My Moose Hunt Ended Abruptly

[Guest]

Dr. Mike,
Congratulations on the Moose. Success is always satisfying to the Soul. I bet you didn't feel any pain in those toes when you got ready to pull the trigger!!! :roll: Pray you mend quickly my Brother.

He went 40yds after the shot? Better trade that Crippler Gun for the WHELEN next time. :mrgreen: :lol: But he is dead right? :mrgreen:

Don

 

[DrMike]

Well, he didn't protest overly much when I skinned him and gutted him. :grin: The bullet worked well, but these animals are tougher than people think. There appears to be a big harvest this fall with scads of moose coming into the various butchers. I'm seeing pretty good elk herds as well. I anticipate a good fall this year; there should be ample game meat in the freezer, for which I'm grateful. Consequently, I almost carried my Whelen, and it may yet accompany me this fall. However, at the moment there is another rifle vying for my attention.

 

[Guest]

Dr.Mike,
I'm excited for you. Organic Beef Brush Beef is the best table fare. I've always thought the 338 is an excellent caliber. Lots of Luck in the remainder Hunting Season. Now go enjoy that Moose Meat.

Don

 

[DrMike]

Don,

I'll be cutting and wrapping next week. It should be fine. I'm taking several boxes of meat down to my daughter and grandchildren shortly. It will be a great excuse for a visit.

 

[longwinters]

Congrats on a good hunt....and the good thing is while you have tagged out, you have others to help get theirs. What could be finer?

Long

 

[JD338]

Mike,

That was a good story about Kurt.
Hope your next outing is successful.

JD338

 

[DrMike]

We were skunked this morning. Temperatures have shot up into the 80s (30 C), and the animals are almost totally nocturnal in this heat. As soon as it reaches 15C, they begin to hold tight in the thick bush where there is some shade. Kurt is unable to join me for a few days, but I have a young bull patterned coming into a water hold nearby. When he is able again, I'll take him out to a place north of town where I'm reasonably certain I'll be able to get him on a moose. Gil will likely have a moose down in the next week or so. He had to go back to work today, however. Speaking of work, I suppose I should get some accomplished as well. I'm not paid to hunt.

 

[SJB358]

I'm not paid to hunt.

Man, I am trying to figure it out though! :twisted:

 

[nvbroncrider]

Man, I have been the subject of and also been the giver of some jokes, but those are pretty good..

I once sent a new guy to the Company GySgt's office to get an ID-10-T form.. Didn't go over well for me or him. God knows how many Marines have went looking for a spool of FLIGHT LINE!!!

The wonderful ID-10-T!!! That is one of those thing you can use anytime anywhere gotta love it!! Have you ever seen a 710 cap?

 

[nvbroncrider]

Great job Mike! Nice young tender good for eating!

 

[SJB358]

Have you ever seen a 710 cap?

Nah, sure haven't.

 

[nvbroncrider]

Have you ever seen a 710 cap?

Nah, sure haven't.

How about now??? OIL ??

 

[Guy Miner]

GREAT story 'bout Kurt dispatching the moose with his 9mm... :grin:

 

[Guest]

Dr.Mike,
There is nothing like Family. I'm sure you don't need an excuse to see them. Especially taking Bull Winkle to the door. :mrgreen: You know you already tenderized it with the 338. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Don

 

[DrMike]

I am always surprised at the people that quibble about wild game--until they eat it when it is properly prepared. I did a funeral for an elderly lady this past week. It gave me opportunity to speak at some length with the daughter and son-in-law. They were telling me that they enjoyed wild game, but it was so tough. I provided an elk roast with instructions on cooking in the crock-pot, instructing her to ensure that she kept plenty of liquid on the meat. I have no doubt that it will be a hit, and it won't be tough.

 

[Guest]

I agree Dr Mike. They just don't know how to prepare it. I had a friend's wife tell me one time just before we went Elk Hunting she didn't care for Elk Meat as one he has harvested years ago didn't taste very good. Turns out as he shared how he got the animal out and the time span the meat had spoiled. We shot a Cow Elk on that hunt we all got the animal out, cooled the meat and Butchered it ourselves. They could not believe how delicious the meat tasted.

What you do after you pull the trigger has a lot to do with the quality of harvested meat.

Don

 

[DrMike]

I recall an experiment conducted in Alabama in which a deer was killed and butchered as most domestic animals would be treated, whilst a cow was shot and treated as the average individual might handle a wild animal. Students were served meat which they were told was either beef or venison. The meat was not identified to those eating, only that it was one or the other. After eating a portion, they were asked to identify what they had eaten. It was virtually unanimous that those who ate the beef identified it as venison, whereas those who ate the venison were for the overwhelming majority, convinced they had eaten beef. It is all in how it is handled. Dirty meat tastes dirty. Animals that are alarmed and chased have high epinephrin concentrations circulating. Meat that is not cooled quickly will spoil much more quickly than most people realise. It is a good idea to get the hide off as quickly as possible and even to split the shoulders to allow circulation.

 

[338winmag]

Wow. I just saw this. Mike you are not only a good shot but a great hunter. Nice game!!! we are still waiting here in Colorado and the fever is high.

 

[DrMike]

Steve, even a blind hog finds acorns once in a while. :mrgreen: This one was a chip shot; I couldn't miss.

 

[bbearhntr]

Congrats on the swamp donkey Mike! I am drooling just looking at your photo of him. I have never had moose but have heard a number of fine reports about how well they taste. I look forward to the day that I get to sample one myself. Good luck to you with the rest of your hunting seasons!