2011 Vermont moose season

[lester]

I guided on two hunts this year, both in D1. First hunt we scored at 1:30 on day 1 with a 838 lb, 61", 15 pt bull. My two hunters were first time moose hunters. They missed a smaller bull at 7:00 that mornng that I called in to 75 yards. As they say, things happen for a reason and we found bull #2 stillhunting the edge of a clearcut. On Wednesday I was out with a friend, just he and I, no second shooter. He's a much more experienced hunter but hadn't seen a moose since Saturday when he passed up a small 4 pt. At 5:50 we came across a good bull as we were headed for the truck across a huge clearcut. 4 shots later we had him down, 619 lbs, 36", 10 pts. Great season, can't wait 'til next year!

Lester

[lester]

Attached is a couple of pics of bull #1.  Enjoy,
 
Lester

[Rick Teal]

Lester:
 
A nice looking moose.  If I ever get a bull tag here in Ontario, I should get you to do the calling for me.
 
Those weights you quoted - were they "at-the-butcher" weights or hanging (field dressed) weights?  If they're hanging weights I'd expect it to be a little higher for such a nice looking animal.

[lester]

Thanks Rick.  Those weights are field dressed, completely empty.  The hanging weight on the one in the picture, 838lbs field dressed, was 690lbs for the 4 quarters and neck.  I wouldn't be opposed to a trip north of the border someday!
 
Lester

[Dand]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing photos.


What caliber was being used?


Fun to be in on 2 good hunts for sure.