Ali's 2008 Shared LEH Moose 5-02B

[newhunterette]

I want to first thank everyone for all your positive energy given in support to me as I recouperated from my surgery and set back before my trip was able to happen.

so here we go:

Day 1
October 15, 2008
Chris pulled up to our house at 2:30 and began loading Peter’s dirt bike to his truck and brought our quad out of the garage to load onto the trailer. When Peter arrived home from work he began loading our gear and cooler into the truck. Azshia arrived home from work and quickly showered and was out the door to help load. I had prepared all the food and gathered all the clothing and bedding earlier throughout the day so I watched everyone load. We pulled out of our driveway at 4:00 and started the trek up to 100 mile house. Chris came in his own truck as his mother in law is gravely ill and he would be calling home each evening to see if he had to go home. Having his truck with us turned out to be a good thing as you will find out as I fill in the details of our hunting trip.
We stopped at the Canyon Alpine to eat supper (was very very lousy this time). The guys were really looking forward to my meals after that one. We arrived in 100 mile at about 9:00 and did a quick fuel up before heading through Forest Grove. We made it into the cabin at 10:15 pm and unloaded, started the wood stove and hit the hay after the guys had a couple wobbly pops to say “here we are”.

During the drive we saw a total of 8 deer along the road and three very exploded ones. As we pulled into the cabin, Azshia saw our friendly neighbour Canim (the fox).


Day 2
October 16, 2008
Chris set the alarm for 5:30 am. I got up and made coffee and oatmeal as well as lunches for the days hike. Azshia loaded her fanny pack with our necessities for the day and the guys did their packs. We pulled out at 6:30 and headed to our sweet spot from past years and waited until 7:00 am before heading in as it was just starting to be light enough. We drove in as far as we knew we could go and saw that someone had set up a beautiful wall tent camp. Definitely quading as they had a great set up and we gave in to pouting as we didn’t want to over take their spot. Chris made mention that the truck looked like his neighbour’s and he knew he had a draw for the same time as us. We drove back down the road to another great spot we have had success in and Peter unloaded the quad and Chris unloaded the dirt bike. I went for my first ride on the quad doubling with Peter and Azshia was doubled by Chris to a place for Azshia and I to set up for a while. The guys head off into the bushes and Azshia and I sit, hope and wait for a moose to show its antlers. We sat in this spot for 2 ½ hours and never so much as saw a bird. Disheartened we eat a little lunch then pack up and head back out the road to meet up with they guys. Azshia and I decide we want to do a little road hunting so the guys hook up the trailer to Chris’s truck and they continue their hunt. Now bear in mind, neither Azshia nor I have ever hunted without one of the guys with us so this was going to be a female adventure. Off we go with Peter’s truck and our .22 for grouse, my BSA 270 and Azshia’s .308. We ran into an elderly hunter along the drive and he looked at us like we were aliens (two females in a truck, hunting. We said howdy and passed on some good giggle and drove some more. We saw our first grouse of the day, after it flew across the road and onto a log. Azshia missed it by a hair (oops). We decided to go back out onto the main road and explore another FSR. We head onto one and drive for about 30 minutes and decide to turn around and head back, when we noticed some deer tracks all over fresh where we had just driven. So we take it a little slower hoping to spook out a nice mulie buck. Nope, not a lucky day for us. Heading back to the other FSR where the guys are we spot another grouse and this time BAM Azshia got it. Thinking we are pretty cool, doing this on our own. We know the guys are probably at the wall tenters camp by this time so we head up there and pass a surveyor in his truck and he says the moose are there we just have coax them. Sure enough we see Peter and Chris on the road and low and behold it is Chris’s neighbour. It has started to snow quite a bit now so we decide to head back to cabin and the guys will meet us later. We do a little more grouse hunting along the way back but get no more but the one for the day. Back at the cabin I begin supper and Azshia gets the generator going and we relax. The guys get back at 7:00, soaking wet from snow and downpour of rain (Cariboo weather). Sitting down for a supper of; chicken, rice, mixed vegetables. After we eat, Chris and Azshia do dishes and I make the lunches for tomorrow and by 9:00 pm we are all in bed.

No moose to hang.


Day 3
October 17, 2008

The guys get up at 6 am this time so I am up making coffee and getting their oatmeal organized and their lunches (made the night before). Azshia and I are going into 108 Mile for the morning to visit my Mom and have lunch with her. After our visit with Mama, we are going to do some more road hunting and check out the spot we found yesterday again. The guys plan was to take the boat and head to the other side of the lake in the area to see how things fare from the other side. When Azshia and I are heading back down the highway towards 100 Mile we see there is a road block and traffic is backed up. Lots of D.O.T. vehicles and R.C.M.P. checking vehicles with trailers and hunting rigs. The never stopped us and we looked so redneck and backwoods in our camo gear. So we go on through the road block and turn down the resort lake roads to head back to the cabin and start our day hunting. About 3:00 we head on in where the guys are hanging out and we catch up with them and they are looking discouraged and dog tired. We let them know where we are headed and tell them we will meet them back at the cabin. It was a beautiful day to at 8 degrees. Azshia and I do a little more exploring and road hunting. We headed back towards the cabin as it was starting to get dark and I had to start supper. Just as we are about 1 km from the cabin we see 2 grouse and Azshia shoots one, the other flew away. So far us ladies have 2 grouse. We tend to be a little competitive at times so Azshia decided to hang the grouse in front of the cabin door like a trophy, It was hilarious when Peter and Chris drove up. We settle in for a nice dinner of tenderloins wrapped in bacon and sambucca prawns and roasted veggies, potatoes. We played some poker (I kicked butt) and then off to bed. We made it to 11:00 tonight. After Chris called home, he decided he would leave in the morning as his Mother-in-law was fading and he wants to be there with his family. We decided to have a later start in the morning so I could send Chris home with a big breakfast in his belly.

No moose to hang


Day 4
October 18, 2008

We wake up at 7:00am and I start the coffee and breakfast. This morning fried eggs and bison sausages and flat bread. Chris is packing up his gear and bedding to go home. Peter decides today we are going to drive to another area we know quite well and hope to see some moose or at least some nice bucks. We want to take some meat home. It is 8:30, so off we go. Peter asks me and Azshia where it was we have been going and we tell him. He thinks he should check out the spot we found as us girls were pretty excited knowing there was definitely signs of deer in there. We drive to the spot I described to him and OH MY GOOD GRACIOUS FROM ABOVE, you hear both Azshia and I in stereo yell OH SHIT and right in front of the truck 3 moose BULLS (60 yards) all three and we have a draw for 2 bulls. Peter stops the truck and both Azshia and I climb out and load our rifles, Peter loads his rifle in case he needs to back up a shot. Both of us have trouble loading so fast (adrenaline hit us big time) but we got it together and BOOM, Azshia shoots and BOOM I shoots dam missed reload, Peter says shoot the big one so BOOM Azshia shoots again and down goes the bull and BOOM I sent my bull down. The third bull was so disoriented it never ran from us for about 3 minutes then it just sauntered into the trees. We were so excited and cheering and laughing and celebrating. Out came the cameras for pictures and then the hard work of hauling 2 moose. Peter worked so hard skinning and cutting the moose. Azshia working the Sasquatch cart bringing the quarters to the truck. Unbelievable, how this day came about, so many firsts for me and Azshia and taking a moose each at the same time is the most incredible adventure. By 11:30 we had the moose quartered and in the truck heading back to the cabin. We were having a noon day beer at the cabin with meat to hang. Chris, we missed you so much, you would have been so proud of us. Azshia and Peter worked all day hanging the 8 quarters and washing the meat. The hardest part of hunting is after the animal goes down, the prepping the meat so you have the best meat to bring to your table. I made us lunch and started cleaning the cabin as we will be heading out early to come home. Now more work still ahead of us to cut the meat and get it into the freezer to enjoy some very very wonderful meals.

2 moose hanging tonight.

I know I know pictures - they are coming

[newhunterette]

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[newhunterette]

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Azshia and the sasquatch cart
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I know quite a size difference but ohhh so sweet
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getting ready to hang em high
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mmmmmmmmm fresh moose meat

[newhunterette]

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I think Peter was proud
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yes I got to wear the special hat
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when I grow up I get to wear the bigger special hat (good grief I can't believe I am sharing those pics)
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what an incredible day

[newhunterette]

some nice shots from around the cabin
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[newhunterette]

eventually I have a couple videos as well - new camera have to figure how to upload videos

I have been a part of some hunting trips but have only ever shot a few grouse but was a part of the process getting moose in the past I have never taken a large animal until NOW. My very first moose, my very first big animal and I know it isnt a trophy but to me it is as I wasn't sure from the past trips if I could ever pull the trigger BUT HELL YES I SURE CAN. I mentioned this was a trip of many firsts and the person I have to thank the most in my life is my husband, Peter. Thank you so much for always being willing to foster and teach me the skill of shooting straight, being an honest and ethical hunter, giving me all your patience, and showing me how to track an animal and look for signs of them. If this turned out to be the last hunt of my life, the memories I have will be the best but dagnabbit - lets do it again next season hehehehehehe

WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO I DID IT

[Poguebilt]

great job! im so happy for you!

[Sitkaspruce]

Very Nice Ali

Congrats on the two moose, very interesting Antlers on both those great eating bulls.

Again good job

SS

[irishbandit1]

Way to go girls,congrats on your success!

[Dirty]

I like the contraceptive on the meat. I see the one moose was a forkie, was it wearing a chasity belt? It looks like the same model that Kechika wears when he is around you Ali!:razz:

[Caveman]

Nice Job Ali! Congrats to for a great trip! :smile:

[The Dawg]

Congrats Ali to you both...awesome job, definately made it a trip to remember!

[rishu_pepper]

YES! This bodes well for the upcoming HBC potluck dinner :biggrin:

Congrats Ali and the family :D

[hunter1947]

Way to go Ali and family ,you can't get it any better then that ,way to go ,WHOOOOOOO.

Congrats on dropping two moose ,I'm so proud of you ALI ,I have a tear I'm my eye for you.
Peter you must be on cloud 9 about this hunt ,it will take all the family to come back down to earth on this one LOL.

Very nice wright up as always ,very well done Ali

Very ,very well accomplished hunt you had Ali ,,congrats to all of you on a very nice hunting trip http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon14.gif.

PS ,I love the shirt Peter has on.

[Ambush]

With the way you girls can kill moose, Peter may as well learn to stay home and do the cookin', cleanin' and child bearin'!!! Congatulations on a rare double-header.

[Gateholio]

Congrats!!

Wow, 2 moose at once, right on the road!! You have horseshoes in your butt!:tongue:

[6616]

Good job girls, way to go.
Also great story and pictures Ali.
Congrats.

[25hunter]

Congrats to you both, well done!!

[colt52]

It doesn't get any better than that Ali, great hunt. Congratulations???

[Gun Babe]

TERRIFIC......what a wonderful hunt you had....and talk about luck as well as skillfull shooting.....

Thanks for sharing the pics!!

[whitetailsheds]

Great hunt, great read, great family get together, congrats! Now I gotta go eat after reading about some of Ali's meals!

[jiggy]

Great stuff!How do you like the carts?,My friend who's getting on a bit calls them a godsend when you're not as strong as you used to be.

[springpin]

Congrats, great job!! Got er done!!

chad

[betteroffishing]

nice lookin mooses, congrats

[newhunterette]

Great stuff!How do you like the carts?,My friend who's getting on a bit calls them a godsend when you're not as strong as you used to be.

the cart worked fantastic - Azshia had fun using it to carry the quarters to the truck - I broke my back a few years ago, when I held it while they loaded it up I was able to maneuver it as well - wonderful invention

[5 spike]

thats awesome, great pics, great storey, congrats to all of you. peter you must be a very proud father and husband, love the pic of you with your arms in the air, that says it all. congats again five spike.

[rocksteady]

Congrats to you and the youngun....

Damn fine looking moose you got hanging there...

Nice pictures too...

Way to go Ali, we were all cheering for you...

[The 'Hummer']

Congrats girl. Good on you and really glad your trip was such an all round success.:smile:

[abbyfireguy]

The feeling when the meat is hung and you sit down for a Pepsi is grand...
Nice job, you will enjoy the tender morsels for many moons. And with your legendary culinary skills Ali, I'm sure your kitchen will be a favorite place for all family and friends...

Good job...

[TIKA 300]

Thats excellent,congrats,and i love the detailed story plus pics,thanks ALI

TK

[threedhunter]

excellent therapy ali,organic at it's best as well.great to share with family.safe trip home as well we see.enjoy your harvest.

[Jagermeister]

Congratulations Ali & Azshia. Fine moose. Maybe I can get you ladies to go hunting with me, I can't seem to find a moose in the bush let alone in the middle of the road.

[Kechika]

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Was your nickname "Moose"in high school???

[rocksteady]

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This should be your new Avatar.....and a couple of the others would be great as a "screensaver"....

Great to see smiles all round the "Hunterette" family...You guys have had some tough times recently, so its nice to see true 100% pure organic happiness......

[Dirty]

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Was your nickname "Moose"in high school???

Yeah a real non typical!

[BigBanger]

Nice job , thanks for the good read .

[shoot to kill]

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Was your nickname "Moose"in high school???

thats one big moose!

[stroh72]

One could not have scripted a story as fine as yours. Hunting with close friends is great but with family its amazing.Congrats on a real family affair.

[Shermdog]

nice!!! great luck with both of them on the last day!!!

[Johnnybear]

Totally awesome post Ali!!!. Congrats to you and your family for a great trip. I noticed your luck changed when you switched from oatmeal to eggs and sausage for breakfast ;-):grin:. Remember that for next year:idea:. I love those shots of the cabin and area. That is a real nice place for sure. Great story and photos. Thanks for sharing.

[newhunterette]

Was your nickname "Moose"in high school???
Azshia says, "that is my nickname, my brother calls me that". Which is quite true she is called "moose" by Braydon



This should be your new Avatar.....and a couple of the others would be great as a "screensaver"....
Great to see smiles all round the "Hunterette" family...You guys have had some tough times recently, so its nice to see true 100% pure organic happiness......
Azshia says, "I agree." I say, " not too sure about that lol".


Yeah a real non typical!
Dusty, you should know that to be true, I am nothing like typical lol.

[Brambles]

real nice job you gals and Pete. The moose must have know you were laid up for a while, they sacrificed themselves both to you right on the road. You must have prayed to the right god, either that or Pete was doing the praying because he was probably doing the packing.

Again, big congrats.

Brambles

[newhunterette]

real nice job you gals and Pete. The moose must have know you were laid up for a while, they sacrificed themselves both to you right on the road. You must have prayed to the right god, either that or Pete was doing the praying because he was probably doing the packing.

Again, big congrats.

Brambles

thanks bunches

and what packing did Peter have to do, we shot the moose. they fell, we skinned, we quartered, Azshia packed the sasquatch cart to the truck, we drove back to the cabin - oh my bad I forgot Peter had to lift the quarters into the truck and hang them again with Azshia's help (she is making sure she gets her credit) lol kids sheesh:tongue:

[6 K]

Congrats to Ali and Azshia!
Whooooooooooooohooooooooooo! (or something like that)
I was really hopeing you would getter done.
Congrats to Peter on the graduation of his pupils. You did a fine job of mentoring.
Just one question, did you both miss your first shot or did one moose take two hits?
About the hat, Don't you know it is only really really wierd females that carry antlers L.O.L.;)

[killman]

Congrats to you both. I enjoyed your story and pics very much. Glad your feeling better, but who wouldn't with 2 moose in the freezer. yaaaaa. Ali

[newhunterette]

Congrats to Ali and Azshia!
Whooooooooooooohooooooooooo! (or something like that)
I was really hopeing you would getter done.
Congrats to Peter on the graduation of his pupils. You did a fine job of mentoring.
Just one question, did you both miss your first shot or did one moose take two hits?
About the hat, Don't you know it is only really really wierd females that carry antlers L.O.L.;)

Azshia's bull took two shots - first shot dazed him, he turned and she shot again and he fell over. My first shot tickled my moose's underbelly (missed him) I reloaded and shot again and he fell over with a little dance. We shot both sent our first shots almost the same time so our second shots, we knew who hit which moose

the third bull was just a newbie with little buds on his head - he seemed so unsure what to do at first when his buddies went down - then we all hooted for joy and he sauntered into the buses

not sure how long the euphoria lasts but the way we are feeling right now is so wonderful

[huntergirl270]

Way to go!! I am so excited for you :)
What a great memory for you guys

[newhunterette]

few more photos from Azshia's camera
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she was so awesome - I feel really blessed with such great kids

we left Breanne and Braydon home alone as they had school, dance and hockey - my house is still standing

[newhunterette]

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[newhunterette]

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one of the grouse she got

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[phearless]

Most excellant ladies!
Now maybe Joan will get her licence.

[LeverActionJunkie]

Congratulations Alli and Azshia!!! Those are memories you'll never forget I am sure :) Thanks for sharing with us.

[Huey]

Way to go you guys! That looks so much fun!!

[Tikka7mm]

Ali it looks like you guys had a blast. Congrats on a successful hunt!:wink:

[guest]

Wow, when you chicks get down to business I'm glad I aint no moose!
Congrats to all of you, nice looking place you have on Canim.
Good to see your feeling and doing better Ali, poor Peter must be done after that Ram and moose hunt!
Good on you!
C/T

[Freshtracks]

Woohooo is right. Big congrats to both of you on your bulls.

[Mr. Dean]

Congrats!!

Wow, 2 moose at once, right on the road!! You have horseshoes in your butt!:tongue:


A shitload of horseshoes.... :shock:.... Congrats! thats a mighty fine feat that youz accomplished.

[Stone Sheep Steve]

Congrats Ali! You know we were routing for you!:smile:

Those are times that you will never forget.................

As said...it could not have been scripted any better.


SSS

[sawmill]

Congrats,we are all happy for you .Way to go!!!!

[kennyj]

Way to go Ladies.Thats a couple of dandy moose.Love those interesting antlers.Thanks for sharing those awesome photos!
kenny

[oldtimer]

Congrats Ladies. Great story Ali. You will definitely be telling this story over campfires for years to come. Mike

[hunter1947]

Thanks for putting up more pic ,there great pic to see.
Hey Ali does this mean that you will put your moose up as your avatar ????.

[mountainman]

Congratulations!! Those are some fine trophies and should be excellent eating!

[farside]

Wow Ali, You girls are awsome. Double header and right on the road. Huggles and congrats all round. It just doesn't get better than that

[BiG Boar]

Congradulations on a great hunt done well! Sure must have been a party when both moose's pulse were taken and the celebration began!!! Jelous. Dave

[Spuddge]

Great hunting tale Ali, congrats on the two bulls at the same time (that doesn't happen too often). That story is going to be told for years to come!!!

[tikkat3]

great job, what a score! Me and Hermit hunted hard for 5 days and never even saw a bull moose...I'm jealous!

[newhunterette]

Thank you everyone for you wonderful posts - I have looked deep into my heart the awe this trip brought to me and my family and having this forum to share with is the best dang amazing joy, my friends.

I forgot to add one point in my story - as we were driving down the FSR. I looked up at the blue skies and sent a message to my Daddy, I said "Poopsie, if you are really up there, now would be a great time to send a nice bull moose out of the trees for me," and low and behold as we made that turn "poof" we had the 3 of them

Now I wished for a biggun but sending me 3 tender morsals to choose from was even better, they were all trophies to me and I am very proud to wear them antlers on my head hehehehehehe

[MichelD]

Good going!

[1899]

Congratulations Ali! I knew things would work out for you.

[newhunterette]

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first grouse of the trip
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scene from road into the cabin
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trying out new video camera and how it takes photos :)

[newhunterette]

here is a little video of a doe Azshia and I caught a glimpse of just before the gate into the cabin

sorry not the best yet - new to this video thing

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[doubled]

Well done Ali. That first one is ALWAYS the hardest to get. Congratulations.

[quadrakid]

my computers been down for a few days,the suspense was killing me! i guess it coul not have turned out better. two beauty moose at once,awesome as they say.

[moosinaround]

WAY to GO Newhunterette and family!!!! I TOLD you there was a moose out there with your name on it!! Beauty bulls, I'm jealous! Looks like some awesome country, Beautiful British Columbia at its best!! I think the antlers would fit better if there wern't little devil horns there already!!:twisted: I sure am glad you are feeling better, and again congrats!! Moosin

[Offroad]

Nicely done congrats.

[TIKA 300]

Great hunting tale Ali, at thecongrats on the two bulls same time (that doesn't happen too often). That story is going to be told for years to come!!!

Sure like the rest of your posted pics,thanks and congrats again. TK

(when 2 moose r taken in the same family @ the same time,they should be called TWINWINKLES)

[Fisher-Dude]

Mmmmmm, moose! Good job(s)! Me 'n' Kechika are anxiously awaiting our dinner invitation. :razz:

[greybark]

:p Hey Ali . Well done , a great post on a great time !!!!!!!
Cheers

[Elkhound]

Holy Horseshoes is right. Damn I need some leh moose tage. 3 on the road. Good on ya though.

[newhunterette]

Sure like the rest of your posted pics,thanks and congrats again. TK

(when 2 moose r taken in the same family @ the same time,they should be called TWINWINKLES)

hehehehe made me think of TWINKIES

[trigger]

congrats alli, im so happy for you. that will be a storey you can look back at and remember for years. some good eats as well. loved the write up. keep bringing the good stuff

[NaStY]

Congratulations on being not only able, but finding 2 bull moose to shoot. Also glad to see your out and about. Hope everything continues to work out for you.......:-D

[newhunterette]

I truly wish I could thank everyone in person for your kindness and cherishing words congratulating Azshia and I. I am not sure how long it takes to come down from such a rush of emotions.

Thank you so very much

ps: not sure if i will ever live down my special hat :)

[Dragginbait]

Now that your experienced you could start up "Ali & Poopsies guide service" I'm sure it would be a huge success. WTG

[The Hermit]

So happy for you Ali. Does this mean you change your nickname to MooseKiller or ahem Old Hunterette? Way to go!!!!

[newhunterette]

I wanted to add another little funny story

as most of you know my daughter Breanne is an avid animal lover (she isn't against hunting but she choses not to be part of it) anyways she discovered we had a wayward rat living in my flower bed (which is an old boat) she brought home a safe trap from work to catch this little rat to release him some place where he would be safer from our dogs, she forgot about the trap and just before we went away hunting Peter discovered she had trapped something in it (a squirrel) nice and dried up well Breanne was absolutely devastated that she had such a horrific part in causing this squirrels death

when we got home from our trip she said, "great I killed Rocky and You killed Bullwinkle"


never ever give critters names - makes them too hard to shoot - heheheh NOT that Bullwinkle is gonna taste sooooooooo tender and yummy

[newhunterette]

few more pics I found off Azshia's file

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x185/ioarana/moose%202008/P1050292.jpg
her Voodoo chicken
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x185/ioarana/moose%202008/P1050293.jpg
nothing like rubbin the guys noses that they came home empty handed
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x185/ioarana/moose%202008/DSC_0037.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x185/ioarana/moose%202008/DSC_0062.jpg

[newhunterette]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x185/ioarana/moose%202008/P1050325.jpg

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x185/ioarana/moose%202008/P1050330.jpg
Father/Daughter celebration - Peter has a new drinkin partner - hard to believe she is 20 already

[oldtimer]

Now there is a proud Dad ! Glad to see he drinks the King of Beers as well. Pretty good taste all around I would say. Mike

[sparkes3]

wow way to go.cant wait till me and my family get to connect on a animal when we are all there .

[jaeger]

congratulation to both of you and kudos to the husband for taking the time to teach the ropes!
Cheers Jaeger

[newhunterette]

I need help - how long does the "HIGH" feeling last - people are starting to ask me what I have been up to hehehehehehehe

[6616]

I need help - how long does the "HIGH" feeling last - people are starting to ask me what I have been up to hehehehehehehe

You will remain high as long as you keep your new bonnet on.

[newhunterette]

You will remain high as long as you keep your new bonnet on.

hey now I just might wear that to the next HBC meet and greet hehehehehehe

for some reason I become very euphoric each time I open my freezer :)

[bsa30-06]

Congrats peter,ali,azshia.Ali after all you have been thru the last while i'm happy your hunt was succesful.

[MB_Boy]

Oh no......now the "women" are gonna want to vote too!! :D


Just kidding (hope I don't get banned as my tongue is planted firmly in my cheek :???:).....congrats to all of you! Very well done.

Interesting looking antlers from that one bull.8-)

[6616]

Interesting looking antlers from that one bull.8-)

That's obviously a white tail deer/moose hybrid, can't you tell...?

[MB_Boy]

That's obviously a white tail deer/moose hybrid, can't you tell...?

Those antlers have more "height" to them....I think it is more mulie than whitetail. I wondered if it "bounded" on to the road or "stotted"? :confused: That's the easiest way to tell moose hybrids. :wink::razz:

[Blainer]

I was thrilled to read you're story.
Good on ya.
Very happy for you girls.

[kevan]

Congratulations to all of you and Thank-you for such a good read.
You can't imagine just how much I appreciate the pics and all the details.
That is certainly a hunting trip to remember !!

[newhunterette]

we thought that, that moose looked really unique and my little guy he has a bit of an oddity also just ya can't see it unless close up :) - the third moose had just small nubs - some strange inbreeding but rather tastey meat mmmmmmmm - had some nice steaks last night - wowzer they were great

thank you again to everyone for all your wonderful support and congratulatory (is that a word) notes

Azshia has also enjoyed reading them :)

[6616]

Those antlers have more "height" to them....I think it is more mulie than whitetail. I wondered if it "bounded" on to the road or "stotted"? :confused: That's the easiest way to tell moose hybrids. :wink::razz:

I don't think it bounded or stotted, it just fell dead when the girls opened fire on it.

[newhunterette]

I don't think it bounded or stotted, it just fell dead when the girls opened fire on it.

they were just hangin around like typical males do - and "poof" we had two fall over and one confused lol again like typical males do hehehehehe
when ladies happen by

okay y'all know I am just kidding about the typical males stuff :)

ducking her head - looking for her special hat again

[Dragginbait]

That headgear would make a mean lookin' "jackalope" http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_11_4.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxpt425YYCA)

[newhunterette]

I suppose I should take a few photos of side view of them things - something to do tomorrow - cause apparently I don't have anythiing pending on my calendar lol

I do have the moose on a video after they were down but I sound so silly with glea that wearing the hat was embarassment enough to share lol

[6616]

they were just hangin around like typical males do - and "poof" we had two fall over and one confused lol again like typical males do hehehehehe
when ladies happen by

okay y'all know I am just kidding about the typical males stuff :)

ducking her head - looking for her special hat again

By the way Ali, do not wear your new hat when moose hunting,,,,,,,,,,,,,, oh sorry, no need to warn you,,,,, I see you're not blond...!

[Chasinracks]

wow! this will be the first time i'm gonna say 'beautiful bulls'. excellent huntin ladies.... and gentleman, i'm sure you helped to select a good spot to go as well!

[newhunterette]

wow! this will be the first time i'm gonna say 'beautiful bulls'. excellent huntin ladies.... and gentleman, i'm sure you helped to select a good spot to go as well!

thank you Chasin :)

heheheheeh yes the guys did find some very good moose like spots - hehehehe they just didn't find mine and Azshia's spot ( I am sorry, Peter we didn't mean to take away yout thunder this year hehehe - ohhhhh the man has made me competitive but just a wee bit) without his skills at skinning and quartering, we would have to moose down but no meat - no matter which way we tease each other about it it turns out to be a complete family trip including Chris and real "shared LEH hunt"

[newhunterette]

trying an experiment with video - please bare with me - this is new for me

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x185/ioarana/moose%202008/th_45de3be6.jpg (http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x185/ioarana/moose%202008/?action=view&current=45de3be6.pbr)

[newhunterette]

did anyone get the video to work - got a message that it wasn't working :(

[The Dawg]

Just gave it a try Ali...it goes to the link no prob, but the vid wont play :(

[newhunterette]

Just gave it a try Ali...it goes to the link no prob, but the vid wont play :(

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr - okay thanks - I'll have to try and figure that out now - sigh well at least I can get photos on here - the video camera is new so may take me a few tries to figure out how to get them to play on here

[The 'Hummer']

grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr - okay thanks - I'll have to try and figure that out now - sigh well at least I can get photos on here - the video camera is new so may take me a few tries to figure out how to get them to play on here

I've just tried it and even considering my computer 'skills', as limited as they are, it came through OK for me.:smile:

[newhunterette]

I've just tried it and even considering my computer 'skills', as limited as they are, it came through OK for me.:smile:

I am glad you got it to work Hummer - I got it to play as well but some are having trouble - I am going to have to ask a video expert to see how best to do this so it works for everyone :)

thanks for the feedback Hummer and Noah :)

[6616]

Video works fine Ali, a very cool video, tks for posting.

[threedhunter]

ali it plays fine . i am not a puter guru, just clicked and it played. vvveeerryy nice moose both of you. excellent eating this year coming. make you want/neeeeed to do it again next year. threedhunter.:biggrin:

[The Dawg]

Its working fine for me now :)

[newhunterette]

Its working fine for me now :)

give you such a smack - getting me all cafluffled

nice to know you got it to work Noah, thanks for letting me know

[2slow]

Way to go Ali and family. Really good to see you guys got a couple nice moose for the freezer but more important you have memories that are going to last forever

[oldtimer]

Worked fine for me. Congratulations on a great hunt. " Cafluffled " ??? Danish ?? Mike

[TIKA 300]

Great video Ali.

We have a cow-calf draw in 3-40,so heres to hoping we get as close to one (on the ground) as you were.

[cwocarsten]

wow! A great hunt. My hunting camp went home with just a deer. it was nice of you to share your successes. I enjoyed your story. PS I hear BC Outdoors is looking for writers hmmm.

[270WIN]

congrats ali glad to see you goy out and were very succsful. some good eats there.

[thunderheart]

great story .. you go girl !!!!!!!!!

[SteadyGirl]

Awsome! Thats some nice hunting ..mmmm yummy