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Post by toshtego on Sept 22, 2018 5:01:44 GMT -5
On Tuesday, this fellow showed up here. That is a neighbor's yard just down the road from me.
They are not often spotted this far south.
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 22, 2018 5:03:12 GMT -5
A chocolate moose too.
They can be quite vicious, can't they?
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Post by haebar on Sept 22, 2018 5:30:57 GMT -5
What state are you in?
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Post by xjking on Sept 22, 2018 5:43:54 GMT -5
We used to have all kinds of moose around here but over recent years the over hunting permitted by VT Fish and Wildlife has reduced their numbers dramatically. Now it is rare to see one. I expect the population will increase over time, but its too bad money influenced their numbers.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2018 5:54:14 GMT -5
Cool pic. I'm definitely not a moose authority but did manage to see a couple in Canada about thirty years ago. Perhaps just the angle of the pic but this one appears somewhat on the small size, juvenile perhaps just lost its way? We get a rogue black beer spotted on the run from the mountains in this area every now and then. They're normally young males looking to establish territory. The last one was caught by a night cam in Bernheim Forest near Bardstown just outside the Louisville MSA.
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Post by Darin on Sept 22, 2018 7:28:25 GMT -5
He most likely came down from Colorado where they were introduced starting in the 70's. Rare and special siting for sure!
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Post by LSUTigersFan on Sept 22, 2018 8:06:23 GMT -5
A little Three Blind Moose in today's rotation? I don't mind if I do. Thanks for the recommendation, tosh!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2018 8:24:56 GMT -5
Dinner
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Post by trailboss on Sept 22, 2018 8:58:41 GMT -5
My nephew worked up in Alaska, bought a new Jeep and on the first day he had it, a Bull Moose used it as a scratching post, tore mirrors and trim off.
They can be very aggressive, especially a cow with her calves, I am sure that if you Google up mooose attack videos you will find examples of many that found out the hard way.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2018 9:16:47 GMT -5
A chocolate moose too. They can be quite vicious, can't they? Paddy, did you have dessert on your mind....chocolate mousse on your mind👌👌 Saddle him up and take the ride of your life. I’m going to save the picture, thanks for sharing.
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 22, 2018 9:20:47 GMT -5
He is in North Central New Mexico.
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Post by puffy on Sept 22, 2018 9:27:28 GMT -5
Majestic
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Post by Quintsrevenge on Sept 22, 2018 9:47:54 GMT -5
I have seem my far share of Moose, big majestic animals, I can't think of another animal in the wild that compares to their grace when walking and grazing.
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Post by toshtego on Sept 22, 2018 10:37:40 GMT -5
Cool pic. I'm definitely not a moose authority but did manage to see a couple in Canada about thirty years ago. Perhaps just the angle of the pic but this one appears somewhat on the small size, juvenile perhaps just lost its way? We get a rogue black beer spotted on the run from the mountains in this area every now and then. They're normally young males looking to establish territory. The last one was caught by a night cam in Bernheim Forest near Bardstown just outside the Louisville MSA. This species is smaller than the Alaskan Moose and with smaller antlers. I forget what they are called. They also are not as dependent upon aquatic foliage. Photo was taken about 3/4 mile from the Colorado border. As for hunting them, I do not believe Moose are classified in NM meaning they can be taken without license or permit. That would be a shame but a likely fate as my neighbors kill anything which moves.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2018 10:41:52 GMT -5
Just tell your neighbors ^^^^^^^^^^ that’s the Moose that is used in the making of “ Moose Tracks “ ice cream and they’ll leave that cute moose alone👍👍
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Post by Dramatwist on Sept 22, 2018 10:48:04 GMT -5
...got chased by a moose in Yellowstone, back in the 1970s... not fun...
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Post by Darin on Sept 22, 2018 10:52:45 GMT -5
It's called the Shiras Moose ... magnificent creatures.
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Post by toshtego on Sept 22, 2018 11:40:50 GMT -5
It's called the Shiras Moose ... magnificent creatures. Thank you. Yes, this one is. I hope he stays safe and out of someone's freezer.
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 22, 2018 11:43:34 GMT -5
toshtego, from what you have said about your neighbors, the are both poor and traditional. That meat could feed a lot of people.
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Post by trailboss on Sept 22, 2018 12:05:50 GMT -5
...got chased by a moose in Yellowstone, back in the 1970s... not fun... I was chased by an angry sow once, that was enough for me...I think that was my fastest bit of hoofwork on my part, ever.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2018 12:41:48 GMT -5
toshtego , from what you have said about your neighbors, the are both poor and traditional. That meat could feed a lot of people. If the “ kill “ is for food I totally agree👍👍. If it’s a trophy kill I hope that moose uses an UZI in return fire!!
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Post by toshtego on Sept 22, 2018 13:27:10 GMT -5
toshtego , from what you have said about your neighbors, the are both poor and traditional. That meat could feed a lot of people. That about covers it. This is the start of elk season and there are plenty of elk. I hope the moose is not misinterpreted.
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Post by trailboss on Sept 22, 2018 13:32:44 GMT -5
One of our Albuquerque drivers told me that hunting can be problematic in NM....He said that on a lot of land, only horses are allowed to be ridden in to get your game, no gas powered vehicles allowed on a lot of the land, is that true?
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Post by toshtego on Sept 22, 2018 13:56:08 GMT -5
One of our Albuquerque drivers told me that hunting can be problematic in NM....He said that on a lot of land, only horses are allowed to be ridden in to get your game, no gas powered vehicles allowed on a lot of the land, is that true? That is so on some Federal land. The nearby Valle Vidal Unit of the Carson National Forest, for example. Prime elk habitat. Some private ranches also restrict travel to established roads. In general, hunters are expected to work at it. Some BLM lands restrict transportation and only bows and black powder can be used to take antelope, the main game species. Try getting into that kind of range in open country with no trees and scarcely a bush!
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Post by trailboss on Sept 22, 2018 19:51:48 GMT -5
Yeah..a 20 year old hunter is one thing packing out meat in that kind of country...difficult, but can be done. An older person with limited means...better consume the elk at harvest.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 22, 2018 19:57:37 GMT -5
toshtego , from what you have said about your neighbors, the are both poor and traditional. That meat could feed a lot of people. If the “ kill “ is for food I totally agree👍👍. If it’s a trophy kill I hope that moose uses an UZI in return fire!!Totally agree!
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 22, 2018 20:09:38 GMT -5
When my friend lived in Jemez Springs, he killed a large elk near the crater, high up on the mountain. Walked in and walked out. He killed it early in the morning and with the help of a neighbor, they got it all packed out just after dark. He was laid up for a couple of weeks and he was 27 and in good shape. He said that once was enough. His cabin was at 11000 feet.
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Post by toshtego on Sept 22, 2018 20:33:35 GMT -5
I chewed out a greenhorn neighbor. Shot a elk cow on the wrong side of an arroyo. "Why didn't you wait for her to cross?", sez I. Took all night to quarter and pack her out. The things these people do!!!!
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Post by Pistol Pete 1911 on Sept 27, 2018 20:55:05 GMT -5
On Tuesday, this fellow showed up here. That is a neighbor's yard just down the road from me.
They are not often spotted this far south.
Thats freeking awesome be thankful you got to see this
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Post by bambooshank on Oct 4, 2018 17:55:06 GMT -5
Knew it had to out west, trucks that old don’t live to that age w/o lots of BS&T, restoration and $’s here in Maine, we have the big boys here and generally only cause for alarm is getting between a calf, or calves, and mother, males are rather easy going unless they have Brain Worms which they get in areas where they and the Whitetail Deer exist since the deer carry the infestation but are basically not bothered by it, it can drive a Moose crazy. banjo
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