Four Days and Three Spots | 2023 Colorado Shiras Moose Hunt
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- In 2023, I was surprised to draw a bull moose tag in just nine years. Many hunters have been applying for over 20 years, and have yet to draw a tag. Colorado is home to the Shiras moose, which is the smallest member of the moose family. Colorado Parks and Wildlife launched an effort to introduce this moose back in 1978 with twelve animals, and their numbers have drastically increased over the last 45 years. To be honest, we run into moose on almost every hunting trip we go on now. However, it seemed the moose could smell my tag and were playing hard to get this year. It took four days and three spots to finally get on some moose. Just before though, on the third day, I saw that an archery hunter had harvested a small bull. I vividly remember him saying that he wasn't going to pass on one, and those were wise words. You'll see that I almost had a crack at a really nice bull, and though the one I eventually harvested is not as mature, I'm content with what I got. We prayed hard this trip. God strengthened our resolve and assured us he was hearing our prayers. In the end, he led us to an amazing place. A place neither my hunting buddy or I had ever been, and it was there that we saw three bulls and a cow. The first bull and cow were skittish and took off as I attempted to get close enough for a shot. I felt dejected, but my buddy Joe, glassed the area and happened upon two other bulls. We hiked further into this beautiful basin, and it was there that I was able to take down the larger of those two bulls. He was smaller than the first bull we saw, but I could barely stand with his head and cape on my back. He was huge for me, and he is my trophy! We ended up harvesting 205 pounds of meat from him, and that's after everything was deboned and packaged up too. This was an amazing experience, and it's one that I will never forget. I'm so grateful to God for this opportunity and for the providence he poured out on us. I'm thankful for my wife who had to take care of three kids and hold down the fort. When I was feeling discouraged and dejected, she's the one who assured me they were all right and that I need to stay the course. I'm grateful for my hunting buddy Joe because there's only a handful of people that can go through something like this without getting on each others nerves. In fact, it's the complete opposite with Joe. Our bond solidifies in the wilderness, and our thoughts turn to our Creator. It's on trips like this that we learn how to let go and let God. I'm grateful for all the cool people we met along the way and those that helped scout, told us where they'd seen moose, gave us encouragement, helped with ATVs, processed meat, and just listened to our experience. There's always more to the story than I can put in a video, but this is the best I can do. I appreciate you watching, and I truly appreciate your support. Thank you!
Next level my friend!!!! This was absolutely amazing!
It got a little crazy there! 4 days and then the last hour of the hunt was like 2 minutes. An amazing experience though, and moose is delicious!
Thrilling moose adventure!
Congratulations to you guys. You got the bull! Very nice. Thanks for sharing this awesome adventure with us. I can tell after a couple of days it starts to get tough but you guys stuck it out and it was worth it in the end. What a blessing. God is great! 🙏🏾
Indeed! Yeah... Having a family and being away mentally taxes me in the field. I kept worrying about them, but my wife would say, we're fine... go get your moose. And so I did😁 I know there's people that can get into the hunting mindset and just forget about the rest of the world, but I struggle. We don't glamp out there. No heaters, no fire, just a cold tent every night. Not complaining, but after 4 nights, I'm really missing home! Not seeing animals plays even more mental games on me. But when we rolled into that last area and saw how beautiful it was, it filled us with hope. Glad we stick it out for sure. Thanks for watching!
WOW WOW!! You did it Ryan congratulations man!! Very enjoyable video, thank you for taking us along this epic journey, with breathtaking views and wildlife!!
Thanks Henry! Appreciate your kind words and the support my friend. So glad I didn't get zeroed... And moose is delicious!
Absolutely fabulous video. Congrats on a your moose, great music ,narrating and scenery. brings back great memories for me Thank you
Thanks Ray... He wasn't a giant by any stretch, but I'm so grateful for what I got. Much appreciated👍
Your ninja stalk paid off. Congratulations. Fantastic bull. What a blessing.
Hahaha... I was wondering if anyone heard that🤣🤣🤣
Awesome hunting adventure Ryan, great video and footage in a magnificent, beautiful and wild country, my old man use to tell us when we were little,,, ""Those who pay respect to their kills eventually will see more and harvest more than those who don't"".Awesome hunt, thanks and thumbs up from NZ, Tony.
That's beautiful Tony. I hope that's true! Thanks👍
@@JumbleTronChannel It is buddy, you respected your kill, so trust me, i have been doing it since i was 10 and i am 75 and still doing it, have safe and fruitful hunts always,
Outstanding hunt, brother! What an experience! Congratulations on a nice bull! Very well done video and amazing scenery! Thanks for taking us along!
Man, I swore off big game hunting from the exhaustion, and I've already forgotten and am dying to get back out next fall. Moose is delicious too by the way. Super glad I got a bull at all, but a young one had proven to be excellent table fare. Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you for your effort, it was an excellent sharing. The view and nature are perfect 👍
Thank you🙏
way to go uncle Ryan 💪
Thanks bud!
wow! what an adventure. you guys were seeing quite a number of moose but just couldn't get a good shot. good to see you finally got one you're comfortable with and got him! congrats!
Took 4 days before we finally got into them, and then it happened pretty quick. Thanks Tom👍
What a great trip, congradulations on a fine harvest Ryan. You 2 sure put the time and effort in and nice you were able to get 4 wheelers in to such a remote area. Thanks form taking us along!
Thanks Steve! Man, about those 4 wheelers... I think that was the good Lord looking out for us. We'd have been toast without that little trail. The first two spots were hike out only, so yeah... That area was so epic, but that little trail was a gift!
Awesome job gays👍🏻
Very nice😍👍🏻my dear friend💝
Congratulations on an amazing hunt! 9 years of putting in for the tag paid off! Brought back some memories for me. I grew up Elk hunting. Have not been in a long time though. It's a lot of work and a lot of emotions.
You said it... The emotions are the biggest challenge if you ask me!
Hey buddy, I won't be available for the premiere, but I'm definitely checking it out when I get home!!
Thanks man!!! No problem!
Another great video Ryan! I really enjoyed it. Have a blessed day bruv!
Thanks Jase! Appreciate it very much. You have a great weekend👍
Have a great day
Thanks Dave 👍
@@JumbleTronChannel my pleasure
Wanted to drop by and say Merry Christmas. Full view for this one my friend. 🎁🎁
Thank you Titus! Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!
I've never been a hunter, but damn that was a lot of effort into getting that Moose. The scenery was spectacular and job well done in the end. Hope you have a great weekend and thanks for sharing Ryan!
I'm more of a fisherman myself, but it's an experience. Thanks Larry!
Ryan! Congrats. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. What a trip with ups and downs. I know the feelings associated with not seeing game, then to see a moose and have it spook? I was so deflated for you, but then to see the 2nd bull?! Well done on the stalk. You did a great job putting together a respectfully done video and sharing the story. Enjoy the harvest! No easy task!
I swore I replied to you, but I'm not sure where it went. Thanks Dan! Yeah, that one that spooked was a real looker. It's all good though. I still can't believe he spooked, but he had a cow with him, so maybe that's better in the long run for the moose. Just glad I got it done, and the meat is just delicious, so it's a big win.
Wonderful video, Ryan. I really enjoyed the way you chatted to us throughout it all. The scenery... that place is paradise! It looks like you found yourself a little brooktrout creek that you may need to visit next spring!
Congratulations on a gorgeous looking bull. Seeing 3 bulls on day 4 is impressive. The ground and pound was worth it, and now you have plenty of meat!
I'd like to give moose hunting a try one day. It's a lot more challenging then deer hunting, and the prize of success must feel amazing.
Great job!
Thanks man! I feel like here moose is a bit easier, though it's hard to say. They aren't very pressured here, so it's pretty easy if you can find them. Crazy that one took off, they honestly normally pursue us🤣 You are right about that creek though!!! I was thinking the same thing. Why am I moose hunting when there's trout here??? You know me well. Thanks for the encouraging words man!
Congrats dude. What a battle. A co-worker of mine just got back from a two week hunt in Nova Scotia for moose. He said it took four shots to take down his bull and it was the toughest thing he has done, physically to get it. You put in work. Well done.
Thanks Dug! It was probably the most demanding thing I've ever done, but the memories become rosier as time passes. Funny how that works.
@@JumbleTronChannel pain fades, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever.
Awesome video man! Congratulations!!!!
Thanks so much!
Awesome! Congratulations! All the praying and hard work paid off!
A lot of time spent sitting and praying... So much free time when you're hunting like this. God heard us, and I'm happy. I didn't can any meat like you did, but I did make a mean stroganoff for the first meal. Dang it was good. I still remember your pressure cooker video and the stroganoff you made. Hope you're doing well👍
@@JumbleTronChannel moose jerky is some of the best jerky I’ve ever had. I’m a little jealous lol
No need... I'll be sending you some soon👍
@@JumbleTronChannel awesome!!
awesome video my friend 👍
Thanks John👍
Excellent video, way to stick it out and not give up hope brotha!! Nicely done!!!!!
Hey thanks!!! My wife pushed me to keep at it. Glad she did! I was pretty spent by day 4!
Great video and congrats. You earned it
Thanks Jon! Swore off big game hunting anymore at the time, but now I already forget why 🤣
Awesome hunt and congrats on that bull!! Keep up the great work man!!👊
Appreciate it! Thanks for the encouragement. Time is my biggest enemy these days. Take care👍
So glad you were able to get one Ryan! I've been waiting for this video and I was so happy when I saw you get a nice bull. Great job videoing the whole thing I felt like I was right there with you but without all the hard work😂. I know you had to be exhausted
Thanks Brice! The video work is so tough when you're not seeing anything. And then when you do, it happens so fast! Once we started seeing moose, it was game over within an hour. Just crazy. You are 100% correct though, I was exhausted!!!
I will be there along with serval of my friends from PETA!
LOL - People for the Eating of Tasty Animals I'm hoping!
Awesome hunt man! So much work, but was well worth it I'm sure! That shot of you packing out the head gives a good perspective of just how big of an animal it was!!! Congrats man!
Yeah, he looks small on the ground until you see his head on my back🤣 Appreciate you stopping by!
Awesome footage 👍
Thanks Ted. I've had your deer videos in the queue... Can't wait to see!
@@JumbleTronChannel Thanks buddy👍
One heck of the video and congrats on your harvest! I hope one day to hunt a place like that. Beautiful place to hunt. Great video!
I was starting to second guess things because we were getting pretty far in there, but in hindsight, that was THE place. No other spot we hunted could compare. Next year I plan to fish there, and I am thinking it will be pretty cool going back. Thanks so much👍👍👍
@@JumbleTronChannel definitely would go back! Probably some incredible fishing there to. Look forward to seeing what ya catch.
Wow, 9 years.
Congratulations on just getting the tag 🏷️. How big were those brook trout? 8:27 absolutely gorgeous terrain. Yes 🙌 thank You, God! Amen. 🙏 Man, what a great bull 🫎. Food for months. Absolutely loved this show Ryan and Joe. Was there any concern about bears in the area? I know that was work!
Brook trout weren't huge, but had some great colors. Decent size for that little brook. Bears??? Man, it was a long night! Bears and mountain lions are possible, but thankfully, neither showed up to visit us in the middle of the night. Thanks for watching Jeromy!
Wow, Ryan, this was fantastic. Beyond entertaining: the views, the sights, the memories you made, all of it. The Lord provided indeed. Thank you for taking us along with you.
Marc, I appreciate the kind words! Thank you and take care brother!
Freaking awesome Ryan! Congratulations man! It took me a while to watch this cause I needed to sit down and have some time. Absolute dedication from you and your buddy Joe. Amazing views and you got to see some trout hahaha. But real happy you didn't get discouraged completely and kept going with it. Once in a lifetime opportunity like you said. Happy you got it done. Awesome that the archers along the way told you where the bulls were at. Great hunting community right there. I know the stroganoff was good you said but you making any jerky or anything??? Great job 🤝
Thanks man! No worries, I understand exactly the struggle to find time to watch a video. Appreciate the kind words. It's really cool because we were fishing when I got the notification about the tag. It was an emotional roller coaster for sure, but I'm so grateful everything went the way it did. Got lots of help from lots of people. As for the moose, made chili last weekend, and it was so good! Just made jerky Monday too, and it's so addictive! Thanks for taking the time to watch man. I truly appreciate it👍
Man, that was cool stuff. How far was the shot you took? Is Moose pretty good? I've never had any. Congrats
Moose is amazing! The final shot was under 75 yards. Thanks Mike👍
come to support, thank you for sharing interesting videos, I like your content, keep up the good work, always success for all of us
Thank you, much appreciated🙏