Maine Moose Guides Kill 72" Alaskan Bull on a DIY Hunt 2023 | Big Woods Bucks

Matt Vining and Joe Kruse, Maine moose guides out of Jackman, Maine, kill a record-book Alaskan bull moose on a DIY hunt.
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[@stewartbrashear5705]

Good job guys. Congrats on a wonderful animal. Nothing like having a good hunting buddy to share it with. Being almost 4 score in years, all my hunting buddies have already passed but the memories we shared for so many years are still with me while times spent doing other things have long been forgotten. Be safe, happy hunting and may God bless you.

[@donpatsy3152]

Awesome Bull! I have that same Marlin and tagged a nice bear with it in Maine last October. I’m heading to Alaska in September to hunt for moose with a college buddy, I can’t wait.

[@COREYDEER]

Right on. That thing ridiculous. Every time I watch a video of one of these really big bulls I’m just blown away. This would be the dream hunt on day if I can afford it. I’ve shot canadian moose but those things are just on another level. Caribou in Newfoundland and Alaskan/Yukon moose. My top two I want to do.

[@warbirdflyerF4U]

What a huge monster congratulations I'm sure both of you worked very hard And good luck on your second one

[@T410ce]

Awesome seeing you take this bull with a .45-70. I have the same rifle and I want to take a moose with it as well.

[@walterdanielswalter.r.dani7628]

I have a similar Marlin .45/70 I've been lugging around Alaska for several years now. I;m curious as to what type cartridge was used. Personally, I'm literally loaded for bear with a 430 grain hard cast bullet from Buffalo-Bore, traveling around 1,800ft./sec. A very hefty load at both ends.

[@craigbond5879]

Awesome Animal! Congratulations Matt and Joe, that must have been a hell of a hunt.

[@bedlambikes]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing!

[@jimbobgrady8583]

Awesome guys. Experience of a lifetime.

[@woodworkingoutdoorsman1660]

Congrats guys, well done!! Nothing like calling in a big bull close!

[@jeremywanless2450]

Incredible bull! Great hunt and great video, too! Congratulations!

[@kentrowley6286]

Good Job Boys, looks like a hell of a hunt. Cheers and Congrats Matt and Joe! Looking forward to the in-person stories🍻🍻 Maybe you guys should start guiding AK too!!

[@Legendary_Pursuits]

Incredible!

[@MrWallaland]

Amazing congrats guys!

[@patsughrue7329]

Congratulations guys!! Well done!!

[@TheBowhunterinNB]

That is a special bull , congratulations from NewBrunswick Canada

[@cloutdoors8481]

That’s an awesome hunt of a lifetime gentleman!

[@user-yp1kj8mn1d]

nice work guys like the views of the after shots as well good job

[@martinwagnerproductions]

From Vermont, It's funny to see the differences between us from up in the Northeast and for example Steven Rinella using different weapon platforms. 45-70 is essentially the standard in the Northeast for big game like Bear or Moose if you're so lucky to get a Maine, NH, or VT tag. Most shots are 100 yards and in, skinner sights, and multiple shots. Depending where you are, most people run pump guns in 30-06 as well, the old Remingtons. That, and old Marlin 336's with skinner sights.

[@sonnymolina8748]

What an Amazing Hunt congratulations what a Monster Bull Moose

[@gamedinnah]

So a moose and an M1 Abrams make a baby… fantastic job fellas 👊🏼👊🏼

[@jaytwadelle8053]

Congratulations guys !

[@ixxgxx]

badass guys grats. Is that the sbl 1895 trapper rifle?

[@howardshaw3163]

great job! thats a smasher.

[@danfillmore7192]

"Holy Fackk" most Mainah thing evah said bub! Beautiful bull is an understatement congratulations

[@maukamaki]

awesome!!

[@brentthebloodhound]

Wow that’s amazing!

[@chadbaillie6760]

Memories Forever

[@user-xp7fz1ux4r]

Well done guys .

[@malekodesouza7255]

I noticed you had hearing aids, hence your comment on how you couldn’t hear it was funny. From one hearing impaired dude to another. That’s one huge animal.

[@scottg7112]

My max is normally 1 mile-that must have been a tough haul! Well done!

[@Wild-nc1vz]

Tank doesn’t even describe it! Congratulations!

[@paparomesoutdoors711]

Much congratulations that was one hell of a video!!!! Really enjoyed seeing that quartering up and back at camp cooking it’s all part of our great journey! We’ll done

[@davehaddad3229]

Congratulations on the big Bull 👍

[@chucklogan9611]

Big Ol’ Gray back

[@TwelvePointTroutOutdoors]

From one Maine Guide to a couple others, I am absolutely pumped for you both, this was truly an amazing experience! Congratulations Boys, you got yourselves a true KING. Has been on my bucket list for most of my life, would you mind sharing which area or part of Alaska you chose for this hunt? Thank you and congratulations again!! 👍🔥🔥

[@bigwoodsbucks1]

Jeremy Davis at Lake Country Lodge was our transporter. I’ve been with him 3 times. The best there is

[@TwelvePointTroutOutdoors]

@@bigwoodsbucks1 Perfect, thank you for pointing me in the right direction! 👍

[@rickmanning8722]

I admire your reverence for the animal's sacrifice.

[@timmccomish1531]

Awesome congratulations. Bull of a lifetime

[@hblegal8309]

He is a stud! I have never seen anything like that as well!!

[@craigkowalczyk3516]

Wicked hunt and by far the largest moose I’ve ever seen

[@HOTRhuntinontherock]

Amazing bull!!!!!

[@dougal515]

HOLY COW! what a moose!

[@T410ce]

Holy Cow what a BULL!

[@CC-yp4he]

Did u put a tape to it? The rack is one of most impressive Ive seen recently.

[@chestermerrifield5775]

Congratulations Matt what a beautiful bull. Plenty of good eating now you won't need to get a deer lol.

[@coreysghostglowmask8650]

... Mind blowing ...

[@moneyx3232]

What cartridge and bullet did he use?

[@josephdavis2427]

Getting the shakes long after the shot. A lifetime of hunting can do that.😊

[@larrymyers6327]

I miss hunting in Alaska. I got 2 bulls in 4 years. They taste so good.

[@craigdowner7165]

Did I see you guys enjoying a burger in Port A? Hat looks familiar

[@bigwoodsbucks1]

That was us

[@jamesbell8529]

That's a big bull Moose !

[@Shinzon23]

I would have liked to get a better look at his hooves myself, but good stalk and hunt.

[@richardgollehon3283]

Man oh man. Thats a bull of a lifetime. Congratulations guys. Wow. I should be so lucky. Agsin, Congratulations.

[@thomasvess6253]

Congratulations on the absolute monster bull! Why are y'all whispering after shooting 3 rds? Just wondering because when I shoot a whitetail I do the same thing lol...

[@bigwoodsbucks1]

There was another big bull in the area and we had another tag. We were just trying to make as little impact as we could.

[@aarongouin2128]

Animals don't know what gunshots are. Sometimes it doesn't phase them

[@7timecenturycyclistvespada982]

I whisper when I eat pizza 🍕

[@aguyinthewoods8294]

That is just an absolutely massive animal!! Congratulations!!!!

[@jackshort7913]

I'm just now seeing this. Also I'm a 45-70 fan, and was wondering how many times the moose was actually hit? This may have already been answered?? God bless, Jack

[@bigwoodsbucks1]

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[@Mooseracks]

EXACTLY...IN YHE NECK BEHIND THE EAR

[@henrykkaliszewski7050]

Piękny gratulacje

[@spencervining7579]

That’s my dad Matthew vining

[@deltronzero9]

Beautiful bull. Marlin 45/70?

[@Michael-rz7ic]

I was curious about caliber as well…

[@MrSwan67]

It is a marlin 1895 trapper in 45-70

[@WolvesandWhatnot]

How does a DIY hunt work in Alaska if you're required to be a resident or hunt with a registered guide? I guess this is a silly question, but can you hunt on your own as an Alaska-registered guide?

[@davebelden3715]

Only certain species require a guide up here. Moose and caribou do not.

[@danaokitkun]

Where in Alaska

[@tcw8154]

Congrats! So bringing meat back home isn't feasible?

[@bigwoodsbucks1]

We both have plenty of moose meat at home. The villages that we donate to can use it more than us. Every ounce of edible meat is consumed including the tongue.

[@tcw8154]

@bigwoodsbucks1 so bringing it home is a option?

[@bigwoodsbucks1]

@@tcw8154 yes.

[@STICKBOW-STEVE]

Great video, but why do people whisper after they obviously killed a critter?? I have always found that incredibly weird. I killed 2 NH bull moose 1995 and 2000. Haha.... I wasn't whispering!!!! 😂😂😂 Awesome memories! Haha, the big problem is hauling it out of the woods! 😅

[@bigwoodsbucks1]

Because we had another big bull close by that he was sparring with and 1 more tag to fill.

[@bigwoodsbucks1]

@@Lure-Benson 🤣🤣🤣great points. You win

[@wbymagnum5769]

@@bigwoodsbucks1i think the another bull must heard the shooting

[@edgalvez8672]

Who doesn't know that cooking in your sleeping tent in Alaska is a very bad idea?

[@mathbrown9099]

Nice animal you scalawags!!😂

[@peterhillmann5768]

Bears !

[@Mooseracks]

20 year old bull

[@Alto1960]

Why are they wispering? LOL He's a biggen that's for sure.

[@danylacasse2918]

Quelle est cette carabine

[@ehbcd]

Nice moose but why are you whispering?

[@jeffc9713]

So they don’t bring bear and other wild life

[@craiglippus8792]

So the more noise you make the more wildlife you see?? Didn’t know that.

[@markwalters-sf6kp]

They don't need to whisper it gets a little annoying. You don't need to scream and holler either .

[@nakedfreak1]

Are you retiiired?

[@nakedfreak1]

@@markwalters-sf6kp not as annoying as getting et by a grizzly bear derp!

[@jeffc9713]

Whisper no matter what you’re hunting

[@patriciawilson6373]

All bad

[@ShamusInu]

A big beautiful moose that is know more .what a shame .

[@bigwoodsbucks1]

@@ShamusInu there’s no shame in it at all. The best wild, completey organic meat a human can consume. And you’re right… it is big and beautiful

[@ShamusInu]

@bigwoodsbucks1 to me it looks like it's more about the trophy .I could be wrong but I really don't think so .An animal that gets be be that size should be able to pass on its gegetics .I would rather see them in the wild than there head on a wall .It's just a waist of a beautiful animal .when I was 18 & 19 years of age I went hunting ,killed 1 6 pointer ,it was my 1st and my last .

[@rtired716]

Why are you whispering

[@bigwoodsbucks1]

Because there was another bull nearby and they had another tag

[@gerryblanchard2861]

You wis

[@stephencarmichael5156]

Big Old Donkey

[@rogersorensen5355]

Congrats on a sucessful hunt.. but for the grace of GOD .. take that fres meat and please dont cook inside the tent and keep all edibles hung and away from inside your sleeping quarters .. tent doors dont stop hungry grizz..

[@carloscaballerodetineo4062]

Buenos días, en mi trabajo atiendo muchos tipos como estos todos los días, dan asco se creen soldados 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@7timecenturycyclistvespada982]

All for hunting, but the the over reaction of whispering crying praises to the fire god,, little too much

[@sawboneiomc8809]

Can’t understand after you shoot your rifles and kill the animal ...why the freak are you whispering?

[@spencervining7579]

Because there is another bull near by

[@wbymagnum5769]

Why are You whispering? I dont think the moose Will hear You 😅😅

[@blaynemacpherson8519]

Well you shot him with a dinosaur rifle. What moose would stand a chance! Lol what’s with all the whispering moose dead even if he isn’t he knows you are 10 feet away from him. Whispering got annoying. Good moose good job.

[@7timecenturycyclistvespada982]

He is dead! No other animal let alone a moose in sight, but let’s be over dramatic by whispering!

[@chadlittle8674]

WOW is all I can say, oh and congratulations

[@amiava4213]

The moose was clearly stalking the hunters. They had no choice, it was either them or the moose. The moose was packing heat, did you notice the AK-47 the moose was carrying?

[@keithbrass8350]

That's f****** huge! 🫎🤯👏💪