Albafly
06-26-2011, 04:44 PM
Hi guys,
I was lucky enough to get a bull moose draw with a buddy in Region 5-01 for Oct 1 to 14. We plan to head up a day or two in advance to get set up then hunt hard for as long as it takes, min 9 days booked off work, right through til last day if we need it. Any moose will be a trophy for us, so I am not looking for the biggest bull out there. It will be my first moose hunt, and I really am so exited about it. In fact, I am not sure how I’ll manage to get through the next 96 sleeps until it starts.
So far, this is what I have picked up from reading:
Hit the range
Low lying areas
Lots of willows
Recent cut blocks with lots of feed
Learn to Cow call
Scout beforehand- buddy is going up in July and I’m going to try and get there in early Sept for a scouting trip
Avoid bull call as it might scare off smaller bulls
Stand hunt- wind in the face, sun on the back
Full moon and clear night=moose will be less active in daylight
Be in position before first light and hunt sunrise and sunset hard
What else should I consider? All information is useful- whether it is general pointers relating to moose hunting for a beginner or tactics for this specific area. It would be great if anyone can give me an idea of what to expect from moose hunting at that location at that time of year. I put in for this hunt as we have both been there a few times (buddy has deer hunted there quite a few times), we have access to a cabin if we need it and from my research it seemed like a decent area and the rut should be on- if I am misguided on these points, fell free to correct me.
Thanks, and happy hunting!
Alba
I was lucky enough to get a bull moose draw with a buddy in Region 5-01 for Oct 1 to 14. We plan to head up a day or two in advance to get set up then hunt hard for as long as it takes, min 9 days booked off work, right through til last day if we need it. Any moose will be a trophy for us, so I am not looking for the biggest bull out there. It will be my first moose hunt, and I really am so exited about it. In fact, I am not sure how I’ll manage to get through the next 96 sleeps until it starts.
So far, this is what I have picked up from reading:
Hit the range
Low lying areas
Lots of willows
Recent cut blocks with lots of feed
Learn to Cow call
Scout beforehand- buddy is going up in July and I’m going to try and get there in early Sept for a scouting trip
Avoid bull call as it might scare off smaller bulls
Stand hunt- wind in the face, sun on the back
Full moon and clear night=moose will be less active in daylight
Be in position before first light and hunt sunrise and sunset hard
What else should I consider? All information is useful- whether it is general pointers relating to moose hunting for a beginner or tactics for this specific area. It would be great if anyone can give me an idea of what to expect from moose hunting at that location at that time of year. I put in for this hunt as we have both been there a few times (buddy has deer hunted there quite a few times), we have access to a cabin if we need it and from my research it seemed like a decent area and the rut should be on- if I am misguided on these points, fell free to correct me.
Thanks, and happy hunting!
Alba