My first Maine moose

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29 October 2013, 04:26

horsefly2

My first Maine moose

Finally drew a Maine moose tag!! Had a great time, met a lot of great folks AND got a moose
in the process. Can't beat that!
My bull was older and past prime but still a
great animal(900 lbs). Being older, I thought the meat would be tough so I had several roasts cut, saved the tenderloin and backstrap, the rest is mooseburger (never had a tough burger) and my wife makes great Mexican dishes with game meat.
Bull was not a "trophy" but I'm happy!
Took him at about 250 yds, one shot with a
270 Win. with handloaded 150gr Nosler Partition.

29 October 2013, 04:32

bluefish

congrats. a few more details about the animal and location, etc. for those of us who are out of the drawing another year!

29 October 2013, 04:43

horsefly2

Well as I said, 900 lbs, additional info: 44 inch spread, got him in WMD 2. He was estimated to be 8 years old. Hunted with Lugdon Lodge guide in Eagle Lake ME. who I can recommend highly for any lucky folks who draw a tag in that area. There were 8 hunters in camp, all but one tagged out the first day. Most had cow tags I think.
Don't know how to post a pic

30 October 2013, 20:12

Whitworth

Photos???????

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30 October 2013, 22:21

StormsGSP

Congrats! Not to many people from Mass on this forum, glad you got it done. How long did you apply for?

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31 October 2013, 01:53

ravenr

Welcome and please tell us more...

31 October 2013, 02:45

pagosawingnut

Some damn fine eating there. Moose is excellent. Congratulations.

31 October 2013, 07:02

horsefly2

StormsGSP, surprisingly there are quite a few
hunters in MA. Problem is, we are surrounded by so many tree huggers, most just stay silent and go hunting, most frequently out of state!
This was my eighth year of applying and at 73 years old, I don't expect to be drawn again.
Approx. 400lbs of boned meat!

31 October 2013, 17:46

bluefish

way to go! all of our's have been shot in zone 3. glad you got one. still waiting on my dad to get drawn.

31 October 2013, 18:40

Josh K.

Congratulation! I got my first moose thise year as well. Awesome experience for sure! Really good eating as well!

Josh

31 October 2013, 22:57

Ricardo C

I'm from Mass , (unfortunately) and also 73.
Congrats on your Moose. My 75 year old friend got a Moose in Northwest New Hampshire 2 weeks ago, 770 lb, 43 " spread.

01 November 2013, 08:29

StormsGSP

quote:
Originally posted by horsefly2:
StormsGSP, surprisingly there are quite a few
hunters in MA. Problem is, we are surrounded by so many tree huggers, most just stay silent and go hunting, most frequently out of state!
This was my eighth year of applying and at 73 years old, I don't expect to be drawn again.
Approx. 400lbs of boned meat!

I'm from MA as well, so I know what you mean. I was more referring to many people from MA on this forum. Congrats again!

04 November 2013, 04:46

Wendell Reich

Send me a picture and I will post it for you.

wendell@huntersquest.com

07 November 2013, 01:15

horsefly2

Thanks Wendell, I emailed you 3 pics so you can take your pick on what, or how many you post.
Thanks for the help.

07 November 2013, 04:32

Wendell Reich

Well done on the Moose.

07 November 2013, 05:36

Fjold

That's great, congratulations!

Frank

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