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Title: Classic Year Semi-live Moose!
Post by: NYRON on September 19, 2017, 01:16:00 PM
Hi All.

I can’t believe how fast this summer has gone! I leave Friday (9/22) for a moose and black bear hunt in Newfoundland.

My hunt is part of    The Classic Year (http://www.TraditionalSpiritOutdoors.com/blog)   blog and, assuming I can remain “connected,” I’ll be posting about it in semi-live fashion as it unfolds. You can follow along by simply visiting The Classic Year. To get updates about new posts as they happen, subscribe to the    TSO eNews (http://www.TraditionalSpiritOutdoors.com/blog)   at the upper right of the main blog page.

I’ll be hunting in the far north of Newfoundland near St. Anthony with a French Canadian named Michel Breton. Michel is a champion moose caller and our tactic will be to call a rutting bull within spitting distance. I’ll be shooting the 55# 1972 Bear Super Kodiak that won The Classic Year BowVote and was donated by    RMS Gear (http://www.rmsgear.com) .

For those who voted, I’ll be pulling a name soon after my hunt to see who wins the Super K, so stay tuned.

I’m also going to pull names to win other prizes, including custom wood arrows from    3Rivers Archery (http://www.3riversarchery.com) , a book from    Sporting Classics (http://www.sportingclassics.com) , and books and t-shirts that I’m tossing into the mix.

Keep the Traditional Spirit Alive!

Ron

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Title: Re: Classic Year Semi-live Moose!
Post by: ThePushArchery on September 19, 2017, 10:22:00 PM
Good luck Ron!!
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on September 19, 2017, 11:37:00 PM
Have a good hunt,, good luck...

,,,Sam,,,
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on September 20, 2017, 04:40:00 AM
Good luck Ron, I've been looking forward to your trip
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Post by: Buckeye1977 on September 20, 2017, 07:15:00 AM
Oh boy can't wait! Good luck!
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Post by: Nomadstalker on September 20, 2017, 07:53:00 AM
Have a great hunt. Stay away from the Screech if you expect to wake up ready to hunt!
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Post by: Nantahala Nut on September 20, 2017, 08:58:00 AM
Can't wait to follow. I am hunting with my Dad's Red Wing Hunter that he bought in 1967.
Title: Re: Classic Year Semi-live Moose!
Post by: NYRON on September 20, 2017, 09:21:00 AM
Thanks, everyone!!

Nomad, I'll bite...what is Screech?

St Anthony is far enough north to occasionally get polar bears. I've been lucky to see a lot of critters, but polar bear would be a first for me.

Here is a 2011 photo from near where I'll be hunting.

   (http://i.imgur.com/Wpcd4xL.jpg) (https://imgur.com/Wpcd4xL)
Title: Re: Classic Year Semi-live Moose!
Post by: SteveB on September 20, 2017, 10:14:00 AM
All the best Ron! Really looking forward to following it.
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Post by: Dry Creek on September 20, 2017, 01:00:00 PM
Looking forward to following along!!
Good luck!!
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Post by: varmint101 on September 20, 2017, 04:19:00 PM
Good luck Ron!  May your arrows fly true!
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Post by: Mike Bolin on September 20, 2017, 06:07:00 PM
Best wishes for safe travels and a safe and successful hunt. Moose is on my bucket list so I am really looking forward to following your hunt!
Title: Re: Classic Year Semi-live Moose!
Post by: NYRON on September 21, 2017, 11:57:00 AM
Thanks for following along!

Wheels up in 23 hours!
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Post by: Big Ed on September 21, 2017, 02:20:00 PM
Good luck , hunt safe !
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Post by: JakeD on September 21, 2017, 07:21:00 PM
Good luck! Have a safe trip.
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Post by: TIM B on September 22, 2017, 05:40:00 AM
Looking forward to this!  Get'em!
Tim B
Title: Re: Classic Year Semi-live Moose!
Post by: NYRON on September 22, 2017, 10:00:00 AM
First post up at    The Classic Year (http://www.traditionalspiritoutdoors.com/blog)
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Post by: NYRON on September 23, 2017, 07:57:00 PM
Day Two post up at    The Classic Year (http://www.traditionalspiritoutdoors.com/blog)
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Post by: A.S. on September 24, 2017, 05:33:00 AM
Best of luck Ron!  I will be following
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Post by: NYRON on September 26, 2017, 09:35:00 AM
Day Four post up at   The Classic Year (http://www.traditionalspiritoutdoors.com/blog)
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Post by: NYRON on September 29, 2017, 04:02:00 AM
Days Five, Six, and Seven up at The Classic Year.

My eNewsletter is no longer working, so I'm unable to send alerts with new posts.

If you're following along, just try to check my set now and then for updates.
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Post by: Joeabowhunter on September 29, 2017, 06:53:00 AM
:campfire:     :coffee:
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Post by: NYRON on September 30, 2017, 11:51:00 AM
Day 8 up...with a sad tale to tell.
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Post by: 4dogs on September 30, 2017, 12:57:00 PM
Head scratcher for sure...#$%& happens. Could have been worse though. Good luck. I am really enjoying reading along with you adventures. Thank you for writing it all up.
Title: Re: Classic Year Semi-live Moose!
Post by: Hoosier_hunter157 on October 19, 2017, 08:47:00 PM
Any idea when the drawing is for the bow and prizes?
Title: Re: Classic Year Semi-live Moose!
Post by: NYRON on October 20, 2017, 08:59:00 AM
Thanks for asking, Josh.

I'm sorry for the lack of updates.

I'm operating with a handicap, as my web platform (Weebly) only permits a certain number of e-mails to my contact list every 30 days. I have exceeded that number, so for the moment, I have no way to send messages to all those who are eligible to participate in the drawing. This is why updates about new blog posts stopped in the middle of my Newfoundland hunt. It's very frustrating.

As soon as the counter re-sets itself, I'll draw names and announce the winners. On the plus side, the delay has given me time to get the Super K all shined and pretty.

Thanks for your patience and I'm sorry for this glitch!
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Post by: Hoosier_hunter157 on October 20, 2017, 02:39:00 PM
Just glad to hear you made it back from your trip safely!
Title: Re: Classic Year Semi-live Moose!
Post by: NYRON on October 21, 2017, 05:52:00 AM
Thanks, Josh. Made it home safe and sound.

Hardest part of traveling was the confusing Toronto airport and convincing customs agents that wooden bows should not be treated as firearms.

It's funny...they know exactly what to do with a rifle or a compound bow, but throw an old recurve at them and bewilderment sets in.