Well I have a experience that will haunt me
We got set yesterday morning on a big lake. Right away there was a cow that was bawling. The stalk was on
Dropped down to lake edge and set up and called. Nothing
Moved closer. Bumped a 20-30"er at 70 yards. Guide said get set up. He called. Nothing
As he was walking toward me he stopped and motioned to me to come quietly. He asked if I wanted to shoot a small bull. I said yes - never shot a moose before and he estimated it at 1000lb
The moose was bedded at 80 yards. Down I went and tried closing the distance. Got within 65-70 and had no shot with branches in the way. The guide called. The moose moved, I got up and quickly closed 10 yards. He was angling my way. Had two small shooting lanes. Ranged him as he came through the first -48 yards. Drew and got a good release. Great thunk and the moose ran 30 yards, stopped and I saw the arrow buried behind the shoulder.
Waited 30 min and began the track. Poor blood but good color. Went about 100 yards and the arrow broke and feel out. Found this blood sprayed chest high in the birch. Got about 24" penetration.
The moose got into the thickest nastiest Boggy swamp I've ever been in. No blood visible in the moss
Looked for about 4 hours gridding off that swamp. No moose
Well after a 3 year wait we leave tomorrow for a 6 day Alberta bow hunt for moose with 5 buddies. Can't wait to see some old friends and my new the guides. This is a great camp. Sold out through '19
