Mule Kick
Active member
Hey all, I have been a lurking for awhile now and decided it’s time to introduce myself! I grew up in SW MT and live in Garrison now. (Close to Deer Lodge)
I am 28 yrs old and married to an amazing woman and we have a 2 yr old daughter. I like most things outdoors and like most of you, love hunting!
In the past I have spent more time on Rokslide but due to the present situation I find myself in I decided it’s time for an intro here- let me explain!
And this is the reason some of you may hate me lol! I drew a moose tag this year! Pretty cool huh? Well here’s the thing- I also drew a sheep tag!!
I was pretty stunned when I check the draw results and saw moose and sheep under Successful- and still am honestly! Both units had well under 1% draw odds and the combined probability of this happening is like 1 in 50,000 or something stupid.. I know there are people who apply for 30-40 yrs and never get a tag so I feel very blessed. But also a little overwhelmed with how to do justice to both tags!
So in doing research I’ve come to realize that HT seems to be made up of a lot of MT residents, hence the decision to start a thread and share my hunt(s) here vs. the rok.
I have never done a live hunt or hunt recap but always enjoy reading others so want to do my best..
So I plan to start an updated thread on my progress through the summer but thought I would get the word out once. I would love to hear from past (or current) tag holders on either tag and welcome any advice!
I understand the danger of spot burning etc. but I do think there is a difference in elk/ deer units vs the “big 3” where there are only several tags per unit..
Anyway I’m not going to blurt out my unit numbers (due to google etc) but hopefully word it in such a way that it won’t be hard to figure out lol.. Luckily my moose unit is close to home and easier to scout. It is somewhere south of Drummond..
In the past I have applied for the breaks for sheep but due to the unit being closed this year I kind of took a shot in the dark and of course drew a unit I have basically no experience with.
Turns out, once upon a time this particular unit was hunted by a certain troll on HT
it lies in a southerly direction from Bozangeles…
I have already talked to the biologist for the sheep unit and she has been very helpful, sent me a list of past kills/ rough locations. And left a message for the moose biologist, no word yet.
I welcome any intel either here or via PM but understand if you would rather stay quiet..
Sorry about the lengthy New guy post but figured it was necessary! -Thanks,Eddie
I am 28 yrs old and married to an amazing woman and we have a 2 yr old daughter. I like most things outdoors and like most of you, love hunting!
In the past I have spent more time on Rokslide but due to the present situation I find myself in I decided it’s time for an intro here- let me explain!
And this is the reason some of you may hate me lol! I drew a moose tag this year! Pretty cool huh? Well here’s the thing- I also drew a sheep tag!!
I was pretty stunned when I check the draw results and saw moose and sheep under Successful- and still am honestly! Both units had well under 1% draw odds and the combined probability of this happening is like 1 in 50,000 or something stupid.. I know there are people who apply for 30-40 yrs and never get a tag so I feel very blessed. But also a little overwhelmed with how to do justice to both tags!
So in doing research I’ve come to realize that HT seems to be made up of a lot of MT residents, hence the decision to start a thread and share my hunt(s) here vs. the rok.
I have never done a live hunt or hunt recap but always enjoy reading others so want to do my best..
So I plan to start an updated thread on my progress through the summer but thought I would get the word out once. I would love to hear from past (or current) tag holders on either tag and welcome any advice!
I understand the danger of spot burning etc. but I do think there is a difference in elk/ deer units vs the “big 3” where there are only several tags per unit..
Anyway I’m not going to blurt out my unit numbers (due to google etc) but hopefully word it in such a way that it won’t be hard to figure out lol.. Luckily my moose unit is close to home and easier to scout. It is somewhere south of Drummond..
In the past I have applied for the breaks for sheep but due to the unit being closed this year I kind of took a shot in the dark and of course drew a unit I have basically no experience with.
Turns out, once upon a time this particular unit was hunted by a certain troll on HT
it lies in a southerly direction from Bozangeles… I have already talked to the biologist for the sheep unit and she has been very helpful, sent me a list of past kills/ rough locations. And left a message for the moose biologist, no word yet.
I welcome any intel either here or via PM but understand if you would rather stay quiet..
Sorry about the lengthy New guy post but figured it was necessary! -Thanks,Eddie
a gift from my dad for my 16th bday. Thankfully it’s a .270
I do construction on our small family business and have a couple brothers that are pretty much as excited as me. We all hunt and the good thing is that as long as I coordinate plans I can take off about whenever I want..
