Moose Hunting
Come to Estonia and enjoy the best moose hunting experience in Europe.
15th September to 15th December
Minimum hunting 4 days
Minimum 1 hunters
European Moose hunting
European Moose can be hunted from September 15th to December 15th by still hunting or stalking with Nordic hunting dogs. During the mating season (from September 15th to October 10th) hunting is done by imitating the voice of the female or the male.
The Moose in Estonia
Today, the moose population in Estonia is optimal.
Hunting Areas
The Moose hunt by calling is done during the Moose rutting season. The hunt begins at dawn in areas frequented by the Moose.
Our guides will imitate the female moose call to attract the males in rut.
Development of hunting
Before dawn, we will move to the hunting area to begin the hunt which usually lasts about three hours.
In the afternoon, about an hour before sunset we will go back to the hunting area for the second and last hunting trip of the day.
One of our guides will imitate the call of the female moose to attract males who are seeking females for mating. Normally the bull does not take long to answer the call and the guide will attract the male to move outside the dense forest to give the hunter a good shot.
Peculiarities of the Moose Hunt by Calling
Moose mating season usually begins around the first week of September (though the hunt starts on September 15th ) and ends before mid-October.
The best climate conditions for hunting moose by calling are low temperatures, little or no rain and preferably little wind. If these conditions exist then there is very often a successful hunt but the energy of the moose can be somewhat erratic and this adds an extra factor of uncertainty to the moose hunt.
The Moose hunt by calling is done during the Moose rutting season. The hunt begins at dawn in areas frequented by the Moose. Our guides imitates moose call to attract the bulls.
Development of hunting
Before dawn, we will move to the hunting area to begin the hunt which usually lasts about three hours.
In the afternoon, about an hour before sunset we will go back to the hunting area for the second and last hunting trip of the day.
One of our guides will imitate the call of the female moose to attract males who are seeking females for mating. Normally the bull does not take long to answer the call and the guide will attract the male to move outside the dense forest to give the hunter a good shot.
Peculiarities of the Moose Hunt by Calling
Moose mating season usually begins around the first week of September (though the hunt starts on September 15th ) and ends before mid-October.
The best climate conditions for hunting moose by calling are low temperatures, little or no rain and preferably little wind. If these conditions exist then there is very often a successful hunt but the energy of the moose can be somewhat erratic and this adds an extra factor of uncertainty to the moose hunt.
Moose Hunting with Dogs is a traditional form of hunting mooses in Northern Europe. In this hunt, Nordic hunting dogs follow the trail until locating the moose. Once spotted the moose the dog starts barking to notify the hunter of the moose’s position. The dog will try at all times to stop the animal so the hunter can approach the moose.
Development of hunting
At dawn, we will move to the hunting area to look for fresh tracks of moose on the trails and in the areas near the salt stones.
Once we have an idea of the location of the animal the dogs will follow the tracks and we will follow him using a GPS transmitter.
Once we locate the barking dogs we will assess the situation. If the moose keeps his position then the hunter can approach, along with one of our guides, and attempt to resolve the shot. If the moose starts the race and tries to escape from the hunter then the dog will move in to block the moose’s path to give the hunter a clear shot.
The hunt takes up to 6 hours and allows us, in many cases, to have several shots a day and even be selective.
Peculiarities of the Moose Hunting with Dogs
This type of moose hunting allows us to have several shots per day and exciting situations. The best conditions for moose hunting with dogs are cold days with fresh snow and preferably with little or no wind.
This form of hunting requires the hunter to be in good physical shape to endure fast pace walking in the forest.
Moose Hunting with Dogs is a traditional form of hunting Moose in Northern Europe. In this hunt, Nordic hunting dogs follow the trail until locating the Moose were upon the dogs commence barking to notify the hunter of the moose’s position. The dog will try at all times to stop the animal so the hunter can approach the Moose and make the shot.
Development of hunting
At dawn, we will move to the hunting area to look for fresh tracks of moose on the trails and in the areas near the salt licks. We will also use the information obtained through the use of cameras in various areas of the hunting ground.
Once we have an idea of the location of the specimens the dogs will pick up the tracks and with the aide of GPS and radio signals which will keep us informed of the dog’s position at all times.
Once we locate the barking dogs we will assess the situation. If the Moose keeps his position then the hunter can approach, along with one of our guides, and attempt to resolve the shot. If the Moose starts the race and tries to escape from the hunter then the dogs will move in to block the moose’s path to give the hunter a clear shot.
The hunt takes about 6 hours and allows us, in many cases, to have several shots a day and even be selective.
Peculiarities of the Moose Hunting with Dogs
Undoubtedly this type of moose hunting is more effective than hunting moose with a decoy and allows us to have many shots and exciting situations. The best conditions for moose hunting with dogs are cold days with fresh snow and preferably with little or no wind.
This form of hunting requires the hunter to be in good physical shape to endure trotting or running short journeys of up to 2 kilometres in the forest.
