Moose on the run
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You actually have to see it to believe it. I have lived in moose country most of my life, and am still always impressed at how graceful they can be.
Another thing I have observed, is how silently they can move through thick willows and such when they want to be.
They are amazing animals, and we are blessed to have them in relative abundance in this country. [tasty table fare, too
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Cheers, Dave.
Another thing I have observed, is how silently they can move through thick willows and such when they want to be.
They are amazing animals, and we are blessed to have them in relative abundance in this country. [tasty table fare, too
]Cheers, Dave.
People see a moose in a parking lot, or somewhere else equally unnatural and decide that its a funny looking, ungainly critter. Put them where they belong and they are an amazingly well adapted animal. Deep snow, mud that would stop anything else, swimming in open water, diving like otters if they feel like it, up on slopes where you have to climb past goats to get to them? Piece of cake to a moose.
Add to that that they are the biggest thing that a North American is likely to get a crack at, have impressive headgear, are relatively widespread and numerous, good eating and that it takes a couple years to snarf one down. Then consider that just about any hunting method will be suitable somewhere, including calling. Moose might be the perfect big game animal. Too bad they aren't dangerous and don't grow tusks.
Add to that that they are the biggest thing that a North American is likely to get a crack at, have impressive headgear, are relatively widespread and numerous, good eating and that it takes a couple years to snarf one down. Then consider that just about any hunting method will be suitable somewhere, including calling. Moose might be the perfect big game animal. Too bad they aren't dangerous and don't grow tusks.
Most amazing moose experience for me was in northern Ontario trail riding dirt bikes. Come around a curve and my buddy is stopped on the trail. I pull up. Shut off my bike. Then look past him. Moose was standing there on the trail just looking at us. Then it turned and walked away. We just sat on our bikes until we couldn't see him anymore. It's amazing how something that big with huge plows on the top of its head can just disappear so quickly in the woods.
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I had a bull run towards me at full speed this fall while hunting,from about 150 yards, he had no idea I was there until he was within about 10 yards, he stopped instantly and we watched each other for about 2 minutes before he then trotted off. It was amazing watching him tilt his head at that speed to fit between the trees with his rack.
Saw literally thousands of moose during my time at CN. They used to blow through the fence along the right of way like it wasn't there. They can really motor through any type of terrain. 'Swamp donkeys' is an apt name for them. My favourite time of the year was spring as the moose, bear etc gathered along the right of way to forage while waiting for the rest of the bush to green up. Seeing the newborn calves never got old. Saw some twins but not many.
