So now fishing is over whos going hunting?? [Archive]

wolf

10-03-2008, 03:48 AM

Cypseas and Chris got good and lucky hunting partners one buddy got one this year and the other fellow got one last year and they both chose me to go with them (can you say pack mule) lol, do wish one day ILL get drawn over 20 years of putting in nada for me, we bumped into a guy up there last year and it was his 3rd draw in 5 years wtf????

have been out only 2 times so far this year and was surprised how dry the bush was finally some rain.

Wolf

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bananas

10-03-2008, 04:47 AM

Hey Wolfy now that it's rained lets go give a buck a led breakfast.
I've got all the keys we need.

Sitkaspruce

10-03-2008, 09:53 AM

Got the VI elk draw last year!!! 26 years and finally got one.

Found this guy bedded on the back side of a ridge a couple of weeks ago. He sure is good eating this time of year, he was full of blueberries and huckelberries.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/Sitkaspruce/P9210076.jpg

Here is what he looks like after being in the Bradley for 6 hours
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/Sitkaspruce/P9280122.jpg

Will be heading to the interior in Nov and chase some stinky mulies[:p]

Good luck to all!!!

Cheers

SS

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wolf

10-03-2008, 11:19 AM

Thats a great island buck congrats good to see someone who cares for game too!!!

Wolf

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danthewire

10-03-2008, 02:13 PM

Nice deer,nicer spread on the stove.Dan

WillyD

10-03-2008, 02:35 PM

Wolf .Your almost to the 2000 club. Have been reading your posts for a couple of years I would guess. Congrats Willyd

HALILLAMA

10-03-2008, 05:29 PM

Good job!!! Yummm....they look goood[:p] Enjoy the spoils of our time off of work.:D

On The Beach

Cedarstrip

10-05-2008, 02:55 AM

Jackal,
We're leaving on the 17th to scout a couple days before opening. A friend has a cabin on Uncha Lake where we'll be staying. Driving a light blue GM pu w/grey utility trailer. Red Honda quad and red Honda motorbike.

You?

ReelAffair

10-05-2008, 03:36 PM

my bud just got back from his trip on thursday, and he got a nice 54 inch moose.

Barbender

10-06-2008, 07:18 AM

Hey Wolf saw you yesterday in the Can Tire parking lot. By the time I recognized you, you were pulling away. I head up to the interior with my son on the 18th for a week of chasing Mule deer and hopefully a spike fork. Then the second week of November off to Cold Lake Alberta for my anual white tail trip. Counting down the minutes, either way it will be more succesful than my spring fishing this year.....

wolf

10-06-2008, 08:22 AM

Yes that was me getting something for a guick fix getting ready for this week(thurs) needed to re load some shells (7mm stw) or as my buddy says anti aircraft gun LOL.

Takes 76 gr of powder spitting out a 162 grain bullet yes it is f***** fast so I am good to go for both hunts shooting a whitetail most of the time over 200 to 300 yards sometimes further nice to have such a nice flat shooting rifle.

Good luck to you guys and your hunting trips just remember, how many hours we spend in the wilds and how little we really harvest fishing or hunting the amount of time we spend out there is incredable,but thats why we do it its always not about the killing but the good times we all have out there.

Good luck wolf

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Barbender

10-06-2008, 08:31 AM

I shoot a 7 MM too but what does the stw stand for?

wolf

10-06-2008, 09:31 AM

It stands for "shooting times western" a writer for the magazine invented the wildcat caliber it is a 8 mm necked down to a 7 mm bullet hence the amount of powder for re loading I tried so many different types of powder and bullet combos (more than the cost of the gun LOL LOL) but it is zeroed for 300 yds and hit tacks but it kicks a bit but dont seem feel it when I am shooting at game LOL LOL

Wolf

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Barbender

10-06-2008, 12:13 PM

Ah thanks for the comeback. Hotloads can take a man's shoulder off but I think you are big enough to handle it. I know what you mean about a round going off when aiming at a animal. Sometimes I ask myself if the gun went off. Like getting punched during a fight...never seems to feel as bad as in the gym. Is your rifle custom made?

wolf

10-06-2008, 04:32 PM

Are you serious about the snow?????that would be too cool if we had snow!!!!!!!yes we got one of those and a bugle see any deer???

barbender yes it is. Guy didnt like it "kicked" too much for him it really isnt that bad considering a normal 7mm. The barrel is a hart walker and when I took it to the gunsmith and told him what the guy was asking the words out of his mouth was if you dont I WILL

Wolf

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Gypseas

10-06-2008, 05:25 PM

I thought I'd be done with hunting when I moved to VI but with all this hunting talk I'm getting the itch to dust the old rifle off and go shoot something.

Any spots around Sooke that a guy can go get Bambi or even Winnie :D:D
Not sure about ownership status of the land around here. Don't feel like getting in trouble for trespassing...umm...anymore.

cheers

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Barbender

10-07-2008, 04:42 AM

Hey wolf what kind of balistics do you get with that rifle? I would assume that there is little drop if you can sight out at 300 yrds. How does it compare with a traditional 7MM?

wolf

10-07-2008, 05:15 AM

At the muzzle it is going just over 3300 fps and at 100 yds it is 1.5 inches high zero at 300 and at 400 it drops down 7 inches.Past that I dont know, The first animal I took with it was a moose shooting across a lake which was over 450 yds on the range finder and put it just above his hump and he dropped instantly I was then hooked on it.

I like it because it has a clip but only had one and yes lost it up moose hunting on the bike luckly had my moose down and we had another gun in camp took me a bit but finally found a clip only place that sold them was the factory and had to beg to get them to send me some so I bought 3 of them just to be on the safe side.

Wolf

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Barbender

10-07-2008, 05:47 AM

quote:At the muzzle it is going just over 3300 fps and at 100 yds it is 1.5 inches high zero at 300

I think they call that a frozen rope. That must be some serious kinetic energy on the receiving end. Do you shoot Noslers? Was the rifle made locally? Sorry I get more excited as I get older about hunting rifles than I do about swimsuit models (ok ok it's a tie). A friend of mine has a custom made 300 H & H which I found to have very average balistics.

Sitkaspruce

10-07-2008, 10:05 AM

quote:Originally posted by wolf

At the muzzle it is going just over 3300 fps and at 100 yds it is 1.5 inches high zero at 300 and at 400 it drops down 7 inches.Past that I dont know, The first animal I took with it was a moose shooting across a lake which was over 450 yds on the range finder and put it just above his hump and he dropped instantly I was then hooked on it.

Wolf

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Pahhhhh

Thats nothing....my 300 Rem Ultra mag shoots a 180 grain Nosler Accubond at 3310 fps:D:D:D It also swallows 92 gr of Reloader 22 everytime I squeeze the trigger[:0][:p] Two inches high at 100, dead on at 310 and 6" low at 400.

Love the balistics of flat shooting calibers because it takes away the guess on how high to hold inside 400 yards, which is about as far I can shoot with a good rest and the animal standing there. I shot a caribou at a measured 427 yards, but would rather get up close and personal, if they will allow me:D

Good luck on your hunt and takes some picts.

Cheers

SS

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wolf

10-07-2008, 11:39 AM

Sitka sounds almost exactlly the same and like you love how flat it shoots I use the same powder but use hornady lead I tried sierra,and a few others barnes was the worst (for this gun) as they went in sideways, personally think noslers are overpriced and over rated for reloading I have been using hornady for almost 30 years and they group well and have put many an animal up in the meadow in the sky.For this gun it shoots about a 1 inch group at 100 yds so to me it was the best configuration for this gun.

The first time I went out to chase whitetails in sask had my ol trusty 30-06 my guide yells to me get out and shoot the far one on the left "its a shooter" set up shoot notice my bullet hit the snow about 100 yds shy of the buck both my cousin and the guide gary are pissing themselves laughing as I know what has just happened !!!!! I been had I am from the westcoast where we accually have trees not flat as hell asked themm how far awy the buck was ...............
OOOOOOOHHHHHH about 800 yds he says!!!!!!

Hence the flatter shooting gun now!!!!

It was made in the 90s when that caliber first came out and was the rage I think it was from old gordens sporting goods.

Wolf

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Sitkaspruce

10-07-2008, 11:51 AM

I too love Hornadys, but they will not hold together at the velocity of the 300. I have used them in my .270 for 25 years and have never had a problem and they have taken sheep, goats, black bears, all the deer, elk and numerous moose.

The accubond is a great bullet with a BC that ensures that it shoots flat. They are not that expensive, compared to Barnes or Trophy Bonded and with the powder I burn, what is a few more cents anyways:D

I did the same thing in Alberta about 10 years ago, thought a buck was about ~300 yards out after a couple of shots and nothing happening, except the buck in afterburners, we paced it off at ~550[:0]. I wondered why the buck looked a little small.[:p] Now I own a Leica RF. No mistaking distances now!!!

Cheers

SS

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Barbender

10-08-2008, 04:45 AM

Most embarassing hunting story ever. Was hunting moose up in Williams Lake 5 years ago. My rifle decides to part company with the scope so I borrow a buddies 45-70 lever action. It was zeroed in at 150 yards. No problem I think. Well a bull steps out following a cow. Bull gets within 45 yards. I put the crosshairs just below the hump and pull the trigger. Big bang and the moose scurries into the woods. Figuring the animal is down I walk in to collect my prize. Cant find the animal or any blood. Turns out I shot over top of the beast. I then realized the 45-70 is not really a rifle it is a mortar. You have to lob the shells at what ever you are shooting at. I still get embarrassed at that story.

Karma-Kazi

10-08-2008, 04:28 PM

last year i was hunting just north of fort st john. and i was glassing a large slash and a nice bull walks out from behing a stand of willows. i used my mill dots and it turns out to be aroud 600 yds i only had my .308 browning leaver action with me. so i get to a nice rest and put the cross hairs 2 feet above the hump and squeeze the trigger the bull reared up on his hind legs and fell backwards. my accubond bullet went thru the front quarter the lungs and heart and was in the skin on the opposite side. i will never let someone tell me a .308 is not enough gun for moose hunting. i measured it out to be 627yds. my best shot in the book.

Steve

Barbender

10-09-2008, 04:11 AM

I tell you a embarrassing story of missing a bull at 45 yards and you counter with a story of master marksmanship. Yeah thanks. I think I will take up golf....

Sitkaspruce

10-09-2008, 04:39 AM

quote:Originally posted by fishflyguy89

last year i was hunting just north of fort st john. and i was glassing a large slash and a nice bull walks out from behing a stand of willows. i used my mill dots and it turns out to be aroud 600 yds i only had my .308 browning leaver action with me. so i get to a nice rest and put the cross hairs 2 feet above the hump and squeeze the trigger the bull reared up on his hind legs and fell backwards. my accubond bullet went thru the front quarter the lungs and heart and was in the skin on the opposite side. i will never let someone tell me a .308 is not enough gun for moose hunting. i measured it out to be 627yds. my best shot in the book.

Steve

So what would he have done if he just ran away??? or you gut shot him??? or broke his front leg???? By the time you walked the 600+ yards to get there, he could be 1/2 mile away........:(

Crazy, hail mary shots like that with an under gunned firearm is what gives us hunters a crappy name. Good shot, maybe, lucky....hmmmmm probably. The 308 is not a long range cannon designed to shoot animals at long distances. At 600 yards you would need to hold over 74", that 6'......and it only has a 1000 ft/lbs of energy.

Not doubting you killed the moose, but I believe you were much closer than you think. 600+ yards is a long friggin way out there and with a 308........

and if you measured the distance with a rangefinder, then I will shut up:)

SS

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Karma-Kazi

10-09-2008, 01:03 PM

Yes, i understand that it was not a smart shot to take. but in the moment i guess i dident stop to think. three weeks after that trip i bought myself a winchester model 70 .300 mag and i took it to the range and i was shooting 4 liter jugs of water at 500 yds no problem. the gun is amazing.

So you want a funny screw up story ehh... Well this one is my best. Last year i was hunting Black bear in Pink Mountain and i was walking and saw some fresh sign so i stopped and i walked thru some tall grass ( about 5 feet) and over a shoal and i heard somthing so i stopped and about 7-8 feet infront of me a full grown black bear boar stands up out of the grass, and looks down at me. At this point i was so caught off guard i fall on my ass while trying to load my gun. the bear turns and runs away into the timber. I never saw another bear the whole trip. I went straight back to camp to wipe my butt. Goes to show you that you never know what kind of situation you can get into. Had it been a Sow with cubs or a grizzly i wouldent be writing this post rite now.

wolf

10-15-2008, 03:04 AM

Well just got back from the island trip for elk and came back empty handed goes like this, as I didnt have the tag was not going to shoot,I really wanted my buddy to get it all by himself went up first morning to a fav spot (from last year)
and there they were close to 20 elk on the ridge so we made our 2 mile walk to get them as we can spot them from about 1000 yds away but you got to hike around the side of the mountain to get to them.

Get my buddy to sneak up on them he gets to 200 yds and he fires 3 shots ooooohhhhh ooooohhhh I watch from 50 or so yards behind him watching the big boy walk into the forset never to be seen again he proceeds to tell me after many years of hunting this is the first time he has ever gotten the shakes (buck/elk fever)then he tells me he stopped counting tines after he got to 8 points on one antler and it was crowned on the top with points so who knows how many it had but it was a trophy of a life time for sure. we saw a few more that day no bulls day 2 we found a little bull but he wanted a bigger one LOL LOL so what am I supposed to say????? we should have shot this one but it happens after that it was too nice man did it get warm it was 27 degress on sunday and monday so we saw nothing even the trophy west guys had spotters everywhere looking never seen so much activity out there.

We be going back in mid november hopefully.

Here is the pic of the one we should have shot!!!!!
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e222/bluewolfc/1stdayElk3.jpg
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ReelAffair

10-15-2008, 04:19 AM

your buddy get some buck fever :)

boy I hate that when that happens:(

The Fish Assassin

10-15-2008, 09:12 AM

quote:. i will never let someone tell me a .308 is not enough gun for moose hunting.

I have a 308 for moose hunting, but it is a 308 Norma Magnum I just use factory loads. Norma factory loads for the .308 Magnum drive a 200 grain Vulkan bullet to a muzzle velocity (MV) of 2903 fps. I'm thinking it has lots of stopping power. The Hornady Handbook shows that their potent 220 grain InterLock bullet can be driven at a MV of 2300 fps by 60.5 grains of RL-25 powder, and to a MV of 2800 fps by a maximum charge of 75.1 grains of RL-25. You should see the butt of the rifle has been melted due to recoil on some home made moose stoppers!

I read that
quote:the reloader will find that the .308 Norma will handle bullets heavier than 180 grains every bit as well as (or better than) the .300 Win. Magnum, and considerably better than the new short .300 WSM and .300 Rem. SAUM cartridges. Due to its combination of standard length, a longer neck than most of its competitors, and excellent Norma brass, the .308 Norma Magnum may be the all-around best .300 Magnum cartridge for the dedicated reloader.

You can have your 300 mag!

Take only what you need.

Karma-Kazi

10-15-2008, 03:12 PM

Being a 200 gr bullet, what is the trajectory like? Thats what i like most about the .300 is the fact that i can shoot distance with less drop ( depending on the distance it is zero'd in at) by the sounds of the velocity the .308 norma must shoot extremely flat. any idea what it puts out with a 180 gr?

The Fish Assassin

10-15-2008, 09:19 PM

quote:Being a 200 gr bullet, what is the trajectory like? Thats what i like most about the .300 is the fact that i can shoot distane with less drop ( depending on the distance it is zero'd in at) by the sounds of the velocity the .308 norma must shoot extremely flat. any idea what it puts out with a 180 gr?

The 308 Norma Mag is beyond a hunting rifle. It is more of an AMW. (Anti-Material-Weapon) or a very long range sniper rifle.

Take only what you need.

wolf

10-16-2008, 02:31 AM

Lets keep this on track ok please no need for arguing, enough said!!!!!!

As for a 308 norma mag my uncle had one and I wish I could get it great gun, with this day and age of techknowledgy a rifle choice comes down to personal preferance on what caliber you may or may not want to use mine was simple the price was right.
When you look at all different factors do you really think a moose at 200 yds whos gets hit with a 30-06 150 gr. bullet going 2700fps or a 7mm 180 gr bullet doing 3000 fps is thinking WOW that was that 30-06 or a 7mm that got me!!!!!!!!!;);).

All the rifles we on the forum have mentoined WILL do the job what separates is the type of hunter thats using them the good or bad I have seen alot of very bad hunters over the last 30 yrs some just dont respect the animal they hunt and totall disregard of the animal they have killed we have all seen. its called hunter ethics some have it some dont.

Keep it on track.

Good luck Wolf

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Karma-Kazi

10-16-2008, 10:13 AM

i agree, i saw a guy shooting a moose with a .243 and 500 yds, and i knew he was hitting it, but it ran for miles. i could have shot the guy. its all about the choices you make and your confidence in yourself and your gun. i have made bad choices, but been lucky also. and after more reasearch on my calibres i know what i can and cant do ( a few good days at the range helps also)

The Fish Assassin

10-16-2008, 10:55 AM

quote:Lets keep this on track ok please no need for arguing, enough said!!!!!!

It is a long standing question as to which 300 Cal mag is the best. Look on any hunting forum and you will see this same debate. But that's all this is a debate. There is no need for you to go all parental on us!

I was sipmly letting this fellow know there are 308 calibers that can more than get the job done on a moose. Bottom line 300 mag and 308 norma mag have very similar stopping power. The 308 NM used to win many competitions for 1000 yrd shots. Personally though I like the tradjectory of my 25-06. That bullet comes out the muzzle at a sizzling 3,700 fps. But only good for deer really.

Take only what you need.

ReelAffair

10-16-2008, 02:08 PM

quote:Originally posted by Sitkaspruce

quote:Originally posted by wolf

At the muzzle it is going just over 3300 fps and at 100 yds it is 1.5 inches high zero at 300 and at 400 it drops down 7 inches.Past that I dont know, The first animal I took with it was a moose shooting across a lake which was over 450 yds on the range finder and put it just above his hump and he dropped instantly I was then hooked on it.

Wolf

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Pahhhhh

Thats nothing....my 300 Rem Ultra mag shoots a 180 grain Nosler Accubond at 3310 fps:D:D:D It also swallows 92 gr of Reloader 22 everytime I squeeze the trigger[:0][:p] Two inches high at 100, dead on at 310 and 6" low at 400.

Love the balistics of flat shooting calibers because it takes away the guess on how high to hold inside 400 yards, which is about as far I can shoot with a good rest and the animal standing there. I shot a caribou at a measured 427 yards, but would rather get up close and personal, if they will allow me:D

Good luck on your hunt and takes some picts.

Cheers

SS

Those are pea shooters boys ....lol
I shoot a 378 Weatherby Magnum with no break or magnaporting...300 grain Barnes X with 114 Grains of powder 3065-3100 fps.
I dropped a 50 inch moose at 550 yards on the rangefinder with 1 shot,and no signs of a bullet inside...clean shot thru, its a fun gun to have when the Griz are around.:)
The best part of it all is where it stands when you hit it is where it falls. No chasing it down:)
ANd when you let your buddies take a round[B)]
But like everything....everyone has an opinion, as long as you get out and have fun and hunt ethically thats all that counts.

Good hunting boys and Good luck:)

Karma-Kazi

10-16-2008, 05:39 PM

It always comes down to confidence and knowledge of your gun and calibre. when i shoot somone elses gun it takes aprox 1-2 boxes of shells to fully feel comfortable to hunt with it. I borrowed my grandfathers .308 for hunting one trip and was not cofortable with it. I told my partner i would not shoot anything over 150 yds. The moose we saw was about 300 yds. so i let him shoot it for me. I also am the kind of hunter who just wants to be a part of the hunt. I enjoy watching a buddys excitment and joy just as much as it being my own. He tells me that one year i will fill his tag. But he knows i wont hold him to that.

Cheers,

-Steve

ReelAffair

10-17-2008, 05:06 AM

I agree 100% fishflyguy, if your not confident, it just wont happen, and if your afraid of the gun it just doesn't work in your favor.

Tips Up

10-17-2008, 03:56 PM

Shot a fork for the freezer last Thursday night.[^]
Heading for Quenel for week of Nov. 11. Hoping for a wall hanger![:p]

Lots of deer around localy this year.

StriperJack... That's a canon! You would have to pick me up off my a$$ after shooting that thing. Maybe you should dust it off and I'll take you out for a blacktail hunt[:0]

Tips

Mrtrailer

10-17-2008, 04:01 PM

if i don't get any trout from Lanford Lake are there any big bucks to take down and mount?
i've always wanted to hang some antlers over my pool table! [:p]

wolf

10-17-2008, 04:22 PM

Very cool Graham did you take the famous sandwich maker???LOL

Yes Jack you have the biggest uuuummmm gun:D:D:D LOL LOL

A buddy of mine had a 375 H&H that shot a 300 gr slug I fired it once and only once that was enough for me as it was too short for my long arms and kick the s$%t out of me LOL LOL funny thing was the guy who owns it is about 150 lbs wet and about 5 ft 5

Ill stick to mid to long range 30-06 and that new 7 mmstw good enough for me....

5 weeks and counting till chasing whitetails in sask!!!!!!

Good luck Wolf

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ReelAffair

10-21-2008, 01:45 PM

Here is a few pictures of my buddies trip....I told him if he shoots a moose bigger than mine, I am back to hunting...He is getting close, my biggest is 60inch hes at 55

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc118/striperjack/moose.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc118/striperjack/ram.jpg

wolf

10-21-2008, 02:38 PM

Nice bull moose that sure didnt come form central bc thats for sure LOL. word is so far moose hunting around the prince george area has been slow had a buddy come back hunting the rut and they only got 1 out of 3 tags!!!!! too damn warm and the rut stopped he said.

Bad year for every thing (I guess so far) hopefully sask turns out ok went there a bout 5 years ago and the chinook winds came in for a nice high of 27 and there wew were with snow boots so we hunted in runners LOL.

Wolf

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ReelAffair

10-21-2008, 04:10 PM

my buddy said there were 3days that they could have no shirts on and tan, thats how warm it was.

Definately a wierd year thats for sure

Tailspin

10-22-2008, 02:39 AM

Jeezuz that Colin is hot in that lulu lemon hunting Jacket[:p] Great look with the chesties out, what a weapon. Be a better shot with his pink bumper eh Jack;)

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the runt

10-22-2008, 05:43 AM

Traveling through the black diamond area i see a lot of deer.Thats on the 22 hiway in alberta.Also for elk on the crows nest pass.Someone should shoot them for they are a menace on the roads.There are some masive bulls.from cranbrrok to bellvue.Although hunting them would be unsportsman like because they are standing in the middle of the road lol

thanks the runt

Sitkaspruce

10-22-2008, 06:34 AM

quote:Originally posted by striperjack

Here is a few pictures of my buddies trip....I told him if he shoots a moose bigger than mine, I am back to hunting...He is getting close, my biggest is 60inch hes at 55

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc118/striperjack/moose.jpg

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc118/striperjack/ram.jpg

Striperjack

Is that sheep from Alberta???

Nice moose.

Cheers

SS

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IronNoggin

10-22-2008, 07:49 AM

Back just a week ago from an Alberta run. Loads of whitetails about, managed to fill out all of our tags in right short order, including one fine 5x5! Sweet! Saw lots of moose (no tags of course) and even the odd elk.

Now planning the Island blacktail sortie, then likely back to Alberta in November for mulies and whatever...

Been a great hunting fall thus far, certainly hoping that continues!!

Straight Shootin' Gentz!:D

Cheers,
Nog

twinwinds

10-26-2008, 09:22 AM

No luck the other day......seen a few nice bucks but not close enough as i hunt with a bow!
Maybe bring my camera next time for proof.....lol
back out tonite.
Cheers all

ReelAffair

11-01-2008, 01:01 PM

Well I guess its back to hunting now....I ve gotta justify my reason for buy my new quad....Picked up a 2009 Grizzly 700, took it for a blast after picking it up and the love for the bush is back...Gonna have to head north in the spring and chase some Grizzlies:D

ReelAffair

11-01-2008, 01:01 PM

Tips Up

11-02-2008, 04:44 AM

Right on Jack. Now dust off that pea shooter of yours and get out there! LOL!

Tips

wolf

11-06-2008, 08:50 AM

Well going back up to try again for that elk and maybe get a deer
2 weeks now till sask and its getting cloder back there!!!!!

Wolf

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IronNoggin

11-06-2008, 09:23 AM

quote:Originally posted by wolf

Well going back up to try again for that elk and maybe get a deer

Best of Luck on the Elk Buddy! Kenny tagged out on a HUGE one up that way just shortly ago, so there still is a few about. And if the deer ain't a giant, I'd certainly appreciate a good caping job ;)

On other fronts, the Fallow cull is nearing the end. On Stand-by for the offshore, awaiting the passage of this latest Ugly. Then back off to Alberta again (hooked on whitetails!) with a stop in the OK on the way back for the same. Hope we both find some success out on the COLD Flatlands!! [^]

Cheers & Straight Shootin'!
Nog

Little Hawk

11-08-2008, 07:45 AM

Howdy,

Buddy and I did our fourth consecutive trip in late Sep early Oct. Spent a week just north of Princeton then finished up with our usual last week in the East Kootenays. Princeton was so hot the bugs drove us nuts. http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w279/andy1canada/Hunting2008022.jpg
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w279/andy1canada/Hunting2008019.jpg
Had the strangest BUG experience of any trip ever. Early one day I noticed these tick-like bugs (about 3/4-inch) congregating or hatching on the rocks around the fire. I counted nearly two-dozen or so of the little buggers then, much to my chagrin, I noticed I had two or three on me. They seemed to be trying to get at my skin. I semi-freaked and swatted them off only to have more of em' attack me. There I was, running around camp with these little peckers chasing me. This went on for the duration of that day every time I (and only me) went near the fire. Strange.

We spent and inordinate amount of time on the bikes...
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w279/andy1canada/Hunting2008011.jpg
as the bush was tinder dry and noisy as hell. On three or more days we put on over 100/kms... and still shot nothing. The two guy's we met up there shot a spike and a 4-point.

In the E.K. just south of Fairmont we fared no better. The elk were silent (which was unusual) and not one whitey with bones on its head showed itself. The "meat" end of it was disappointing but it's hard not to enjoy oneself in a place like this...
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w279/andy1canada/Hunting2008034.jpg

Counting the days till next year!
Hope you whack a nice whitey Wolf!

Cheers,
Terry

island idiots

11-08-2008, 09:06 AM

Just got back from Creston. Filled my Cow Elk tag on the first day. Had a great time. Stayed at a ranch, shot the Elk a block and a half away from the house and retrevied it with the tractor. Met a great bunch of proud red necks and for the first time ever, the liqour bill exceeded the gas bill! The East Kootneys are unbelievable. Saw Bull Moose, Bull and Cow Elk, Mule Deer, Whitetails, Big Horn Sheep, and unbelievable views. :D

wolf

11-09-2008, 10:57 AM

Well we got our elk on the first day up sorry nog no deer saw 2 really nice bucks but didnt get a crack at them as soon as they saw us they were gone into the thick woods but ill keep my ears and eyes open for you. saw a lot of elk this time as I thinked the weather helped out big time wind,rain,very nice we went in looking for "a bull" and wound up with a nice 4x3 and I can tell the meat will be great!!!!!!ill post pics later

Wolf

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IronNoggin

11-10-2008, 07:20 AM

Congrats on the elk Buddy! Cool!:D
No Worries on the cape thing. Still have quite a bit of season left, so we have the luxury of a little time...
One of the Ladz spotted one of our local Monsters last night, making the mistake of wandering [u]out</u> of the No Fire Zone. He didn't capitalize then, so another foray is called for. If I didn't have a few on hand to cut for the Boyz, I'd be on that windy old ridge tonight. But duty calls, so the buck gets a break until tomorrow it seems...

Not often I smile when reading the words "Storm Warning", but gotta admit, with that particular sighting, I did... very much so!;):D

Straight Shooting Folks!
Nog

Sitkaspruce

11-12-2008, 12:52 PM

Hey Nog

I have a cape of my Sept 3 pt, if you are interested. I had a friend take it down Island as he was going to use it, but he not, so if this one works, let me know.

Here is the buck
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/Sitkaspruce/P9210074.jpg

Cheers

SS

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Karma-Kazi

11-13-2008, 10:56 PM

Nice buck!!! He was in the thick!! I havent tried deer hunting on the island where do you recomend trying out i know all south island areas pretty well for bear. But never tried deer. Any tips would be appreciated.

-Steve

SerengetiGuide

11-14-2008, 11:18 AM

Pops went to the interior for 2 days...it was 4 Pt or better...if not he could of had tons. But he went one way at a Y on the road and his buddy the other...his buddy ended up getting a HUGE 5x4...monster. I'll see if by any chance my Dad took some pics....Damn i miss deer hunting this time of the year...always used to go to Gang Ranch before coming out east :(

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richmake

11-14-2008, 11:54 AM

quote:Originally posted by Sitkaspruce

Hey Nog

I have a cape of my Sept 3 pt, if you are interested. I had a friend take it down Island as he was going to use it, but he not, so if this one works, let me know.

Here is the buck
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/Sitkaspruce/P9210074.jpg

Cheers

SS

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/Sitkaspruce/Fishing08018-1.jpg

That's a first class buck for sure...but what do I know...I don't hunt...

www.coastwidesportsfishing.com

Sitkaspruce

11-15-2008, 06:01 AM

quote:Originally posted by richmake

quote:Originally posted by Sitkaspruce

Hey Nog

I have a cape of my Sept 3 pt, if you are interested. I had a friend take it down Island as he was going to use it, but he not, so if this one works, let me know.

Here is the buck
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/Sitkaspruce/P9210074.jpg

Cheers

SS

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/Sitkaspruce/Fishing08018-1.jpg

That's a first class buck for sure...but what do I know...I don't hunt...

www.coastwidesportsfishing.com

You do hunt fish and that is really not a lot different, other than you can catch and release..:D;)

Same mind set is needed, you have to match witts with the prey and the result is food on the table, so in much the same way, you hunt, just for a different species.

Thanks

Cheers

SS

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Striper Sniper

11-15-2008, 07:31 AM

Hey guys, check out the following site.... http://www.swivelmachine.com I have a couple of these units that shoot arrows and they are just awesome! Can anyone tell me if they would be legal in BC to hunt Blacktail? SS

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Barbender

11-16-2008, 01:20 PM

Was up in Cold Lake Alta. Had 3 moose under my stand for over a hour. We all know the answer to why I did not shoot one...no tag. Anyway did manage a big 5 X 4 that was close to 300lbs.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c160/Barbender55/Moose2.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c160/Barbender55/Picture169.jpg

wolf

11-16-2008, 01:33 PM

Nice whitey too bad you didnt have a moose tag man looks like it was snowing hard there just love hunting in the snow every thing crisp and cold and fresh looking.
ill be hunting them deer soon enough 5 days now got it all planned wholesale sports on sat morning then the flames and detroit game that night only one thing could be better LOL LOL

congrats Wolf

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Barbender

11-16-2008, 02:13 PM

Have to agree with you Wolf. As soon as the snow started to fall I was all smiles. When the moose where making their way through the woods I thought to myself "this is the biggest buck in the world coming my way":D Anyway good luck on your hunt. Try not to spend too much at WS. I am like a kid in the candy store there. Happy hunting.

wolf

11-16-2008, 02:59 PM

Yes we got it last friday night we saw a nice 6x6 in the morning with a few cows we did a sneak on him and he just walked into the forest so we came back in the evening to look for him nothing was on the side hill so like you he decided on a meat bull and got a nice 4x3 that was with 2 other bulls he was the only one that turned broadside for us ill load a pic soon.

Wolf

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wolf

11-16-2008, 03:15 PM

Here he is!!!and a deer we didnt shoot LOL LOL
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e222/bluewolfc/Elkhunt2008BobRoy072.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e222/bluewolfc/Elkhunt2008BobRoy058.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e222/bluewolfc/Elkhunt2008BobRoy067.jpg
Reason it was on the side of the highway!!!!!!! sorry Nog

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bananas

11-17-2008, 06:36 PM

just finishing off a trip to fort stjohns incredible 3 of us have three whities and three mulies one of eachwill make book the biggest mulie is 6x4 and huge should be home weds and willtry and get some pics up.

Barbender

11-18-2008, 03:29 AM

Nicely done. Looking forward to seeing the pics.

Eric

11-23-2008, 06:00 PM

Nice deer Trev. I saw the pics!

Barbender

11-25-2008, 09:00 AM

Forgot to compliment you on your elk Wolf. That animal would be prime eating. I am jealous because as far as I am concerned a 2-3 year old elk is the best tasting wild game there is. The only thing that comes close I think is a calf moose.

wolf

11-30-2008, 09:16 AM

Just got back from sask got got our deer my buddy and I got a nice one together and hes going to get it mounted nice 5x5 with longs tines Ill post pics soon with more of a story .

Wolf

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The Fish Assassin

12-01-2008, 07:11 AM

Managed to score another 2 point!! Nice island deer, tan colored not grey like the last 2. My brother in-law is tanning them and is going to try to make a drum. We hear elk works better, but I am not supposed to shoot them. Any elk hides laying around?

Funny story behind this deer, Me and my friend get up at 4 o clock to get out there, we drive up the dirt road and see another truck already up the road, I pull up behind him as him and his buddy are just getting back to their truck, I believe they were scopeing an area. Anyways the driver comes up to me on my side and leans into the truck with attitude and says
quote: You know.. usually when I see a truck up the road from me I just turn around and go home! Instantly see red! think to myself who the hell does this guy think he is and reply as I rev my engine and drive around his truck, over a bunch of jagged rocks and a 2 ft bank " well you better f@%k!n go home then!" drove around him and his buddy who was rolling around on the front seat laughing at his freind for trying to pull a heavy. Drove down the road about 1/4 mile and he was standing right on the road! Karma gets me another one! I hope this guy learned something about it, becuase all he had to do was come up to us and say sorry for ruining your plans guys but we where here first and would like the opportunity to hunt here alone. I would have had no problem at all if he was civil about it, but because he started right up with the attitude he got what he deserved, and hopefully I taught him a lesson about how to handle the same situation in the future.

Take only what you need.

wolf

12-01-2008, 01:12 PM

Well here are our whitetail from sask day 1 went out and my buddy and I got this nice one his first sask buck so hes going to get it mounted as you can tell it was a bit warm out there this year and no snow but it was a blast anyways lots of fun, and can those guys drink there pilsner LOL
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e222/bluewolfc/Saskhuntcolinroy2008003.jpg

After 4 days of hunting and the rut definatlly ending I just went for a nice meat buck the pic is of me and the guy whos takes us out as you can tell plenty of good times butchering this weekend !!!!!!
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e222/bluewolfc/Saskhuntcolinroy2008038.jpg

Good times

Wolf

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danthewire

12-01-2008, 01:32 PM

Nice going Roy! Thanks for the pictures.Dan

ReelAffair

12-01-2008, 01:36 PM

Good job there Roy
The nice weather can be a plus but not so good for the hunting end of it.

Gypseas

12-01-2008, 03:38 PM

Nice weather and a 5x5er ....perfect!
Good job ayup!! [^]

cheers

JUST FISHEN'

Karma-Kazi

12-01-2008, 03:42 PM

Wish i went hunting this year, First year ive missed in 6 years :(

nice bucks and elk boys!!

Keep it up!

-Steve

Little Hawk

12-02-2008, 12:47 AM

Howdy,

Welcome home Roy; nice pics! Sounds like you had a blast.

I am envious of you. Think I'm going North next year.

Cheers,
Terry

wolf

12-02-2008, 04:02 AM

YES it was fun we started in calgary by watching the flames /detroit game and having a few bevies at the game, the game was ok great seats had fun nothing like watching fans in calgary rooting for their team alot of detroit fans makes it quite interesting to say the least fights in the stands beer being spilled (priceless) LOL...before the game hit wholesale sports came out ok only a about 200 bucks spent not bad for that store!!!!!!

Then off to sask the next day I cooked a seafood feast for about 20 people oysters in the half shell with spinach and cheeses then bbq brown sugar/soya salmon with risotto rice and salads and good times
and the best part his mom made homemade pies and buns ohhhhhh my god thought i died and was in heaven they were so good she made enough buns for our lunches all week, must admit people in small towns sure treat you good and are very friendly thats what keeps me going back every year.

Cant wait to next year.

Wolf

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Barbender

12-02-2008, 05:01 AM

Nicely done wolf. I chuckled at the pic of you two dressed in white in a brown field. You look like a couple of snowmen with rifles. As for the weather we saw the same thing in Cold lake. Warmest year up there since I have hunted. For once I did not have to battle frostbite...which is kinda good I guess.

wolf

12-02-2008, 03:56 PM

I consider myself more of a michelin man but snowman will work LOL LOL I was expecting snow again this year but NO it never came one thing about sask now you can wear camo pants but not the top still need red,orange or a white coat and same in the way of a hat but a all white suit in the snow is camo????????is it not???

Weird rules for sure but ill gladly follow them to hunt there it is very cool place to hunt all the game you see is unbelieveable on day one with that big buck we were only into hunting for 2 hours and my buddy says who has never been there before is it really this easy !!!!!!!!NO i said just just plain luck. seeing 20 bucks prior to that one ill admit is awesome!!!

Wolf

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The Fish Assassin

12-03-2008, 08:51 AM

Whats the best way to remove antlers? Sawzall?

Take only what you need.

The Fish Assassin

12-03-2008, 08:51 AM

Whats the best way to remove antlers? Sawzall?

Take only what you need.

IronNoggin

12-03-2008, 12:04 PM

Good Job Wolf!:D

Encountered the same issues with weather this time out east - no snow, days so warm you'd swear it was September, and the deer simply refusing to move. Made for the toughest hunting conditions I've encountered out that way ever! That said, my Buddy passed up just over 65 whitetail heads in a little better than a week, so there were a few about. He was (and is) committed to finding his Booner, so left without taking any.
Also saw loads upon loads of elk, moose, mulies, and even some wild pigs (lucky for them they were on posted land!).

So now it's back home, still have a blacktail to dig out of the woodwork, and but a few days to do so...

And with that, I'll leave you with my fondest memory of this latest foray [^]

http://huntshoot.coastangler.com/membergallery/data/500/55Matt_s_Elk.jpg

Cheers,
Nog

IronNoggin

12-03-2008, 12:04 PM

wolf

12-03-2008, 12:30 PM

Cool nice elk so fitting for that area to see the barbed wire fence LOL LOL
Good eats there as for the weather I can only remember one other time it was that warm the highs got to 28 on time for 3 days and the following week it was - 30 go figure. But it was soooooo much fun anyways being with my freinds and having dinners and etc

good times Wolf

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wolf

12-03-2008, 12:30 PM