Colorado also has a growing presence in the ranks of shiras moose. Yellowstone moose, wyoming moose shiras moose are the smallest of the subspecies of moose. Additionally, colorados moose population is expanding statewide. Jun 12, 2015 a moose in lakewood is shot with a tranquilizer dart. Shiras moose goabc guide outfitters association of british. Chapters from my life is a compelling pageturner to say the least.
It carries a rack that spreads from 40 to 50 inches wide. In the boone and crockett record book, halls moose is somewhere around no. Drawing a moose tag in utah can hold odds of less than 1%. Utah moose hunting ut shiras moose hunting idaho trophy moose. A record breaking alaskan bull moose harvesting a giant. Jim hall poses with a recordsetting shiras moose he shot in. Trophies that meet the alltime minimum will be listed in both the awards book, as well as records of north american big game. Photos are up on the filed photo section as well as the trophy room of marc babiars washington state record shiras moose. Once the leaves start to turn and the air gets a bit more crisp, thousands of hunters find themselves in the alaskan backcountry in hopes of finding a legal bull moose to fill their freezers, let alone a record breaking alaskan bull moose to remember for years to come. Washington hunter bags worldrecord moose in ferry county the. It was a moose, a big moose, whose palms were filled with snow. The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation. Hunter in washington sets world record for shiras moose. Worlds record moose verified by boone and crockett.
Complete and official hunting trophy records, scores, pictures, and species information for over 100 big game animals from the worlds leading hunting conservation group safari club international. Differences between canadian moose and shiras moose. A spread of 40 28 and upper pans of 21 and 23 68, combine for a gross score of 6 68. Feb 16, 2017 unfortunately moose cannot be taken within city limits without a draw tag for certain areas. Wildlife exhibits give you an up close and personal looks at moose, mountain lion, fox, raccoons, and others displayed in their natural habitat.
A shiras bull will weigh up to 1,000 pounds, while standing 56 to 59 at the shoulder. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. A noted moose guide, kelso has shared his expertise with various hunting blogs and websites through detailed articles and guides. Moose inhabit the northern parts of north america and eurasia. Washington hunter bags worldrecord moose in ferry county. Having 3 base camps in moose area 5 gives us a good portion of the area to hunt these big bulls. Stats for the ranking moose not listed here can be found in the sci online record book. Most adult male moose have distinctive broad, palmate openhand shaped antlers. The shiras moose also known as wyoming moose is the smallest of north americas moose however it is still quite large.
Only the northern and western portions of the state are open to moose hunting, and the moose hunting area is divided into seven zones to distribute the hunting pressure. Wyoming shiras moose hunting bald mountain outfitters. The shiras moose also known as wyoming moose, is the smallest of north americas moose however it is still quite large. Shiras moose were once thick in the lowlands before the mountains and still produced a great bull like this one. One either has to win the lottery through state drawing systems or purchase a landowner tag which can be very hard to come by. We feel very fortunate to get two or three permits every year.
Bulls range in size from 36 to 55 and often tip the scales at 1200 lbs. Sep 18, 2012 heres a big colorado shiras moose tue, september 18, 2012. In north america four subspecies are recognized, including the eastern moose a. The moose moved ever so slightly and disappeared from view. She writes emotional and romantic stories that will make you swoon, cry, yell, laugh, and love. Safari club international recognizes four north american subspecies of moose.
Utah moose hunting ut shiras moose hunting idaho trophy. The pope and young club announced on monday that a bull moose harvested last october by bobby herbert of. He grew up during the depression, charging a few pennies for neighborhood kids to watch his and his brothers performances in their garage. A records book sized shiras moose would not be even a desirable trophy in alaska. We feel very fortunate to get two or three permits every year that we can offer to our clients. The rack measures 435 38s, with 25 points and a spread of 50 18 inches.
Best time moose hunting is usually best during the rut which is the last week of september and the first week of october when bulls are moving around looking for cows. Colorado shooting up record book charts the denver post. The shiras moose also known as the yellowstone moose is found in south eastern british columbia, southern alberta, eastern and northern idaho,western montana and wyoming as well as northeastern utah. Moose, character played by john travolta in the fanatic 2019 film moose a. Shiras moose hunting our 7day shiras moose hunt in area 5 will be a horseback hunt out of one of our base camps or a spike camp if needed. You can see from the following picture how big the moose really was. Utah moose hunting seasons are open september 12 to 22 and october 3 to 25 for any legal weapon. The shiras bull moose has smaller antlers than the canada moose. Kelso currently serves as vp of muskie moose, llc and resides with his wife in maine. Finally, the old bull put his head down, william emptied his scope of snow and took the shot. High shot opportunities on trophy quality mature bulls are amazing with most bulls pushing the record book minimum requirement. In our southern concessions, shiras moose bulls reside in the log blocks late season and in one of the several drainages found throughout. With an astonishing weight of over 2300 pounds and 15 tall, this is a remarkable creature. Once the animal is calm, wildlife officers will prepare to relocate it to a more remote location.
The western part of the area is mountainous and includes many heavily forested areas, high alpine tundra, rocky outcroppings, shrubs, and open grasslands. It was a lucky day when bobby hebert of golden, colorado, shot a world record shiras moose from only nine yards away. Washington hunter sets new worldrecord for shiras moose news. Im sure theres a few moose hunters reading this site, or some that would love to go on that type of hunt. The pope and young club announced on monday that a.
This subspecies of moose have been observed to mate serially as well as in harems similar to the tundra or yukon moose. In an interview with pat lefemine, founder of, chuck adams said regarding world record animals i never discount luck. Moose, the main character in the shortform television series moose and zee the moose, an episode of the television comedy mash. Monster record book shiras moose trophy hunter magazine. Worldrecord moose shot in yukon anchorage daily news. Reintroduced in the late 1970s, colorado moose already have grown big enough to earn the sixth and ninth alltime rank. Heres a big colorado shiras moose heartland outdoors. Shiras moose, eastern canada moose, western canada moose, and alaskayukon moose. We have arguably became one of the foremost moose outfitters in the state of wyoming. Heres a big colorado shiras moose tue, september 18, 2012. Its main goal is to assist and enable a human in the process of understanding large amounts of data. Big game hunting with mule shoe outfitting, wyoming. Washington hunter sets new worldrecord for shiras moose. Boone and crockett club minimum entry scores wildlife.
The biggest moose ever shot was in alaska on september 5th 2004 by a hunter named eric arnette. Although not widely accepted, some classifications also recognize several eurasian subspecies, including the. American elk nontypical american elk typical bighorn sheep bison black bear grizzly bear mountain lion mule deer nontypical mule deer typical pronghorn antelope rocky mountain goat whitetail deer nontypical whitetail deer typical wyoming shiras moose. Western wyoming, the land of the grand tetons and yellowstone national park. Top sci record book alaskayukon moose hunt forever. The shiras moose is found throughout southwest canada and the states, it is the smallest of the 3 moose found in north america. Site map safari club international online record book. Moose has 50 books on goodreads with 35118 ratings. The shiras moose are found in wyoming, montana, idaho, british columbia, and in isolated areas of utah, colorado, and washington. Unfortunately moose cannot be taken within city limits without a draw tag for certain areas. Ferry county a washington hunter has officially set the world record for shiras moose. His moose is entered into the ongoing 30th recording period, which runs jan.
Obtaining a shiras moose permit is very difficult these days. British columbia is home to 18 of the 30 big game hunting species in north america. I prefer to help with the license system and suggest that you book your hunt and allow me to assist with the license. Dave kelso has been hunting moose throughout new england, maine, and parts of canada for more than thirty years. And that 20% species distribution may lie 100% within private lands. Jim hall poses with a record setting shiras moose he shot in washingtons ferry county in 2018. New world record shiras moose taken by colorado bowhunter. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The bull was 250 yards away, but every time william put the scope on him, the massive antlers were covered the bulls vitals.
Beginning at drummond, then southerly along state route 1 to the junction with route 38 near porter. The bull moose on this list are the biggest entries from each subspecies of moose currently listed in the safari club international record book. In fact, our moose population is doing so well that its. The current world record for shiras moose is held by richard e. All our camps have prime moose hunting country and hold mature bulls. Sherman was born in 1925, a member of the greatest generation. The moose visitor center is located 1 mile east of gould on highway 14. Moose is a new york times and usa today bestselling author of new adult romance.
Will be there last week of septemberfirst week of october. A bull moose taken by a hunter in 20 in yukon territory has been verified by the boone and crockett club as a new worlds record. Yellowstone, grand teton, park, shrias moose, alces alces. Shiras moose hunting in colorado gmu 39 jefferson, clear creek, and park counties the area ranges in elevation from about 5,100 feet in the east to over 14,000 feet in the west. Field evaluation for boone and crockett score alaska yukon. This is a moose hardcover may 6, 2014 by richard t. Moose dog, a dog actor who played eddie on the american sitcom frasier. You will be based out of a tent camp deep in the canadian rockies you will explore prime shiras moose habitat as only possible by horseback hunting. Public land and private land percentages can sometime be misleading. Aug 03, 2017 obtaining a shiras moose permit is very difficult these days.
The moose north america or elk eurasia, alces alces, is a member of the new world deer subfamily and is the largest and heaviest extant species in the deer family. When she is not writing you can find her hanging out with her family, and friends, getting lost in romantic books, and indulging on starbuck lattes. Hunt shiras moose in the heart of the canadian rockies with one of the most reputable outfitters in the country. Maines state record moose stories and adventures guide. And this is a super colorado bull taken on opening day by chuck brewer with a bow not a rifle as was incorrectly listed at first. These hunts are fully outfitted and include the landowner voucher, guide, lodging, food, and transportation while on the ranch. Gabriel paz, the director of record book and world hunting awards for the safari. Learn more and then browse our guide outfitter directory and book a hunt. A moose in lakewood is shot with a tranquilizer dart.
In fact, once the official 60day scoring period is up, this bull could be a potential top 5 shiras moose in colorado history. Behemoth shiras moose under consideration for world record. The nearly 30yearold archery world record for shiras moose may have finally been broken. This outfitter has been conducting both archery and rifle moose hunts in this area for over two decades. Cliff and laurie damon, livermore, maine, pose by cliffs moose, which dressed out at 931 pounds. Hd 210 lower rock creekschwartz creek shiras moose hunting in montana hd 210 lower rock creekschwartz creek those portions of missoula and granite counties lying within the followingdescribed boundary. Washington hunter bags worldrecord moose in ferry county news. With a final score of 26358 boone and crockett points, the.
Heres a photo of a giant moose from colorado that was greenscored at 185. In the boone and crockett record book halls moose is somewhere around no. He was on a selfguided hunt for winter meat along the yukon river near stewart island on sept. Shiras moose, eastern canada moose, western canada moose, and alaska. Its body color is a rustybrown to black with palebrownish saddle and its legs are gray to white.
Shiras moose hunting trips are in the prime rut, about the first week of october. Jim hall, a 52yearold from buckley, had two days left on his onceinalifetime tag after applying for. Worlds record moose verified by boone and crockett outdoorhub. Luck is a huge part of hunting and i attribute the fact that i have the world record yellowstone elk to pure luck. Complete and official hunting trophy records, scores, pictures, and species information for over 100 big game animals from the worlds leading hunting conservation group. I am going on my first and probably only shiras moose hunt this fall in western wyoming. Moose is a platform for expressing analyses of software systems and of data in general. However, these ranches offer a guaranteed tag through utahs cwmu program.
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