DIY Moose Hunt, Yukon River, Alaska

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  • Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
  • COLD TEMPS = SUCCESS! Two guys from Maine moose hunting the early part of the season in SW Alaska in the sloughs off the Yukon River. Before flying into the bush, we spent a day fishing on the Kenai River although the Reds (sockeye salmon) were past, it was fun catching a few and throwing them back. Warm temperatures prevailed but later in the hunt when the temperature dipped a little and at first light, we had four bulls responding to the cow call. Taking advantage of the moment, we called in a nice bull which we harvested knowing that this may be our only chance as the forecast was not favorable for bulls to move and we had to end our hunt prior to peak moose rut as Eric's three kids all had moose permits back in Maine to fill and I had eight moose hunters arriving at moose camp in northern Maine. #moosehuntingalaska #diymoosehunting #yukonrivermoose #mooseintherut #moosehunting #biggamehunting #selfguidedmoosehunting #daveconley #canoethewild #guidedmainemoosehunts #alaska #yukonriverhunt #capingamoose #alaskarivermoosehunt

Комментарии • 38

  • @anamericanpatriot5230
    @anamericanpatriot5230 14 дней назад +1

    wow what a beautiful old monarch congrats

    • @dgconley
      @dgconley  14 дней назад

      Thanks, it happened quick that morning!

  • @alvinthomas3031
    @alvinthomas3031 Год назад +4

    New subscriber here, just wanted to say I really enjoyed the video. Something different about this one for sure and I mean that in the best possible way. Makes you feel as though you are right there, keep up the great work 💯

  • @jao1960
    @jao1960 Год назад +3

    I’ve watched a lot of Alaska moose hunting videos. This video is a very high quality production. No head banging music. The scenery and explanation along the way were perfect. Congratulations.

    • @dgconley
      @dgconley  Год назад +1

      Thanks Jeff, we tried to present it as it was.

  • @worldsfastestube7302
    @worldsfastestube7302 2 года назад +2

    Great tip on the river and video of that amazing country , hunt and moose you do a fabulous job of videoing thank you CYU

  • @jeremydickinson6868
    @jeremydickinson6868 8 месяцев назад

    Zone 6 rep in maine talking here, guided and hunted! Hell of a trip boys be happy and proud of your experience!

  • @jaredsmith692
    @jaredsmith692 11 месяцев назад

    Unbelievable! I camped exactly where you camped in 2022. Right off of 12 mile... Bruce or John put you in a good spot. My buddy and I both killed moose there. Adventure of a lifetime! Congrats ! Can't believe a video from a spot I hunted! Love it!

    • @dgconley
      @dgconley  11 месяцев назад

      Would love to hear about your hunt!

    • @BrandonKieffer-wt8dz
      @BrandonKieffer-wt8dz 5 месяцев назад

      Leaving in a few days for that exact hunt Jared, would love to hear about your experience.

  • @georgemurphy9910
    @georgemurphy9910 10 месяцев назад

    Looks like you guys had a really good time 👍👍

  • @bear_hunter1334
    @bear_hunter1334 Год назад +3

    If you were hunting on the Yukon River you weren't in SW Alaska... You were in the Interior North. I'm from Maine, Rumford area and have made Alaska my home since 87.
    I can tell you flew out with Dena'ina Air at Merrill Field or whoever is in that trailer now. I worked there (Merrill) for the city for a tad over 20 years maintaining the airfield.
    Nice bull and a nice hunt.

    • @dgconley
      @dgconley  Год назад +1

      Yeah probably more west then SW, the lower Yukon is west, definitely not north of Anchorage

    • @bear_hunter1334
      @bear_hunter1334 Год назад +1

      @@dgconley My bad. I forgot just how far that river ran south. Which would make sense because that's the area where Dena'ina normally fly's to.
      I've crossed it driving north to caribou hunt up on the Dalton Hwy and flown into Galena when I was in the Air Force when the Alert facilities were still there.
      Anyway...subscribed to your channel and look forward to more of your videos.

  • @Mooseracks
    @Mooseracks Год назад +1

    They sure go a long ways when shot in the boiler....myself, I like a good behind the ear shot or neck.... Great bull just the same.....

    • @dgconley
      @dgconley  Год назад +2

      Probably went 40 yards, 90 yard pack out to the boat. A boiler shot from the side doesn't ruin any meat, neck shot tends to ruin meat, at least that has been my experience.

  • @drewcifer81
    @drewcifer81 5 месяцев назад

    did you guys bring jugs of water or did you just boil the river water?

  • @nrolled2888
    @nrolled2888 2 года назад +2

    Do you guide in Maine? I’d love to do a moose hunt.

    • @dgconley
      @dgconley  2 года назад +1

      Yes we do and you can check out our moose hunts at canoethewild.com, click on the adventures tab to find the page.

  • @ChoppingBlockTree
    @ChoppingBlockTree 2 года назад +2

    Guess I will need to get a fake id and put in for youth moose in Maine haha. What did the bull measure 55"?

  • @georgemurphy9910
    @georgemurphy9910 10 месяцев назад

    Nice job you guys👍👍🛶

  • @davidgrant2772
    @davidgrant2772 Год назад +1

    How was Alaska compared to Maine? I live in Central Maine but I'm strongly considering moving to Alaska. I love the Hunting and Fishing lifestyle. Alaska seems to have even better Hunting and Fishing than Maine.

    • @davec.6298
      @davec.6298 Год назад +1

      David, I love Alaska, everything is bigger for sure and the fishing and hunting opportunities are endless! I don't think I would care for the short winter days though. If you can find a job you like/love, go for it! I must say I never get used to brown bears walking by outside the tent! I sleep much better when tenting in Maine!

    • @davidgrant8994
      @davidgrant8994 Год назад +1

      @Dave C. I am more worried about Moose here in Maine than Bear but I've been Charged by Moose here in Maine before. It's never fun though I carry a handgun when I'm in the woods for that reason.

    • @Lure-Benson
      @Lure-Benson Год назад

      @@davec.6298 I see you are the typical Green horn who believes in Alaska winter is dark 24-7.
      I have news for you as an Alaskan we don't have darkness 24-7 .
      You only get short winter days from Fairbanks north as going higher on the earth.
      Form Anchorage south wintertime often matches days like of the Pacific NW.
      By the way whispering after you just fired a rifle what you think your voice scares animals more than a gun shot?
      You also need to look at where a moose has vital organs - shooting that moose High front of the shoulder you got lucky it went down on the first shot.
      I get idiot hunting clients that are fanatical nuts over talking in the field so bad some have told me to shut up so fine I shut up then let the client go home without the game they paid me to find for them.
      These animals in Alaska often never seen humans they haven't a clue what people sound like.
      Be a dick head to your guide you my just go home with allot less money and not the animal you paid the guide to find for you.

  • @mattf9248
    @mattf9248 2 года назад +2

    I’m going to say 49” not quite 50” spread, this must be a any bull unit.

    • @dgconley
      @dgconley  2 года назад +3

      you are about spot on...good eye!

    • @nathanadrian7797
      @nathanadrian7797 Год назад +1

      Where I hunt in B.C., that wouldn't be a legal moose, for us it must have either 10 points on one antler including the brow palm or 3 points on one brow palm, or have no more than 2 points on one antler. We have 3 options, but that beautiful bull would be safe where I hunt.

  • @brandonholsather2171
    @brandonholsather2171 Год назад

    Caliber size please

  • @johnwebb1869
    @johnwebb1869 Год назад +1

    Those salmon were spawned out. Not good eating.

    • @davec.6298
      @davec.6298 Год назад +1

      Yes, we knew that and happen to catch of few of these (still was fun) while fishing for silvers and rainbows.

  • @Mooseracks
    @Mooseracks 4 месяца назад

    Dump the music...makes for a better video

    • @dgconley
      @dgconley  4 месяца назад

      @@Mooseracks it was tastefully done, not overbearing and no rock music, but you’re entitled to your opinion for sure.

  • @chrisallen3741
    @chrisallen3741 Год назад

    Pretty damn expensive 18k for a moose hunt…..pff….why do you rip off people like this…..it really shows me how people move here and exploit maine…..as a lifetime resident of maine…..im better off to spend my money with my friends……it really is disturbing to see 18,000.00 dollar price tag for a moose and lodging….ill take a pass on that

    • @dgconley
      @dgconley  Год назад +2

      Chris these lodge tag hunts In no way impact your chances in the Maine moose lottery. These tags amount to 20% of the non-resident pool And yes they’re expensive, just like other big game hunts around the world and not for everybody. Ours are actually on the low end compared to others as many are well north of $20,000 and I didn't move here, I am a life long resident, born and raised in Maine!