What are your TIPS for bull moose?

[jaywroe]

Hi everyone,

I got pulled for a bull moose this year and am eager to harvest one with my bow (will be my first).
We definitely have moose in the area we have permission so I know we are in the right area. We are near the Red Deer river, east of Red Deer. I am assuming rut should be last week of Sept to Thanksgiving?

Question is...what are your TOP TIPS for archery bull moose?
Call or Not?
Spot and stalk?
pre-rut or post?
How important is keeping wind in your face?

Please school me!

[Stinky Buffalo]

Tactics will depend on when you are hunting - September-ish you wont necessarily get the best responses to cow calls (in some cases you're better off using bull grunts), but as you approach the first week(s) of October that tends to change.

After that period, it changes again. Not to say that they won't respond to calls, but your results are more random.

Lots of variables involved, like any other kind of hunting.

[Bigwoodsman]

Patience, patience, patience.

BW

[DiabeticKripple]

last week of sept things start to get fun. Oct 1 i called 5 bulls in. Let a little guy walk, had the big guy i was after come in right after but couldnt seal the deal. Other bulls came in on a string as well but it was too thick to get a shot.

Id find somewhere to sit and call and just hang out with the wind in your face for at least an hour. they will come.

[Moo Snukkle]

Without knowing your skill level, I’d say your best chance is to get into a stand, and call. Get into the bush where you have good visibility, and enough of an opening where you can make a 30 yd shot. You’re better off letting them do the walking. Stay in same spot a minimum of 3 days. Only move if you have another spot that is out of earshot if first setup. September can be warm and they tend to move closer to dusk. Patience is key. Scent free decoy can’t hurt.

[Moo Snukkle]

This is my black blanket at 50 yds

Best of luck to you


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[Stinky Buffalo]

Originally Posted by Moo Snukkle

This is my black blanket at 50 yds

I have a folded-up piece of landscape fabric just for that purpose!

Weighs almost nothing, and when hung up in some willows, you do a double-take even when you know it's there.

[Moo Snukkle]

To me, the most important feature, is the sun shouldn’t be able to penetrate it. This is why I’m not fond of the Montana decoys

[Moo Snukkle]

Oh
And while in stand, take an armful of 3’ by 2” diameter dead branches with you. Break one after every cow call series. That loud gunshot of a snap really helps sell the sequence. Moose and elk are very familiar with the sound.

[Gun]

I hunt known travel corridors. Sit on quiet days. Sneak around on windy/rainy. I don't call unless I see one so I can watch reaction.

I've also gone to a few spots in the middle of the night and cow called a few times then backed out. Sometimes a Bull is close come morning light.

[Glas Ó Cairealláin]

Originally Posted by jaywroe

Hi everyone,

I got pulled for a bull moose this year and am eager to harvest one with my bow (will be my first).
We definitely have moose in the area we have permission so I know we are in the right area. We are near the Red Deer river, east of Red Deer. I am assuming rut should be last week of Sept to Thanksgiving?

Question is...what are your TOP TIPS for archery bull moose?
Call or Not?
Spot and stalk?
pre-rut or post?
How important is keeping wind in your face?

Please school me!

Hey Jay, we drew for cow moose in the same area. PM me and we will exchange numbers. We will help you out. We know the area very, very well.

[jaywroe]

Originally Posted by Glas Ó Cairealláin

Hey Jay, we drew for cow moose in the same area. PM me and we will exchange numbers. We will help you out. We know the area very, very well.

I'm not able to message you for some reason. Message me.

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[hunter1337]

alot of waiting

[Timberwoodsman]

Just wondering what stage of the moose rut we are in now? In my area, I've noticed less traffic on camera's.

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[Gun]

I'd say rut is slacking off now. It was slow for us until the 27th. Called in a small Bull in the afternoon but passed. Shot my Bull the next morning. My buddy killed his on the 29th.

I have killed a Bull in early November hot after a cow.

[501s]

I called in a younger bull to about 10 yards on friday. He came in with a 3 foot long drool hanging from his mouth lol. He was very interested.

I was there with my 6 year old and after I stood up and scared the bull off when he got "too close", my 6 year old continued to call him back 2 more times to 20 yards. He really wanted to meet a lady moose!

[Timberwoodsman]

I guess it depends on wmu as well

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[Gun]

"I guess it depends on wmu as well"

That's for sure!

[DirtShooter]

Still seeing moose in the fields in the mornings on the way to work, hope they're active this weekend!

[Jamie Black R/T]

Called a bull in and arrowed him on monday...he came in grunting away to some cow calls. Went back out the next night to recover my arrow and had another bull out in the same field with his nose up a cows behind.

They are still goin good where i'm at.

[Stinky Buffalo]

Here's hoping they're still responding to calls - my son has a tag to fill yet.

[Stinky Buffalo]

Congratulations!

[DirtShooter]

Originally Posted by Stinky Buffalo

Congratulations!

Thanks! Wished it was a bow kill but what can you do when you have a tag to fill after a 6 year wait.

[badbrass]

No kidding! You have to do what you do!

Originally Posted by DirtShooter

Thanks! Wished it was a bow kill but what can you do when you have a tag to fill after a 6 year wait.