Yep--got home yesterday, around 6:30 pm. Still not finished unpacking, still tired (had to work today). The short version is we had a ball, but didn't get a moose. There was moose and bear tracks all over the place, and lots of wolf tracks too. The weather messed us up--frost the first two nights, then HOT. Some did see moose, some saw bear, one saw a wolf, but nobody got a shot. Two in our group almost got a shot at a moose, but luck was against them--one got winded just before he got a shot, the other had a freak accident with his compound at full draw. I did get a couple of nice Spruce grouse with my longbow (thanks to Tom-TN and Texn for there help with those--they spotted those particular birds, and Tom let me have the shot that he could have easily taken), a hen and a rooster, and they are at the taxidermist. All in all it was an excellent hunt, and I plan on going back. The company was great--we'd never met some of the guys we hunted with, but we all got along like old friends. There was three of them, from MI, and they really saved our rears by getting up there and doing some scouting and then showing us the places to hunt, and even calling for us. (BTW, they were all shooting our trad bows and I believe they are hooked). Kip, if you are reading this, thanks again--you, John, and Brian really had a major role in making it a great experience. The outfitter was also top notch, and his wife kept us fed--we sure put away some groceries while we were there! Had a couple of jokes played on me while there--might tell about them later.

All in all it was an excellent hunting experience. Hope to get my pictures developed soon.

Chad

Long Bows Rule!