A rutting bull moose can make a grown hunter forget how to breathe. That’s why we wanted Stephen Smith on the show: he’s been calling moose since he was a kid, he guides in New Brunswick, and he still has to turn around and talk himself down when a bull comes in “hard.” Caleb Jones jumps in too, and the three of us get practical fast about what actually works when moose season is close and the pressure is high.
We break down moose calling tactics you can use immediately, starting with why Stephen opens with soft cow calls, when he waits, and when he switches to raking brush to trigger a response. We also dig into the stuff that separates consistent hunters from lucky ones: how far bulls can travel during the rut, why road traffic and too much calling can push moose back, and why he refuses to call the night before opener in his main spots. If you’ve ever had a bull answer one day and vanish the next, this conversation puts language to that pattern.
Then we get into mineral sites, salt licks, and trail camera strategy from a long-term lens. Stephen explains what minerals can help with (overall health, cows, calves, body condition) and what they can’t (instant antler inches). We talk about setting “safe zones,” keeping minerals accessible for calves, and how warm weather changes daily movement, including why quiet night listening can be more effective than nonstop calling. We wrap with guiding fundamentals like gun safety, calming nerves, shot placement behind the shoulder, caliber and ammo considerations, and the recovery plan most people forget until it’s too late.
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