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World Record Moose Shot!
So heard that a Yukon possible world record moose was shot recently, anyone got information and pictures to share with us?
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10-11-2013, 09:16 AM
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10-11-2013, 09:19 AM
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Holy Crap! That thing is massive... And 73 years old - Good on him. Awesome animal...
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10-11-2013, 09:22 AM
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"After making his way up to the animal, a flood of thoughts and emotions piled on him and the whole scene felt surreal. Everything from the five bypass surgeries three years ago, to the heart attack in March, to the doctors telling him not to go hunting were all in the forefront of his mind and he knew something special had happened on many levels. Just being out there was an accomplishment at 73 years old, braving the elements despite health setbacks. Because of all this, a freezer-filling spike-fork moose would’ve thrilled his soul. Little did he know that a bull of a lifetime, or several lifetimes, would’ve found its way into his cross-hairs"
Sounds like he deserved this animal in every way! Good on him, hope I am that spry at 73.
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10-11-2013, 09:26 AM
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That moose is huge! Was that taken this year or in 2012 ?
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10-11-2013, 09:37 AM
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Total Pig!
Im counting down the minutes until a few select members chime in on how its not really that big. And how they've guided clients into bigger moose that were passed on.
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10-11-2013, 09:39 AM
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Looks like an article from last year. Regardless thats a monster moose.
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10-11-2013, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 6.5 shooter
"Everything from the five bypass surgeries three years ago, to the heart attack in March, to the doctors telling him not to go hunting were all in the forefront of his mind and he knew something special had happened on many levels. Just being out there was an accomplishment at 73 years old, braving the elements despite health setbacks.
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If your going to die,, couldn't be anymore perfect place and time.
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10-11-2013, 09:49 AM
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Wow huge moose!!!
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10-11-2013, 09:49 AM
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One of the Widrig brothers shot a huge bull this year too. In the mid/high 240's. pics if that bull are very impressive!!
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10-11-2013, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by JRsMav
Total Pig!
Im counting down the minutes until a few select members chime in on how its not really that big. And how they've guided clients into bigger moose that were passed on.
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Ha! Too funny!! 
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10-11-2013, 09:52 AM
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Lol. I'm sitting on a hill calling and watching hoping for any bull too. Maybe lightning strikes for me too!!
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10-11-2013, 09:52 AM
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I think that the most recent moose is on B&C Trophy Watch. It was shot in the Yukon. I've seen it, it has been taped several times, by several people (none are official scoters that I'm aware of) and all are within a half inch which gives it some space to shrink and still be #1.
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10-11-2013, 10:40 AM
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Wow! Thats a nice old moose!
Love the rubber dingy pic.
My guide when I was in Alaska had got a 72" moose with a client once but he said it wasn't overly big just had palms that laid strait out. This guy is massive!!
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10-11-2013, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Don K
One of the Widrig brothers shot a huge bull this year too. In the mid/high 240's. pics if that bull are very impressive!!
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do got pics or a link to some for this bull?
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10-11-2013, 10:52 AM
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Total Pig!
Im counting down the minutes until a few select members chime in on how its not really that big. And how they've guided clients into bigger moose that were passed on.
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Its just a moose. 
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10-11-2013, 11:18 AM
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Thats a great bull!!! Sounds like it was well deserved!
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10-11-2013, 11:39 AM
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That is a beauty of a moose. I hope it is the official record because it deserves it.
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Originally Posted by 6.5 shooter
"After making his way up to the animal, a flood of thoughts and emotions piled on him and the whole scene felt surreal. Everything from the five bypass surgeries three years ago, to the heart attack in March, to the doctors telling him not to go hunting were all in the forefront of his mind and he knew something special had happened on many levels. Just being out there was an accomplishment at 73 years old, braving the elements despite health setbacks. Because of all this, a freezer-filling spike-fork moose would’ve thrilled his soul. Little did he know that a bull of a lifetime, or several lifetimes, would’ve found its way into his cross-hairs"
Sounds like he deserved this animal in every way! Good on him, hope I am that spry at 73.
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X100 No *****. Sounds like it was very well deserved. Good for him.
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98lb antlers?? i'd be shakin so bad!! awesome story to read...
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10-11-2013, 11:51 AM
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That's a different bull shot in Alaska. The new potential record is in the 265" range from initial reports. Shot just off the Yukon River, where another river dumps in. I've been there hunting, big moose... If I knew how to put up pics I'd post it. Got a text earlier in the week with it though.
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10-11-2013, 11:54 AM
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Yep. That's them. Both Yukon residents too!
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10-11-2013, 12:11 PM
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Thanks Bigdad013
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Amazing moose
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10-11-2013, 01:41 PM
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Total Pig!
Im counting down the minutes until a few select members chime in on how its not really that big. And how they've guided clients into bigger moose that were passed on.
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You forgot the part about adding that they haven't shot their own Moose cause they choose not to. 
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Wow, what an amazing moose!
Like others have said - I hope I'm able to be that active at his age.
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My sisters boyfriend sent me this link yesterday,they live up in the Yukon.. sounds like a different moose but it says 2013 on this one. New record maybe to..
http://www.readability.com/read?url=...gged-in-yukon/
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You forgot the part about adding that they haven't shot their own Moose cause they choose not to. |
He must be out moose hunting.
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