Thanks for the pointers! Although it would be a little late for me to get any of that right now. Also the fact I have been applying for a permit for over 25 years to get one. I can not apply again for myself for at least 2 more years now but can be a sub permitee..
I'd presume the moose rut there is still probably a few weeks away down there. Even clear up here in Alaska it's still about another week before it really kicks off big time.
Moose here are already starting the rut right now and will be in full swing next week as well. They will be pretty well out of the rut during the October hunt and will prove difficult to call. Add that with all the bird hunters riding the back roads and all just makes it a little harder.. But the moose should be wandering pretty good by then.
The size of the rack he is carrying I can't say for sure except it is quite large as well as the moose for these parts. I do realize the moose up in your neck of the woods are much larger as a rule. We still get some topping the 1000lb mark none the less.. The one in the photo I am guessing to be around or close to 900lbs.. Just a guess as well and hopefully I can find out for sure during my hunt or someone gets him earlier during this weeks hunt..
Take care, Phil