bchunter, I think I mentioned I got a moose draw for any bull in 6-05 when we met. Do you know if there are many elk around Vanderhoof/Endako? I'm thinking of buying an elk tag as a sort of insurance policy, but I never heard that there are very many elk in that area. What do you think worthwhile to buy an elk tag? Also I'm leaving Sept 8 for Burns Lake expect to be there a week or so. Sounds like you won't be around then. I've never hunted that area and tips would be much appreciated.

 

From what I hear there is a healthy population there. It is healthy enough that they are starting to spread into our neck of the woods. I saw 2 cows and a bull in the bush the other day while I was bear hunting. I will do some asking and see if it is worth the tag or not. As for good hunting spots, it is easist if we chat over a coffee and I show you ona map. Plus I don't want everyone in cyberspace to know

I think that I still have your cell. I will give you a shout in the later part of Sept so we can hook up.

Have a great trip and enjoy that diesel.

 

Maybe you fellas should go hunting, then have a nice huge bar b q for us!!

 

So how is everyone doing so far this season?
I was out the last week in Sept and we got two moose.

 

Ive been working alot lately, no time for hunting. On the plus side i found a nice mossberg 12 gauge pump shot gun for 300 bucks. Anyone know much about mossbergs?

 

I have used a Mossburg 12Gauge for about 20 yrs and it has worked great.

 

I have a stainless Mossberg 500A marine with an 18.5" barrel, and I pack it around on my quad in a soft case via a pair of fin-grip mounts. It regularly gets soaked by rain, knocked by trees, and generally gets banged around, and I've never had a problem with it. Very reliable. I actually like the pump action better than the action on my Remington 870, and the metallic ring from the stainless heat shield sounds cool too. Anyways, as long as everything is functioning, you can't go wrong with a Mossberg.

 

Cool I think I will buy it then, as soon as my FAC gets through.

 

I only got out about 2 days of hunting this year. Too much work with moving to get out much.

 

Did you have any luck on your two days out?

 

preppypro, no the 2 days were the total time I spent in the bush this year which adds up to more 4 1/2 days with one over nighter sleeping under the canopy in September at a nice lake where I saw a cow and a calf swimming. Still it was good to spend a little time in the bush and get a bit about the lay of the land around here.

 

Yeah anytime out in the bush is time well spent. I didnt get out this year with work and family stuff. My dads hunting party did get a cow and calf moose this year.

 

I love spending time out in the bush too, so nice and peacefull.