Moose Hunting - a Photo Story
I had the pleasure of joining a local hunting group today and trail them with my camera. The day started 8am sharp with morning coffee and planning in a little hut before we all headed to the forest with each person having their own assignment and set place to be.
I really appreciate this way of life where you live as one with the nature. You know what it can give you if you treat it with respect and never overuse its resources.
If you are vegan, vegetarian, think meat grows in a supermarket and/or are squeamish in any way, I would recommend you skip this post.
Pictures shot with the Nikon D7200 and Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8, the moose with an undescriptive rifle.
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First off never leave your rifle unloaded while you're next to a kill.
there are a lot of predators out there that would be happy to come check things out and add you to the snack bar.
Always carry a handgun... Sometimes you are not able to get to your rifle immediately.
Always have a guard on duty for predators who other two-legged or four-legged. And again always carry a handgun because sometimes those predators walk up with a smile grab your rifle unload it and throw it in the bushes.
Having a four-wheeler and that sled is absolutely critical because all these individuals by themselves could not be able to pull that moose.
And enjoy having a ton of steaks.
I am totally going to share this because I am anti-vegan because they are always a bunch of pushy people and wine cry b**** and moan the yet will never show any thankfulness appreciation or blessings for the hard work that it takes to bring that food to our tables. They're entitlement and expectation that food is a right and not an absolute blessing quickly goes away when they finally experience real hunger.
I'm voting and sharing this out of respect for that moose.
And I am saying a blessing that over a thousand pounds of meat will go to help this family feed their children with extremely nutrient rich food.
And to be able to experience this moment of that moose's life is truly a blessing. That is beautiful and harmless as these things look they are extremely territorial exceptionally large and highly violent. Yep that's right this moose's is probably kicked more than one grizzly bear.
The deep woods are so peaceful that it hides how dangerous and how populated these areas really are.
What a blessing to go to their land and see their world.
This is an experience more beautiful tragic amazing and empowering all in one.
Let alone having to endure this year after year builds human beings that have more connection than any of these so-called woke individuals will ever dream of getting.
And you did absolutely amazing with photography!!¡!
Lololol where do you think I live? There is no four nor two legged predator out there in our little village that would come and threaten us. It’s very safe, unless you are a moose. What comes to a hand gun, I’m pretty sure it’s not legal to carry one out, even when hunting. Gun regulations are strick in Finland and there is no reason for a hand gun on a moose hunt, not any other hunt than human hunt. If only it was allowed.
I come from a tiny little village where this hunt was on, everyone knows everyone and all the animals that roam these parts too. There are a couple bears in the area but they are far more scared of us than we ever should be of them. Moose can get violent, a few dogs have been kicked at times, but generally the moose bulls just fight each other.
I was fed most of my childhood with moose meat, seeing it go from the forest to table , every single step it took, so I have the utmost respect towards nature and what it provides for us. I wish more people could see it like this and learn to understand the basics of life better. It really does the soul good to leave the city and live the simple life in the rural countryside for a while. When the nearest store is 20km a way, you have to heat the house and water yourself, and preferrably hunt and grow at least some of your own food, you really appreciate all the luxuries of modern life way more.
Thank you for your comment!
Thank you for the blessing of sharing such an amazing moment
I am from the American flag so we have grizzly bears wolves cougars mountain lions as well as of course the dreaded wolverine....
So yeah I mistakenly thought that you were in the United States and I didn't know that moose were in your area
We have bears and wolves here in Central Finland too, but a few and far between.
One time at salmon camp my uncle was sleeping on top of a sleeping bag and felt warm moist air on the back of his head.
His best friend said that there was a grizzly bear sniffing the back of his head. The best friend had his rifle out and ready to go but in fear of over penetration was waiting just in case he needed to protect my uncle.
Luckily the bear just sniffed and walked away.
When I was living on the reservation one day I had a fun trip with a cousin to smoke weed at an overlook. Listening to the radio killed the battery. We decided to walk back to his house roughly 5 mi away.
After about a hundred yards we stopped and went back to the car for weed and cigarettes. And maybe some beer. Halfway back was an extremely large track of the local wolf that had wreaked havoc on the local ranchers and Farmers livestock.
Out here it is truly the wild wild West.
Luckily the moose are coming back and are more of a local celebrity and allowed because of how close they got to Extinction.
That does sound really wild! Our wilderness is a lot more mellow, you can just freeze to death but that's about it. Our moose had a few slower years at some time but as the hunting is very carefully regulated, there is plenty of moose roaming around. They often hang out basically in our backyard, so the dog is barking all night trying to tell us that hey get to hunting!
Moose are absolutely amazing and I really get excited whenever I see them.
My uncle refuses to hunt moose anymore over the fact that he had killed a massive amount of them for sustenance hunting. So now they are local celebrities and white people get a chance to hunt them as a once-in-a-lifetime hunt.
Very majestic and usually extremely placid and less bothered or harassed.
Thank you so very much for showing these pictures I really appreciate it
Just on the handgun comment...Yep, if one was to get caught with a handgun whilst hunting in Australia it's a federal offence. Seems like the same in Finland.
In Canada if you have a PAL you can take the side arm with you as well as hand out guns to anyone you will take the responsibility for in a court of law for their actions. I don't have a PAl but the basica license here is a joke with no provledges, but as soon as you get a PAL its almost as good as America just without any full autos, those are 100% banned, any mag over 5 bullets is a giant fine.
Poor animal :-(
I've heard moose meat is superb. We eat lots of venison. I can never get enough of it. The best part of it— 100% lean n' organic. 😛
They are very similar, I think moose is just a tad bit more game-y. Definitely lean, there is not a singe ounce of fat on that animal :D
Took a risk and scrolled past the warning as a vegan - feel sorry for the animal, although I'm used to seeing it as someone who grew up in the village. Photos are splendid and deserving of an upvote regardless.
My whole family is vegans and I am definitely happy to see that others try to share the respect for food production in different cultures.
Mmmm. Moose. The cow of the forest.
You made a funny.
Funnies. The only bad habit of mine I'm trying not to break.
Great photos Eve. The forest looks lush and I particularly love the shot of the rifle on the log and the flames.
This made me laugh...So many people are happy to make comments about animals taken on the hunt...Cruel, poor animal etc. But they seem happy to tuck into meat purchased at a supermarket in a little white tray where it's made! 😂
I thought the rifle might be of your interest.
If someone is a vegan because they think animals deserve the same rights as human, that's fine. But when a meat eater thinks hunting is cruel, it is truly baffling to me.
Yep, I agree. I've had someone tell me that whilst they were eating bacon and eggs for breakfast.
Takes all kinds though I guess.
The audacity 😅😂
I have a smoker and would be bribing you with its usage for Moose Jerky, I wonder how similar the forests are, we have winter here already too in Central Alberta, so much easier to track in snow.
I always think Finland is kinda like Canada’s little brother, very similar but in a much smaller size.
We have a smoker at homehome but we only ever put fish in it. I wonder what part of the moose would be best suited for smoking 🤔 Moose meat is super tough and needs a long time to cook.
Jerky
Mmmmm bbq love it
It's a bit nippy outside to be barbecuing 😅