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Do not look at forage as a gauge of primary moose habitat; moose also need tall, mature trees. Finding moose forage is not enough of an indicator that you are going to find moose in an area. The mature stand of trees is the first requirement, then, if the forage is available as well, you will have the makings of a prime environment for moose.

Moose need a diverse habitat. Remember that the moose will retreat into the thick forests to escape heat and they will congregate near a wet area within the forest. In the fall, hunt for moose in or near old forests, especially if they back onto small, open areas that contain forage. Moose will avoid human interference. Therefore, you will need to separate yourself from the crowded hunting grounds.

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Source: Moose Hunting Tips: The Ultimate Guide to Moose Hunting.

The first week of moose hunting at Spruce Pond saw three of four hunters bag a moose. The photos in this post show Myron Zaruba and Harvey Glowaski with their animals. Week 2 hunters went into Spruce Pond yesterday and are from Massachusetts and New York state. Good luck guys!!

Moose hunting season has started at Spruce Pond

The first hunters of the season have arrived at Spruce Pond. Hunters from Wisconsin and Minnesota flew in on Sunday, Sept. 14, in foggy and rainy conditions. The guides report there is lots of sign and we expect the hunters to have a successful week. Good luck Mike, Joe, Myron and Harvey!

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When field judging a bull, remember a couple of things. All moose look huge so forget judging body size to find a trophy. You want to look for a couple main antler characteristics to see if your bull moose is mature. If it has the tri-palm bottoms (3 points on the bottom, paddles on each side), it most likely is mature. If it has big, wide, and tall paddles on top it is a mature bull. If it has short skinny top paddles or no paddles, it is an immature bull, which is referred to as a spike bull, because it has not yet developed paddles.

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On Sunday, September 7, our guides were sent into Spruce Pond to make preparations for the 2014 hunting season. The guides will do some repairs and have a good look around to determine where the animals may be located. We are now counting down the days until our first hunters arrive!

If you’re interested in moose hunting and are out to hunt the big bull, one of the first things you need to learn for a successful hunting experience is how to call a moose. Moose calling is the technique used by hunters to call in the prey. However, most amateur hunters don’t realize how easy it really is and don’t appreciate its importance when it comes to hunting the big bull. There are three very basic and main concepts when it comes to bull moose calls. First and foremost, it’s one of the easiest things to do. Even children or people with absolutely no experience can do it with some of nature’s most basic elements such as breaking sticks, brushing leaves, shuffling the grass and other various environmental noises you can make.

Secondly, from late August to October and even past that, moose calling techniques can work in just about any situation even in off-seasons where some hunters believe that it does not improve their chances. There are some people who believe that certain calls or certain noises will only work during certain parts of the year or on certain animals. This simply is not the case. Agreed, cow calls are most effective during the rut. But these calls work during other seasons as well. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to calling moose. And lastly, patience is your biggest virtue. Calling requires patience. Sometimes it can take an entire day before you get any sort of response to your calls. You must be willing to wait. If patience is your weakest link then that’s something you need to “practice” before hunting. If you’re hunting for the big bull, practice your cow call. Cow calls are soft and last about two to three seconds at a time during most part of the year. During mating season, the moose mating calls can last up to five or six seconds. They are guttural, moaning sounds. The best way to learn them would be to listen to an audio of a live cow call and then practice it.

A good basic rule to follow when doing a grunt or cow call is to make several calls in sequence, several times during a 30 minutes period at 3 hour intervals. During the silent periods you can brush grass or make other environmental noises like antler thrashing to attract more attention. Just remember to be patient. Don’t expect the moose to come charging in at full speed. In order for your moose calls to be heard over the maximum distance possible, learn to use the wind to your advantage. Make downwind calls so that the wind carries the sound as far as possible. You can also use a funnel as a megaphone when calling for additional volume. Most hunters traditionally use a rolled up strip of birch bark for this purpose but you can basically use anything in the shape of a funnel. This technique is useful on days when there is no wind. Early mornings and late afternoons are the best times for moose calling. Mid-mornings are usually the hottest parts of the day so the animals prefer to rest. This doesn’t mean that you cannot find the occasional moose strolling around. You can call through the day for optimal effect. Moose calling is an effective way for hunters to attract bulls. But it is important to remember that moose calling techniques, as with everything else, are useful only when properly used.

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The study of moose movements can help you come up with some good ideas as to the patterns and travels of moose in a given area. By learning how much moose travel during the daylight and at nighttime, a hunter may improve his moose hunting techniques. Information from the book Ecology and Management of the North American Moose indicates that bull moose not in the rut don’t travel very far in a 24-hour period. Although the movements of bull moose increase dramatically during the peak of the rut, the movement of cow moose decreases.

What does this mean to the moose hunter? When out moose hunting and you come across moose tracks made overnight or which appear to be not too old, don’t be quick to dismiss these signs. The moose may not be as far away as you might think. Once you have determined the direction of travel, follow the tracks on a parallel line on the downwind side. Every once in a while approach the moose tracks to determine the direction of travel. Remember, moose have the habit of circling to the downwind side before bedding down to monitor the approaching predators that may follow his track. If you do find reasonably fresh moose tracks, it may be advisable to follow them or at least set up and do some calling. The moose may be closer than you think!

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Source: Moose Hunting Tips: The Ultimate Guide to Moose Hunting.

When you’re not finding moose in the same old haunts, it’s time to change it up. There are many environmental variables that can influence moose behaviour and habitat utilization, such as changing weather, hunter pressure, disease and population densities. It’s important, therefore, to be willing to explore new country—and new tactics—if you hope to enjoy consistent success.

When moose aren’t where you expect to find them, think through the problem and try to figure out what might be affecting their behaviour—and how. This is where time spent poring over maps and aerial photos getting to know your hunting territory can pay important dividends. For example, where’s a moose likely to go in abnormally warm weather? Somewhere to cool off, which could be a water source, but more often he’ll head into the shade of coniferous cover. If you know the area, you’ll find the cover.

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Source:                        OutdoorCanada.ca

You could expect to get a bear claw at the local coffee shop in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, but Lisa Connors didn’t expect to see a bear in a live trap at the back of a truck. Connors was in the drive-thru Monday, anticipating her morning coffee. She didn’t think anything of it when she saw a Wildlife truck with what she thought was an empty cage on the back.

“And the cage starts moving, and then when I looked closer, we realized there was a bear in the back just rolling around and rolling around. And buddy got out to get his coffee and everything,” she said. “So I was really shocked,”

All she could think was “poor bear.”

“Usually bears are out in the wild and it’s quiet. And then the wildlife, these professionals, are supposed to take it and release it. Instead, they take it to the busiest spot in town”, she said. “When I looked the ear was tagged and the poor thing was just rolling around, rolling around in this little small barrel basically.”

Connors thinks it’s animal cruelty to have the “fair-sized” bear trapped in a stressful environment, seeing cars and busy traffic from a small cage. She said the officers should have captured the animal and released it.

“And then maybe come back and get their coffee,” she said.

Connors said she assumed other people saw the bear because there was a long lineup, and “the cage was moving, it wasn’t just still.” A spokesperson from the province’s Natural Resources department said in an email it was aware of the situation.

“All matters of this nature are taken very seriously and we are addressing it internally. The animal was released without harm at a safe location and is in good condition,” the statement said.

This article was originally presented on the CBC web site. Click the link below to see the video.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/lisa-connors-shocked-by-bear-in-live-trap-at-tim-hortons-1.2740658

One of the most important moose hunting tips to observe is to be patient. If you are calling moose in during the rut, it may take several minutes to several hours or even days. Moose have a great memory and if the bull you are after is already with a cow he probably isn’t going to drop her to come find a new one to mate with. But, when he is finished mating with that cow he is going to come over where he heard you calling the day before to check you out. He hasn’t forgotten that there was a cow looking for love!

Some moose hunters report they have called an animal and have not had it come in right away, but found the moose came looking within 24 hours. Be patient and don’t give up on a spot you called, especially if you know there are moose in the area. You never know when he’s going to come looking for the next potential mate. Locate several likely areas to hunt, then on a regular basis revisit each area. Of course, these must be areas that hold game or offers food, shelter or security. A hunter must have the patience to see the potential, locate the hot spots and to wait out the game.

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Source: Moose Hunting Tips: The Ultimate Guide to Moose Hunting.