Species: Moose

Moose

The largest of our deer family, the moose is available in many states and are within the realm of most budgets and logistics of On Your Own hunters.  With Alaska having the only over-the-counter tags, all other states require a drawing for moose hunts.

Moose have three distinct subspecies available for hunting.   Canada moose live in the northeastern states and extend across the nothern teir of the United States as far west as North Dakota.  Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Minnesota, and North Dakota all have hunting seasons for Canada moose.

Shiras moose, also called Wyoming moose, are native to the Rocky Mountain states.  Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado all have hunting seasons for Shiras moose.  These are the smallest body and antler size of the moose family, but are still very impressive animals.

Alaska-Yukon moose are found where you would expect - Alaska and the Yukon Territories.  Alaska has moose seasons available to the non-guided On Your Own hunter, and represents one of the greatest trophy opportunities in all of North America.  These moose are by far, the largest antler and body size of all moose.

Moose rutting occurs in September.  Fortunately for hunters, this is also the time when most moose seasons are open.  Hunting moose is mostly a spot and stalk hunt, but many hunters have success calling moose during the rutting season.  Whatever tactic you use, prepare yourself for a great hunt, and a tremendous amount of work, once you get a moose on the ground.

The work begins. Come prepared.

A public land moose from Alaska.