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fireonethree
10-08-2008, 03:12 PM
We spent a few days up in Atlin looking for moose last week. The weather was far too warm and the bugs far too thick, but we still managed a nice bull.

This guy came hot and heavy to the call, thanks to Ronnie Shockey and his friends from Kitimat!! (inside joke). We saw a huge caribou, some sheep and landscape beyond description. I hope they keep that area open next year, but have heard it might all be shut down.

This bull measured 55" across, and would have gone more but one of his tines was broken off. He had been fighting pretty steady and was all cut and bruised on his flanks. This is the best bull I have ever seen and taken, so I'm pretty pleased. Shot at 190 yards with a 338 Win Mag, 210 gr. Barnes Triple Shock (check Pet Loads, the 210 gr load cloverleafs at 100 yards).
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c111/fireonethree/P9300142-1.jpg
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bigmike
10-08-2008, 03:14 PM
you should have held out for a big one:cool:

NICE BULL!!!!
Dale
10-08-2008, 03:16 PM
hey buddy way to go!! fester is going to be a little jealous of our luck this year.
ohotnik
10-08-2008, 03:17 PM
Nice bull! Congrats!
jrjonesy
10-08-2008, 03:39 PM
Great bull!
Offroad
10-08-2008, 03:39 PM
Very nice!!
Fireball129
10-08-2008, 03:45 PM
WOW!!! that's one nice bullwinkle
newhunterette
10-08-2008, 03:47 PM
woooohooooooooooooooooo that's what I needed to see wooohoooooooooo

congratulations

I am now officially moose struck - 7 more days to my trip
buckguy
10-08-2008, 03:49 PM
Congrats! What a fantastic animal.
Tikka7mm
10-08-2008, 05:05 PM
What a beauty...congrats!
6616
10-08-2008, 05:50 PM
Awesome bull, and awesome country too...!
JDR
10-08-2008, 07:00 PM
Beauty bull and great pics man!!! Congrats.
huntwriter
10-08-2008, 07:17 PM
That is one awesome bull, congratulations.

I had plans to head to Atlin next year now you say maybe the area will be closed. Maybe I should have gone this year.:sad:
Big7
10-08-2008, 07:19 PM
I was wondering how long it would take for someone to get a bull that would make my heart skip a beat (I knew it wasn't gonna be me as I tagged out on an immy!)

Good work, that's a pretty good bull!
NaStY
10-08-2008, 07:26 PM
Nice Bull. Congrats........
Johnnybear
10-08-2008, 07:27 PM
Great pics and thanks for sharing. Very nice country too.
born2hunt
10-08-2008, 07:36 PM
that bugger still has milk on his chin i woulda opted for a bigger one myself lololol congrats to you
6 K
10-08-2008, 07:55 PM
WOW!
Someday I hope I have a picture of me with a bull that big. Hope you got a big freezer.
Congrats
Mik
10-09-2008, 12:59 AM
Excellent pics, congrats, what an excellent bull.
Robinhood
10-09-2008, 03:41 AM
Wow - what a beauty!!!!!! Congrats!
sawmill
10-09-2008, 04:05 AM
Great bull! You might have to eat the horns and get the meat mounted though!
Brambles
10-09-2008, 04:40 AM
That there is a damn nice moose, nice going
hunter1947
10-09-2008, 04:56 AM
Great bull moose you got there Fireonethree ,you don't get them much better then that one ,congrats to you and your hunting partners http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon14.gif.
fireonethree
10-09-2008, 09:09 AM
Hey,

Thanks for all of the comments on the bull and the hunt. It was a great time up there. I hope everyone has the best of luck this season, whatever animal it is that you decide to track. I have a bear and a moose down now, so I guess I will be focusing some time on a deer trip.:-)

-FOT-
mijinkal
10-09-2008, 09:36 AM
That's a beauty. Congrats!!
Jager-mister?
10-09-2008, 09:50 AM
WoW!!! Better start reinforcing the wall your gonna hang that on. Nice bull congrats!:smile:
cndnmike
10-09-2008, 11:21 AM
... and landscape beyond description. I hope they keep that area open next year, but have heard it might all be shut down.



Awsome looking looking moose - and your 100% about the landscape - I spent 3 years working a placer mine in Atlin (before opting for a non seasonal desk job...what a dummy) and vow to return 1 day - hopefully for a rack like you have there!
1899
10-09-2008, 11:39 AM
What a fine animal! That is some amazing country up there.
Mr. Maverick
10-09-2008, 11:42 AM
Beautiful Bull, nice work!!!
fester
10-12-2008, 09:44 PM
I am in when are we deer hunting!!

Great bull!!
ftrain
10-12-2008, 10:33 PM
Congrats on the moose. It is awsome country up there. Was there this summer. Funny we helped with the bear but you didn't need help with the moose. haha Maybe I will see you while we are out chasing bambi around the mountain
farside
10-13-2008, 07:58 AM
Now that's a moose!!! Makes mine look like a teenager lol
kayjayess
10-13-2008, 09:27 AM
Awesome bull. Good field pics.
Benthos
10-13-2008, 11:00 AM
nice moose. makes the one i just shot look like a baby
1/2 slam
10-13-2008, 04:14 PM
Thats a dandy. Well done.
kennyj
10-14-2008, 03:50 PM
Thats an Awesome bull you got there.You're right on about the beautiful country.I hunted there in '04 and can't wait to go back.Nice photos.
kenny