Category: Moose Hunting

All About Moose Antlers

A moose with large antlers stands on green grass with dense bushes and trees in the background.

As the largest member of the deer family, moose are breathtaking creatures to come across in the wild. What they’re best known for are their incredible antlers, which can grow as large as six feet in length and weigh up to forty pounds! If you really want to get to know this beautiful animal, you… Read more »

7 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Moose

A large moose with antlers walks on grass near bushes, with autumn trees in the background.

The moose is one of the most incredible mammals to roam the forests of Canada and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere. If you’ve never seen a moose in person or are simply not familiar with the animal, you might picture something close to a deer or even one of Santa’s reindeer. In reality, the… Read more »

Three Moose Burger Recipes You’ll Forever Crave

A cheeseburger with caramelized onions and blue cheese on a bun, served with French fries on a wooden board.

If you’re into moose hunting, you probably know that Saskatchewan is the place to be. At Lawrence Bay Lodge, we can proudly say that in the past five years, we have had a 75% opportunity for hunters at a bull moose! If you’re wondering what to do with the moose you’ve bagged, why not make… Read more »

Understanding Moose Behavior Helps Get the Perfect Shot

A moose stands at the edge of a rocky riverbank, drinking water with trees and rocks in the background.

Saskatchewan is one of the continent’s top destinations for moose hunting. Here at the Lawrence Bay Lodge, our hunters have had an 80% opportunity at a Bull Moose. If you’re looking to bag your first (or your hundredth) moose on your next hunting trip, it pays to know a bit about moose behavior. Here’s our… Read more »

How to Identify Moose Calves, Yearlings and Cows

A young moose calf stands in tall green grass in a forest clearing, facing the camera.

Moose-hunting season is upon us! Are you ready for a successful hunt? Even for highly experienced hunters, it can be difficult to tell the difference between moose calves, yearlings and cows; however, it’s a vital skill for optimal hunting success. Here’s our handy guide: Facial features Calves, which are defined as one year old or… Read more »

Common Hunting Mistakes to Avoid

A white-tailed deer with antlers stands in a grassy, wooded area surrounded by dry grass and trees.

Each fall, thousands of men and women spend hours hunting. Most of them have a great time; while others make mistakes, which end up costing them to miss the buck they were close to harvesting. To get you moving in the right direction, watch for these three deer hunting errors: Switching to a different stand… Read more »

Scent Detection During Hunting

A moose with large antlers walks uphill through tall grass near a conifer tree under a cloudy sky.

Your scent matters for hunting – a lot. In fact, humans have an odor that many animals can easily detect. Even the best camouflage can’t fool a deer or moose. Yet scent control is easy to overlook. Many hunters are guilty of overlooking this and they end up paying the price by not seeing any… Read more »

How to Prep for a Hunting Trip

A shotgun, binoculars, a knife, and a canvas bag rest on a cut tree stump with stacked firewood in the background.

For hunters, there’s nothing like the excitement leading up to a hunting trip. But there can also be anxiety if you’re not sure how to properly prepare. So what should you do before you leave? Pack an emergency kit Emergency situations may be rare, but they can happen. And a small problem can become a… Read more »

Tips for Moose Hunting

A moose with large antlers stands in shallow water near tall green grass and trees.

For avid hunters, there’s nothing like a moose hunting trip. But how do you make sure your trip is a successful one? Here are some tips to follow for your moose hunt. Know where to go Finding the best area to hunt is key to bringing home a prize moose. First, try to steer clear… Read more »

Advice for New Hunters

Hunting is not a simple sport. You cannot wander into the wilderness and hope for the best. Hunting takes skills, strategy, knowledge, confidence, equipment, and the list goes on. For people that are new to hunting, there are important things to remember, understand, and practice. Buy the Right Equipment Hunting requires a decent amount of… Read more »