High winds and moose hunting...

[Cyrus]

Draw starts tomorrow and 40kmh winds forecasted bright and early. If i was just deer hunting I would stay home. Any pointers for windy day moose hunting? Looks like wind will be a factor all week....not a good start.

[jackthebear]

The worst day hunting is better than the best day at work��

[Tenacious Billy]

I shot my biggest bull moose to date in a major wind storm - but I think he was close by and my calling was right in his wheelhouse. Generally I've found that any kind of hunting in major wind is somewhat futile.

But you're guaranteed to be unsuccessful from home.

[two-feet]

High winds and moose hunting.....sucks.

But hunting is great..so go

[Cyrus]

Have had 2 moose draws in my life and high winds ruined each one...thinking I am cursed.

[boxhitch]

Gotta be able to find some spot that isn't feeling the full force of the blow
Hunt the pockets
good luck

[wrenchhead]

Got look on the bright side....quiet stalking and scent gets blown out of the country, so you the upper hand on their senses if you can find them.

[Drillbit]

Just drive 41kmph+ when you're going with the wind. Very simple!

[Xenomorph]

Just drive 41kmph+ when you're going with the wind. Very simple!
Funny guy.

[Caribou_lou]

I wouldn't try calling much. Just sneak into some areas where you know moose are living. Bedding areas

[abbyfireguy]

Makes for a lot of noise in the bush. Falling branches and banging tree trunks.
I have always found it gets some of the moose up moving around.
They are very wary of everything.
That being said, you can't shoot a moose if you ain't out there!

[tomahawk]

There in full blown rut, bulls running in the open slashes to get to cows, enough said!!

[gcreek]

Keep the wind in your face, use YOUR nose and keep your eyes open.

[blackhawk19]

at least you should have the rut going for you

[Karma]

We got our Moose today in 5-02C. Wasn't blowing 40, but was 10-15. Walked into wetland, called once, out he walked. Bang, flop.
FWIW, out on the West Coast for Blacktails, we have the best hunting in stormy weather. Lots of noise and movement in the woods freaks them out, so deer are more likely to be out in the open where they can rely on sight to spot predators vs hearing.

K

[knighthunter]

At least the wind will cover-up any unnecessary noise you make while walking thru the brush. With the rut being on, giver.

[Cyrus]

sigh...4 days in and not so much as a cow...calling..walking..sitting..and yes even road hunting. Can't blame the wind the last couple of days...Next to no sign anywhere. Almost like nothing is moving or its occurring all at night maybe because of that huge moon and clear skies. Frustrated...