Rifle season was not a slam dunk either. The warm weather and EXTREME hunting pressure drove the moose deep in the bush. Once we got first snow, I was able to track a few bulls down, but for various reasons, I didn't drop the hammer. I was starting to get nervous I would not fill my moose tag. I really wanted to try out my new 338 RUM, and was ready to drop my standards from the 55"+ goal. I did see 1 that was in that class, but was not presented an opportunity. Later in the rifle season I found that monster again. No permission on that land. I did obtain permission- but didn't see him again on that property. I knew where he was living, but he wasn't moving much and was in a safe area. In the end- literally in the last two hours I had to hunt moose in 2015, I closed the deal on this guy. He'll do!!

Wow..absolutely Wow...

You had a great year Doug N and I love the pic of your daughter with that nice buck.....congrats to you and her..

Thanks guys. The icing on the cake was definitely Hannah sealing her deer tag. She's been at my side a lot in the outdoors. I didn't think I'd see the day when she wanted to harvest a deer. She always was partial to bird hunting and fishing. On the trap line she was a good luck charm. Every time she came with me, we came home with Wolves.

I ended up knocking down both the elk and moose while hunting alone. Good thing I am set up to handle situations like that or I'd still be out there packing quarters out!!

My only regret is we weren't able to find a decent whitetail buck for my son. There's always next year.