Someone was talking about bull buffalo doing the same thing to a dead buddy that a hunter had shot. Saw that just the other day somewhere I believe. Perhaps in connection to the story where a wounded buffalo killed a hunter in the Yukon very recently?

Not to fake anything away from Ryan's thread but you may be referring to a post I made about when Pete and I were hunting buffalo year's ago .
Pete shot a very nice bull it ran a shot distance dropped and it's buddy picked him up and tossed it as if it was saying let's get out of here ! Before figuring it wasn't going to happen and the herd left him behind then the real work began for us.

Ryan it's always a pleasure to get a glimpse into your adventures and to see you keep you're kids involved so they aren't glued to a video screen . Keep up the good work !
Allan

The valley of the moose
Part one

It was September 13th 2020 and a little chilly as I settled in with my 10 by's to scan the familiar valley. There wasn't much to see at first but then ,at 8 pm, just like clockwork the Cows with calves and single ladies looking for a boyfriend started popping out of willow patches and from behind cut banks along the grassy lakes. Before long I had 7 antlerless moose in view but none of the bulls I was hoping for. I started wondering what to do with my last 2 hours of daylight. "Maybe I'll go back to the other lake where I was conversing with a slightly shy bull the night before" I thought as I put my binocs back in the case. I scanned the area once again with my naked eye and spotted a huge cow walking through waist high grass about 4 km away. Out came the glass. I watched as the big cow made its way to the far south shore of the lake and disappeared into a small patch of trees. Within a couple minutes a cow and calf came out of the trees and started feeding. Then out came the big lone cow. She was making her way to the next timber patch and I watched closely for signs that she had a admirer of the bull variety. At this point of the fall I had seen 29 moose with only one having antlers worth a second look (A whole other story) so as the newly spotted big dark mass started showing through the trees I got a little excited at the prospect of a bull showing itself. After all how could there be this many cows with calves and no bull? surely they didn't get pregnant last year by accident right? The last rays of sunshine worked in my favor and I could see the unmistakable glint of the bulls antlers as he stepped out of the trees and into the willow flats. A quick inreach message to Greg that I had a bull in sight and off I went. From up high everything looks easy but as I descended the one hill in the valley everything looked completely different. LANDMARKS PEOPLE!! First I would head for a lone tree I mentally triangulated in my older model but still reliable brain. From there I would turn northeast and stay in a straight line towards a lone birch with bright yellow leaves that looked to be on fire in the last few minutes of daylight. From there I would turn straight east and again stay in a straight line until a narrow row of trees could be followed right to the grassy lakes edge.

Before long I was getting close. I first spotted a medium sized bull in the middle of the grass feeding away without a care in the world. Hmmmm feeding eh? cant be rutting if hes still eating. I stopped the argo and let out a few calls which got his attention for a couple seconds but didn't get the willow crashing, eyes bulging response I was hoping for. I spotted another cow and calf bedded in the shade behind the young bull as I continued calling. Then the young bull turned his head like his schoolyard bully had just shown up followed by the unmistakable sound of a mature bulls grunt. I stood up just enough to have a look and here was the bull I had been looking for all fall. The big guy was coming in to the calls from across the lake but as soon as he hit the waters edge he stopped and stood there scanning for the source of the calls. I didn't have a lot of options but I did have a good wind in my face. I decided on a Hail Mary approach that would, like all things, either work or not. The decision to leave cover and try circling the downwind edge of the lake was made easier by the lengthening shadows of pre dusk.

A few minutes later and things were looking alright. I had the young bulls attention but he wasn't scared. He'd just watch then feed, watch then feed. All the moose were still in place as I rounded the far edge of the lake flushing a two year old bull and his sister in the process and also spotting another big bodied bull off in the distance. Once again I stopped and then continued on foot, making my way to the last spot I had seen the big bull. Slowly and quietly I made my way towards the lake. I got to the trees I was aiming for and slowly stood up. There at the edge of the water was a big, awe inspiring impressive mass of....NOTHING! Nothing at all. Dang 2 year old twins must've run them off. A few minutes of calling with no answer and I accepted the days outcome. The 2 hour ride back to town in the dark was uneventful but I felt good knowing there were 3 bulls in the valley of the moose now.

* The next morning at the research institutes coffee room*

"Hey Greg, Whatchu' doing after work today?"

I think it was your old line "If it was easy everyone would be doing it " Good Story !

That's a good line smith but it wasn't mine. Mightve been akhowlers line?

Few pictures. I took the kids out for a few nights. We got a lot of stuff done around both my cabins and even checked out our old geese camp that was destroyed by a bear and a big storm. Beaver season in 6 days.

Is that Rivets Ch?

First and last we’re taken in Rivets. That fixed up cutbank is about 5 minutes from busters

I was looking for one like this all fall. Finally see one after he’s already skinny and rutted out.

I should have did my banks to. Freezing up now.

That's a good horned bull moose to bad it was all rutted out .
We had snow just outside of town Sunday afternoon it didn't stick around very long but we're getting some rain showers and dropping temps so maybe snow down here by morning ?

I'm really glad to see you're kids getting out and enjoying what nature has to offer it's amazing how much they are growing !
Keep up the good work with your kids !
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your's !
Allan

Come on Gulo Gulo!

Things are look good as this season progresses. Thanks for getting us along.

Wolverine set picked up a marten



Little bit of every colour on this one


Morgan

Bobby

Charlotte

I took the kids out fishing a couple weeks ago. Water was still high in the creeks so fishing was slow. The kids got a few good strong bites but I was the only one who caught some jackfish for marten bait.

Great pictures as always Ryan I was starting to get the notion to go check ice conditions then the Chinook winds hit as did 45+ temps so much for that ha ha

I'm sure they'll bring there A game and show you how to catch a bunch next time thanks for sharing with us .
Enjoy your day and Stay Safe out there even if you don't want to ha ha !
Allan

Do you have a problem with hares getting in the spruce bow cubbies. I used to. Maybe no hares there?

Lots of hares up here. Less this year as we are at the low part of the cycle but I’ve never had trouble with catching the in cubby’s made with spruce and dead wood. It’s when I use live willows that the bunnies start plugging up my traps.

Love seeing the youngsters out and fishing Wish you all would have caught a bunch of fish! Nice on the marten! I use milk crates and a 330's for wolverine sets, the last marten that visited, right after a fresh snow, I could see the track headed towards the set and the little joker climbed up in there fired the trap and got flung through the air like superman about 10 feet hit the snow then went back and ate the bait I hope you connect with a gulo!

I did a caribou hunt for distribution to community members and I lucked out on my first wolf of the year. Shot a nice black one on the way to the hunting grounds. Just dropped the kids off to school then I’ll unload the meat and head to check my traps. First time checking the main line with any expectations.

Good Luck and be safe!