The Complete Moose Wallow Guide: Setup, Timing, and What to Put in It

What Is a Moose Wallow and Why Do Bulls Make Them?

During the rut, bull moose dig shallow depressions in the ground, urinate in them, and roll to coat their body with a mud-urine mixture. This scent marking signals their dominance and attracts cows from long distances. Bulls use the same wallows year after year.

How to Identify a Moose Wallow

Look for: a shallow oval depression (1-2m wide), disturbed soil/mud, strong musky odor, large hoof prints, nearby antler rubs on trees 1-2m high, and game camera activity at dawn and dusk.

Creating a Mock Wallow

Dig a shallow depression (30-40cm deep, 1.5m wide) near a natural low spot with some moisture. Loosen soil, add water to create mud. Apply attractant directly to the mud and to the surrounding trees at shoulder height.

PURINE 100% Naturelle

Apply directly to mock wallow mud - creates an authentic female scent signature that bulls respond to

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ATRAK - Orignal

Food companion - position near your wallow for combined olfactory attraction

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Wallow vs Calling: Which First?

Establish the wallow 2-3 weeks before your hunt. On hunting days: let the wallow work passively. Only add calling if a bull is confirmed nearby but stalling. Combining an active wallow scent with cow calls is extremely difficult to resist during peak rut.