Moose

[Dave]

The youngest son drew and once in a lifetime moose tag in Northeast Washington. He sent me a picture today labeled "bull down". It is him with a moose. I am guessing a 36 inch spread. Certainly not an Alaskan moose but pretty decent for Washington. I guess I have to wait for the rest of the story.

 

[Son of Butch]

Oh No! Did he say anything about a squirrel wearing an aviator cap and goggles?

 

[Dave]

Oh No! Did he say anything about a squirrel wearing an aviator cap and goggles?

He didn't say anything about a squirrel or a couple Russian spies either. He sent a picture I will have to go back and look to see if they are peeking around the trees.

 

[TCRanch]

Longest 3 hours of my life was watching the video of my husbands cousin on a moose hunt in Canada. Sweet Jesus, just cut to the end with the trophy pose! Sadly, the taxidermist shop caught on fire - along with his mount. Talk about a grown man crying!

 

[alisonb]

What do you all think, is there any truth in this quote?

 

[Dave]

What do you all think, is there any truth in this quote?

Maybe in some cases. He uses the term courage a lot. I don't find courage is an issue when hunting the members of the deer family. It is not like hunting for dangerous game such as lions, tigers or bears. It does vary a lot from person to person. I know I don't have any trophies in my house. I will cut the antlers off a nicer one and nail them up in the shop. It is a reminder of a successful hunt/enjoyable time. The oldest son does the same thing. The youngest son (the one who shot the moose) has a lot of them in his house. He has spent the money to have a deer head mounted that is questionable if I would have put the horns up in my shop. Different strokes for different folks.

 

[callmefence]

What do you all think, is there any truth in this quote?

How would a fish, a deer or turkey represent courage.?
Why would a person hang a photograph a painting a sculpture? I would rather sit in my den and look at a nice buck than any counterfeit man-made art.

 

[callmefence]

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[76 Bar]

People who scour the internet looking for quotes for their thought for the day probably lack the ability to think for themselves.

Ain't going there. ;-)

 

[callmefence]

People who scour the internet looking for quotes for their thought for the day probably lack the ability to think for themselves.

Ain't going there. ;-)

I just moved it to the right thread ;-)

 

[alisonb]

To have a chip on one's shoulder refers to the act of holding a grudge or grievance that readily provokes disputation. It can also mean a person thinking too much of oneself (often without the credentials) or feeling entitled.

 

[Hippie Rancher]

Longest 3 hours of my life was watching the video of my husbands cousin on a moose hunt in Canada. Sweet Jesus, just cut to the end with the trophy pose! Sadly, the taxidermist shop caught on fire - along with his mount. Talk about a grown man crying!

:lol2:

 

[callmefence]

The youngest son drew and once in a lifetime moose tag in Northeast Washington. He sent me a picture today labeled "bull down". It is him with a moose. I am guessing a 36 inch spread. Certainly not an Alaskan moose but pretty decent for Washington. I guess I have to wait for the rest of the story.

How many shots??

 

[Dave]

The youngest son drew and once in a lifetime moose tag in Northeast Washington. He sent me a picture today labeled "bull down". It is him with a moose. I am guessing a 36 inch spread. Certainly not an Alaskan moose but pretty decent for Washington. I guess I have to wait for the rest of the story.

How many shots??

Different son. Different gun. Moose is a much bigger target and just guessing based on the trees and cover in the picture he was much closer. Actually the deer missing son is probably the better shot of the two.

 

[TCRanch]

What do you all think, is there any truth in this quote?

For some, yes. In our house it has nothing to do with superiority or courage but another example of walking away from corporate life. So now I'm a good sport and incorporate his "wall art" and "floor art" into the décor. Who knew the juxtaposition would somehow work?

 

[Bright Raven]

What do you all think, is there any truth in this quote?

That is simply not brainy for Steinbeck. In fact, that is a very narrow minded statement.

It is possible that someone puts heads on the wall as a testament to their courage. But whoever does has to be an outlier. I honestly cannot imagine "courage" being a factor.

Mostly, it is tradition. The celebration of an accomplishment. I have shot two Cape Buffalo and an Elephant. Most would rate them as dangerous game, I don't consider courage a factor in those three hunts. In fact, I think it takes more courage to go to some of the areas where wild game is hunted than it does to kill the game. For example, I hunted Rocky Mountain Goats in British Columbia. Negotiating the extreme terrain was a much greater challenge than the goat posed.

Now, this is just from a personal perspective and I don't have a single thing against having a taxidermist prepare an animal for the wall, in fact, I enjoy seeing them, but it is expensive and as one gets older, those kind of possessions are a royal PITA.

 

[Dave]

The youngest son drew and once in a lifetime moose tag in Northeast Washington. He sent me a picture today labeled "bull down". It is him with a moose. I am guessing a 36 inch spread. Certainly not an Alaskan moose but pretty decent for Washington. I guess I have to wait for the rest of the story.

How many shots??

Just talked to him. Hit it with 4 our of 5 shots fired. Sounds like several were not exactly in the boiler room...... I thought I taught these boys better than that.

 

[alisonb]

Thanks for the comments, that's pretty much the way I see it. Have done my bit of hunting but have never kept a trophy, don't like dusting much . A friend of mine has a room full of trophies...each to his/her own.

Apologies for the hijack Dave.

 

[Bright Raven]

Thanks for the comments, that's pretty much the way I see it. Have done my bit of hunting but have never kept a trophy, don't like dusting much . A friend of mine has a room full of trophies...each to his/her own.

Apologies for the hijack Dave.

I have sold many of mine on Ebay. That was a few years back. I don't know if they still allow it.

Yes. They collect dust. If not properly tanned, the cape can attract dermestid beetles. Which feed on the hair and skin. I lost a Shiras Moose (same variety that Dave's son shot. Mine was exactly 36 inches. The Shiras don't get much bigger. BTW: I honestly only shot once. He went down like a load of brick. I saw a lot of hunters that couldn't hit the broadside of a barn) to dermestid beetles. The guy in Jackson Hole was no taxidermist. He was a skin stretcher. Oh Well. I took the antlers off and sold them to a guy in Salt Lake for way more than the taxidermy bill.

 

[Hippie Rancher]

I don't hunt but have no problems with it, even just for trophies if done well and for the benefit of locals and the herds themselves (lots of controversial issues there as claims don't always match reality. imagine that!) but I do treasure the old mounts on my enclosed front porch: and old red steer with a story, two mule deer - one taken by each of my Grandfathers here on the ranch, a javelina likewise taken by the one on my Father's side, and a black bear that was a gift from a friend who's family are long time hunters.

wish I could have had the head or at least the horns on the steer from my avatar.