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[KClark]

I've been really busy all spring and summer and barely had time to check in on you guys now and then but come September 1st my schedule changes course.I headed to Alaska for a much anticipated moose hunt with my brother who lives near Big Lake, north of Anchorage. He owns a cabin deep in the interior which requires a five hour boat ride to reach. He had everything 100% ready to go when I stepped off the plane so we left his house at 4am the next morning. A 6 hour drive put us at the boat ramp and we headed out in his Wooldridge 21 footer with a 140hp outboard. After a 5 hour tug and pull off a sand bar we were at the cabin and settled in by 9pm. The country is spectacular, nothing like anywhere I've been before. Moose are not by any means dense in this area and at one point I had seen more grizzlies than moose. It took six days before we finally lucked into a bull and it turned out to be the only bull we would see. I confirmed that they are not bullet proof and my Sako .280 with a Barnes 160gr 'X' bullet put him down so fast he raised a cloud of dust. These things are immense! I knew they were big but I had no idea how really huge they are until I crawled inside it. I think a large bull elk would fit inside there too. I had three opportunities to go fishing and caught a limit of grayling, next an 8lb silver salmon and then some pike out of the lake the cabin sits next to. I'll attach a few pics of bullwinkle and one with my brother standing next to the carcass for size reference. I'll post some more scenery pics and such as I get them uploaded.

[BullsEye]

Thats great! Congrats on a good looking Moose. Alaska is a dream hunt of mine. Been wanting to fish there too. You must have a few coolers of meat from that massive animal.

[KClark]

When I skinned the skull out I noticed a bump on his forehead that had an old infection going and I assumed he had been gored by the brow tines of another moose but when I cut it open.... WOW!! There was a broken tooth in there! Probably wolf but I guess it could be a bear.

[KClark]

Dinner at the cabin: Fresh grayling, fresh moose tender loin and fresh salmon....mmmmmm!

[mtn dog]

[Bisley]

[Thumper Dunker]

Thats just too cool . congrats on a awsome hunt. Thats just a wee bit bigger than our blacktails. Great pictures.

[Bennie]

Congrats on a great hunt.

[ShooterJohn]

You aren't coming back are you? That's a great hunt and the fishing doesn't seem to bad either. Great story and pictures. Nice moose!

[Switch]

That animal is a dinosaur....awesome moose! You can't beat those all in one hunting and fishing trips. Definitely a trip of a lifetime. Congratulations!

[KClark]

Thanks guys. I made it home with about 130lbs of backstraps and choice ham pieces, the rest stayed in my brothers freezer and since he has two teenage sons I doubt much will be left when I go back in July. :)Here's a few more pics:GraylingHeaded down a slough in a canoe!

[Rimrock]

Simply super!!!

[KClark]

Downpour on the lake, a real toad stranglerThe Toklat River: Saw three grizzlies here.Peaceful for sure.Mount Denali from the cabin:

[Air Rifle Hunter]

That moose is a monster! Way to go! And that moose in the frying pan looks delicious! Nice Grayling too! I've always wanted to fish for those as a kid. Maybe someday. Awesome pictures and thanks for posting this. It makes me want to start saving now for a trip up there. Beautiful country up there!

[Broncowilly]

Understatement!

[zippy1970]

that is just SICK !!! I would give anything to do that once . What I could do with a Moose , who knows . But succesful hunting & fishing in 1 trip . Just awesome ! Andy

[BullsEye]

Hey KClark,Where did you shoot the bull? Looks to be a neck shot is that right? The rib cage looks intact. Congrats again.

[HOG]

Thank you for the photos and great photos. Looks like you had a great time and ate good. Interesting find in the abscess. That would make an interesting paperweight.

[Karl]

Thanks for sharing an awesome hunt. Congratulations!

[ShooterJohn]

Now you are just just making us feel bad. Super pictures and we all wish we could go.

[KClark]

Where did you shoot the bull? Looks to be a neck shot is that right? The rib cage looks intact.

Correct, in the neck. He was close and I didn't want him to make it into the water. I had to wait a minute or so until he gave me a good broadside shot at his neck and it would normally seem impossible to miss at 25 yards because it's the size of a garbage can but I don't ever remember being so nervous shooting a big game animal. I had buck fever to equal his size. He hit the ground like a tree falling and blood gushed out by the gallons.

Now you are just just making us feel bad. Super pictures and we all wish we could go.

Sorry man, it should make you all feel good! Here's some more:Chainsaw winch: Don't hunt 1,400lb animals without it!

[huntking]

Can I be his brother too... lol Nice Moose! Great posting!

[andy1621]

Outstanding report and pics! Congrats on a great hunt.

[ShooterJohn]

I have one of those chainsaw winches but it has never hauled any animal that size. It pulled my jeep a few times. I can't say enough about all of the great pictures.

[Red Dog]

Wow, that's just awesome. Congratulations!!! That chainsaw winch is cool. I was wondering how you got that animal out. Nice job.

[KClark]

Fish On!Moose in the distance:Bears Everywhere!Old Cabin on the River Bank.The Grave of Robert Lee Knapp

[4RHUNTS]

Just spectacular !! A trip of a lifetime. One I've always wanted to do. Congrats and thanks for the fantastic story and pictures!!

[Red Dog]

I was wondering just how far you were from your truck or your quad. Seems like some extra tools involved to have to go back for after the kill.

[KClark]

Truck? Quad? The truck was 5 hours away, the only methods of transportation in that area is boat or plane.

[Red Dog]

Well I guess I should rephrase my question then. How far did you have to haul the moose to your transportation? I know you winched it after the kill shot, but how far did you winch it and how far were you from the boat or plane?