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Magnificent Young Bull Moose Climbs for Love

This Magnificent Young Bull is not going to let this small summit keep him from introducing himself to the Cow on top. It really is amazing what these huge creatures are capable of at any time, let alone the Rutting Season.




2 Big Bulls Meet - The End of the Moose Rut

Expecting a possible Battle/Fight between two Big Bull Moose, the Fact that the Cow is no longer in Estrus kept this situation a little more relaxed and possibly even Playful. These two Big Bulls obviously know each other well as they appear to have worked out who the Boss is in a previous Fight. One seemed to want to Play, while the Other was a little more cautious.




Magnificent Bull Moose Courting Cow During the Rut

This Magnificent Bull Moose Courts a Cow nearing the end of the Moose Rut. There was not a lot of vocalization, but a close look at the Flehmen response can be seen.




Huge Bull Moose Pursues Receptive Cow during the Moose Rut

This Big Bull Moose is being very Vocal while He Pursues a Receptive Cow during the Moose Rut. It was a Beautiful October Evening for time with these Magnificent Creatures. This is one of the Best captures of Rutting Moose Bull Vocalizations we have to date.




Magnificent Bull Moose Covers Ground and Swims Maligne Lake During the Rut

This Magnificent Bull is covering a lot of Ground during the Moose Rut as He looks for suitable Mates. Here you can also see Him swim across Maligne Lake. In early Rut, Moose may move about the same distance during the Day and Night, but later in the Rutting Season, Moose travel more during the night. Good swimmers, Moose can move swiftly through water for many miles/kilometers. While swimming, a Moose can sustain a speed of 6 miles per hour(9.6km/hr).




Largest Creature in the Park Carefully Crosses Maligne River

Here is the Largest Moose Bull in this area just entering the Moose Rut as the last bits of Velvet hang from his impressive Rack. He was moving with purpose here, but took His time crossing Maligne River's higher than usual water flow. It is a bit early for the Moose Rut, but Mr. Big was vocalizing consistently and clearly looking for Cows to Court.




Huge Bull Moose Courting Cow During the Rut

We were lucky to witness this huge bull courting a receptive cow during the Moose Rut. The active peak of rutting season for moose is generally the first two weeks of October. Farther North in the hemisphere is earlier as South is a bit later. Moose bulls may court cows for several days during their mating season. The largest and heaviest of the Deer family can often be seen in groups during this time, with both Bulls and Cows potentially competing for mates. Moose Bulls will chase off or even fight rivals for mating rights, while cows that occupy the same area may also chase each other away from a favorite bull moose. You can hear some vocalizations between the bull and cow along with seeing some very rare behavior in these gentle giants.




Big Bull Moose with Broken Antler Courting and Young Bulls Sparring During the Rut

Big Bull Moose with one broken antler likely due to a fight with the larger Bull, also seen here courting a cow during the rut. Two younger Bulls also stayed in the mix following the largest Bull and Cow with persistence. These two young fellas performed a bit of sparring exercise that shows quite a difference in size between the two. Another Cow(was with the Bull with one antler) gives us a great demonstration of her reach in these beautiful Fall colors. All of these Moose were in very close proximity to each other.




Moose Cow Running her Calf Away During the Rut

This Moose Calf was gone the very next day. Moose calves will stay with their Mother at least until breeding season in their second year of growth. Once estrus starts during Moose rutting season, a moose cow will often chase away her young bull calf in it's second year, while female moose calves may stay with or near their mothers for several years. Moose mothers typically do not chase female calves away; rather they will eventually wander away, but almost always stay near their home territory. Sorry for some blur and darkness(it was late).. these were not ideal conditions and we wanted to give lots of room.




Big Bull Moose pursuing Cow with Calf and an Extra Arrival during the Moose Rut

The third Big Bull Moose pursuing a cow with a calf during the Moose Rut. You can hear lots of vocalizations between the Cow and Bull in this video. Most cow moose during the rut have an estrous cycle that lasts 24-25 days, however, cows may only be receptive to bulls for a brief 15-27 hour period. Here, the Big Bull smells the urine of this cow and follows with his Flehmen Response.. which is how a Bull Moose investigates the cow's readiness to mate. This Big Bull continued to pursue the Cow, but another arrival caused them all to take a step back. The arrival of another young large Bull caused a bit of a gentle dance and lots more vocalizations, but no real conflicts as He moved off shortly after seeing the larger Bull. All of these gentle Giants looked very healthy and happy, which is wonderful to witness.




Bull Moose Warming Up for The Rutting Season in Canada's Rockies

An amazing Bull Moose Warming Up for His Rut Season in Canada's Rockies. You can hear him communicating if you listen closely. This Bull Moose spent some time with 2 different females within just a couple hours in one day, but the companionship didn't last yet on this day.




Big Bull Moose with Cow and Calf During the Rut

The second Mating Pair seen this Moose Rut, with this being the Largest Bull Moose seen in this area of the Canadian Rockies. All three looking very Healthy, this happy big Calf is possibly his as well. They spent a few days together before being seen mating and later in that evening, this big Bull decided to move on to another territory in search of another Cow.. disappearing in the forest after using this bridge to cross the river. You can hear some of the vocalizations between this Bull and Cow in the video.




The Gentle Giant Moose in a Canadian Rockies Fall

The Gentle Giant of Canada's Rockies; here are several Moose during the Fall and around the Rutting Season. The beginning offers an opportunity to hear some vocalizing between a Bull and Cow during an encounter.




Big Bull Moose Unites with Cow and Calf - Beginning of the Moose Rut

We have just started looking for Moose Bulls uniting with Cows as the Moose Rut Begins. We hope you enjoy this short introduction to this Years' Moose Rut with this Magnificent Bull! We expect to find lots of Bulls in pursuit of Cows during this amazing time over next few weeks in Canada's Rockies.




Three Healthy Bulls Entering the Moose Rut

Three of the Healthiest Bull Moose we have seen in this small area, at one time. This year, the Canadian Rockies rainfall seemed to be above normal and temperatures were a little warmer, enabling moose vegetation to be available longer. Even higher altitudes showed thick green grass and trees up until just a few days ago(of these captures). For Moose here, this was very good, as they are certainly looking more Healthy and Heavier than normally seen in this area of Canada's Rockies. These three amazing specimens are currently occupying overlapping territories that will likely cause paths to cross during the Rut again very shortly.




Magnificent Bull Moose enters the Rut in Canada's Rockies

This is the most Magnificent Bull Moose we've seen in Canada's Rockies this year as he enters the rut or Moose mating season. We've seen several Bulls we will share shortly, but this Bull is certainly seeming to be the most dominant at this very early stage of the rut in our area of the Canadian Rockies.



Moose Videos

Big Bull Moose Stops Traffic

Bull Moose Heads into the Lake for Sustenance on a Beautiful Evening

Magnificent Young Bull Moose Climbs for Love

2 Big Bulls Meet - The End of the Moose Rut

Magnificent Bull Moose Courting Cow During the Rut

Huge Bull Moose Pursues Receptive Cow during the Moose Rut

Magnificent Bull Moose Covers Ground and Swims Maligne Lake During the Rut

Huge Bull Moose Looking for Love During the Rut

Largest Creature in the Park Carefully Crosses Maligne River

Moose Baby out From Hiding and Growing Fast

Moose Bulls with Fibromas Tumor Growths

Big Bull Moose with Broken Antler Courting and Young Bulls Sparring During the Rut

Huge Bull Moose Courting Cow During the Rut

These Twig Eaters Grow Fast - Moose

Big Moose Bull with Calf and Cow during the early Moose Rut

Big Bull Moose pursuing Cow with Calf and an Extra Arrival during the Moose Rut

Big Bull Moose with Cow and Calf During the Rut

Big Bull Moose Unites with Cow and Calf Beginning of the Moose Rut

Moose Encounters are More Common Now

Maligne River is very High with Moose Enjoying the Water

The Gentle Giant Moose in a Canadian Rockies Fall

Moose Cow Running Calf Away During the Rut

Three Healthy Bulls Entering the Moose Rut

Magnificent Bull Moose in Canada's Rockies

Moose Feeding in a Canadian Rockies Mountain Lake

2 Bull Moose Engaging in Some Sparring During the Rut in Canada's Rockies

Bull Moose Warming Up for Their Rutting Season in Canada's Rockies 2018 HD

Canadian Rockies Moose with Calf Grazing

Mother Moose Tries Chasing Calf Away Large Bull Approaches to Mate in a Canadian Rockies Evening

Playful Moose Calf Joins Mom in a Canadian Rockies Winter

Mother Moose with Calf in Mountains in October

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