a few moose pics

[forestgnome]

autumn is in the air!

http://www.mountwashington.org/forums/showthread.php?6351-bull-moose-in-rutting-season

 

[dentonfabrics]

Those are some really really great shots, forestgnome. No one does that better than you.

 

[DiamondRidge]

Beautiful shots!

 

[cooperhill]

Thanks for sharing. Wonderful pictures.

What are some signs of a rutting pit?

 

[Bob Kittredge]

Judging from your second picture, I'd say your cow imitation was having some effect. Yikes!

 

[Silverfox]

nice ones Patrick

 

[Mohamed Ellozy]

Great pictures, as many have said!

What are some signs of a rutting pit?

From The Moose Files:

Another sure tale sign of rutting season is the distinct odor the male moose will sport. Bull moose will dig a rutting pit. Once completed ( 2 to 3 inches deep and approximately 2 feet wide) the bull will urinate in the pit and then proceed to splash himself with his own urine. Once he has managed to get some urine on his antlers, head and dewlap, it's odor will fill the air. If there is cow moose in the area, the scent will encourage ovulation and the cow will enter into heat.

Disclaimer: I know almost nothing about moose, but do know how to use Google

 

[cooperhill]

Great pictures, as many have said!

From The Moose Files:
Disclaimer: I know almost nothing about moose, but do know how to use Google

No need to wonder any more. I found one on an old logging road/trail off the Kanc. Very distinctive odor. Thanks though.