Moose: Reading the Signs of the Rut to Pick the Right Attractant

Reading the Signs of the Moose Rut

The moose rut follows a predictable progression every year. Knowing how to read the signs on your hunting ground lets you pick the right attractant at the right time — and be in the woods when your odds of a harvest are at their best.

The Phases of the Moose Rut

Pre-Rut (Late August to Mid-September)

Moose start shedding their velvet. Bulls get more active at dawn and dusk. Wallows start getting visited more often. This is the time to fire up THE BEAST and prep your site with MIN-PROX Orignal.

Active Rut (Mid-September to Early October)

Wallows are active around the clock. Bulls will grunt and thrash trees. This is PURINE time. Freshen your wallow and call lightly in the morning and evening.

Post-Rut (Mid-October)

Bulls are worn down and looking for food. Cut back on the sexual attractants and go back to food attractants. See THE BEAST