Explaining the Stages of the Bull Moose Rut From Start

[@moosepoop]

Are u sure that's not Mona, 😂...some Cows sure know how to make themselves known, 😂...& here's one of them now 😂... coyotes are doing the same...thats pretty Cool!!...Hi FT 🥰...Moose & Snow, my favorite!! ❄️🐂❄️🐂❄️🐂❄️...Great Video Rick & Libby, ❤️👴🥰👵❤

[@patriciawilson6373]

All of the rut craziness leads to the quiet. I love the bulls in the snow. Absolutely beautiful video Thank you as always❤❤🫎🫎

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Good morning Tricia, this one was VERY special, glad you enjoyed it. And just imagine, Boris watched FT grow up from a tiny tike to spar with his huge antlers later!

[@patriciawilson6373]

That is amazing. He saw him as a baby then to the big guy he is. Unbelievable ❤❤🫎🫎

[@canoedoc2390]

Breathtaking beauty, especially the scene beginning at 9:11. Superb videography of one of nature's most magnificent creatures and their equally magnificent environment. Thanks.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Glad you enjoyed it canoedoc, thanks for watching.

[@RaisedinAlaska]

I love the clip in the pre-rut sparring, when Boris owned flat top. Awesome clip!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks Ray, that was a fun day in 22. Lots of stuff going on that day. We missed seeing any sparring this year between big boys. Seems they just blew past that phase...not enough bulls...

[@RaisedinAlaska]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos I’m already looking forward to next fall and it will be interesting to see who shows up. Anchorage has received over 100 inches of snow. It has to be hard for the animals to move through all of it and I’m certain they’re burning a lot of calories doing so. I fear is going to be a very hard winter on our friends.

[@lidiab499]

This must be shown on all TVscreens in the world! A whole encyclopedia. Simply rare footage. Definitely my favorite part is Post Rut, when the hormones have subsided, but the antlers have not yet been shed and the bulls are gaining strength after all.
Grrrumpy&girls…oh my😂❤ He stole my heart again… and again😍🫶

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

I absolutely love this comment Lidia, and we both love having you along. This piece has been in the works for months. Also thank you for assisting in educating other fans.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

My turn! 🙋🖐(Rick fielded some comments while I was hiking)🥾...You have NO idea what this comment means to us Lidia. So many months of hard work gathering this content with pro gear🎥 and mostly watched on cell phones📱... It can stand up to bigger screens for sure 📺and that way nuances and subtleties are better appreciated.
We love that you more than get it; you know this stuff already which makes it all the more fun for us reading your comments. Thank you!!
(And yes, Grumpy 🥰) Love that boy.

[@bethyoung3654]

Libby, thank you for this amazing video!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

You're most welcome, Beth. Rick put it together mostly, and then I took over. We love that you're here with us!

[@joanneganon7157]

Hello Mr and Mrs Moose Man, I'm always at the huge eyes indicating the fight is coming😵‍💫!
I'll bet its amazing to watch,sparing and full on fighting😳.
Thank you for the great video🎉.
JO JO IN VT 💞

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Hi Jo Jo, always a pleasure my friend. This video was special to share, thanks for watching.

[@michaelboom7704]

Nice video!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

thanks for watching, this one was so fun to produce.

[@sambello1105]

Thank you, that was fabulous!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

You are most welcome, it was fun to produce and share.

[@bloodyeyeful]

Excellent! Thank you and Blessings.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

You are most welcome!

[@Gearedweird22]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Amazing 🤩… I like the seriousness you guys showed in this …. DO IT AGAIN

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks, geared, appreciate the comment and thanks for watching. We'll make more!

[@dongthapu]

So beautiful. We don't have them in Austin, unfortunately! Daughter and family live in Denver, so I make a point to drive into the mountains to see them when I can.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

They are amazing animals for sure, thanks for watching!

[@jordankay8578]

The sounds of their antlers clacking on one another.When they're sparring, it's the best sound ever.It's like nature's ASMR

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

that's awesome, Jordan, and hey, ASMR it is if it works for ya! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@rrbernhardt5810]

OMG, I'm going back for round two! You brought out a big smile at 9:00, and it just stayed there through the end. I have more to say, but I won't force it into this comment. More in about 12 minutes...

[@rrbernhardt5810]

Okay, here goes. First, how could that be a 12-minute video (plus rewinds)? It went so fast, and I
loved...
every...
second!

[@rrbernhardt5810]

I've been wondering how Boris' tall narrow rack would pair with 22's or Flattop's wide racks. Would half of Boris' rack poke them in the face? Today, I found out. 👍

[@rrbernhardt5810]

It would be a crime to try to squeeze this topic into a 3-4 minute video, so I'm glad you didn't go there.

[@rrbernhardt5810]

The antler shadow on fur at 9:40 was mesmerizing!

[@rrbernhardt5810]

You're bordering on a March of the Penguins-type movie.
Ever think about that?
Libby, it would need your narration, though. Forget about Morgan Freeman.

[@moosepoop]

Bravo, 👌👏 Rick & Libby, 👴🥰👵...u did such an Amazing Job on this Video, 🎥...I L❤️ve, L❤️ve, L❤️veee it!!...👴🎥👵....Great Footage from start to finish...& than there's 🙏G💙R💙U💙🔔💙M💙P💙Y🙏
The Cows just adored him, 🥰🔔🥰...we ALL did, 🥰🤗😍...he was soooo Handsome, 👑🔔...it appears that Cow has been waiting awhile for some action, just standing there, 😂🤣..though it will be quick, 😂..there's no rushing it 😂🤣...& I have to say, OMG...Moose & Snow ❄️🌨️🐂🌨️❄️...I get Moosebumps watching it, 😂...no seriously, this Video is the most Beautiful thing I seen today 🤩...& yesterday & tomorrow, & so on, & so on 😂...did I mention, I 😢 teared up alittle bit 💧🥲...can't help it, Moosepoop is sensitive 😂😊...Thanks for sharing your Adventure with us, 🌲⛅🌧️🎥✈️🏔️🌨️📸🌾🐂🌧️🌤️🗻🏞️🌲✈️👢🎥🌾🌨️🐂🌲🪵🌿🥾🌧️🎥📸🌊🌲🐂🌬️⛅🧣🧤🐂🧦🗻🎒🌨️🗻💦🌿✈️🐻🌨️📸🌲🌧️🪵...looking forward to seeing this year's Rut!!...I know, it's not even summer yet, 😂... theres still lots of time...L❤️ve u Both, 👴❤️👵...& Again, Bravo 🥇🎥🏆

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

MOOSEPOOP!!! 🧆🧆🧆 (🤣😂) First, thank you so much. So glad you loved it!! (Of COURSE there was Grumpy!!! How could we do a rut pit phase without our absolute best star performer!) 🥰He had the cows loving all over him, didn't he? (and we love that you're sensitive, 😕😟we too, tear up when watching the finished piece after we've posted it...and that's when we get a chance to really appreciate it all, the music, 🎼🎵🎶the scenes, the scenery, 🗻⛰🏔. Yes, we are definitely looking toward August.📆 And it does seem a long ways off, but let's hope🙏it goes by quickly. ⏳⌛(We do want our loon work though too!🚣‍♀🐥🦆(👀) and MAYBE a trip to Maine for moose in the water again? 🌊. But meanwhile, we still have a lot of the 23 rut coming so...watch this spot! (I owe you an email!) L❤ve you too, MP! 🧆🧆🧆 (🤣😂) And thanks for all the fun and colorful emoji decorated comment as always. Really brightens our day!!🥰🤗💖

[@moosepoop]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos
Yes, I absolutely L❤️ve this Video 🎥
I've watched it several times, 📺🥰...now how can I forget the loons, 🎥📸...how silly of me...your kayaks 🚣‍♀️🚣‍♂️ will be touching down on water soon! 🌊💦...but I don't think winter is done with us yet, 😂❄️🌨️❄️🌨️❄️...& Moose in Maine, u have such a busy year ahead u, 🎥👴📸👵🎥...take your time on the email Libby, 🤗...& my Calendar 🗓️, I L❤️ve it!!...k chow for now, 🥰

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@moosepoop Aw, thanks so much MP!! 🧆🧆🧆(🤣😂) Glad you're loving the cobbled together calendar. Marking off the days now. February is a short month. Yay! then we'll be seeing some spring like weather...💦🍀🌿🥀🌼🌷and then the kayak will be back in the water, and then maybe see some moose in Maine and then...TA DA!! AK for us!!! (Thanks, and I'll carve some time for that email for you!) ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@neildewitt2869]

Its all about watching the other guys eyes. I think thats what starts the fight! I wander if moose can feel the blood flow stop or something that says its time to rake the velvet off?
I thinktge start of snow/winter and the peaceful quit times are so heart touching!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

I thing that as the nerves shut off and die, they itch, triggering the raking. And I agree, Neil, the peaceful snow scenes and times are just a balm for the soul.

[@johnwelchphotography]

This is one of my favorite moose videos you have made! What I like is that you concisely compile some great footage to illustrate the full course of the moose rut cycle. The first sequence made for a solid intro for the video. Those Alaska moose seem so much bigger than New England moose, and the landscape so much more open and grand! Random technical question: do you manual focus or autofocus for you moose video footage typically? Just wondering because sometimes I find autofocus jumps onto moose or elk butts and of course with multiple moose in shot I can see the risk of jumping that way too.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

HI John, really appreciate your comment and the logic behind it. Love how you picked up on the quick intro. On average Alaska moose are 30% larger than ours here, sometimes more. Although we're getting deeper into it, we're relatively new to video. For instance the opening fight scene was 2019 still using DSLR's and AF-S lenses. These days, Nikon Z9 mirrorless, Z lenses and complete manual focus and exposure. So basically using "peaking" focus tools. thanks for asking.

[@theresabyars7344]

😂😂😂

[@skline1398]

The rut lasted one month?

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Good morning. The entire rut lasts about 6 weeks, opinions vary but from start to finish is give or take 6 weeks.