to you both! You’ll never forget this!

I remember my first moose with my dad. Very similar except we used a green true-value wheel barrow to get the quarter 2 miles to the truck!

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Old 10-17-2018, 07:11 PM
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Enjoy the moosemeat! Congratulations to you guys.
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Old 10-17-2018, 09:38 PM
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Loving all these young hunters cashing in! Congrats.


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Old 10-17-2018, 09:48 PM
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Great post. Congats to both of you.
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Old 10-18-2018, 07:13 AM
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Wow that's a big cow! Way to go guys! Great memories.
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Old 10-18-2018, 08:36 AM
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Old 10-19-2018, 02:41 PM
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Good Job guys. Congrats to you both
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Old 10-19-2018, 08:43 PM
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Awesome photos! Looks like an adventure.


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