My birthday bull moose!

Gun · October 07, 2015, 12:16:00 AM

Congrats! My birthday then too. I had to wait a few days for my Bull tho. Enjoy, best venison there is IMHO.

Tater · October 07, 2015, 04:57:00 AM

Well done...congrats on the Moose, and a belated happy birthday.

bowhuntingrn · October 07, 2015, 05:12:00 AM

I can't think of a better birthday gift. Congrats!

Terry Lightle · October 07, 2015, 06:17:00 AM

Good job Darren,glad for you
Terry

Whip · October 07, 2015, 07:33:00 AM

That's a pile of protein! Great story - congratulations!

dhaverstick · October 07, 2015, 08:15:00 AM

Hey, Gun, I heard you got to guide a little for Ryk that week. I know Dan sure wanted to meet you in person since you and he had talked. I'm glad you got some meat on the ground!

Darren

LONGSTYKES · October 07, 2015, 08:34:00 AM

Congratulations on a great Moose, great hunt. Happy B-day.

twitchstick · October 07, 2015, 10:11:00 AM

Congrats!

Paul/KS · October 07, 2015, 10:21:00 AM

Congratulations and Happy Birthday.

Cyclic-Rivers · October 07, 2015, 10:43:00 AM

Congrats and Happy B Day.

KentuckyTJ · October 07, 2015, 12:41:00 PM

Thanks for posting and congrats Brother!

dhaverstick · October 07, 2015, 03:47:00 PM

Here's some more pics from the adventure

That place was crawling with coyotes and they weren't afraid of anything. This one came right up to the stand we were in.

Eric and I saw this moose out in a field about 200 yards away as we were driving to Eric's house. Eric jumped out and proceeded to call this moose in to within 40 yards. It was incredible! After the first cow call, this bull came running like you had just whistled for your dog. He would have came closer had I not moved to get better video.

There were lots of ruffed grouse too. They call them chickens. "Lots of chickens in the bush, aye?"

This is my hunting buddy, Dan Novotny. He hunted hard the entire time but didn't even see a moose. The full moon at night certainly didn't help the situation.

I sent this photo to my wife and told her we were making moose head soup. She actually believed me! With us being together for over 30 years, you think she would have known better.

Some scenery

joe ashton · October 07, 2015, 10:37:00 PM

you're going to need a bigger freezer..!

Mudd · October 08, 2015, 08:54:00 AM

Congratulations Darren!!

Thanks for sharing with us.

God bless,Mudd

BDann · October 08, 2015, 10:04:00 AM

Congrats on the bull! I'm booked with Ryk for 2017, and can't wait!

LookMomNoSights · October 08, 2015, 11:57:00 AM

Very well done and great pics to boot! Thanks for sharing and congrats to you Sir!

Beau J · October 08, 2015, 08:29:00 PM

Sweet! congratulations Darren. Glad you all had a good hunt. Awful fat and healthy looking coyote, It'd be hard to let a yote that pretty live. He'd make a beautiful quiver....BeauJ

maineac · October 08, 2015, 08:40:00 PM

Fantastic! Congratulations!!!

Bill Leeming · October 10, 2015, 05:42:00 PM

Happy mooseday Darren and congrats

americanhunter7 · October 10, 2015, 05:51:00 PM

Cograts! Now THAT is a good birthday!