Best way to hunt Moose
- Thread starter triton
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- Ft. Mac. Alberta
I run the Athabasca river, so am familiar with all the crossings for a about 100 miles.
The banks are pretty high, so they use the breaks to come down, and there are certain areas they ford frequently.
I spot and stalk these areas, and also call in the evening.
About 25 years ago when I was guiding a favorite method was to check for tracks going onto the islands, and calling.
The next morning , I would slide into the narrow channels betweeen the island and the shore, drifting down past the till it was okay to fire up the kicker, then head to the next one, and so forth.
Very sucsessful way of hunting....
Cat
The banks are pretty high, so they use the breaks to come down, and there are certain areas they ford frequently.
I spot and stalk these areas, and also call in the evening.
About 25 years ago when I was guiding a favorite method was to check for tracks going onto the islands, and calling.
The next morning , I would slide into the narrow channels betweeen the island and the shore, drifting down past the till it was okay to fire up the kicker, then head to the next one, and so forth.
Very sucsessful way of hunting....
Cat
Triton this question has too many variables to answer.
You need to determine those variables first.
1. Do some research on where moose accumulate to browse and forage in your area. I know where the moose like to hang out in my area but you're forage situation may be completely different to where I live. I have done flights with professional bioligists recording moose movements in my area. Trust me when they are on the move they move in dispersed herds maybe 1 - 2 Km apart between bulls and cows / calfs. You need to know where you need to be at the right time of the year.
2. Find out what they're eating then scout out areas that are ripe with forage. Usually with water close by. I usually find moose in riparian areas.
3. Keep your eyes open for sign. for example: Fresh moose scatt on roads, road intersections with fresh track, antler rubbings on trees..
4. Know their migration routes. There are lots of studies out there. Try the research papers in your local library. If not available it can take several years of personal observation to determine this.
5. Ask people of good character. Lots of hunters that I have met are more fictional story tellers rather than truthful when it comes to their experiences.
All of these variables - when you have the answers will come down to one of two choices.
1. Are you physically incapable of cutting up a moose and trecking back to your truck piece by piece? Lots of hunters have physical dissabilities.
2. If physically fit do you have the desire to track the animal off the beaten path? This also includes finding a hot area and setting up a roost and waiting for the right moment.
Lots of guys hunt moose by driving roads. I personally find this tedious - but thats me.
I'm a bush monkey and I like playing in the dirt - but I ain't no wild man walking 20Km a day.
Hope that helps bro
You need to determine those variables first.
1. Do some research on where moose accumulate to browse and forage in your area. I know where the moose like to hang out in my area but you're forage situation may be completely different to where I live. I have done flights with professional bioligists recording moose movements in my area. Trust me when they are on the move they move in dispersed herds maybe 1 - 2 Km apart between bulls and cows / calfs. You need to know where you need to be at the right time of the year.
2. Find out what they're eating then scout out areas that are ripe with forage. Usually with water close by. I usually find moose in riparian areas.
3. Keep your eyes open for sign. for example: Fresh moose scatt on roads, road intersections with fresh track, antler rubbings on trees..
4. Know their migration routes. There are lots of studies out there. Try the research papers in your local library. If not available it can take several years of personal observation to determine this.
5. Ask people of good character. Lots of hunters that I have met are more fictional story tellers rather than truthful when it comes to their experiences.
All of these variables - when you have the answers will come down to one of two choices.
1. Are you physically incapable of cutting up a moose and trecking back to your truck piece by piece? Lots of hunters have physical dissabilities.
2. If physically fit do you have the desire to track the animal off the beaten path? This also includes finding a hot area and setting up a roost and waiting for the right moment.
Lots of guys hunt moose by driving roads. I personally find this tedious - but thats me.
I'm a bush monkey and I like playing in the dirt - but I ain't no wild man walking 20Km a day.
Hope that helps bro
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Just drive the TCH anywhere in Newfoundland...eventually you're gonna hit one!
Better to be in a Silverado than a Civic though!
In all seriousness, I usually find a place where multiple moose "paths" as we call 'em intersect, or look for natural funnels like valley bottoms, etc....find a good spot on a hill or tolt overlooking said intersection and wait. Then just shoot the one you want. Works for me most of the time!
Better to be in a Silverado than a Civic though!In all seriousness, I usually find a place where multiple moose "paths" as we call 'em intersect, or look for natural funnels like valley bottoms, etc....find a good spot on a hill or tolt overlooking said intersection and wait. Then just shoot the one you want. Works for me most of the time!
I went with the sleep in until 9, drive 8 miles down the first road you find stopping when you see the moose waiting for you to shoot him. Get out of the truck and shoot the moose. Have some old timers coming up the road behind you gut it. Don't worry, when their done your hunting partners will arrive to help load it into the truck. Drive the moose back to camp where the aforementioned hunting partners will do most of the skinning for you. The only thing left to do is drive to the bar for celebrations. You should be done by 1 in the afternoon. It's just that easy! First time out. I now sit back and await the inevitable cursing from those who know how hard moose hunting can be. I'll take luck over skill any day.
