Field Judging Moose
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Bradford, Ontario
Posts: 2,205
RE: Field Judging Moose
If you consider that the back of the skull (around where the ears are) to the tip of the nose in not quite 3 feet long, then the rack has to be around 1 1/2 times as long as the head to start being a good one. All of which is moot point with me. If its a legal moose down it goes, tags are too hard to come by to waste time trying to figure how wide a rack is. Moose meat is as good as anything you can drag out of the bush, don't let one walk away.
#5
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Manitoba,Canada
Posts: 277
RE: Field Judging Moose
The length of the head works good for judging spread. But I agree with the other guys on the any legal bull idea.
My rule of thumb for judging moose is. Does it have antlers? Yes...... Ok good.......BOOM!
My rule of thumb for judging moose is. Does it have antlers? Yes...... Ok good.......BOOM!
#6
RE: Field Judging Moose
I suggest you try and get your hands on the Video Antler Giants. The hunting portion isn't great but they do go through measurements of different species of moose and it may help you with what to look for when judging a shooter in your mind.
If going with an outfitter ask them for pointers prior and upon arrival. Outfitters, guides are after trophies while the average joe like us is after a freezer. I always aim for the freezer if he has a mantle that is a bonus.
If going with an outfitter ask them for pointers prior and upon arrival. Outfitters, guides are after trophies while the average joe like us is after a freezer. I always aim for the freezer if he has a mantle that is a bonus.