Moose Hunting Info >> Moose Hunting Tips

Moose hunting, just like any other big game hunting activity, requires lots of preparation and planning not to mention purchasing the necessary equipment. As far as weaponry is concerned, the large size of the animal dictates that a suitable caliber rifle must be used. The rifle used for this particular type of hunting should be one that maximizes the hunter’s potential opportunities while minimizing the moose’s unnecessary suffering or loss. For moose hunting, experienced hunters recommend using heavy bullets because the size influences penetration and expansion. We will offer you a list of popular moose calibers and bullet weights:

• .30/06 Springfield 180
• .308 Winchester 180
• 7mm Rem. M 175
• .300 Winchester Magnum 180
• .300 Weatherby Magnum 180
• 7mm Weatherby Magnum 150

Of course, the right rifle and the right caliber with no hunting techniques are useless. For moose hunting there are basically two primary ways: still hunting and stand hunting. The first one is a technique where the hunter (keeping the power of the wind in his favor) walks very slow and as quiet as possible in and around the areas of plentiful sign. The best time to use this technique is after a very heavy rain when the leaves and the underbrush are soaked and it is quieter to move around.

The stand hunting technique is the most popular technique among amateur and experienced moose hunters. This method requires positioning yourself in a favorable area over which you can observe without the risk of being detected. Before the hunting activity, it is recommended to scout out prospective locations by looking for areas of fresh dropping tracks, recently eaten brush or other obvious signs of moose activity. Although the market is filled with lost of sounds and calls designed for moose hunting, the primary one used for this particular type of hunting is the cow call or mating call during the rut. This essentially simulates an available cow so that it can attract a prospective bull. During the rut period (which starts at mid December and ends in mid October) this type of calling is very efficient.

Although bulls seek cows continually throughout the rutting period, the cows are sexually receptive only for several days out of a 28 day cycle. If no bulls are receptive to her during this period of estrus it is possible after about 25 days to have a second “heat“. Complex studies have demonstrated that the vast majority of the conceptions are achieved during September and October. Due to this cycle, calling during this period is more efficient in comparison to other periods of the year.

Weather plays an important role when planning a moose hunting technique as well as unfamiliar odors and sounds. As you can see, a moose hunter must take lots of aspects in consideration if an efficient moose hunting adventure is desired. We haven’t said anything about the clothing which is very important; it should be a good cross section, diverse enough to make the hunter feel comfortable in varying temperatures (cool, freezing, warm). Wool outer clothing is recommended due to the reason that it is considerably quieter in comparison with synthetic so the chances of being spotted in the middle of your moose hunting technique are smaller.

All things considered, moose hunting techniques are not all about the technique, a hunter must think about the rifle, clothing, calls and the list could go on. No hunting technique is efficient without taking into consideration the above mentioned aspects.

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