How to Call Moose

[Demonical]

This advice is mainly aimed at new hunters, maybe even veteran guys that haven't tried their hand at calling moose, and want to give it a shot.
There's many hunters (much smarter than me) on here, that can chime in with other ideas.

I apologize for being a noobie Albertan here, this is a post I created on Alberta Outdoorsman, Jim.




#1. How to call Moose should really be, WHERE TO CALL MOOSE.

The absolute BEST PLACE TO CALL is on fresh bull moose sign.

Bulls will be restless in Sept, but most will kind of pick out their spot, and will be making lots of rubs, even better is if you find Stink Pots/Wallows, where they are digging up the soil, peeing in it and rolling.
Boots to the ground! Search your area and if you can find that fresh bull sign, that's the absolute best place to call. My #1 calling strategy has always involved finding that fresh bull sign.


#2. What if you cannot locate fresh bull sign as above?

Next best place to call is if you have a nice elevation, over a valley, river bottom or maybe a lake, where your call can reach out over a wider area.
Old burns and cutblocks are great spots to call, again especially if you have an elevation so the call can go out there a bit.


#3. PATIENCE! Once you have picked your calling location, be patient! More guys lose moose by calling at a site, they don't get an answer then booger off to try another spot.
Next thing ya know, the bull that you didn't know was coming, is at the site you left.
I've seen many times where guys did this, then return to find that a bull came exactly to where they were calling.


#4. Once you start calling, be PATIENT!

I pick my spot to call cuz it's the BEST spot, so why would I leave it?
I'll call at a location first light until about 11:00 o'clock. Return to camp.
Then return to that calling site in the afternoon and call until just before dark.
Repeat the next morning. I don't know how many times we have called, gotten no answer, come back the next morning, next evening or the next day or 2 days later.
Eventually a bull will show up.
Heck I called in a bull one late afternoon, buggered up the shot, jammed my rifle, the whole clown act went on, but next morning went to that spot and a bull was bedded right there waiting for me.
Easiest moose I ever shot.


#5. Timing - Everything I have said has to be factored in according to the dates. Anywhere from the first week of Sept to the last week of Sept, you will mainly be calling bulls when the rut hasn't started (this for Alberta, dates change the farther north you go). Call it pre-rut.

During pre-rut raking trees and bull grunting, especially if you are on fresh bull sign can be very effective.

Once the rut starts then you will switch more to cow calls, but always have the ability to add in raking and grunting along with your cow calls.

Once the rut really gets going, cows will congregate, herd up with the local big bull(s).
In that situation you are most likely going to be calling younger satellite bulls, as a big bull is not going to leave his cow(s).

This year I had a bowhunting (crossbow) license, and called in a big like 50"-ish moose, which I frigged up (I'd say fortunately).

Then ended up getting my bull cuz I located smoking fresh bull track crossing a road, then went in after that bull and called him out.
But I got that bull because I recognized the situation and took advantage of it.

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#6. Learn to call with your hands! Whatever you do, don't fall for buying one of those silly horns that they sell at the local hunting store...


#7. Once things start working you, then go about gaining experience, learning how bulls react to your calling, learning how to respond correctly (which means you will screw up lots), which is when things really get fun.
When a bull calls you a certain way, and you understand, this is a bull that needs to be coaxed, or a bull that wants you to always return their call, getting to know SILENT bulls, and then some just come in like a freight train.
But you will learn all that after 40 some years of moose hunting, as I have.

And it doesn't hurt to have basically grown up in Swan Hills, Alberta. Former and maybe some day again, the Moose Mecca of Alberta.


They are out there!





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Remember this: today is the next day of the rest of your life, so enjoy it!

[MRP]

1 is the best but some think that if the little tree growing in a track is less than 4" high it's fresh. Don't know the difference between stripped Willows and the leaves naturally falling off. Or the difference between a porcupine having a snack and a real rub. But I'm sure 90% of the guys on this website are not of that variety.
2 Alice Alice or water is moose by the first name. When you call from the water it seems like most of the bulls come down from the high hillside, could be just me but I think they go up there so they they can hear further.
3 and 4 The dream is the have them running and barking all the way. It's very exciting but I'd say 3/4 come in low and slow. The Bible says that patience is a virtue for moose hunters it's a necessity. Bring a book. Don't call to much every hour or two is lots. Once you know they're coming for sure I only make soft calls if any, break some brush. If they get sidetracked and start going in different direction which usually means they smell another cow I'll get more persistent in my calling.
5 Yup once they rub their horns they're ready. Call them in all the way to the end of December.
6 I used to make lots of birch bark calls and give them. But I rarely actually use one.
7 Its all fun and games until someone loses a heart or a lung, and then it's all work.

Knowing your area makes a huge difference . By far the most exciting is when the bull gets hung up and is not coming all the way, and you changed over to light grunts and you start to walk in on him. That really gets your heart pounding.

[180grainer]

Thanks for posting. Great pictures of some nice looking moose.

[srupp]

hmmm lots of different thoughts
the rut starts here sept 26 ish..peak rut is oct 1--20...
they are finished sorting out between bulls...so no need to fight..I have caught bulls on camera..no tracks...tracks can only tell you where they were.
rubs are mainly velvet removal spots.
i ABSOLUTLEY do disagree that store bought horns for calling are less effective than just hands
go get a K,C CAPLING 22 inch moose magnum fibreglass horn...resonence..tone..volume..all beat just hands.never ever use bull call scapula scraping..they ARE there for loving NOT fighting..onlt time for bull calls..if you see a bull with numerous cows..bull grunt..says im coming over to kick your ass and steal your ladies..I have had that work..but I have also had him leave with the ladies.
calling 1st set at first light half volume..listen for 15 minutes then VERY LOUD...continue calling very loud for the day from one location..bulls are MOVING seeking females...may move 10 kms seeking love..every 15 minutets.
i recomend Buck Expert synthetic moose urine..actually mare pee...plus a box of tampons..find a cut block meadow or other opening..bigger than a ice rink..tie several tampons on willows or under tree 5 feet -6 feet up LOAD THE TAMPONS. YOU SHOULD spread the tampons several kms apart..4-5 distinct calling locations..
calling gets their attention..called bulls in from 5 kms..seen em come to a opening /lake edge \
once close the scent picks up the pace of action..sound like cow smells like cow ..must be cow..
the moose you shoot on tuesday might have been 15 kms away on sunday...
one experienced hunter didnt believe in tampons/scent..so opening morning he left Manny and Me to call...he wandered back to examine some mule deer he saw coming in.
1st call..6 minutes bull screaming in dropped in his tracks 60 feet from scent dispersal units
next morning second bull 40 feet from tampons..it took him 2.5 hours to come in to our calls

moose are 10 inches eye to eye..plus 11 inch ears 31-33 inch spread plus antlers act like satalight dishes..
nose the size of loaf of bread..effective snozz..much easier to call them in its THE RUT if you only get laid once a year you WILL be there
steven

[fishhunt]

Here's my two cents...In addition to all the great tips already mentioned...

1. any funnel type call will help make the call deeper and project further (for me). Think a sheet of rigid felt paper or thin plastic the size of a regular sheet of paper. I roll it up and it's attached to my gun strap with a few pieces of elastic. It's only an inch round when rolled up tight and weighs a few ounces. Easy to take out and roll into a funnel to use as a call.

2. listen for squirrels/chipmunks after you call. I made a few cow calls and within 5 minutes, heard chipmunks calling. I looked over at my brother and pointed in the direction of the chipmunks making noise in the bush (we were in between 3 forests). A few minutes later, 2 cows came out. We watched them walk toward us eating, slowly walking. They came in to 40 yards and had no idea we were there. A big bull was waiting inside the forest, but he wouldn't come out.

Calling moose out of the bush are the best hunting experiences I've ever had.

[Demonical]

srupp are you talking calling horns, similar to the good old fashioned birch bark, but fiberglas/synthetic?

I was referring to the stupid things that Primos sells, artificial calls with a plastic reed. Junk.
You will NEVER find a professional (or competent amateur) hunting guide using one of those. That's what I meant.

Fact is I have one of those fiberglas horns, no idea what brand. I use it very little, as I prefer to call just by cupping my hands, while pinching my nose, to get that nasal tone.

Umm, used feminine products... this cat will not be using! Haha!

[Arctic Lake]

All good advice posted above ! . Sadly it pisses me off because it got me all excited for a moose hunt I can’t go on ,no LEH
Good Luck To All Of You With Draws ! Go get ‘em !
Arctic Lake

[HarryToolips]

hmmm lots of different thoughts
the rut starts here sept 26 ish..peak rut is oct 1--20...
they are finished sorting out between bulls...so no need to fight..I have caught bulls on camera..no tracks...tracks can only tell you where they were.
rubs are mainly velvet removal spots.
i ABSOLUTLEY do disagree that store bought horns for calling are less effective than just hands
go get a K,C CAPLING 22 inch moose magnum fibreglass horn...resonence..tone..volume..all beat just hands.never ever use bull call scapula scraping..they ARE there for loving NOT fighting..onlt time for bull calls..if you see a bull with numerous cows..bull grunt..says im coming over to kick your ass and steal your ladies..I have had that work..but I have also had him leave with the ladies.
calling 1st set at first light half volume..listen for 15 minutes then VERY LOUD...continue calling very loud for the day from one location..bulls are MOVING seeking females...may move 10 kms seeking love..every 15 minutets.
i recomend Buck Expert synthetic moose urine..actually mare pee...plus a box of tampons..find a cut block meadow or other opening..bigger than a ice rink..tie several tampons on willows or under tree 5 feet -6 feet up LOAD THE TAMPONS. YOU SHOULD spread the tampons several kms apart..4-5 distinct calling locations..
calling gets their attention..called bulls in from 5 kms..seen em come to a opening /lake edge \
once close the scent picks up the pace of action..sound like cow smells like cow ..must be cow..
the moose you shoot on tuesday might have been 15 kms away on sunday...
one experienced hunter didnt believe in tampons/scent..so opening morning he left Manny and Me to call...he wandered back to examine some mule deer he saw coming in.
1st call..6 minutes bull screaming in dropped in his tracks 60 feet from scent dispersal units
next morning second bull 40 feet from tampons..it took him 2.5 hours to come in to our calls

moose are 10 inches eye to eye..plus 11 inch ears 31-33 inch spread plus antlers act like satalight dishes..
nose the size of loaf of bread..effective snozz..much easier to call them in its THE RUT if you only get laid once a year you WILL be there
steven

Sounds like good advice... what do you think of using an elk bugle tube (just the hollow tube without the diaphragm) to project your call further?

[srupp]

srupp are you talking calling horns, similar to the good old fashioned birch bark, but fiberglas/synthetic?

I was referring to the stupid things that Primos sells, artificial calls with a plastic reed. Junk.
You will NEVER find a professional (or competent amateur) hunting guide using one of those. That's what I meant.

Fact is I have one of those fiberglas horns, no idea what brand. I use it very little, as I prefer to call just by cupping my hands, while pinching my nose, to get that nasal tone.

Umm, used feminine products... this cat will not be using! Haha!

hmmm yes fibreglass K C CAPLING was/is the world champion moose caller..I did only use cupped hands then started using kc moose magnum...have no experience with " cheap " reed calls.
now regarding tampons..inexpensive..comes with a string to tie up..soaks up a ton of fluids BUCK EXPERT synthetic urine..and they are biodegradable...checks all the needs.
you said used feminine peroducts..NO NO NO..LOL use new ones ha ha ha
both your calling location needs open space for your calls to travel..no wind..I enjoy calling on the edge..point on a lake
the location for tampons needs space too for the wind to disperse the scent..AND around 10 am thermals will take the scent uphill...about 4 pm reversing thermals take scent downhill.
another benifit of scent is it works 24/7 while your eating sleeping etc scent is doing its thing
once scent is deployed DO NOT RETURN TO THE TREE..set up 100 yards away..
# 1 reason moose hunts fail is hunters running around stinking up the area..
DURING THE RUT SIT AND CALL LOUD AND PROUD EVERY 15 MINUTES BY THE CLOCK/WATCH..then listen look,
cheers
Steven

[Bullseye Bob]

Yes buckexpert works great Steven thanks for the tip a number of years ago , I am having trouble finding any for my up coming moose hunt , I have looked everywhere with no luck , Steven or anyone know where I can find some cow moose in heat by chance

[Demonical]

Ok all cool info.

As to scents I never bother to use them, but I did have an amazing experience eons ago, when I didn't have a clue what I was doing.

It went like this: my brother and I were up north of Windy Lake, NE of Swan Hills, Ab.
I had some brand(?) of commercial Cow In Heat scent, soaked in a strip of cloth, rolled up in a 35mm film canister.
I had been sitting some time, when I remembered I had that stuff, so took it out and hung it on a small birch right in behind me.

After an hour or so sitting I got up and took a stroll to the north. My brother was situated 300 yards or something like that to the south of me.

Eventually I made my way back to where my brother was...

Brother: "Did you hear that crack in the bush?"
Me: "Nope, didn't hear anything..."
Brother: "So that wasn't you?"
Me (oblivious): "Nope. Not me..."

And neither of us were smart enough to think what could possibly have made that noise, we never followed it up.
A pair of noobs...

Today I would know better, but after a bit we just left there and headed home.

Well we went back there the next morning and the small birch tree I had hung the strip of scented cloth in had been reduced from a nice 4' tall tree to about 12" high. Just shredded!
I followed the tracks of the bull that had done that, to where he had been bedded, maybe 150yds east of me.

The bull had scented the fake cow in heat urine, stood up and literally had hit a dead standing Poplar with his antler. The marks were clearly visible hammered into the bare trunk.
And then he had walked directly to that small birch and pulverized it.

But I still never bother with the scents, call me cheap.

[srupp]

hmmm IMO no to the elk call being used for moose
IF you simply can not find Buck Expert..try Code Blue...I find TINKS never has worked..I even talked to Tinks corporate office.

for the rut the scent strategy WILL up your encounters and hopefully your success...
cows attract bulls by calling and peeing..you are eliminating 50% of those methods by not simulating them...you call because cow moose do...they pee adding estrus fermones to the scenario...
you drew the LEH or built up points in Alberta..you spend $$$ time..effort...use every legal advantage you can...
3 times I can recall bulls bedded down under the tampon scent location at first light..they were drawn in by the scent..no one was calling...and remained at the scent location...
you are not cheap..you are simply missing a great adjunct to calling....
your calling brings em in from distance..once in 400 yards...??? once they smell the scent..they heard a cow now they smell a cow...its moose magic time...
hmm you even TRIED the scent and brought in a bull..oh ye of little faith..
straight shooting.
Steven

[srupp]

Yes buckexpert works great Steven thanks for the tip a number of years ago , I am having trouble finding any for my up coming moose hunt , I have looked everywhere with no luck , Steven or anyone know where I can find some cow moose in heat by chance

hmmm Canadian tire or Cabelas...places I have purchased bottles before..DO NOT use bottles opened and stored..it oxidizes and produces a repellent effect ....
Steven

[HarryToolips]

hmmm IMO no to the elk call being used for moose
IF you simply can not find Buck Expert..try Code Blue...I find TINKS never has worked..I even talked to Tinks corporate office.

for the rut the scent strategy WILL up your encounters and hopefully your success...
cows attract bulls by calling and peeing..you are eliminating 50% of those methods by not simulating them...you call because cow moose do...they pee adding estrus fermones to the scenario...
you drew the LEH or built up points in Alberta..you spend $$$ time..effort...use every legal advantage you can...
3 times I can recall bulls bedded down under the tampon scent location at first light..they were drawn in by the scent..no one was calling...and remained at the scent location...
you are not cheap..you are simply missing a great adjunct to calling....
your calling brings em in from distance..once in 400 yards...??? once they smell the scent..they heard a cow now they smell a cow...its moose magic time...
hmm you even TRIED the scent and brought in a bull..oh ye of little faith..
straight shooting.
Steven
Ok thanks man for all the advice, I'm definitely going to use the scent for my LEH draw in early Nov...I will look into the calls but keep in mind the elk bugle I use has no diaphragm: simply a hollow tube...in reg 8 where I've hunted moose in the past, there was a 2nd rut in early Nov...think there may be a 2nd rut early Nov in the North Thompson???

[TUGGER]

Srupp have you ever used a incense stick?

[MB_Boy]

One thing my late father and I have found is if you know a bull is out there but won't commit, have your partner try cow calling if your call is not bringing him in. We have tried this numerous times with great success as the bull all of a sudden hears a second tone in a cow call thinking there may be more than one there. We had a bull way out in a bog that was showing interest but not committing to coming in.....I said to my Dad "give me the horn" and I let out a cow bawl and he turned on a dime and came right in.

[horseman2]

My first foray into hunting moose from a tent camp found four grown men in bed listening to an instructional tape and practicing moose calls.
Two days later while eating lunch, a bull could be heard grunting. He could not be located in the heavy bush.
Three cow calls using cupped hands and within five minutes he was crossing the creek and that was my first moose . . . on the ground and 495 pounds to the locker.
The second moose was held up with cow calls until I could get to a tree for a rest. Similar story except this one was on the other side of a creek . . .

[Demonical]

As to scents, as I said, even though I had a really cool experience with them, I stand by my comment: I'm too cheap to use them.

But when my kill rate is 100% without them, I don't see the need.

Happy hunting.

Ironic... today is the 42nd anniversary of my very first moose kill, Sept 23 1980.

[HarryToolips]

As to scents, as I said, even though I had a really cool experience with them, I stand by my comment: I'm too cheap to use them.

But when my kill rate is 100% without them, I don't see the need.

Happy hunting.

Ironic... today is the 42nd anniversary of my very moose kill, Sept 23 1980.

Wow, you've been killing moose for 2.5 years longer than I've been alive...

[ACB]

Whether someone is cheep or just doesn't have the inclination to use scents I think is missing out on the use of one of the small advantages that we might have as hunters. Myself I've used scents for almost everything that I hunted for, moose, deer and elk. I've had too many experiences especially with moose to stop using them now, what really sold me on using scents was while calling moose in MU 7-19 one year. It was around sept. 21 or 22 and I was calling on a cutline just off a small lake very close to the B.C. Alta border. I had been calling for about 1/2- 3/4 of a hour when I had a response. I had scent hanging about 6 ft. high in 3-4 tree's all within 20yds of me. The thing about calling moose or any game is you can't dictate from which direction they may come from, this bull was coming and the direction he was coming from would have put him right in my scent path. He walk right past me and came out on the cutline about 40 yd. broadside, he stayed in that position looking out towards the lake, I couldn't make out if he had 3 points on his brow tines ( at that time in region 7B there wasn't the 10 point rule yet just 3 brow tines or immature bulls). All that I saw was his right side and all he had was 1 large brow tine about 2 ft. long, he was a helluva bull. What I told my buddies is that he looked like a walking add for Moose Head Lager. He turned and walked in the opposite direction and I gave a quiet call to try to stop him, he turned around right behind a fallen aspen tree and again I couldn't make out three brow tines. By this time he figured out that something was wrong and took off. That bull had walked right through my scent path, and hadn't detected my scent, I was sold on using scents and have had a lot of fun experiences using them since.

[Demonical]

Wow, you've been killing moose for 2.5 years longer than I've been alive...

Call me old guy haha...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlK3GlvJDJY&t=178s

Link to video I made of my hunt... try not to laugh?

[srupp]

Srupp have you ever used a incense stick?

yes I have...used a 2 litre plastic pop bottle...cut off the bottom large end..drill holes all around the the bottom 1 inch up...this air intake...drill similar holes where the bottle starts to narrow...smoke exit holes...keep the cap on..
light stick...poke stick into ground...place bottle over the stick....this set allows for maximum burn time..build up of smoke...that exits equally around bottle

impressions. It did indeed smell like moose urine ..however with a distinct smoke odor my cloths smelled badly with combo...tried it for 3 days till buck expert juice arrived from Nanaimo with last hunter...got our moose couple days later. The smoke stick did not work for us that time...no moose close? that's my only time..and took 3x washing clothes lol
I am not here telling anyone what they must do... I am trying to help...mentor ....
good luck
Steven

[srupp]

hmm video didn't work...looking forward to it
Steven

[Demonical]

Hmm, maybe have to right click and paste link into url?

[tigrr]

I have found it takes a different approach to different circumstances. Early season the calling brings the bulls to the edge of the bush but not out in the clearing. I won't shoot if I don't see the boiler room.
Some early Sept calling(10th) has brought them crashing through the bush only to stop out of sight and not come any closer.
I know my calling works due to having bulls circling me on top of a big log burn pile in a clear cut. 20 feet up and I could watch the plop/huff with every footstep in Oct. Call for a bit and wait 1.5 hours to see what shows up from 4 km away. Some times it works.

[fishhunt]

The very first time I did my cow call...a pack of wolves was nearby and started howling. Then later I moved a few hundred yards and saw two wolves starting at me. They had circled around. Yikes. so my call works on predators too!

[srupp]

The very first time I did my cow call...a pack of wolves was nearby and started howling. Then later I moved a few hundred yards and saw two wolves starting at me. They had circled around. Yikes. so my call works on predators too!

LOL I called in a 400-pound grizzly...on seeing me he departed at a high rate of speed stage left..lol I remember laughing and saying out loud..." gotta work on my calling " I also called in a wolf ....seperate location years apart.
steven

[MRP]

The very first time I did my cow call...a pack of wolves was nearby and started howling. Then later I moved a few hundred yards and saw two wolves starting at me. They had circled around. Yikes. so my call works on predators too!

Yup bin-there-dun-that;). Bears, lost domestic cows, Martin, pesky beavers, otters. The number 2 thing I seen come in is Lynx, they are very curious critters and by far the most quiet like smoke through the trees. My wife thinks I’m a expert caller, I can do moose, deer, elk and duck calls and always get a squirrel. Once I had porcupine that thought I was a good looker and had to beat him off with a stick. I’m not quite into that kind of relationship.

[tigrr]

The coolest experience I have had is stopping for a bite to eat and listening to a love sick cow call and call for a bull. This was in early Nov.
She was in a swamp no man would ever walk through.
I have regularly called wolves and they respond but I have never seen them. I think they have been shot at!!

[DBM]

October 1st one year the rut was in full swing. In one morning I saw 7 bulls in a small little area. I got to see cows calling bulls across the road, bulls fighting, and overall general pandemonium. The best day I ever had in the woods. Now my LEH is in the same region and I haven’t seen a bull in a week. Lol

[HighCountryBC]

The OP has provided very sound and accurate advice.

Srupp, I'm sorry but no one is calling a bull in from 5km away. No matter what type of call you're using, sound isn't travelling that far in the bush.

[HighCountryBC]

Call me old guy haha...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlK3GlvJDJY&t=178s

Link to video I made of my hunt... try not to laugh?

Great video and calling. That's how you get it done!

[srupp]

The OP has provided very sound and accurate advice.

Srupp, I'm sorry but no one is calling a bull in from 5km away. No matter what type of call you're using, sound isn't travelling that far in the bush.

hmm actually have the GPS locations of 2x one off Teslin bull came to the lake at the end 2.5 hours working down the lk..have photos of 59 inch rack..shot 120 yards from meat pole..other one was responding on a ridge..took his time..enough time that Tim got back to shoot him..
it works from GREAT DISTANCES...
Srupp
first tiume ACCROSS A LAKE SECOND ACCROSS A lake to high ridge..i specifically did say woods cut down both scent range..and calling distance
cheers

[HighCountryBC]

hmm actually have the GPS locations of 2x one off Teslin bull came to the lake at the end 2.5 hours working down the lk..have photos of 59 inch rack..shot 120 yards from meat pole..other one was responding on a ridge..took his time..enough time that Tim got back to shoot him..
it works from GREAT DISTANCES...
Srupp

Awesome. Nice work!

[srupp]

Awesome. Nice work!

thank you..however Tims moose that trip was 1 inch wider..lol
cheers
srupp

[Bustercluck]

I haven’t read this thread as I’ve been busy,but I have some food for thought or questions.

You see a moose making his way in… do you call in his direction? 90 degrees? Behind you?



There was a some wolves where I was hunting last week. Do you find the bulls are more quiet when there’s predators around? I had a bull grunt at me 4 times over the course of 1.5 hours, but they were softer woofs instead of an aggressive grunt.

[Gr8 white hunter]

A couple guy's up hunting in region 6 watched YouTube and went got 2 moose on there daughter's leh.

[high horse Hal]

October 1st one year the rut was in full swing. In one morning I saw 7 bulls in a small little area. I got to see cows calling bulls across the road, bulls fighting, and overall general pandemonium. The best day I ever had in the woods. Now my LEH is in the same region and I haven’t seen a bull in a week. Lolthat one special morning will happen again, good luck

[srupp]

I haven’t read this thread as I’ve been busy,but I have some food for thought or questions.

You see a moose making his way in… do you call in his direction? 90 degrees? Behind you?



There was a some wolves where I was hunting last week. Do you find the bulls are more quiet when there’s predators around? I had a bull grunt at me 4 times over the course of 1.5 hours, but they were softer woofs instead of an aggressive grunt.

when I get a bull answering grunting...I respond back with another cow call...aiming the call at the direction of the bull...because thats what cows do...I raise the pitch of the call slightly..higher tone..a bit more drawn out call...the raise in pitch the drawn out length..is a change to say I hear you big boy...sometimes if the bull is answering but not coming in i turn my head and project the call away...as if the cow is moving off..and away .
worked for over 40 years fooling bulls one at a time.....actually love calling moose .

when I see the bull..I titrate the volume..lower it in loudness..DO NOT MOVE they KNOW WHERE THE COW should be...be the cow..at oneness with your inner cow..if the bull has moved in he has herd and is interested..a real cow doesnt scream at full yilt boogie once the bull is seen .
cheers
Srupp

[sthdslayer]

Srupp going up north for our leh staring Oct 16 much luck calling the latter part of OCT

[srupp]

Srupp going up north for our leh staring Oct 16 much luck calling the latter part of OCT
Hi....the rut is like a marriage it seldom happens when you least expect...and the end is not sudden...its a combination of events
If the cow is bred she is out of the mating game she no longer is love struck.but not all cows run into mister horny....if she is out of season and she has not caught a pregnancy she will go into a second estrus...I live in WILLIAMS LAKE I have successfully called bull moose in from sept 20...ish.... all the way through untill late oct 23..ish...I havnt tried earlier or later...different strategies...and I only apply for rut oct 1...14...and fly in hunts are sept 26-oct 15..max due to ice up potential

so short answer is yes...remember...to use buck expert synthetic moose urine and TAMPONS for scent dispersal units...

you are free to pm with a ph number and I will call you..
cheers
steven

[srupp]

Hmm couple points late season...the big bulls have been mating non stop and are getting weary in well doing..lol
Now the younger bulls start singing..put me in coach I am ready to play...the big bulls may slowly disengage rest and start feeding and resting .
Calling every 15 minutes by your watch....you wont get many opportunities for calling responses and it will be inexperienced younger.....EAGER bulls
Less activity...make all opportunities count.
Steven

[sthdslayer]

https://assets.cabelas.ca/image/upload/q_auto,f_auto/ProductImages//26491-125105This the right stuff

[ACB]

Myself and a buddy were calling (like a cow) one time in mu 7-31 and had a bull answering and and coming in when a cow spoiled are game, the bull was coming towards us when that cow started calling to the bull and he kept coming towards us, then she really start calling and you could hear her running towards the bull make all kinds of different noises. The bull stopped and started going towards the calling cow, I think they must of had prior relations so to speak. When they got together they both were calling and vocalizing and it didn't take long before nature got to work. The noises that both the bull and cow were making were some noises I'v never heard moose make, you could tell exactly when they got down to vinegar strokes. LOL Moose make all kinds of strange sounds.

[srupp]

https://assets.cabelas.ca/image/upload/q_auto,f_auto/ProductImages//26491-125105This the right stuff

hmmmm yes that is the Buck expert I find works the best..

to ensure its not outdated its best to taste some yourself in the store..it should still be salty..HA HA HA...MY BAD...

cheers
steven

[Bustercluck]

Just had a moose walk out in front of me about an hour ago at about 150 yards and quarter away. I lost sight of him before I had a chance to shoot.

Its fairly windy, but it sounds like something is going on behind me on the left where he came from now. Sounded like a couple of good grunts followed by 2-3 heavy thuds.

[hawk-i]

Wife and I just got back from our moose hunt today, called in 2 bulls and we both got to cut our tags :)

[Arctic Lake]

Story and pictures please ! We need a lot more if that on HBC . Especially for us fellas that won’t be going moose hunting Arctic Lake
Wife and I just got back from our moose hunt today, called in 2 bulls and we both got to cut our tags :)

[dbergen69]

Srupp, when you say call every 15 minutes, would this be one call or a few calls?

Does anyone have a good link to how to videos for moose calling?

[shed-hunter1]

3 bulls down in 7 days called all 3 in called 3 others in wouldnt come out

[Arctic Lake]

3 bulls down in 7 days called all 3 in called 3 others in wouldnt come out
Picture and story would be nice !
Arctic Lake