Archery Moose Hunting - Are You Brave Enough? - By: Anne M.

When is hunting the big bull the most thrilling? Well, there might be many differing opinions about the venue and guide, but few hunters will deny the fact that the traditional moose hunting with a bow has unique appeal and charms of its own. Archery moose hunting is getting more and more popular with moose hunters over time.

Archery moose hunting requires a lot of skill and patience and is very different from hunting a moose (or any other animal for that matter) with a gun. Hunting with a bow and arrow can be quite frustrating for first-timers since it requires more ability than just being able to point and shoot. The hunter needs to be able to aim and shoot that arrow with sufficient force and strike the moose in a vulnerable part of the body such as the chest. Hurting the animal in other parts of the body may not kill it, just injure it. Aiming for the head of a bull is also not advisable because of the giant antlers and also because the skull is quite thick and difficult to penetrate.

As you’ve already guessed, archery hunting also requires you to be at close quarters with the animal, and missing the shot may result in you looking at the business end of a pair of giant antlers owned by a very angry moose. This is not a sport for the faint hearted. For amateurs, the best way to enjoy this experience is by hiring a guide or a professional hunter to show you the ropes and to help you pick out an appropriate bow.

The bow is a very important consideration for first-time hunters. For moose hunting, most hunting experts recommend a bow with a draw weight of 60-65 pounds. But this can vary depending on your own weight and where you’re planning to use it. Carrying a very heavy bow around the forest can tire you out before you even spot the moose. A very light bow may not have enough draw weight to fatally injure the animal. Buying an over-powered bow will result in bad shooting habits. It is always a good idea to consult a professional to help you pick out an appropriate bow and to try out a few bows before you settle on one that you are most comfortable with.

For recreational, amateur hunters, seeking adventure and the experience rather than expertise, moose rut hunts are the best bet. Rut hunts begin in late September and carry on till late October/early November. Hunters make these expeditions in the rut on foot so that bulls can easily be called in real close before the hunters go in for the kill. The hunts are arranged in the peak of rut, to make sure that the bulls respond well to the calling. It is mostly about taking full advantage of springs or wallows. Rut hunts keep the woods rampaged from September to October and are a special favorite of hunters who enjoy hunting the big bulls with bows and arrows.

You can also sign up with one of the many trophy moose hunting outfits which offer packages starting from roughly $5000 during the peak hunting season. The prices usually include some basic training, equipment, the government taxes, moose recovery and a fully guided or semi-guided archery hunt lasting several days but usually do not include accommodation. You can find numerous moose hunting outfits in different parts of the world offering their services during different seasons. These guided trophy moose hunts are exciting, to say the least. Most places worth their salt are currently operating at a 95% kill rate. If you love the idea of moose hunting with a bow, archery moose hunting is really an exhilarating experience.

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The author has spent years refining his knowledge about archery moose hunting. If you want to read more great moose hunting tips about moose hunting with a bow, then visit http://www.moosehuntinginfo.com.

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