dm424

[NC Hunter]

hey guys

i was lucky enought to draw the dm424 ft rich moose tag and was looking for any experience from any of you who may have drawn this tag in the past and had luck of lack there of. any inputs would be great.

 

[MNViking]

I have not hunted this tag, but I've done a lot of driving around out that way and I've seen a lot of bulls just off the road. I think the lay of the land lends itself to methods that cover a lot of ground, and an easy way to do that is to follow the roads. Also, in my informal observation, the later in the season it gets, the more bulls around.

 

[kahahawai]

NC Hunter, I drew this tag also, I also work on Elmendorf AFB, and know the Ft Rich base real well, I have seen the many moose within this area....PM me if you want.

 

[Marc Taylor]

SLAM DUNK!

For the 10 to 20-percent who connect, that is...

I'm 3 for 3. Biggest was 58".

Don't bother until after the 20th of September.

Taylor

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[NC Hunter]

well im stationed at elmendorf and live on base so i plan on using that to my advantage and plan on hitting the woods hard as soon as i can and as much as i can this has been my dream tag since i got here 3 years ago so kahahawi i will hit you up as it gets closer to the season mayb we can both knock this out. and marc 3 fro 3 who sounds like you have them tied up to the trees out there huh?? that sounds like pretty good odds as long as i can put the amount of time in the woods that it takes

 

[kahahawai]

SLAM DUNK!

For the 10 to 20-percent who connect, that is...

I'm 3 for 3. Biggest was 58".

Don't bother until after the 20th of September.

Taylor

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58 inches huh?......man you set the bar high !!!!

I usually don't shoot anything under 60".............But this year.... if its Brown, Its Down !!!!.....My kids are starving.....lol

 

[Marc Taylor]

Chuck-
This aint the Arctic Circle! LOL
That bull (58) is the biggest base moose I've ever seen and I've had 4 base tags! Trust me, you won't do too much choosing. Just take what comes in and be happy with it. I hope you get your 60 incher, though!

Taylor

 

[kahahawai]

I'm sure you all remember the girl that shot that 62" bull with her muzzleloader on Ft Rich two seasons ago......remember?

 

[MNViking]

Yep, pretty sure she stepped out of the truck, took 3 steps off the road, and *bang*.

 

[yogibear]

I had that tag 2 years ago. I hunted about every day that I didn't have to work and didn't connect until the 6th of November. They were scarce, it was that way this year too for the early hunt. If we have a late fall again, they won't come out of the mountains until the cold/snow drives them down. There are always moose, but thin numbers. Like Marc said, don't be choosing, be shooting. Start scouting as soon as possible. I will gladly tell you the hot spots if you want. PM me and I'll spill all I learned. Maybe even take a drive.

Yogi

 

[Marc Taylor]

Big bulls as a general rule are north of Eagle River during the rut. That's Muzzleloader-only territory, unfortunately. If I had that tag as a Muzzleloader hunter I know EXACTLY where I'd do my calling. Called one in for a buddy there back in '06 or '07. Very nice 50+.

Matter of fact, since we're on that subject, I've now called him in 2 Ft. Rich Bulls and what have I got in return? He took me to a sweet brown bear spot AND WOULDN'T LET ME SHOOT!!!!! LOL

I know he'll read this so I'll say - YOU OWE ME TTTWWWWOOOO! Not ONE! LOL

Taylor

 

[Marc Taylor]

Here's what you have to look forward to:

This was my second FT. Rich bull. I think from '04.

Taylor

 

[Marc Taylor]

Or maybe this:

Like I said, the nice ones are above Eagle River.

Taylor

 

[kahahawai]

Doesn't look like it was that Late in the season when Marc connected on those two bulls.......Everything is still Green !!!!

 

[Marc Taylor]

I think both of those were on the 26th of September.

Taylor

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[Marc Taylor]

This one was on the 30th, on the border with Elmendorf AFB.

Taylor

 

[Marc Taylor]

These two were called in for a buddy. First is Oct 3, second is late September sometime.

Second pix not showing up, sorry. It's a BMP file. No idea what's going on...

Enjoy,
Taylor

 

[wiso_67]

For the 10 to 20-percent who connect, that is...

I'm 3 for 3. Biggest was 58".

Don't bother until after the 20th of September.

Taylor

Dam Marc those are some real nice looking animals. I cant wait to connect with a real nice bull with my bow , hopefully this year

 

[NC Hunter]

thanks for all the replies guys and I plan on making contact with all of you as the snow disappers and it gets a little closer to the season

 

[SuperCub]

Dang Marc!!! How are you gonna post photos of my Bulls with your ugly mug posing with them?? WELL, he is the Only guy I know that has a portrait of himself for his own "Screen Saver"!:lol:


I'll call in a Brown Bear for you this Fall and we'll be even..... haha