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...me too,I agree! -I remember seeing these last year, too...-always amazing- -thankyou for posting them, again...

...-lol, Buckee... -yeah, I think everyones' count of 9 is right- -here are some awesome pictures of more Dall's; better pics than I took- -from ones submitted to the Anchorage paper- enjoy... Dall sheep along Turnagain Arm Dall sheep clustered low on a Chugach State Park mountainside along Turnagain Arm this week. The sheep scraped away snow with their hooves to uncover and feed on plant life below. Also..... http://www.adn.com/photos/wildlife/v-gallery/story/678234.html

...that bow sounds sweet,Grant!

...thankyou, Luke....- -and, I think you are an awesome person,Luke....and Tammy, too!(she just has to be...she puts up with you...right?-just kidding, -) -I will take and post a picture of Rebekah wearing the hat, for sure... Thankyou, Randy....as Luke said; you and your family are as good as they come.

...way to go,Tim!!

....sounds great! -thanks for the info- -will they be available in Sportsman's Warehouse, too?

...that's funny, Ken-!

...yes...-probably a good idea... -and just maybe keep thinking about that gobbler you're going to get here real soon..... -I am so sorry about Emily, Ruth.... -I understand it hurts real bad; and doesn't seem fair at all- -you will be in our thoughts and prayers tomorrow during the funeral- -also,I understand how if feels ,at times, to be mad at the world...you're not alone...

-this was hillarious! -I had Terry read it last night (he runs construction work)- he got a great laugh out of that - -thanks for posting it...

....yeah...-lol-that's funny! (and true!) -looks scrumptious, Anthony....

...that looks great! -awesome, Anthony...- -do you have any recipies you can divulge??

.... ...yeah.....-it's probably another one of those Canadian terms...-like "milkbag", or something....-lol- :D:) -have a great time, Muff! -and don't get too "busted"....

...prayers from Alaska for your knee... -I hope you get good news on Tuesday from the doctor...

...yeah, Orlan; -I kind of tried the "cold turkey"approach, instead of taking the birth control patch....didn't work so good...-lol- (sorry- couldn't resist-) ...as far as quitting smoking....if the patch works for you,Wooly- I think that's fantastic! -I admire anyone who takes the initiative to quit... (I think smoking is nasty)

...lol, SteveB- that's funny!

...SteveB's right, don't worry...-just be you, and have faith in yourself....and, first and foremost,in God- -Congratulations on this awesome accomplishment! -I think you will do great things for people...

...prayers from Alaska for his healing and recovery.... -let us know how everything goes....

...hey, Randy- that is wonderful for you to do that! -Rebekah is going to love that, and be so surprised...and I'll be sure to take a picture of her with it on....-wearing a great big smile! -thankyou so much, Randy... -and thanks also, to all who offered a hat, and to Luke- -another example of why the Realtree forums are like no other...

lol- PETA watch out:D:D ...-yeah, that was a beautiful shaved beaver vest she was wearing, with ruff- -she said Fred used to do some trapping.... -they were so neat- I don't know how they juggle it all; with their boys, ranch,guide service, his hunting schedule, and speaking engagements... -it was fun to hear them tell stories, and see the dynamics of how they tease and play off of each other - -Michelle had a lot of advice for me regarding arrow weight, broadheads:D, etc, for my upcoming goat hunt- -we really learned a lot-

great pictures, Mike...I always enjoy your photography- -I really like that bridge- -that was a wonderful trip...

...I enjoyed this, Chris... -and not just because I was raised Lutheran and Methodist... -thankyou for posting this- -I would be interested in reading more- -kathleen

.....what's wrong with hunting with no clothes?? -just kidding..... -I wore military surplus for years...-until I gradually bought hunting attire, piece by piece.....maybe you can find military surplus for your small size- ...I still don't seem to match, though... -looking forward to following your hunt, when it gets here

...John, sorry to hear that... -I know how you feel...-I put in for ten years with never drawing anything....-but, for some reason,I drew last year- and then again this year;next year could be your year! -you might as well come up to Alaska to hunt this Aug.

...-lol- you crack me up, Steve... -and yes, I will have to agree with Gary and Buckee... -the spruce, alder,aspen growth lining the trail makes the size of this moose deceiving... -also, just his body in relation to the rack makes me think he isn't as huge as it appears- -also, at least up here...-a lot of bull moose, as they mature and age past 5 or 6, sport a shorter bell, or dewlap... that is one long bell, though!- -I would definitely take this moose, if he were in an "any bull" area, ...and if all other legalities (and ethical calls)were considered first - I would'nt take him on that nice bike path, though...-would be legal here,but- not worth causing an uproar with the hikers/bikers etc. that would happen-chance upon the butchering session/gut pile (also, lingering bear attractant-) -If he were an area with a brow tine restriction (like here, in unit 7-KirkV and Catrina.....-we'll have plenty of time to go over that before this Aug.-), I would definitely hold off from taking a shot at that moose, to count brow tine.....to avoid a mistake by estimating that he possessed a rack of 50 inches or greater...(min. here, and in many Alaska GMU's...-unless min.number of brow tines on one side are met...) -this moose is a magnificent animal!.....he would provide such an abundance of meat that I would be tickled to death to harvest every morsel of- -I am very excited to see this thread, and the pictures.... ...I'm just very hesitant to say whether he is carrying a super-large rack....it just doesn't seem like it to me... -also, I thought kind of similiar as JimT...-seems like the photographer(or, more likely trail cam?)...is close to the ground- -again...-definitely not knocking, or trying to criticize this moose...-was a treat to see....!-my kids enjoyed it,too- -I always find it fun, and good practice, to try and guess sizes within different species-caused my brain to kick in gear and think moose!-thankyou, Bigmoss:)

...I've heard of them...-never seen one, or even a picture of one... -great pictures! -I wonder if they have an advantage over predators in the snow... -and, hey , Shaun...-that would be neat to get to see a pic of that one moose you were talking about when it is mounted, whenever you're able to get to see it...