Bannock
Wilderness Traveler
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Post by Bannock on Mar 25, 2005 10:57:10 GMT -5
This wasn't a close call, but certainly the most memorable moose story for me to date. This happened last October on opening day of moose season. Nibi, Bogwalker, Jim/WI and I were out together in our solo canoes. We stopped to watch a bull moose along shore.
As we watched, a hunter came up over the rise and .. harvested the moose. We couldn't have been more than 40 yards away.
Those guys are better storytellers than I, so I'll let them expound on it, but I thought it was an unique experience and was glad I was there.
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Post by bogwlkr on Mar 25, 2005 11:23:22 GMT -5
Bannock-you are right-it was a unique moment I will not forget.
The thing I took away from the encounter was this: although I have very mixed emotions on the taking of the Moose after seeing its majesty reduced in such a short period of time, the hunter did his best to make sure the Moose did not suffer. He took very careful aim and many minutes past as the Moose grazed along shore until he felt he had the right shot to take the animal cleanly. The hunting party then had quite the chore in front of them-a large bull moose in figid waters with its antlers planted firmly in the muck. To pull the moose out, skin it, butcher it and place it on pack boards to haul and portage it out really showed the commitment to do what was right for the animal. I am not saying that harvesting a Moose with ATV or close to a road is wrong, but you can all agree the work and appreciation for the animal with the effort they had to put in is quite impressive.
I have pictures of the Moose's last moments on earth that I will cherish forever. I hope the meals he provided were worth the effort and sacrifice on all involved-including the moose.
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Post by BWCAyoungster on Mar 26, 2005 18:30:59 GMT -5
Last may my girlfriend and I had a close encounter with a moose. We had just arived at the Lily-Mulligan portage and were unloading our packs when I heard something coming through the woods. I looked up and spotted him at the same time he saw me. The young bull moose stood ten yards away for what seemed hours just staring at us. I think he was just as interested in us as we were him. My girlfriend and I both managed to get a few excellent photos. Eventually he moved along his way and we continued on the portage. This was the start of a wonderful day
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