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Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Finding a Moose

If yesterday's article didn't scare you off, please continue reading
how to kill a moose.

Before you can kill a moose, you have to find it. A trip to Canada
would be the easiest way to do so, but moose can also be found in the
north-western and north-eastern United States. They are usually found
in forested or shrub habitats; mountainous areas above 5,000 feet do
not hold any moose.

If you are hoping to bag a bull moose, hunting in the fall is advised,
but it is also key to know where there rutting grounds are. Soon after
the fall season is over, many bulls migrate south, and it can be
helpful to try and hunt near rivers, creeks, and low mountain passes
when the moose are moving. Always stay alert for rubbed trees. Bulls
will begin rubbing their antlers in early September, and it is a sure
sign there's a healthy moose population nearby. But the most important
moose hunting tip we can give you is to pay attention to the wind
direction. When you are stalking the moose, hunting with the wind in
your face will be much more productive. Also avoid open areas and
skylines. Moose have been known to see and react to hunters a quarter
of a mile away. Also remember to hunt very early or very late in the
day, when moose are most likely to be active. There are much more
ideas on how to find a moose that are commonly used; drive on the
highway until you see a big one, float down a river on a canoe and
surprise it, and many more.

There are a couple sounds used by moose hunters to get the bull moose
to come to them. One of the most effective is to bring along an antler
and clash it against the tree, to attract rutting bulls. A home-made
megaphone is also useful, to make one cardboard or even a plastic milk
jug will work also. If you've never heard a moose call, look it up on
the internet so you will best know how to imitate it. Make sure to
have a rifle with you that is capable of shooting a bullet of 150
grains or more at 2500 fps, and make sure you bring along all the
neccessary tools to skin and transport the moose meat.

by: Log Cabin Rustics