Massachusetts Moose Rut Coming Soon

 

It’s that time of year to start thinking about the Massachusetts moose rut and setting camera traps. This is when moose are the most active and the best chance to see or video a mature bull. I’m hoping to locate a “ Moose Wallow Pit “ this year. This is when a bull moose scrapes a shallow depression with its leg , urinates in it, then use its antlers to mix it up. When that is complete the bull will lay in it and roll. The scent from a mature bull will attract female moose.

The attached video shows just how it’s done. My friend ( John H.) was in Maine taking moose pictures several years ago, and found an active moose wallow. Imagine seeing this !  Thanks John. https://youtu.be/zGL3ZZKe-Pg

I’ll start bushwhacking looking for areas that show potential sign for setting trial cameras.

Cover pic from previous year

Jim