Bull Moose Fight: How it Goes Down

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Bull Moose Fight: How it Goes Down
A big bull moose (note the fracture/hole in his right antler paddle from another fight, and also a broken tine) browses quietly until another bull is seen nearby. The two start their head wag approach, and after sizing each other up, decide to fight. Short but furious and so intensely powerful, it's a wonder nobody was injured. At one point the darker bull does lose a shard/tip of a tine, but other than one wounded ego/pride, no casualties this round. They ended up bedded down just a few yards from each other. The escape shown in slow motion after the one real time angle shot. (The background sound is the raging creek nearby.) Enjoy and if you like, please subscribe!
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[@seldramariaoliveiradossant3556]

Imagem muito linda do alce essas lindas...magníficas montanhas...esse ar...o vento...essa sintonia muuuuito linda....perfeita...

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Obrigado, nos sentimos muito sortudos e gratos por podermos caminhar para encontrar esses animais incríveis neste belo país/paisagem. Conseguir esses vídeos pode ser um desafio, mas vale a pena quando tudo se junta. Obrigado por apreciar a beleza deste ambiente natural!

[@nightowl4206]

Gorgeous animals!!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

They are. Massive too! thanks for watching.

[@garyneudorf3741]

An honorable fight. Two willing participants testing their strength and allowing it to end when one decides that it's in over its head. If only humans were so civilized.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Well said! What has always impressed us about these animals is just that: when one calls uncle, it's over. No chasing to further the point, no running the opponent off, the loser just goes to stand in the corner, basically, and sulk. Or process. Then they move on. Sorry I missed this comment before!

[@thecursor1]

That head tilt thing they do scares the crap out of me.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

It's meant to. Did you see our video Enter Mismatch? He comes in guns blazing and it appears he's gunning for me/us. But it's the other bulls we were on he was after. Phew! Thanks for watching/commenting.

[@onlyhuman1954]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ My favourite animals.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

We get that! Thanks for watching!

[@Albisriede]

Compliments! All your footage makes my heart sing.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you, very kind and poetic words! Much appreciated, you made our day!

[@robertcalamusso4218]

Majestic

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

They are that!

[@kalligirl4374]

WOW! Great film footage!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks, it was heart pounding for us; got to stay safe!

[@patriciawilson6373]

I love how they walk and turn their heads just before they spar❤❤❤❤

[@dimidomo7946]

As the name implies, you are indeed the MooseMan. Fantastic video. I'd always prefer 100% to see bull moose in this natural setting whether it be fighting, defending, feeding or other activity than in someone's bow or gun crosshairs to be used as a trophy. Keep em' coming Moose.

[@jer6162]

Bows don't have cross hairs. And most people harvest animals for food not trophies.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

We wholeheartedly agree! We enjoy being able to "shoot" these incredible beasts time and time again, day after day. And just spending time with them, even when they're bedded, is, well...ommmmmmm. Smell the trees, slow the breathing, relax beside a bedded bull. Pretty cool stuff!

[@1381greg]

Great shots......Nice.

[@mso1ful]

You are so fortunate to live around the true MVPs of this planet, the animals. This beats city life all day, everyday! Thank you for sharing.

[@riley3115]

Why do they walk with there heads like that? Side to side all eerie and 🤤 drooling?

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

They are trying to intimidate their rival, showing off their big weapons. Their eyes get wild. Pretty exciting stuff to watch and experience.

[@thechickenwizard8172]

Wow, this feels like something right out of the ice age! It's incredible to see these powerful behemoths Duke it out in such high quality, it feels like I'm actually there!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks so much, we love comments like this because we want you to feel like you're the one behind the lens. It's amazing (and hard) to get on a bull moose fight because they're so unpredictable and tend to happen where we are not)! Thanks for the comment and for being here!

[@dk28355]

Beautiful footage, amazing creatures...

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you!

[@cierakitty]

Loved the John Wayne walk and swagger the bull used walking up

[@Albisriede]

Actually, it's the Moose swagger John Wayne imitated and made his own. They have swaggered long before Wayne was born. Just a thought ;- )

[@endintearz327]

Crazy watching these things duke it out

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

We live for these moments! Thanks for watching.

[@gtdude2883]

Awesome video resolution, love the mountains in the background

[@WildandExposedPodcast]

Wow...how many people have been able to witness this type of behavior and you guys were able to film it!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

That goes both ways; you have some inCREDible footage! AND great pro tips and advise. Great channel!!

[@erichminkle1167]

Wow!! the sheer strength of those animals is breathtaking.. excellent job capturing not only the visual, but the sound.. 👍🏻.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

It certainly gets your heart racing being near them!

[@GS-st9ns]

I love the way you were able to capture the Swagger when they walk. I guess it's the weight of the antler. They live to fight another day

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Hi there. They sway their head back and forth to try to make their antlers look even bigger than they are

[@houndtribeent9760]

Thank you sir for not adding any music

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

We agree: music really detracts from the energy and audio.especially with this action/subject matter. Thanks for the comment!

[@houndtribeent9760]

MooseMan Nature Photos keep up the good work! You got a new sub

[@rorycraft5453]

Great backdrop and sound. By the way, at the end he was asking you: Who you looking at? Want some?

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Yup, that's it exactly!

[@thecount1001]

crystal clear video. just amazing.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks very much. The gear is amazing these days. Thanks for watching!

[@racheledwards5926]

3:33- Moose,"I. Am. The. King."

[@deerohdeer8000]

Great filming 👍👍 fantastic 👍

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks, stay tuned, we will be posting live from AK in 8 more weeks

[@1.forestrunner]

Excellent picture quality even different angles very good work!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching.

[@waterbug85]

Awesome capture of two magnificent bulls fighting. The rocking of the antlers leading up to the fight, you just knew what was about to happen. And the title of the video was helpful too... lol. The opening shot was very enjoyable, bull head down grazing. Great look at his massive antlers.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks! We appreciate the comments.

[@v.gorski3050]

Absolutely beautiful photography in this vid. Hands down the Best film of Moose I have yet to see, and I view a lot of nature vids. Congratulations! Great work ! Big thumbs up 👍 x the power of 10.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks so very much! Really appreciate it!

[@donnajackson3632]

This is so clear feel like l am standing next to them

[@simonestella3311]

Stunning video! Thanks!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks for watching/commenting!

[@boydparks8716]

So funny. It looks like they're running in slow motion!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

I know, you could get a cup of coffee waiting for them to decide!

[@cliffowens3629]

The winner!!

[@cappystrano1]

Couple nice little bulls.

[@WildlifeOnVideo]

Great job filming! Love it.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks so much! Thanks for commenting/watching!

[@judithcraw9515]

Your camera is (was) amazing!!!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

thank you Judith. We enjoy the gear that is available today, ben shooting for 40 years, and the gear has changed so much along the way. Thanks for watching.

[@zachpayne3682]

Fight starts at 2:35

[@Elephant-Puppet]

And when one male have white in his eye

[@GetReady4LiftOff]

12ft moose waving head W deadly stare, I'll be a running fast. Michigan have moose.

[@joanneganon7157]

That's incredible! I wasn't sure when they started head wagging. Very nice, do you mind if I share? Jo Jo in VT 💕 😊🎃

[@TheStormpeak]

Fantastic video! I saw a similar encounter recently in Yellowstone. Where was this taken? In the Canadian Rockies? The scenery is spectacular. Loved the sound as well. The lighting was great. Great work!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it. It's Alaska. Thanks for watching/commenting!

[@fighter_pilot]

The passing of the torch

[@chestershandor8363]

It almost makes me giggle when they clash

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

You wouldn't if you were standing there!

[@chestershandor8363]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos like in a good way to like it's that awesome

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@chestershandor8363 got it! Thanks for the clarity.

[@melodylove-nivens6009]

Mercy! They give me a headache!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Imagine how they feel!

[@moosepoop]

❤

[@bartolinocourbois]

Amazing video congratz

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you!!

[@KarCar13]

Choose boys look like a touch of Canadian in them?

[@danni1993]

Do you have any videos of moose with their antlers hooked together and can't get apart? And, if you've ever seen it, did you do anything to help?? 📽

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

We have short clips of moose with their antlers locked but they have gotten free. And if they were to become locked, I can't imagine there would be anything anyone could do. That would require a vet or two, with drugs and probably chainsaws to cut the antlers apart. I've seen it done with a deer caught in something, but not two bucks locked. It's a good question. Sometimes nature, cruel as it is, just has to happen. Sadly. I know it's something I never want to witness.

[@hamzaoruc3805]

Süper video ...

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank You!

[@michalczuk32]

Piękne byki👍super film gratuluję.😃

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you!

[@davidhaselhuhn4898]

Thanks for the great videos of these monster Moose. I thoroughly enjoy watching them.-

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Our pleasure to deliver them. Thanks so much!

[@goodtimesbro9635]

Thats a big boy

[@WatchRWildlife]

Great to see rutting footage of moose! Did a fragment of antler get chipped off at 2:48?

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

I believe that is when it happened, yes. We realized after he bedded that he (winner/darker bull) had a shard missing from his left royal tine. Could not see that from certain angles. Impressive power in these beasts. Thanks for watching/commenting.

[@ObeyJesusOurLord]

Somebody is going to have a bad headache, lol!

[@1381greg]

Holly Shit.....

[@mattvaandering]

Amazing footage! Do you know why moose lick their lips so much?

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

They are trying to sort out the scents in the air; they have an organ inside the roof of their mouths that help them determine if a cow is in heat.

[@plertisdibble1504]

Bullwinkle vs Bullwinkle.

[@shaynewhite4545]

I hope they don't hurt one another

[@Mooseracks]

GREAT FOOTAGE.... LOVE THIS.... Before the end result, MY GUESS was the darker bull would be the aggressor and the winner of this battle... look at the bodies of these animals...check out the muscle tone...That first bull was a little older..maybe one year ... AND if this valley only has a few moose, chances are that these two are cousins..... I always look at the horn structure and you will see that some are simiar in their shape and tangs. IT IF OFTEN you will only see similar sized bull moose battling together. I seen one bull moose with Grizzlie claw marks (which were made during the period of when the moose was in velet. Simalar to this bull with the damaged horn...was most likely during this period... AGAIN... THANK-YOU SOOOOO much for sharing.....

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks again for watching and commenting!

[@billyrock8305]

🙈

[@sayedyusuf5464]

এই গুলি বাংলাদেশের মধ্যে দরকার জরুরী ভিত্তিতে পাহাডী এলাকায়।

[@elizabethhd7430]

How do you put a dislike to Mother Nature I'm just asking I really would like to know

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

I know, everyone's a critic and you can't please everyone, right? I'd welcome them to try and do this. Thanks!

[@GetMeThere1]

Amazing! Would have been great to be there and seen it in person.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

There's nothing like it in the world, that's for sure! Thanks fort watching and coming along.

[@jaredpeltola2375]

0:15 moose has a gunshot in right antler

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

It could be, we have seen such before, but those are usually cleaner entry/exit. This appears to have been from a big fight that went down two days before. Thanks for watching/commenting.

[@cynthiasmith4130]

If only human's were civilized, isn't that the truth!!!! People are so rude, in driving, grocery store's, etc.......

[@aristotels_aristotals]

This is a videogame, right?

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Funny.

[@madelinelewis8313]

this slow walk tipping the rack back and forth is fassinating ..see my big moose rack , I am bigger than you. I am stronger than you , and you will find out and be glad to leave this meadow.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Exactly! We have seen them sizing each other up like this and then at the last second, one either juts leaves, or bolts away from the fight. We did get some video of that behavior too; Just say no. Thanks for watching/commenting.

[@coolcat5714]

There was an American political party named after these big guys , go figure

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Yeah? I didn't know that but hey, as it is now the mascots are a donkey and a jackass! So I'd go for the moose party!

[@rkba4923]

Based on the beard, looks like the younger bull submitted. ??

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Actually, this fight did not end up the way we would have bet money on; the larger bull, the 3x3 (three brow tines on each side), should have bested the younger bull, (darker body, long rope) but as it turned out, the younger bull prevailed. At the end the larger bull sulked down in the trees, but they both ended up bedded down just a few yards from each other, separated by the trees so they couldn't see one another. Interesting stuff. Thanks for watching/commenting.

[@rkba4923]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos Thanks, I don't know much about Moose, obviously. I assume what you call a "rope" is what I thought was a "beard"? But, at any rate, thanks for bringing us these videos. It's beautiful country too! I live along the front range of the Rockies and mostly just shoot varmints and call coyotes these days. Big Game Hunting has just gotten to be nothing but "big business" anymore and quite confusing. I miss the days when you bought a "hunting license" and went hunting pretty much wherever you wanted. It's all meant to discourage hunting and shooting anyway. Best Wishes.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@rkba4923 Glad to have you along. Beard/dewlap/bell...and then the thing that hangs down from that is the rope; it's all how we tell the bulls apart. Anyway, thanks for watching/coming along!

[@GetReady4LiftOff]

This video in Alaska. Never stop learning in God's creation. Isn't our God great!

[@Soulvex]

not really, he is fictional after all, humans made it all up and everyone is dumb enough to believe it.

[@inbedduringcovid3005]

He had the higher up the hill advantage lol. Acting tough lol. They are massive creatures. So peaceful at first then boom right in your face Jeremiah 29:11 New King James Version 11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Amen

[@cynthiasmith4130]

Fight like we use to. NOT with Gun's, and Violence, smash and grab's, go get a job, lazy people, want everything given to them!!!!!!