At daylight, I spent the morning on the Upper Anchor River, continuing my search for Bull Moose. Temperatures on the Upper anchor River this morning was -23 Degrees. Although, I consider myself fortunate to view sixteen Moose in about a two hour time span, they were all Cow and Calves. Returning home, I received a call from friends that had spotted a Bull Moose from their home. Although, the Bull was in a difficult place to get into due to the deep snows, I was able to get some long distance shots of him from the comforts of the decks of their home.
The Bull is a young breeder, still having a harem of three cows with him. The heavy snowfall that we have had this year, has hampered their movement but this particular Bull has chosen a good location to winter with a good supply of willows and other vegetation in the area. To preserve his energy, within days or weeks he will shed his antlers. Come spring, he will once again start growing a new set, which will increase in size with each passing year.
"Bull and Cow Moose"
"Bull Moose In The Cottonwoods"
(Antler Palms Filled With Snow)
"Feeding On Cottonwoods Branches"
(Enjoying the protection of the Cottonwoods and less snow depths.)
Tried to imitate a "Moose cough" to get his attention, although he responded by looking around, he never saw me or picked up a scent since I was above him and some distance away.
Feeding on the tender tips of the Cottonwood Tree limbs.
A good looking Bull, wish there was a way to see him come early fall after he has shed his velvet to see the increase in size of his antlers.
"IT WAS A GOOD DAY"
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