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fwagner
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Hey guys,
My father and I are heading out this fall (September 26th - October 3rd) for a first time, unguided, moose hunt in northwest Ontario via Showalters Fly-in outposts (1 bull tag, 1 cow tag). We will be hunting, unguided, on Apps, Crooked, and Action lakes for anyone who is familiar with the area. I have a few questions in regards to equipment, terrain, and tactics that I was hoping you guys could help me with. A little background on me and my father. We have been elk hunting the Grand Mesa National forest for the last 10 years. I tagged along on my buddies first moose hunt in Idaho that lasted literally 30 minutes, he REALLY did his homework when it came to scouting, so I didn't get much experience as far as calling goes but learned a few things in terms of breaking down the moose in comparison to elk. So I'll list some questions below and I thank you all for your help!!
1.) Anyone familiar with what kind of terrain I might be experiencing in that part of Ontario? Really marshy where ever you go?
2.) Assuming waders are needed what kind of waders do you recommend? Can I bring my duck hunting neoprene chest waders and change in and out of them or is there a brand of waders that will work well by slipping them over my pants and boots?
3.) Any scouting suggestions? How do I approach a giant lake and look at google earth and find potential spots if possible?
4.) Everything I have heard, read, is that moose take their sweet ass time coming to calls and you need to be very very patient. Also the last place you call the previous night should be the first place you try the next morning. Any other calling tips? I have a aspen bark homemade cow call and a scapula from a small bull to use for raking trees.
5.) Are moose active at night? Is night scouting in terms of listening for calls a good strategy?
6.) Do moose hear boat motors coming from miles away and turn the other way or are they somewhat not bothered by them?
Thanks again!!!
My father and I are heading out this fall (September 26th - October 3rd) for a first time, unguided, moose hunt in northwest Ontario via Showalters Fly-in outposts (1 bull tag, 1 cow tag). We will be hunting, unguided, on Apps, Crooked, and Action lakes for anyone who is familiar with the area. I have a few questions in regards to equipment, terrain, and tactics that I was hoping you guys could help me with. A little background on me and my father. We have been elk hunting the Grand Mesa National forest for the last 10 years. I tagged along on my buddies first moose hunt in Idaho that lasted literally 30 minutes, he REALLY did his homework when it came to scouting, so I didn't get much experience as far as calling goes but learned a few things in terms of breaking down the moose in comparison to elk. So I'll list some questions below and I thank you all for your help!!
1.) Anyone familiar with what kind of terrain I might be experiencing in that part of Ontario? Really marshy where ever you go?
2.) Assuming waders are needed what kind of waders do you recommend? Can I bring my duck hunting neoprene chest waders and change in and out of them or is there a brand of waders that will work well by slipping them over my pants and boots?
3.) Any scouting suggestions? How do I approach a giant lake and look at google earth and find potential spots if possible?
4.) Everything I have heard, read, is that moose take their sweet ass time coming to calls and you need to be very very patient. Also the last place you call the previous night should be the first place you try the next morning. Any other calling tips? I have a aspen bark homemade cow call and a scapula from a small bull to use for raking trees.
5.) Are moose active at night? Is night scouting in terms of listening for calls a good strategy?
6.) Do moose hear boat motors coming from miles away and turn the other way or are they somewhat not bothered by them?
Thanks again!!!
