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Successful Failures

Early fall moose LEH

Kispiox Region

Last light glass on a lake that held so much promise · Photo: Ryan Mountain
Last light glass on a lake that held so much promisePhoto: Ryan Mountain

Sept 17. 2026
One week into the hunt. After many miles and a failed attempt up “Grizzly Bush Mountain” we are spread out on the lake for another night of glassing. Finally sitting in the bay that’s looked so good since even before we got here.
I Have seen 2 cows on the other side of the lake, Maybe it’s the same one. Hopefully they bring in a bull even in this warmer than desired weather.

I am Currently watching two kingfishers squabbling as one dives for fish and the other goes for a fight. As I typed this they came in almost eye level for a fly by. It seems as though while I am hunting moose, I am…

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