moose scouting

well i went up labor day weekend to scout moose, i seen two bulls and two cows . (could not get out a lot to scout it was pouring rain most of the weekend and cold!i went several times but one of the times i was quite aways from camp and it started pouring lucky i was prepared and had a poncho but my hands were numb!)well i only could get pictures of the one bull but he is quite a bit bigger than the other i saw.he is not a monster but in my opinion a very respectable bull, i would be ecstatic to get him! [-o< he is a 6x6 with the doubles in front on just the one side, but.. i am a sucker for uniquness and he is a little unique. . well here are the pics. what do you guys think for width? i thought between 34-38 inches.not sure though just a guess.
well happy hunting everyone and good luck! :thumb

http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/ox925/?action=view&current=labordaymoose3333scouting090.jpg

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http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t131/ox925/?action=view&current=labordaymoosescouting037.jpg
i do have about 100 more lol but no time to post . hope you all enjoy!
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AGCHAWK
Well Ox, since I have never harvested a Moose before, my opinion is probably not the greatest but I think he's a great lookin' bull. I'd be happy with him!
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The Ox
thanks, im in the same boat as you thats only the second shiras bull i have ever seen in real life. i know there are lots bigger but there are also lots smaller too so i think i would be pretty happy to get him especially with a bow and i think i could get him with one easily i got to 15 yards of him and didnt dare get closer lol
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AntlersOutWest
Where were you scouting? I would say no, not a shooter until the last day. There are alot better bulls than him up here.
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MuleyMadness
I would assume there is bigger bulls also, but if you happy with him then that's what matters most.

SWEET photos! :thumb
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TheGreatwhitehunter
Great pics hope you get to tag a good one.
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chet
I agree with you on the width. Save him for the last day. You wont be sorry.
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6x6 bull
Ox, I hope you get a big one. I'll be pulling for you. Bring home a freezer full.
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The Ox
man i thought he was a decent bull. lol but i am still tryin to decide what to do. thats just the biggest one i have seen and i know where he lives so its hard to pass on him incase someone else gets an oppurtunity on him
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AGCHAWK
Good luck my friend and keep us posted. I am pretty jealous that you even have the opportunity to hunt a bull moose! I can't wait to hear how it turns out.
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The Ox
"AGCHAWK" wrote:Good luck my friend and keep us posted. I am pretty jealous that you even have the opportunity to hunt a bull moose! I can't wait to hear how it turns out.
 well i hope i dont let ya down but at any reguard its gonna be a great time!
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killerbee
when do you start? cant wait for the pics!!
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The Ox
"killerbee" wrote:when do you start? cant wait for the pics!!
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this saturday!!! heading up thurs night
man i hope i dont let ya all down the pressure is on now lol
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AGCHAWK
LOL...well OX, you're my hero so don't let that get to ya!

Naw...enjoy the hunt, and the opportunity to bring home a true trophy of a lifetime!
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killerbee
very cool. i leave thursday night for a 4 day bivy. when i get back i hope to some pics from the couple "huge" hunt we have coming this weekend. your moose tag and DEADI's elk tag :thumb hope you guys have a KILLER weekend!
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I'd say he is in the 36-38. He looks like a young bull and he is pretty narrow on the paddles and light on the points. I dont know anything about your unit as far as quality, ask the local biologist. He may be a shooter, but if you have time to keep looking I would. The rut will be starting in about 2-3 weeks and the better bulls will be making an appearence everywhere the cows are hanging out.
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