| Archery Moose hunting is the Holy Grail for many | | | | should be used in an area known to be populated by |
| hunters. As the largest of the deer family, the moose | | | | moose trails, droppings, and other signs of moose |
| is an attractive draw for hunters. Its massive size | | | | habitation. Still hunting is recommended for rainy days, |
| (over one thousand pounds) and incredible horn | | | | as it will be harder for the moose to detect hunters. |
| spreads (up to seventy inches) make it the king of | | | | The hunter will circle slowly in a area looking for |
| kills.Moose are an especially good hunt for archers. | | | | moose. This may be more effective in locating |
| Archery moose hunting is also ideal because moose | | | | moose, and requires a less powerful call. In stand |
| are nearly blind, and easy to sneak up upon and | | | | hunting, the moose hunter stays in a stand that is |
| reach with a fatal bow shot. It is highly possible for | | | | located on a known moose trail. This method requires |
| an archer to get within ten feet of the moose they | | | | a powerful moose call, as the hunter is relying on the |
| are targeting.The fall season is the best time for | | | | moose coming to the stand. This also requires that |
| moose hunting. This is its mating season, and bulls will | | | | the stand be placed in a wooded area to avoid |
| be susceptible to moose calls, making it easier prey. | | | | detection. This can also pose problems for hunters as |
| Bulls will also begin to move away from their homes | | | | moose aren't always located in wooded areas. This is |
| to search for a mate, which will increase a hunter's | | | | why it is especially important to check for moose |
| chance of spotting one. Despite this movement, | | | | signs when setting up a stand.Archery moose hunting |
| moose can be difficult to locate, because they have | | | | is exhilarating and requires a lot of planning, |
| a variety of habitats: from swamps, to lowlands, to | | | | preparation, and skill. However, with a little |
| marshes, to as well as more wooded areas. It is | | | | preparation and some skill, you can hunt the monster |
| recommended that new moose hunters hire a guide, | | | | of all deer.My name is Ted Lake and I'm building a |
| as an experienced moose caller can successfully call | | | | website in memory of my dad Deuaine Lake. This |
| moose up to three or four miles away. Since the | | | | site is all about Archery and Archery Hunting. My dad |
| moose may already be traveling in search for a mate, | | | | started me when I was 5 years old (1956) and I've |
| this can be especially useful in locating them.Generally | | | | continued to teach both my boys the same respect |
| there are two primary methods of archery moose | | | | for the sport of archery. |
| hunting: still hunting and stand hunting. Both methods | | | | |