Ep.130 Stealthy Start Until Someone Hits The Horn. Moose Madness

Send us Fan MailFive days sounds like a long time until you’re staring at a New Brunswick moose tag and realizing the clock is already running. I’m Ken Marr, and I’m joined by my buddies Denver Lewis and Dalton P-Dog Patterson for a full breakdown of Dalton’s first-ever moose hunt, done in a brand-new northern zone where the animals are plentiful, the roads are confusing, and the rut can flip the script overnight. We talk about the real work before the hunt: figuring out access on timber company land, scouting with limited time, and why trail cameras can show “moose all summer” then deliver nothing once bulls start roaming. Then we get into the fun part: the sounds and decisions that make moose hunting addictive. You’ll hear how a cow call can spark an instant response, what tree knocking actually sounds like in person, and why moose move through thick cover like a “truck without an engine.” We also share the little moments that shape a trip, including an opening-morning stealth mission that goes sideways fast, plus an encounter with other hunters who try to put the guys on a truly big bull. The payoff comes on day three when a simple plan works exactly as drawn up the night before. Dalton settles in, makes a solid 300-yard shot with a 270 WSM, and we walk through what happens next: confirming the hit, approaching safely, field dressing, and pulling a massive animal out efficiently. If you care about meat care, this one is packed with practical tips like using a big game sled for recovery and the frozen water-bottle method to keep quarters cold on the drive to the butcher. If you’re getting ready for moose season, love hunting stories, or just want field-tested tactics for calling, gear checks, and staying calm under pressure, you’ll get something from this conversation. Subscribe for more moose stories this season, share the episode with a hunting buddy, and leave a review so more folks can find the show.Check us out on Facebook  Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and  Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!