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Chain saw calls in moose

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  1. bogydave

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    Were 3 there this AM eating the birch tree tops I just fell/
    Then later in the day they came back.


    Cow & calf when I first got there this AM
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    Around 1 PM, moose came back.
    Can see the fresh cut stumps & the boundary ribbon on the tree,
    This one didn't want to leave, ears laid back is aggressive signal.
    I talked to it & showed it my thumb. It relaxed, then left, too noisy LOL :)
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    Started loading up
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    Muddy trail/road in, several mud puddles, were iced over this AM
    Warmed up to mid 44°
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    Got another load
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    Off load area, long shadow
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    Way to go Dave :thumbs: Great pics man :thumbs:
    Stay safe , don't want to here about a moose kickin your azz :) ;)
     
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    Great pics. Nice work. That birch sure looks gooder.
     
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    Dang dave, your tall! :rofl: :lol: Awesome pics as always bud. Yea those ears pinned back are a bad sign. Glad she didn't charge you.
     
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    Awesome pictures! That's awesome you have such a fan club lol
     
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    Great pics Dave!!!! Stay safe. :yes:
     
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    The deer and moose really love those tree tops, the sound of a saw is nothing but a dinner bell bringing them in, especially in the dead of winter with deep snow.
     
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    Oh yeah, I meant to say cool pics, I wish I was working out there with Ya. :doh:
     
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    25° this AM, heavy frost.
    Gearing up to head out soon. Adding 1 more layer of clothing.
    The trail will be frozen hard for most of the day.

    Slept in to 8:15, sun will be up in just over an hour, gotta get moving
     
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    bogydave, your pics are the best! Always enjoy your posts!!
     
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    bogydave , how many more loads do you plan to get?
    As much as possible, or will you stop when you have another years supply?
     
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    Don't mind the moose load the wagon.
     
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    I don't say much on your threads brother, but wanted you to know I'll never tire of looking at your pics :)
     
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    Need 5 - 6 more full loads. (figure 3/4 to 7/8 cord per load)
    if my body & weather hold out :)

    I try to get 9 cord & net about 8 after culls & dried for a year in the seasoning stack.
     
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    Like !!! Made me laugh :yes:
     
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    But the real question Dave is, will that saw work to call in the big bulls? Do you take the saw to moose camp?
     
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    LOL
    So far only cows & calves.
    Maybe I need a bigger saw :)
     
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    Or more educated moose!
     
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