Scientific Name
Alces alces andersoni
Common Name
Western Canada Moose
Description
- Length: 8.5-10.5 feet (2.5-3.2 metres)
- Height at the shoulder: 5.5-7.5 feet (2-2.25 metres)
- Weight: 900-1,300 pounds (360-591 kg) with some tipping the scales even larger
Moose are the largest member of the deer family and the tallest wild mammal in North America. They are noted for long legs, a short neck, broadly palmate antlers, a prehensile muzzle and a dewlap or bell on the throat.
General Info
Moose are non-migratory ruminants that can consume up to 60 pounds of browse per day. They also make use of seasonally available pond plants and are capable of feeding well below the surface of the water. Moose are excellent swimmers. They are generally solitary.
Reproduction
Each year, beginning in April, a bull moose grows a set of antlers. These continue to grow all summer, and in the early fall they shed the velvet. The breeding season extends from September through October. Bull moose in rut do not gather a harem but mark out a territory to which cows will be attracted.The bull stays with one cow for a week or so before breaking off to find another.
During the rut, cows protect their calves from the very aggressive rutting bulls. The gestation period is about 8 months. The first pregnancy most often results in a single calf. In subsequent pregnancies, the female generally gives birth to twins. At birth a calf will weigh 20-25 lbs (9-11 kg). After the mating season, the bulls start losing their antlers, and this is generally completed by late January.
The Hunt
The Canadian Moose that we hunt in northeastern Manitoba are the second largest moose found in North America. In all of the areas that we hunt you will not be competing with other hunters as we have two unique features:
- These areas are only accessible by air.
- We hold all the non-resident hunting rights in these areas.
Our many years of experience has shown that the most important aspect of a successful hunt is having an expert guide that knows how to handle any situation that may arise during your hunt. We can only describe our guides as “Simply the best”. It would be difficult to find an experience more thrilling than hunting a huge Canadian moose during the rut season. To be able to call an animal of that size, with a massive rack to within a few yards of you, is simply AWESOME!
All of our non-resident hunting is conducted from our amazing full-service lodge at Amphibian Lake or from Harrop Lake Lodge. At Amphibian Lake you have access to Little Amphibian Lake, Hangar Lake, as well as the Pigeon River with your own personal guide. In addition to a first-class hunt you will also get to enjoy all of the great walleye and northern pike fishing that you can handle. A hunt of a lifetime awaits you!
Each Hunt Includes
- Very comfortable accommodations in modern cabins
- Hot and cold running water and showers
- Return air transportation from Lac du Bonnet airbase
- Professional guides with many years of experience
- Home-cooked meals provided during your stay
