For the most part, tag levels continue to be set conservatively, based on anecdotal information and. The lack of moose population surveys is a serious handicap to moose management in idaho. The shiras moose is also known as the yellowstone moose. Theres been no better record keeper of massive bullwinkles than the boone and crockett club, which divides its book into alaskanyukon moose and canada moose. The past decade or so idaho has slumped off a bit regarding overall trophy quality and record book entries. We also have a seperate youth division for animals taken between the ages of 1217. Top sci record book alaskayukon moose hunt forever. So, for the final installment on mule deer record book research, were going to take a look at nevada, arizona, montana and utah. One of the unique things about keeping a record book for all the biggest trophies in history is that it connects hunters stories from all generations. The objectives of the program include the following. The bull moose on this list are the biggest entries from each subspecies of. If youre lucky enough to be drawn for a idaho moose tag we have some of the best moose hunting in the lower 48.
This book follows idahos greatest mule deer and idahos greatest elk as the third book in an ongoing series that will eventually capture a significant amount of idahos big game hunting history. In our hunting areas, specifically unit 6, we have trophy cyrus bull moose. Local indie bookstore with books for all ages, gifts and greeting cards. Moose hunting success is universally high in our region, ranging from 80 to more than 90 percent. From 1899 to 1945 they were fully protected in idaho. Record animal record holder general location year of record score.
The club is dedicated to preserving our hunting heritage, scoring and keeping big game records, maintaining hunter ethics, and furthering conservation education. Hunter bags massive elk in south idaho xtreme idaho. Massive bighorn sheep killed by tribal member snubbed for. His moose is entered into the ongoing 30th recording period, which runs jan. Other threats from the past, such as overhunting, have effectively been addressed by state wildlife management entities. Jim hall poses with a recordsetting shiras moose he.
Boise the idaho department of fish and game will not recognize a bighorn sheep killed by a nez perce tribe member as a state record because the agency said the ram was shot in violation of. We encourage our moose hunters to schedule your hunting trip only after you have acquired your moose hunting tags. This publication will be made available in alternative formats upon request. If you would like to try applying for a permit be sure to contact us prior to or during the month of april for assistance with your application. Congratulations, bobby hebert, on such a fantastic harvest. We are also able to accommodate the physically challenged sportsman, and provide a great outdoor experience. The minimum score requirements for entry into the northwest big game record books, for all four states we cover oregon, washington, idaho, and montana are listed below. Idaho mule deer and elk are regularly noted in the record books, but moose dominated in the most recent boone and crockett club big game awards. Pony creek outfitters help is first rate, ambitious, knowledgeable and experienced. Idaho moose took the top two places in the boone and crockett awards for the years 2001, 2002, and 2003. As per fish and game entry rules, the boone and crockett entry will be used in the idaho big game records. These are biggest moose kills in the safari club international record book. This bull was killed in 2009 and held the world record for nearly 9 years. We have had 100% success on the moose hunts we have guided and are confident that if we can start getting a few more hunters we can produce some record book shiras bulls.
Bearpaw outfitters keep track of moose sightings throughout the fall season, previous moose sightings are valuable assets when moose hunting. So its no surprise that throughout moose hunting history, some gigantic bulls have been taken. The largest threat to the shiras moose is the loss of habitat. Fish and wildlife service, department of the interior, washington, dc 20240.
The utah big game records program is designed for the establishment and operation of a comprehensive recordkeeping program for wildlife species native and introduced in the state of utah. C is the official scoring, measuring and record book authority for north american big game shed antlers since 1991. There is no entry fee required for acceptance in the utah big game records program. Hunter bags massive elk in south idaho by vicky osborn. With big bulls standing nearly seven feet tall and weighing up to 1,500 pounds, moose are massive animals and are the largest species in the deer family. Often this is the most effective form of moose hunting. Muzzleloader record book provides some interesting reading. Thinking about going on a moose hunt in the near future. Moose enables simulation tools to be developed in a fraction of the time previously required. Not only is this the only moose on the list taken by a female hunter, it is also the biggest moose hunted in the united states.
The order of recent submissions also seems to mirror the all time rankings of these four states, with utah on top of arizona, which is ahead of montana, and nevada bringing up the rear. Written by an idaho native with 30 years of idaho hunting experience, idaho s greatest whitetails is the definitive book on idaho whitetail hunting history and heritage. Jones harvested a 185 68 bull in sheridan county, wyoming in 1987. In the boone and crockett record book, halls moose is somewhere around no. Theres been no better record keeper of massive bullwinkles than the boone and crockett club, which divides its book into alaskan yukon moose and canada moose. Potential world record bull moose montana hunting and. Having never been to swan valley to hunt the idaho shiras moose your story prompted me to do a little digging before i responded.
Written by an idaho native with 30 years of idaho hunting experience, idahos greatest whitetails is the definitive book on idaho whitetail hunting history and heritage. Idaho falls two moose made themselves at home in an idaho falls neighborhood saturday morning. Broadmouth canyon ranch moose broadmouth canyon ranch. Israel payton, of alaska, may have got himself a world record bull moosethe thing measures a whopping 80 inches, according to an article on ktuu. Idaho moose hunts, id shiras moose hunting guides outfitters. The new worlds record moose was taken on a selfguided hunt by heinz e. The moose north america or elk eurasia, alces alces, is a member of the new world deer subfamily and is the largest and heaviest extant species in the deer family. Background prior to 1990, transient moose were recorded throughout the magic valley region, but. New world record shiras moose taken by colorado bowhunter. Idahos best mule deer units eastmans official blog. Learning to keep accurate records is an essential life skill.
We tried to stand it up with cow calls, bull rakes, and grunts, said payton over the phone. Buckner was a member of a boone and crockett club special judges panel that convened at the wild sheep foundation convention, january 24th, in reno, nev. This was the 25th awards period in the clubs history of recording. Lewiston the number of bull moose tags available to idaho hunters has quadrupled in the last two decades, meaning more hunters have been getting one of the states most coveted tags. Moose are distinguished by the broad, palmate openhand shaped antlers of the males. There are categories for rifle, archery, archery velvet, black powder, and shed antler.
Find all documents and records needed for various 4h projects offered by ui extension. This book follows idaho s greatest mule deer and idaho s greatest elk as the third book in an ongoing series that will eventually capture a significant amount of idaho s big game hunting history. Our idaho camp is located on public lands, so we have the option to hunt on horseback or to venture out by truck or atv into excellent hunting country. The largest alaskayukon moose in the record books, as well as the highest scoring moose for all of north america, was taken by debra card near cordova, alaska with a rifle in september 1999. They roamed through the streets, walked through some yards and even enjoyed a delicious breakfast. Washington hunter bags worldrecord moose in ferry county.
The listing appeared in the fall 2004 issue of the clubs fair chase magazine. More moose, so more moose tags for idaho hunters the. Before you head off on idaho moose hunting you want to make sure you understand the three main tactics that are used in moose hunting. Idaho national laboratorys moose multiphysics object oriented simulation environment now makes modeling and simulation more accessible to a broad array of scientists. Moose are one of north americas largest game animals, second only to the bison. Stats for the ranking moose not listed here can be found in the sci online record book. Once the leaves start to turn and the air gets a bit more crisp, thousands of hunters find themselves in the alaskan backcountry in hopes of finding a legal bull moose to fill their freezers, let alone a record breaking alaskan bull moose to remember for years to come. After finding the aftermath of a deadly brawl, james sets his sights on the victor. Moose hunting in idaho can be extremely good with more moose spotted some days in idaho than on many canadian or alaskan moose hunts.
Also offering mule deer hunts, archery elk hunts and buffalo hunts on the wests finest wilderness hunting preserves. For example, shiras moose occurred in low numbers in idaho throughout the 19th century. Moose hunting in the greater yellowstone region is by permit for both residents and nonresidents. Idaho 4h project and animal project record books will be completed using zsuite starting oct. World record typical bull elk, taken with broadmouth canyon ranch at out idaho location. Hunting big moose in idaho epic moose hunting adventure with ashton steketee duration.
Sports outdoors washington hunter bags worldrecord moose in ferry county. The current world record for shiras moose is held by richard e. Idaho department of fish and game, po box 25, boise, id 83707. A record breaking alaskan bull moose harvesting a giant. Potential world record bull moose by angelamontana.
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