The hunting season is off to a good start at Spruce Pond, with most hunters enjoying success. Among them was Rick Young (pictured), shown with the caribou that allowed him to complete his slam.
First group of hunters are gone into Spruce Pond
The first group of hunters for 2015 is now at Spruce Pond. On Sunday, the hunters were flown by helicopter into Spruce and are now on the hunt. The hunters, from Oklahoma and Texas, will fly back out next Sunday, our regular changeover day. Best of luck to our hunters, who are shown below before boarding the helicopter with their trusty pilot Jim.
2015 hunting season starts Sept. 14
The 2015 hunting season is just around the corner! Our guides and cook flew into Spruce Pond last Sunday and have been busy preparing for the hunt. Part of the preparations included slinging an Argo into the wilderness, where it will be used during the season. The hunt officially starts on Monday, Sept. 14. Good luck to our hunters!
Three caribou tags available for this fall!! Act Now!!
Because of a cancellation, three caribou tags have become available for this fall’s hunt at Spruce Pond. Caribou tags are extremely hard to come by, so we expect there will be a lot of interest in these tags.
Caribou tags can be purchased by themselves, at a rate of $6,500 plus tax, or in a combo hunt with a moose tag for $9,999 plus tax. We also have a limited number of moose tags. These moose tags sell for $5,000 plus HST.
We have openings in the following weeks:
Sept. 27-Oct. 3: 3 openings
Oct. 4-11: 1 opening
Oct. 11-17: 3 openings.
Just four tags left!
With the 2015 season less than two months away, Spruce Pond Hunting has just four tags left. Three of the tags are in the final week of the season, Oct. 11-17, so we can handle you and two friends for a great hunt. If you book in the next week, we will throw in a bear tag (stumble-on hunt only, no baits) for free. Call toll-free today at 1-844-277-7823.
Previously logged areas that have been re-planted do not support moose populations
Moose inhabit areas of the world where the four seasons come and go, and with the seasonal change in environment, moose change the areas they occupy. Contrary to popular belief, previously logged areas that are re-planted DO NOT support moose populations. At first (after logging), the browse available is good and moose will take advantage of these areas in the spring for a few seasons. Once newly-planted trees begin to grow, they very quickly choke out the available browse, leaving poor moose habitat. Once this happens, moose will not utilize the area. Areas that naturally seed themselves will see more moose utilization for more spring seasons but these too will eventually be abandoned by moose. We seldom see moose in a growing cut block. Yes, the moose will use these areas in the spring, until the new growth inhibits the nutritional browse growth, after which the moose will not make use of them.
During the fall season, you are going to have a much higher success rate of seeing moose if you look in the unlogged areas. This may entail moose calling, still hunting or stand hunting. Finding wetlands that are within or back onto the unlogged areas will be a good help too. Moose will avoid human contact. If an area is getting a lot of traffic, whether it is vehicular or by foot, they will move to areas that are undisturbed. To be consistently successful in harvesting moose you need to find these secluded areas of moose habitat.
Visit our web site: www.sprucepondhunting.com
Toll-free: 1-844-277-7823
E-mail: info@sprucepondhunting.com
Source: Moose Hunting Tips: The Ultimate Guide to Moose Hunting.
Using a tree stand to hunt moose
Using a tree stand when hunting moose can be very beneficial, particularly when you are bow hunting. Tree stands allow the hunter to get off the ground where the human scent can pose a problem, to matter what big game animal you are hunting. Being off the ground will allow human scent to rise well above the quarry and give the hunter the chance to bring the animal in closer. As well, a tree stand will allow a moose call to travel longer distances because being on the ground surrounded by thick forest can impede the travel of sound. Using tree stands for moose hunting purposes can provide the opportunity to call in animals from miles around. Remember, you must always wear a safety harness
Visit our web site: www.sprucepondhunting.com
Toll-free: 1-844-277-7823
E-mail: info@sprucepondhunting.com
Source: Moose Hunting Tips: The Ultimate Guide to Moose Hunting
Moose Facts and Information
The word “moose” is derived from the Natik word “moos” which itself is derived from the Proto-Algonquian “mooswa” (twig-eater). – Moose are the largest member of the deer family and the largest animals can grow up to be 7 feet tall and over 1500 pounds. – They have a life expectancy of 8 to 25 years.
Moose are known to be very good swimmers (up to 6 miles per hour) and they can run up to 35 miles per hour. – Thanks to their long legs which are insulated from the cold by a rather thick coat of hollow hairs, moose can walk through snow easily. – They have very bad eyesight (almost blind) but compensate with their hearing and sense of smell which are very developed. – Moose are color blind due to the fact that they have a shortage of cones. – In normal situations, moose aren’t aggressive at all but when they are hungry/tired, the situation changes. Another situation in which moose get aggressive is when they are harassed by people/dogs or even traffic. – Mothers with young calves get very aggressive and will likely attack people who are getting too close. – Moose migrations can exceed 300 km.
Visit our web site: www.sprucepondhunting.com
Toll-free: 1-844-277-7823
E-mail: info@sprucepondhunting.com
Source: www.moosehuntinginfo.com
Spruce Pond Hunting to appear at World Fishing & Outdoor Exposition, Suffern NY, March 5-8, 2015
Spruce Pond Hunting will make its second appearance at the World Fishing & Outdoor Exposition in Suffern, NY, from March 5-8. We will be in Booth 330 and invite anyone who will be in the area to drop by the Rockland Community College Field House to say hello and have a chat. We will be playing a video of our recent Woods ‘n Water show with Peter Fiduccia, who will also be in attendance at the Suffern show. Peter, who will be at Booths 107 and 108, will be able to give you his opinion of the hunting at Spruce Pond.
Watch Peter Fiduccia’s Woods ‘n Water show about Spruce Pond on YouTube
Last fall, Peter Fiduccia, host of Woods ‘N Water television show, took a hunting trip to Spruce Pond. The show he produced was shown just before Christmas on the Pursuit Channel in the United States. The show is now available for viewing on You Tube. Click on the link below to view the show:
