Thread: Moose

I wonder.. Who would, if they saw a moose down there, take the shot? I wouldn't. Among other things I wouldn't wish to be known as thew person who killed the last moose.

Originally Posted by whanahuia

I wonder.. Who would, if they saw a moose down there, take the shot? I wouldn't. Among other things I wouldn't wish to be known as thew person who killed the last moose.

Not that i've ever been to Fiordland, but for me there would be an internal struggle if i were looking at one through the scope, not sure i would pull the trigger either.

Originally Posted by whanahuia

I wonder.. Who would, if they saw a moose down there, take the shot? I wouldn't. Among other things I wouldn't wish to be known as thew person who killed the last moose.

It would be a dilemma. I hate to say it but I probably would. Or I am afraid I would. But you never know till you come to the moment. But it might depend on where you saw it. There is no point in shooting a moose in the middle of Fiordland because no one would believe a photo, you need to carry it out...

Originally Posted by John Duxbury

It would be a dilemma. I hate to say it but I probably would. Or I am afraid I would. But you never know till you come to the moment. But it might depend on where you saw it. There is no point in shooting a moose in the middle of Fiordland because no one would believe a photo, you need to carry it out...

I know I wouldn't shoot the moose. Just too much NZ hunter history and culture and Id love to think they have survived!

But with all the talk of big cats, If a leopard or jaguar type big cat walked out in front of me, Id drop it in a heart beat. The difference to me is one belongs too our culture. One doesn't.

Originally Posted by whanahuia

I know I wouldn't shoot the moose. Just too much NZ hunter history and culture and Id love to think they have survived!

But with all the talk of big cats, If a leopard or jaguar type big cat walked out in front of me, Id drop it in a heart beat. The difference to me is one belongs too our culture. One doesn't.

now something stupid every day-- the cops shot two in Lawrence when three escaped from a visiting zoo one was recaptured - the two were mounted and are in Otago museum the conversation at a police household that night " what ya do today Dad weeelll I shot me a lion "

Originally Posted by whanahuia

I wonder.. Who would, if they saw a moose down there, take the shot? I wouldn't. Among other things I wouldn't wish to be known as thew person who killed the last moose.

Did you ever hear the story how a certain meat shooter in Te Anau had shot a cow moose but was afraid of the blow back if he spilled his guts?

I personally knew the chap along with his meat shootin mates...there were witnesses.
Te Anau seen many imports arriving,,all sorts after the news was out from one of the two other witnesses.
However.. no one said sweet f all when all the questions started.
Was it all just a load of shit? or just another ..only those that know.. really know.