Got my first moose

[Tanya]

Was lucky to get a shared draw this year with our friend, Mr. Administrator Marc, and my husband shotgunjohn. Headed up to the area and our friend's cabin. The cabin this is nice, I must admit, especially when the winds are howling or it is raining sideways.

Day one and two where spent exploring so great moose country, but showing no recent sign. The snow hadn't hit yet and the muleys and mountain moose had no reason to leave the lush alpines. Walked called, quaded, drove, walked, called, called, walked - nadda. Best sign was down low, although not plentiful.

Day three we saw our first moose, a yearling cow standing in a river. No boyfriend showed. Found fresh sign at lower elevations, but no response to calling.

Tried a new direction on day 4. Luck !! Not a giant, had a broken antler, but it's my first and will eat very well indeed. Late the same afternoon Marc saw a bull as well, but it was too dark to shoot. So, I am happy to share with him. Thanks to our buddy for sharing his cabin and helping out.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v290/TRV58/myfirstmoose.jpg

[Ruger4]

very nice , congrats !!

[Doe See Doe]

Way to Go Tanya!
Got my first this year as well, awsome feeling isnt it?
Congrats!

[ydouask]

Good work on your first Moose.

[Crazy_Farmer]

Great looking moose! Would like to think it had something to do with me wishing you good luck when we met Hahaha. You must just be back in time now for the opener?

[Tanya]

CF, most definately a direct result of your best wishes. :D Yup, back for the opener of waterfowl, only I have to work, so the pressure is all on John :)

[moose2]

Nice job on your first moose he looks good.
Mike

[meathunter]

Congrats on your first moose!

[BimmerBob]

Congrats Tanya, nice first bull! How about some cabin pics...

[Bow Walker]

Pressure is off Tanya! What with that moose on the freezer (even sharing it) you've got a lot of fine eating ahead of you.

Congratulations.

[JDR]

Congrats on your first moose! Should be tasty!

[greenhorn]

Nice one!!!!!!!!!!!

[rred]

Well Done!!!

[sawmill]

Good for you!I remember mine(last century)
They sure look like a lot of work when you first walk up to one on the ground don`t they!
And they are.Congrats!

[Tanya]

Thanks everyone! Yup Sawmill, def large animal. :)

[Glenny]

For your first, thats a nice one. Congratulations!

[4 point]

Nothing wrong with that moose. You don't eat the horns so who cares about that.

[Rock Doctor]

Congrats on the first Moose:-D.


RD

[doubled]

Congrats Tanya on your moose. They are big animals aren't they? Even the "small" ones. That should be a tasty critter there - enjoy.

[Singleshotneeded]

Congrats Tanya!! Nice bull!

[kayjayess]

Nice job Tanya. Congrats on a nice swamp donkey

[kennyj]

Way to go Tanya. Thats a great first moose.
kenny

[MOUNTAIN MAN - TOYOTA/ATV]

That is a big moose! Too bad about the broken antler. Good moose meat for the winter.

[nap]

nice one and be proud, the first is always the best, and hope you have many more opportunities!!

[Tanya]

Thank you guys! Looking forward to some great meals for sure. Boiled up the tongue right away when we got home - dEEEElicious sandwiches!!!

[moosinaround]

I have a buddy who took a bull in 7-05 which had a broken antler as well. Very nice looking rubber noze! Will be some fine table fare! Moosin

[Blainer]

Excellent job Tanya!
Fine looking moose.

[358win]

Great first moose. Congratulations.

[porcupine]

Congratulations Tanya on a nice bull! I'd say it's a great "starter" moose. They sure are bigger than Island deer and are my wife's favorite meat. I'd love to hear the full blow by blow of how you got it.

[d6dan]

Congrats Tanya!. Thats a great moose for a 1st one. Should be really tasty!!!..

[weatherby_man]

Beauty!!! nice eats there, enjoy.

[naes]

Nice moose. I can only hope to be so luck one day! On my wish list. :)

[Tambo*]

Good shootin lady, that's a good moose. Bet it'll taste good :) When I get out of university I want to go moose hunting next year. Congratulations!!!!

[fester]

good work!!!