Moose Pit Behavior Caught On Camera

[@kathybradbury]

Thank you for the explanation in the description! Amazing footage, was wondering how on earth you could be standing so close and all this going on! Granted I’ve never hunted moose and maybe this behavior is well known, but I’ve never heard of it nor seen it til now. Awesome.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you, Kathy. We would never get this footage if these animals were hunted here; this is a state park and they are protected, so they tend to not be as afraid of humans. Still, it's tough to get this footage as we do have to hike in for it. Thanks so much for your kind comment, and for watching!

[@islamkhokhar]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos can you share the date of footage?

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@islamkhokhar 2018 or 19.

[@hildeeberlein9495]

BC😅

[@allanneill4158]

Fanatastic video footage. Thanks for the moose behaviour cataloged.

[@andrasiboti]

This is so beautiful, it makes me cry..

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

We are glad to be able to share these incredible moments with people like you! Thank you!

[@brendatajik6150]

*Nature is amazing!*

[@robertmccartin2025]

That was intense! One of the coolest wildlife footage I’ve ever seen! Thanks for sharing this

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Most welcome, glad you enjoyed it.

[@breezer1788]

Funny and great work. Thanks Team Moose.

[@GSPDUKE]

My girlfriend was never that receptive. My goodness, what a rare treat to watch, as I have learned so much from this video. I have to thank you for giving us hunters a glimpse of something we can all use.

[@giovanna8187]

Have you considered a urine pit? Oops, sorry, couldn't help it. 😂

[@lancejames9228]

Thank you for providing the rest of us this amazing footage. Just brilliant .....and very lucky. When I saw how close that blue baseball cap was to the action I was a bit alarmed lol

[@opposad5451]

M f,,g

[@opposad5451]

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[@Rottimail]

That was incredible! WOW, they are big!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

They are indeed. And powerful!

[@DrFlippin]

Absolutely AMAZING footage. What a privilege to witness this all happen within spitting distance. Thanks for sharing this; the very best I've seen.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks so much, so glad our friend Michael Mauro realized that boulder was scalable; I had seen it from the steeper side and written it off as an escape/film vantage. Thanks for commenting!

[@БорисГантимуров-ц3ф]

Что значит запах гормонов мужика,самки с ума сошли?

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@БорисГантимуров-ц3ф Запах мужских гормонов сводит женщин с ума; все они хотят валяться в яме, которую роет самец. Это причудливое и уникальное явление для лосей во время брачного сезона, называемого гоном.

[@sandralyn5869]

You'd think I would know more about moose than what I do cuz I'm from Maine but I had no idea that rolling around in his own tinkle is how a bull attracts a cow moose. Wicked cool video! Thank you!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

It's something we learned from witnessing it. Glad you enjoyed, tanks for watching!

[@tbruenne3759]

Rut is wild!

[@mso1ful]

Ok, that did it!! I’m subscribing! ☺️

[@EgerRoman]

Это просто уникальные кадры!!!👍👍👍

[@lorraine9242]

That cow is digging it!

[@barbkeen1221]

🤦‍♀️😂😂😂😂

[@hlloyd-fs4uf]

They just love that Chanel No. 5!

[@ytcomms3945]

Paco Rabanne is the one guys use ... makes females quite attached ...

[@jeepgurl1379]

😂

[@pierrebegley2746]

I've never seen two cows trying to fight over a bull before. This is amazing!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks so much! We now have several rut pit videos here. If you're interested. It's a riot watching the cows battle over possession of the pit. (Not the bull at this point!) Anyway, the bull who did it better than the rest was Grumpy. He would get half a dozen cows wound up. Worth the watch. In this one the cows come out of the woodwork from all over! Enjoy! Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3O5g2l9bKaNqLs

[@pierrebegley2746]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos Gosh. That's absolutely wild! Thanks so much for that!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@pierrebegley2746 You're welcome!

[@Dexsure]

Now that is what I call, "working the field!"

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Amazing footage, so close.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Gotta confess, we aren't as close as we appear, we crop quite a bit in order to bring them closer. Thanks very much for the comment!

[@bradbassett1240]

It must work, he has the babes fighting over him!

[@jairobranquinho3175]

One boy too girls. Perfect

[@unbatheduncle]

That moose has got his own harem

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

He's The Dude, for sure!

[@Stephanie_ARGO]

Thank you for loving the moose and caring for them! 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@thebluehotel426]

That's fine. Now let's get to the next step.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Yeah, eventually they did. Where we couldn't film them. (So shy that way.)

[@joeywilburn8672]

You can already tell that the last moose in the pit is the kind of girl that will slash your tires if you don't call her back.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

HAHAHAHA

[@MrBigdizzle1234]

wow! I have came across many locations hunting where moose have rutted but never been this close when it was happening! I'm blown away they let you be this close.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

It no doubt helps that these moose aren't hunted in this national park, otherwise I doubt we'd be able to witness this behavior. Thanks for watching!

[@mortalclown3812]

​@@MooseManNaturePhotos i know that wildlife management is important in places, but not used to seeing laws honored (from deep south). Thanks for getting great footage.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@mortalclown3812 I hear ya about the difference from deep south to Alaska and even New England wildlife management. Different codes of respect. We have a core believe of respecting the wildlife, not altering their behavior, letting them be. That is how we get the footage we do. Whether it be moose, loons, bears. Nature: Nurture, Protect, Respect!

[@simonking7361]

It is a kind of special language for the animal in rut, gorgeous!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Isn't it so interesting? Such a different mating ritual. Thanks for commenting/watching; sorry for the delay in replying!

[@randallharmsen5802]

Two large bull moose fighting must be quite the sight! Great video. Be safe out there too.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks. Have you watched what we got for fight videos? You'll see and hear how powerful they are! Safety first; rule number one: have good cover nearby. Thanks for the comments!

[@manpig9633]

very nice video!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you!

[@dennisfant2620]

That's pretty interesting. And cool to watch.

[@KFrost-fx7dt]

Cute and funny things.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Different way of putting it but yes!

[@henrywolfe2845]

Just commenting for the algorithm and to say moose are awesome

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks cuz we wonder what the algorithms say, we appreciate the human input. (You're not a bot, are you?)🤣

[@henrywolfe2845]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos nope lol

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@henrywolfe2845 🙂

[@ohwhatelse]

Crazy girls will even fight over a lazy guy who isn't interested in working for a living! I think they're all nuts!

[@luanakaroll569]

The only way

[@kellybelanger3685]

@@luanakaroll569 I bet you live with a bum

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Haha...What's amazing to watch is when the girls are actually ready...Game On!

[@kellybelanger3685]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos I get crazy too when I'm ready. Lol

[@antoniocarlostinti6495]

@@luanakaroll569 l

[@cherylcobern4483]

VERY interesting.. Thx for sharing..

[@candidwhite5826]

seriously only our creator knows for sure..... strange behavior from beautiful animals

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Nature and its wild things and their mating habits. So varied, odd, interesting, and bizarre.

[@thebluehotel426]

"Don't muss my antlers!"

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

😁

[@hugomikaelsson4055]

Why are there so many dislikes? This footage is great!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Good Question! I have no idea what people expect but getting this stuff is not easy. Thanks for realizing and commenting. Appreciate that.

[@feliciadale1740]

Just fascinating all around. Thank you so much for this!

[@feliciadale1740]

Also, thank you so much for not adding music to this. The sounds of nature are far more interesting than any music could be.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@feliciadale1740 I totally agree on the no music THANKS

[@feliciadale1740]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos You're very welcome!

[@tammycox9789]

That moose just squated to go pee..... seriously? Okay now I've seen everything.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Not ONLY did he pee, the cows just LOVE the intoxicating perfume of it with his love pheromones. Weird, but that's how many ungulates telegraph their readiness to mate. Funny part is? the cows fight each other over the pit, to wallow in that perfume. They're not fighting over the bull himself! Funny to watch. And now not only have you seen it all, you're heard it all. Thanks for commenting/watching!

[@jeanbeaulieu6543]

awsome!!!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Glad you think so!

[@krzysiek.j.7637]

Very very nice😃👏👏👏

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you very much!

[@louielouiepks]

I took a 61'' moose in Noatak in 95. He had been beat up, didn't see by what. He was running away but stopped when we cow called. Had a several puncture wounds on neck and shoulders. Awesome trip. This is amazing behavior.

[@delroyreid7891]

I .

[@НиколайТерехов-к3ц]

Спасибо за видос ,лайк!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you!

[@tonyruiz2390]

Crazy

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Tony, yes, this was an amazing experience. By chance we found this huge boulder in the woods to climb up on top and observe the action.

[@frankbyrd6726]

I love me some moose

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Yup

[@UncleMoose1]

Good video !

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks!

[@bradbassett1240]

Oh I get it....Water Sports!

[@DoubleDogDare54]

For some reason rolling in piss never got the girls to fight over me....

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Keep trying. You never know...

[@dhibba52]

😂🤣😂

[@v.gorski3050]

Grow up.

[@thomasfoss9963]

@@dhibba52 Is this Debbie Durkin??

[@donaldduncan7095]

Shuda called this one ….Bullwinkle tinkles ( sorry, the poet in me couldn't resist :-)

[@themystery4977]

He probably drives a Lamborghini and has money in the bank 😂

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Well that's always what gets the girls, right? HA!

[@aynoayno1]

Супер!!! Спасибо за видео!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you!!

[@prodigal1970]

Brings a whole new meaning to the eloquent term.."smellin' ya piss".

[@v.gorski3050]

P Alexander The Great ---- yuk. GROW UP

[@prodigal1970]

@@v.gorski3050 Yep, but that is exactly what's happening in the video.

[@MoskusMoskiferus1611]

@@v.gorski3050. I see You keep Commenting the Same words before, Just Shut Up, It's just a Joke

[@susanfanning9480]

It's hard to go on a date (alone) around in that area.

[@MrThenry1988]

He's thinking I can handle both of ya. Awes catch.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

That and then some!

[@MrStkrdknmibalz9799]

Of all the times I've been drunk and laying in a puddle of my own piss, not ONCE have the ladies come running up and started fighting over me.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Keep trying, you never know. 😂

[@beautifulanimals3009]

Nice video

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you for your comment and for watching, sorry about the delay in replying.

[@sandramcdaniel2]

Big Moose have big bladders.

[@patriciawilson6373]

Awesome video. ❤❤❤

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks Patricia!

[@bearbait2221]

very good vid thanks from Alaska

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks Mike! Sorry for the delay in replying. Thanks for watching.

[@yarchism]

funny how the muse wanted the one that didnt show initial interest

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

The one playing hard to get. And we think we're so different from animals. HA!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

The one playing hard to get. And we think we're so different from animals. HA!

[@OlegPriroda]

Самое интересное за кадром оставили.

[@beequeen1]

So apparently his Milkshake brought the Girls to the yard! 🤭

[@aljordan2698]

R. Kelly Moose!! Lmao!!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

HA!

[@plantcitychuck2551]

I get yelled at for leaving a drop on the toilet seat.these girls are rolling around in it

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

It's just not fair, is it.

[@bogodproductions4712]

You sure have big moose around there.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

It's Alaska. Largest species of moose there is. Here in New England we have a slightly smaller species. Montana, etc, has the smallest.Thanks for watching.

[@mariedelozier2530]

Them cows dig his stank....

[@amycuaresma]

Maybe I missed this, gut do you say where abouts you are shooting? What general part of Alaska?

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

South Central. Where are you?

[@barthvader4930]

Cuffing season at its finest

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Theirs is a freer style of love. Ha.

[@AlexandrSavchenkoSFU]

Well, it's a remarkable achievement, and well done.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you Alexandr. Sorry it took me so long to see this message. Appreciate it.

[@jakeofsp4des]

Holy shit dude, I can't believe it worked! I made a piss mud bath for myself and by the end of the day I got 20 girls begging to give me their phone numbers.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Well, you learned something from wildlife. It's what we're here for. Glad to be of assistance. HA

[@arunganapathy9501]

Aah for a bit of warm pee !especially in the cold

[@jaredcastles]

ah yes this takes me back to college where I used to pee on the grass and watch the girls come out of nowhere and fight each other to roll around in it

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

You mean they don't still?

[@barbararankin5038]

Juvenile

[@louielouiepks]

Wow, not something you see every day.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

And something you rarely see when it does happen in September/October. Thanks for watching! Sorry for the reply delay.

[@shauna5466]

Well did they ever get it on?

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

About a couple of weeks later.

[@amycuaresma]

I never knew that male moose sqauted to pee like a female dog in rutting season - I learned something

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Happy to be of assistance! The animals teach us something every day too!

[@14149bb]

To the t. But nature will always show you or us more. Thanks

[@noahn8503]

How do you get ao close without them spooking or get aggresive

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Actually we were farther away when the cows started coming around and there was a huge boulder so we climbed on top of it. Otherwise we'd never have gotten this; too dangerous with the cows darting around. These moose are rather used to seeing humans, so they don't run off at the first sight of us. Aggression is always something we watch for; reading their body language. It's the cows and the younger bulls one has to really be wary of!

[@dragonfly1124]

Never seen this behavior. Unusual.

[@mikeabca01]

Uh...very usual.

[@MarcelPaquette-f8w]

Very interesting to watch thank you, I follow Steph monette

[@brandonrobins1221]

I’m assuming this is mating behavior? This footage is amazing I never seen animals act this way , really only us humans 😂( nah I’m jk )

[@davidemontini8298]

My dear god what a pleasure to see ..like how close where you ....and where abouts ...Canada or us ..just Awsome to see ...please more videos like this

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you Davide! More are there published and yet more on the way!

[@gulaiisaeva3391]

Ой , как подглядывать не прилично😀

[@marcel5668]

Vraiment Interressant I'm a follower of Steph Monette and you now, really nice videos

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you Marcel! Welcome aboard, getting ready for 2024 rut action.

[@sylvaingarceau1017]

Super intéressant 🫎👍

[@mariedelozier2530]

Animals in heat and rut act crazee!!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Kinda like humans only the moose rut is only once a year. Can you imagine if humans only came around once a year for that? Insaniteeeee! haha

[@АлексейН-г1ш]

👍

[@Logan-ed4pu]

Male moose pisses on a spot on the ground and female moose are diving right on into the spot and rolling in it once he's done. I guess that's the moose equivalent to putting on his hoodie.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

It's the moose equivalent of perfume. It's weird, isn't it? Yet the cows don't givva $#it about the bull, they just want to wallow in that pit. The rest comes a bit later. 😁

[@kevkayla11]

That moose pisses more than me after drinking a 12-pack of Miller lite

[@MelissaJohn-i6p]

How interesting 😮

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Yes, the rut is a very bizarre mating routine!

[@dannyduds1058]

If only this worked with humans

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Have you tried it? You never know! Ha!

[@lilcochise4725]

dang i had to pause it and go outback and tend my scrapes👣

[@helvikreteck6202]

Super gute Aufnahme. Selten

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you very much! Sorry for the delay in responding.

[@frankpaquet3619]

Magic scrape

[@xroxettex2263]

I wanna be a moose ;(((

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Maybe next life?

[@xroxettex2263]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos Eh that's impossible anyway..

[@JmsnCrpntr]

Skip to 3:58, its nature people, thank me later.

[@johndoe-lm7ji]

How many doe’s can I have! Look at him overwhelmed!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

This was another of the special ones. We followed that bull for 7 years.

[@garethifan1034]

Why has no one invented a Moose rodeo..?

[@julesgardet659]

How shameful, girls! ... Do your parents know about this ?

[@giovanna8187]

@Jules Gardet Now, don't bring shame into it like an old Puritan. These are liberated meese, and hallelujah for that :)

[@luisjarquin8725]

Esta Haciendo un baño is doing a master bedroom and everyone to use it but is not ready 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Jajajaja Jajajaja

[@eulises...1664]

Ésas sí que son hembras bien romántica

[@audreyscruton9284]

deerslookor

[@gateway8833]

What is in that pee?

[@swampwhiteoak1]

I have dated women who were of that mindset. When they want it, they really want it. At that time you better be available and well rested - if not, they may look for someone else.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

May be a good thing for the bulls this only happens once a year? HA