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Title: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: Dsturgisjr on October 06, 2009, 11:00:00 AM

Just got home from a great hunt in BC. Dean Vanderhorst made a perfect shot on his bull at 5 yards.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/Dsturgisjr/IDeanMoose.jpg)
Dean used a Tomahawk longbow,Traditional Only carbons and a Woodsman head.

I got my chance on day nine of our 10 day hunt. I had to make a difficult shot at 8 feet to collect this bull.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/Dsturgisjr/IBCMoose.jpg)

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: J. Cook on October 06, 2009, 11:05:00 AM

That's AWESOME!!!! I bet that got the heart pumping! That's definately a close encounter! Good stuff.

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Post by: Tim Fishell on October 06, 2009, 11:06:00 AM

Denny, looks like an awesome hunt!! Congrats to you and Dean and some great animals!! :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: 2-BIG on October 06, 2009, 11:07:00 AM

Congratulations guys! :clapper:

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Post by: FerretWYO on October 06, 2009, 11:10:00 AM

congrats denny. Sounds like you had a good one.

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Post by: stickbow2442 on October 06, 2009, 11:17:00 AM

Way to go. Congrats to both of you.

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Post by: Drew on October 06, 2009, 11:28:00 AM

congrats to both, something I want to do in the near future!

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Post by: zipper bowss on October 06, 2009, 11:29:00 AM

Big Congradulations to you both! Please tell me you got these two on video. :pray:
Bill

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: todd smith on October 06, 2009, 11:39:00 AM

Way to go guys! Moose are awesome!!! todd

:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: Whip on October 06, 2009, 11:39:00 AM

Very cool!!! Couple of real beasts right there. Unreal to be so close!! :scared:
Congratulations to you both :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: straitera on October 06, 2009, 11:41:00 AM

Chance of a lifetime for most folks. Incredible! Thanks

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Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on October 06, 2009, 11:41:00 AM

Very, very nice! Congrats to both you and Dean.

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Post by: Al Kidner on October 06, 2009, 11:42:00 AM

Shoes on .... or off mate?

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Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on October 06, 2009, 11:44:00 AM

nice... Congrats on 2 fine moose

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Post by: Jerry Jeffer on October 06, 2009, 12:00:00 PM

That is awesome! 8 feet wow.

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Post by: jcar315 on October 06, 2009, 12:05:00 PM

Congrats to you both!!!

Any more story........

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Post by: Bryan Burkhardt on October 06, 2009, 12:07:00 PM

5 yards and 8 feet...gotta love that! Congratulations to the both of you.

Bryan

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Post by: Hawkeye on October 06, 2009, 12:09:00 PM

Amazing job. Congrats to you both!!

Maybe you can give Dean a few lessons on stalking so he can get close like you, and not have to take such "long, risky" shots! :thumbsup: What it thrill it must be to be SO close (both of you!) to such a massive wild animal.

I end where I began... AMAZING JOB!

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: Jeff D. Holchin on October 06, 2009, 12:24:00 PM

Congratulations on the great looking bulls! Hope we'll see the stories here or in print soon.

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Post by: KentuckyTJ on October 06, 2009, 12:26:00 PM

Very cool nice going. One of these days, one of these days.

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Post by: dragonheart on October 06, 2009, 12:26:00 PM

You fellas went on my dream hunt! Awesome looking bulls. Bowhunting is the coolest outdoor activity in the world.

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Post by: swp on October 06, 2009, 12:38:00 PM

WOW! Congrats guys!

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Post by: hunt it on October 06, 2009, 12:48:00 PM

Fine shootin guys! Congrats! I hope you guys drove and have all that good moose meat back home in the freezer.

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Post by: recurve_shooter on October 06, 2009, 12:58:00 PM

Nice! I hope the one at 8 feet didn't kick dirt in your eyes!

Give us more of the story...

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: JSimon on October 06, 2009, 01:06:00 PM

Congrats Denny!

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Post by: Chris Surtees on October 06, 2009, 01:18:00 PM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Post by: Lechwe on October 06, 2009, 01:27:00 PM

Wonder how much jerkey you'll get out of that one?

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Post by: Tom Leemans on October 06, 2009, 01:51:00 PM

Way to go guys!

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Post by: dino on October 06, 2009, 03:32:00 PM

Denny is lucky he didn't have hoof tracks on him from that encounter!! And I don't believe for a second that is was 8 foot, it seemed more like 6 or 7 foot at the most from where he was sitting :bigsmyl:

We had a great time, hope to do it again some day. Have a fresh moose roast in the crockpot right now! :archer: :jumper:

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: DRR324 on October 06, 2009, 03:39:00 PM

Denny- was it hard to pick a spot from that close?? You probably could've just reached out and said "I want to hit him right here"- and poked at him with the broadhead.
Congrats!!!

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: John Havard on October 06, 2009, 03:55:00 PM

Congratulations to both Dean and Denny. Well done!

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Post by: cacciatore on October 06, 2009, 04:07:00 PM

It is so exciting to be that close,way to go guys

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Post by: 2treks on October 06, 2009, 04:42:00 PM

Way to go Denny and Dean. I am not sure if I could keep it together at that range. They say "you never know till you try". I guess I will have to try eh? Thats a big critter.
Nice job again, that is awesome.

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Post by: yellow bow on October 06, 2009, 04:52:00 PM

congrats to both of you. :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:

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Post by: tradtusker on October 06, 2009, 08:02:00 PM

Congrats!

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Post by: Ben Maher on October 06, 2009, 08:19:00 PM

great stuff Denny !!!

Ben

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Post by: wisconsin wood butcher on October 06, 2009, 08:46:00 PM

very good

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Post by: SKYLER W on October 06, 2009, 08:49:00 PM

Congratulations to both of you! Very Cool!

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: Steve H. on October 06, 2009, 10:21:00 PM

Nice moose Den! You'll have to track down the picture of my excuse for NOT getting a moose! How's that for talking in rhymes!

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: Shaun on October 06, 2009, 10:34:00 PM

D & D nice going. At 8 feet that moose must have blocked out the sun. Classic barn door shot. I bet you still picked a spot and came to full draw...

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: Herdbull on October 06, 2009, 10:38:00 PM

Good for both of you guys. Were you able to call them? Did you see any other moose? Mike

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: Dsturgisjr on October 06, 2009, 10:53:00 PM

Thanks everyone!

Mike, they both came to the guides cow calls. I saw a few other bulls and heard more. It was an interesting hunt. I've never hunted them much before.

Steve H., ??? :)

Al, shoes on Mate! Too cold for my tender feet.

Bill, No video. I'm tired of packing a video camera around. I did take 240 pictures on the trip though.

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: David Lewis on October 06, 2009, 10:54:00 PM

Sounds like it was a great hunt.
I like close shots too, but 5 yrds and 8 feet from a moose... :scared:

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: Herdbull on October 06, 2009, 11:00:00 PM

You would have had better penetration at a little further distance than 8 feet. Ha! Did Dale and Darryl go with you guys?

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Post by: BowHuntingFool on October 06, 2009, 11:08:00 PM

Great pics, congrats to the both of you!!!!!

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Post by: joe skipp on October 06, 2009, 11:09:00 PM

Nice Bulls Denny...congrats on good hunt... :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: Dsturgisjr on October 06, 2009, 11:12:00 PM

Mike, Darryl couldn't make it, but Dale was there. We had a good time.

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Post by: onewhohasfun on October 06, 2009, 11:30:00 PM

Which weighed more? The moose or the log?

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Post by: Over&Under on October 06, 2009, 11:40:00 PM

:notworthy: :clapper: :clapper:

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: highcountry on October 07, 2009, 12:00:00 AM

"I had to make a difficult shot at 8 feet to collect this bull."
:biglaugh: Denny, finally found a critter taller than you! How many freezers did you need? Those are huge animals. Glad I don't have to drag them out ot the highway.

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: Mark U on October 07, 2009, 12:34:00 AM

Denny, you need to make up some drama here. Instead of eight feet, it should read "And there I was, the shot looked to be about 96 --- and it took him through the lungs". Best shot I ever made!

Most everyone will think in steps instead of inches.

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Post by: Arwin on October 07, 2009, 12:45:00 AM

Congrats!!!! Man that would be awesome to stalk a moose!! Just going through the terrain they live in would be wild and getting my butt kicked by the elements. I'm a glutton for punishment I guess. :bigsmyl: Someday....
Thanks for the pics and story, it keeps that fire going to get there eventually. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: Steve H. on October 07, 2009, 12:59:00 AM

D: Look for my "Moose" thread from a few days or so ago...

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on October 07, 2009, 01:21:00 AM

Well-done, Denny and Dean!

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Post by: oddan on October 07, 2009, 01:53:00 AM

Never would have got that close to me. Call me scared.

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Post by: Mike Yancey on October 07, 2009, 05:59:00 AM

Good job

Mike

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Post by: sou-pawbowhunter on October 07, 2009, 06:28:00 AM

Wow! :notworthy:

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Post by: leatherneck on October 07, 2009, 06:32:00 AM

Awesome fellows!!! Great job.

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Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on October 07, 2009, 08:15:00 AM

Great story and photos Denny thanks. Blake

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Post by: John3 on October 07, 2009, 08:21:00 AM

Congrats on the Moose..

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Post by: jeanpaul3006 on October 07, 2009, 10:33:00 AM

great bulls, congrats

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Post by: pdk25 on October 07, 2009, 10:36:00 AM

Amazing. Great job.

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Post by: Raven on October 07, 2009, 11:40:00 AM

Congrats! :scared: :eek: :biglaugh: I loved that "MANBOOB" remark in Masters of the Barebow III...

Raven
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Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: Dsturgisjr on October 07, 2009, 11:47:00 AM

Raven, LOL, Yes it was just like another shot on the blank bale ( with good string clearance) :)

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: Wallcrawler on October 07, 2009, 12:05:00 PM

Good stuff and I am sure the dreams reliving that encounter will be grand.

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Post by: Raven on October 07, 2009, 12:20:00 PM

Glad ya made a good shot and came out intacked!! ;) :bigsmyl:

Raven
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Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: Greg Szalewski on October 07, 2009, 01:29:00 PM

Congrats to both of you. Sounds like a great hunt. Dino, hope you bring a steak or two to tukey camp next spring. We could even share some with Dale even though he didn't get one.

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: Terry Green on October 07, 2009, 01:38:00 PM

CONGRATS GUYS!!!!! Great Stuff!

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Post by: Bill Turner on October 07, 2009, 03:07:00 PM

Couldn't you have gotten them a little closer? Great job. Thanks for sharing. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: Steve O on October 07, 2009, 05:08:00 PM

NICE Denny!

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Post by: snag on October 07, 2009, 07:53:00 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G14Bbx5NAuk&feature=related

I'd be a little concerned at less than 10yds! Very exciting I am sure.

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: dino on October 07, 2009, 09:18:00 PM

Snag,
I've seen that video before and believe me when my bull came in he was head on standing at about 12 yards grunting looking right at me but not "seeing me". Two thoughts that went through my head: first being, ain't going to get a shot coming in like that and second was, which way I was going to dive if he decided to keep going straight at me. My guide let out the perfect light cow call at the perfect time that turned him to walk right by me broadside. He took some 3" pine trees off at the ground on the way out too. They have a lot of power and don't want to be between them and the exit. Definately a rush!! dino

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Post by: Hornseeker on October 08, 2009, 03:23:00 PM

Nice Job Denny!!!

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Post by: Guru on October 08, 2009, 04:35:00 PM

Wow! Congrats fellas!!

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Post by: camocowboy on October 08, 2009, 08:15:00 PM

Denny, did you film the hunt?

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Post by: JUST-DOO-IT on October 08, 2009, 08:17:00 PM

That's amazing! I'm still trying for mine. We had a bull at 15 ft this year but no tag ... go figure!!

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: dino on October 08, 2009, 08:47:00 PM

Nope, there was no film of it Jim. Just still pics is all. dino

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Post by: zipper bowss on October 08, 2009, 08:56:00 PM

240 pictures :eek: that is nearly as good as video!Congrats again
Bill

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Post by: RC on October 08, 2009, 09:17:00 PM

Good job fellas.Enjoy reading and watching your hunts Denny.RC

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Post by: LongStick64 on October 08, 2009, 10:04:00 PM

BBBBBAAAAAMMMMMM !!!!!!!

Sorry couldn't help myself

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: dogchaser on October 10, 2009, 08:31:00 PM

It was a pleasure hunting with both you fellas. Hope you had a good trip home.

Later Dave

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Post by: Longbowwally on October 10, 2009, 08:44:00 PM

Denny - you da man!

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Post by: bowhunterfrompast on October 10, 2009, 11:44:00 PM

Congrats :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: Dsturgisjr on October 11, 2009, 11:29:00 AM

Dave, We anjoyed hunting with you also. You all did a great job.

The trip home was not bad other than being Karched twice by United.

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: dogchaser on October 11, 2009, 12:23:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Dsturgisjr:
Dave, We anjoyed hunting with you also. You all did a great job.

The trip home was not bad other than being Karched twice by United.

:biglaugh:

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: Mooseman on October 22, 2009, 08:00:00 PM

We miss you guys............ Rene, Keith and Gian got the 3Rivers box paid for with a 62 yard shot by a 12 year old smiling boy!!!!

Great times!

Title: Re: Two BC Moose - Total shot distance under 8 yards
Post by: Jack Shanks on October 23, 2009, 09:10:00 AM

Denny,

Congratulations to both you and Dean! Michael and his team have a way of getting you close to moose!

Trad Gang

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