Moose expectations

chukarhunter · Dec 29, 2014

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I am curious as to what is considered a shooter bull. I suppose the final answer is simply any bull is ok as long as the hunter is ok with it. I should draw out in the next few year even though sometimes it seems like I'll never draw out. I am currently sitting on 20 points.

I am curious what is the average size bull that is harvested in Utah.

lundellhunting7 · Dec 29, 2014

I would say when you draw the tag give Dallas Hemeyer a haller he will put ya on a good bull! Ha that's how I would know a shooter

30Hart · Dec 31, 2014

Moose take longer to mature, so I'd say at least a 9-10 year old bull would be desirable with heavy horns, nice palms (width/length), at least a 38 inch spread with at least double brow tines on both sides and a total of 8-10 points on each side should do it.

UGAhunter · Dec 31, 2014

Moose antlers have 4 components: spread, palm (length and width), number of points (longer than an inch), and front palms. A B&C moose will have it all, at least double fronts, 8-10 points per side, nice palms, and 40"+ spread.

Many bulls have a combination of the four characteristics, but lack one or more. If your not looking for your name in the record book, the bottom line is what will look good in your hunting pictures, and on the wall. Google bull moose pictures and you will see the many different kinds of moose antlers that are out there in nature.

chukarhunter · Dec 31, 2014

Thanks,

Hopefully this is my year.

Ranger1 · Jan 3, 2015

Moose population isn't doing that well and most unit have had many tags cut. If you find a 4 1/2 year old bull you are getting close to the top end of the bulls now though there are still a few great bulls in the right unit or CWMU. I got mine in 2009 a 7 X 8 39 inch with my bow and he was a 4 1/2 year old.

JumpinJ · Jan 4, 2015

Very nice bull. Did you hunt public or a CWMU?

Ranger1 · Jan 5, 2015

Was a public land bull. The unit I got him has been over hunted for the last five years with a lot of tags for CWMUs and public tags so the quality is way down. Had a friend turn that tag back in last year because couldn't find a nice bull.