Alaska Bull Moose Fight To The Finish!

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Big Alaska Bull Moose Fighting -Start to Finish!
Left Hook finally returned to the valley and planted himself in 22's territory. We could see 22 a half mile away, bedded. He got up and started his slow/deliberate walk, grunting the whole way, audible across the valley despite the raging creek waters. He turned and headed up toward us, we knew Left Hook was somewhere in the hemlocks after a cow, but were waiting in a clearing in case he came out again. 22 started wagging from downhill, and then from the hemlocks came Left Hook, also wagging. Left Hook stopped to rake, and we knew this could erupt.
After jockeying for (SAFE) positioning, we were able to capture this amazing footage from two slightly different angles. It's the kind of thing one tends to watch a few times to appreciate the power and nuances as these massive animals go at it. The fur does fly. Enjoy!
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Bull Moose Fight
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[@cweefy]

The strength, the agility, the raw power. Unbelievably amazing creatures. Gorgeous!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Yes, they are SO powerful. They could pull a locomotive. Thanks so much and we appreciate your being here!

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[@rambabuvedala1198]

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[@godfamilycountry2785]

I’ve seen many moose in Alaska but this is a once in a lifetime view! Thank you for sharing

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

It was a rare and unique filming opportunity that grew out of us just hanging with a particular bull. Amazing stuff for us. Glad you enjoyed, it thanks for watching/subscribing!

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[@stephenoshaughnessy2279]

No artist can paint a landscape that beautiful.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

It is truly magnificent, Stephen. I agree!

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@@alexwest2514 thats not a artist lol

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[@dlphcoracl9645]

Remarkable film!! As a bonus, the surrounding landscape is drop-dead gorgeous. Thank you for filming and posting this on KZbin.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you for watching/subscribing!

[@rodolfomelgoza4591]

You have gotten a little closer No just joking. Stay safe. Great job.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@rodolfomelgoza4591 Thanks, Rodolfo. Safety first, always! Big lenses, cropping in to appear very close...little tricks and hacks of the biz, ya know! Thanks again!

[@daraanjaneyulu6685]

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[@mantumandal3159]

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[@dansherwood9851]

Those dudes are HUGE! I was expecting the hall monitor to yell-"Hey you two...break it up!"

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Yeah, typical of rumbling guys, as IF they'd listen! haha. Thanks for watching! And yes, they are massive!!!

[@dansherwood9851]

I've never hunted bullwinkles so all I know is what I've seen from videos, but...these guys may be the biggest I've ever seen on video!!! I might have to use a gun vs my Bowie knife like I do with "just" 800lb elk 😉

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@dansherwood9851 Riiiight: You don't want to bring a knife to a moose fight!

[@dansherwood9851]

Actually I don't think I want to attend a moose rumble. My 407" elk was as big as I want to mess with. Bent the blade on my knife, had to resort to sharp stick to the eye...😉 Or a 270wsm.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@dansherwood9851 You're right. Stick to elk. And leave the moose and grizzlies alone!

[@michaelbryant2071]

Two magnificent beasts. Mother Nature at her best that day.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

So true. And both walked away from this one. (They usually do, thankfully.) Thanks for the comment, you're so right!

[@chandraiahkarukonda]

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[@joshs2138]

The beginning was like an old western when they are walking out to the main getting ready. Very cool.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Yes that's it! John Wayne coming down Main street for a gunfight. We were so lucky to be able to follow the one bull into the arena and glad that the terrain opened up to allow us to film it all. Usually they're in the trees where we can't get to them. Thanks!

[@samwoods3430]

Exactly what I was gonna say. It was even in slow motion. All that was missing is a tumbleweed and a woman clutching her pearls😆

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@samwoods3430 Sally, bar the door!🤣You expect to hear the Good, Bad, Ugly whistle intro here, right? DOH I should have DONE that!!

[@EdFisher-vd7zw]

Well, at least they weren't in the "Hood." With those two bulls moving so slow leading up to the fight, one or the other would have got capped before the headbutting even started 😅!!!

[@MbahMisenu]

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[@anstey321]

Being from Newfoundland we're no strangers to moose but those Alaskan/Yukon moose are on another level. Just look at the size of those racks!! Actual giants lol. Incredible footage and scenery man, I could watch this stuff for hours.

[@coolcat5714]

They’re the heavy weights of moose fighters…

[@Charlie_Kelly666]

I remember fishing in Alaska and when we were driving there was a cow and calf walking along the road. They were like Northern Ontario on steroids

[@draw2death421]

We see em here in Finland a lot too and they do grow massive here too.

[@karencawthorn3173]

Display of massive antlers is so awesome ❤

[@Doomguyhunter1]

@@draw2death421 oh hello, my fellow Finn! Myös Suomi mainittu torilla tavataan!

[@paulhendershott667]

I know it's crazy... I just can't believe both aren't missing their eyeballs 20 seconds into the fight!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

It is amazing that despite having seen/filmed several fights, we have not witnessed an injury other than a couple of lamenesses. There are bulls who had eye injuries, but we never saw it happen. Truly amazing that they can avoid such damage. Thanks for the comment!

[@user-vv2pf1sy4m]

they have evolved to suffer minimal damage@@MooseManNaturePhotos

[@EdFisher-vd7zw]

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[@randynovitch6744]

What's incredible is that they so carefully choreographed their fight, and splined their massive and lethal antlers in such a way as neither of them drew blood on the other in spite of the fact each appeared to weigh in at close to a ton each!

[@nurlaili5656]

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[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

You are so right. t never ceases to amaze us how few serious injuries occur with these fights. We've witnessed several, known for a couple of injuries (eye, leg) but nothing that took a life. (We did not witness the tragic fight this year between Grumpy and the mystery bull, and are glad for that.) Want to keep ti that way! Meanwhile, Swagger lives, so he survived his leg injury, and Left Hook may be blind or partially so at least in one eye, but is otherwise thriving. Phew! Thanks for the comment!

[@davidburns3480]

i think the one on the left is bigger and probably older

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@davidburns3480 He is. Older. Wiser. WIDER. And we were surprised by the younger bull's moxie to take him on and even go at him from downhill. Impressive!

[@johnserrano9689]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos how come you didn't film the end where I single handedly, bare handed wrestled each bull, ain't nothin tho

[@philipbuckler1473]

AND IN THIS CORNER!.....now that's a heavyweight fight!!! Outstanding...Thanks for sharing!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you for watching, Philip. Yes, we got lucky for this one for sure! Watched the ultimate winner walk from a mile away, making 3 creek crossings, and climb up the mountainside, and without stopping to catch his breath he wagged right into the arena and took on the younger (but very impressive) bull. It was the older bull's turf, so...beat it, buster!

[@brandonrask5946]

The Old Boy got the High ground and pushed down hill. Smart Old Moose.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

That's Rule Number One, right? get the upper ground advantage! Thanks for watching, Brandon!

[@eyesearsknows946]

SO funny how they walk into battle in such peculiar slow-motion. You would never guess they could fiercely engage based on their "entrance"!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

And then they collide!

[@mateoo112]

My goodness, those antlers are massive. Majestic animals

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

They are very wide and large antlers there, and you're right on the majestic animals part too. Just so incredible being there filming them. We pinch ourselves. (But we also have the blisters to show for it!)😁 Thanks for watching, Matthew!

[@cindyj5522]

I've read that given the amount of energy it takes for these big boys to fight and the serious damage they can do to each other, such fights are usually over pretty quickly with one bowing out rather than taking it to an extreme. Usually no one is badly hurt. This proves the theory. Aren't they absolutely magnificent?

[@kinte1870]

It's a test of strength not a death fight

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

It's true, they really aren't out to kill one another, just best the other. It's all about mating rights. That is the only reason they fight. It's rare that death occurs. There can be lockups that will kill both bulls but that's not their intent; that's a freak thing. And the bull that spins out or calls uncle is allowed to leave without a chase. It is respected. Sometimes they are more civilized than humans. Thanks very much for the comment, you're so very right, Cindy!

[@Roger__Wilco]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos heh I suppose it's a moose version of them playing rock paper scissors with each other

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@Roger__Wilco 🤣 Only just a TAD more physical!

[@Shaniece-nv6sb]

​@@MooseManNaturePhotos Not gonna lie, I've watched A LOT of animal videos and I'm surprised that it's not 'fight to the death'. Since a lot of animal species will go to that extreme.

[@joannadumas4799]

Those antlers on both moose are massive! Love the sound of antlers smashing into each other. Wonderful video of nature's beauty.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks, it's always heart stopping being in the midst of two fighting bull moose, as long as we're safe and they both walk away, it's a win/win no matter who "wins"... The ground beneath us shakes (tundra is spongy) and the sounds are, indeed most impressive. Glad you enjoyed!

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[@EarlLedden]

Thanks for sharing such a magnificent slice of wildlife. You guys did a great job in capturing the action while staying safe.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks for that, Earl. We got lucky following that bull into the clearing. We grabbed trees knowing what was going to go down. Appreciate the comment and thanks for being here!

[@gizzyfrizzy1]

Magnificent creatures! Magnificent beauty! Magnificent scenery! Magnificent video! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful video!!!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you for the super kind comment!!! We appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed the video. It's pretty rare and tough to film a fight like this but we've been lucky enough to capture a few to date. Right place right time full batteries! Thanks for being here!

[@gizzyfrizzy1]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos , your video is amazing. My son, who is 20 said its the best fight caught on video he has seen. He is an avid deer/elk/moose follower and he is constantly filming what he sees but most of the time he is too in awe to film it, lol. He gets preoccupied in the scenery and trying to follow the wildlife. This was so cool to see. He said awesome work! Thanks again. We will definitely be a faithful follower of your channel!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@gizzyfrizzy1 Wow, that's an awesome comment, thank you to you and your son! He's so right; It's NOT easy getting a fight filmed. There's safety to consider, there's adrenaline, there's the need to steady one's mind and pulse in order to get it (even with a tripod!) Your son gets it. We have a few fights here on our channel. They were all a challenge! Thanks for joining and watching and growing with us. (You'll see our early shaky work, and appreciate that we came from humble beginnings.) We remain a work in progress! Thanks again!

[@maryannanderson2213]

I was glad to see them both walk away and live to fight another day. It looks to me like there is plenty of land out there for both of them to have their very own territory without a fight to the finish. They really are magnificent creatures! I love watching the video of the man who takes his trash out to the shed and when he turns around a HUGE moose is walking toward him. He immediately goes back in the shed and shuts the door and the moose stands there and waits for him to come out for just a few minutes and then goes on about his business. I have watched that video a dozen or more times.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

They usually do walk away, thankfully Maryann, otherwise I'd not want to film a fight! And while bulls do tend to keep to a particular area, t's not about territory they fight over, it's the cows. So wherever the cows go, the bulls want to be. In this instance the younger bull had some cows in the older bull's area, because the older bull had wandered another mile and some away for other cows. It gets crazy out there. And I saw that video too, of the guy and the shed. Funny stuff! Thanks for watching!!

[@vicpnut1]

Now I gotta see the shed video

[@courier712]

"Bro that human is watching, let's look like we're fighting."

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Yeah, they over acted then! They were really fighting. But I first thought they were going to hug it out.

[@blahblah8209]

Amazing how much more tactical these fights are than bighorn or even elk fights

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Yes, they are. Interesting observation. I guess there's a lot at stake here. Death, being one. Thanks for the comment!

[@nadewitt-yf6ng]

Mooseman, how many times have you seen where two bulls got locked yogether and ended up dead?

[@marjowag8806]

Amazing! And the beauty of the landscape! The colors!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

It's an awesome display of power and might, and to take place in those gorgeous mountains of Alaska? Surreal. Thanks for the comment and for being here!

[@danni1993]

What STUNNING scenery...and the wildlife is awesome. You are blessed to live and enjoy your life, surrounded by such beauty.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

We are indeed very fortunate to be doing this, photographing and filming wildlife, which is our passion. We appreciate that you "get it" and are also grateful for people like you being here with us. Appreciate the lovely comment. thank you!

[@pedroroque829]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos How can I become a wildlife photographer like you?

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@pedroroque829 Get a camera...a cell phone will not cut it at all. Learn it. Get a big lens. Then you'll need a ton of passion for wildlife. And a couple of tonsof respect for it; they're wild, they'll flee. About 10 tons of patience would be a good start. Then have at it! It's easy! Good luck!🙂

[@pedroroque829]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos I have the passion part but still can't afford a good camera. I'm hoping for it in the future! Thank you, greetings from Portugal!

[@moisesguerreo9485]

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[@dancampbell9151]

Like two old battle seasoned battleships coming at each other. Both trophies for any hunter in their own right! Neither gaining or giving up ground - neither losing or winning! Magnificent video!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Well said! Age difference aside, his pair was evenly matched, the older bull simply had an uphill advantage at the end, (despite the younger bull making an uphill charge earlier) at which time the younger bull made his exit. Cleanly. Dignity intact. Thanks for the comment!

[@coolcat5714]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos the old Bull knew the hill advantage from experience…

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@coolcat5714 Yup, that's so true. Older, wiser, = winner!

[@bryanfox2735]

Couple beautiful stud bulls!! Nature at its finest!! 💪🇺🇸💯

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

They are SO well matched it was a good fight!

[@davidburns3480]

you can probably hear that for miles

[@nadewitt-yf6ng]

​@@davidburns3480yes!

[@pjismydawg]

Hey Libby Squared , Thank You ! This was pretty cool to see. Hope Everyone has. A Merry Christmas

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Hey to you, Holly and thanks! Yes, Libby Squared R Us! haha. Merry Christmas to you as well!! And a Happy, Healthy, FUN new year!

[@karencawthorn3173]

They pause like...we don't have to do this, ya know?....but they cant help their instincts❤

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

I know I thought they were going to hug it out but they went for it and that kind of surprised us. What's interesting about bull moose is that if at that moment one decided to opt out, all he'd have to do is whine submission and turn away. That's considered a win for the other bull. They have a code, apparently. Thanks for watching and for the comment, Karen!

[@ObeyJesusOurLord]

Spectacular footage! Thank you!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks very much!

[@Pipsqwak]

Man, those antlers are huge! These two almost look like Ice Age Megaceros with those racks.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

They are both very impressive bulls for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@sylvainlaurence1554]

How they don’t get intertwined,really incredible ,a great video 👑👑

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks very much. They do, at times, get antler locked but for the most part they can spin out of a lock. Glad they both walked away from this one! Appreciate the comment!

[@livergen]

Absolutely beautiful, a breathtaking example of how the strongest survive in the bare nature and unforgiving elements. Honestly makes you appreciate what our ancestors were once challenged with as they also carved out their territory. Now we have the big cities and roving gang members, once again, only the strongest survive, I hope we can once again stand our ground strong and proud.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Well said, Danny. The genetically strong, not just a physical trait. The wise ones survive. We have been fortunate enough to follow some of these animals for several years and it's not just brawn that carries the genetics forward. I can't imagine how our ancestors carved out a life in such unforgiving climates and lands but they did. Just as these animals do, I guess. But now, with the urban sprawl, it's a matter of who has the bigger gun. Not quite what nature intended!

[@livergen]

So very true brother, I've been in some very rugged and unforgiving country In my 68 years, and for some reason I always thought about the early settlers and humans who came before me in the very same spot I was standing. As an ex-veteran and many life experiences from one end of the spectrum to the other, reading the territory and quietly listening to your senses will bring you much life sustaining wisdom. Humans are very dangerous animals when you boil it right now, they can act without any discernment or forethought. The Truly dangerous ones function primarily on emotions, If you are able to quiet yourself and psychologically secure your wisdom In your actions, that in and of itself is beyond Powerfully strong and will always put you ahead of the game. Sometimes it's not the biggest gun brother, a well-placed 22. Can be life altering. Always keep your personal protection tools on you at all times, stay vigilant, be discernible in your hesitation, sometimes hesitation will ruin your day. Stay blessed brother, and may this season of Christmas warm your heart knowing someone up above provided an eternal gift we can never repay. Danny in Texas

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@livergen Thank you Danny in Texas. Words of wisdom for sure. May you have a blessed Christmas! Be well and stay strong!

[@nadewitt-yf6ng]

​@@livergenDanny, if you ride a motorcycle I invite you with these words to come out to Sturgis,S D. in August for tge rally. Ride some of tge roads and see tge country. You will look at places Custer crossed as he made his way to Little Bighorn Battle. Fact if you follow hwy 212 you will come to the battle field. Sometimes as I ride along I think that hill or valley might have Indians read to attack. Ok I play act 😅.

[@MrMarkar1959]

👍🏼Holy sheepshtt Batdude!! freaking awesome to catch on video!!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

HA! Thanks. It was a rush! Appreciate this fun comment!

[@thelifeandtimesoflesleyrob2407]

Right place, right time :) Nice filming..and I appreciate the only sound is nature

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks so much, we feel that authentic audio works the best. Glad you enjoyed!

[@fhetty]

What absolute titans! Magnificent animals!

[@stephenhannah7485]

Pretty gentlemanly contest. No cheap shots or attempts to actually hurt each other... just who's the strongest (and most persistent) in head on clashes.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

So true, and that's usually the way the fights go that we've witnessed, anyway. One bull makes a point, the other concedes. End of story. Nobody gets chased after the white flag, it's over. On to the next. Rather sporting, actually. Thanks for the comment!

[@DustDevilRage]

I was Elk hunting in the panhandle of Idaho, on a finger, glassing below and i heard twigs and brush cracking behind me. I slowly looked over my shoulder and there stood a moose much like in this video. He seemed dark, huge paddles, seemed to rival a large horse in size. I turned around a bit more and our eyes met. We stared at each other for about 10 seconds. Suddenly the awkward silence was broken. The Moose said to me: Get the Phuck out of here. I said ok.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

🤣😂😆HA HAHA love it. DDR...they have such a way with vocabulary, don't they? And one doesn't mince words either! Thanks for that. Love the comment.

[@DustDevilRage]

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[@timtorkelson7201]

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[@TK-zd7ym]

Alaskan Moose are legit some of the biggest animals in North America. They are massive. Way bigger than the moose down here in the Rockies.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

You're right, TK. The Yukon subspecies is the largest of the 4 major subspecies of moose. The next is the northeast moose, then BC/northwest, then the Rockies moose. They are still all VERY large and formidable animals though! And you never want to insult a cow! Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@ioanaciolcan278]

Doamne , ce animale frumoase! De fapt....sunt perfecte .

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Sunt animale incredibile cu siguranță. Mulțumim pentru vizionare!

[@bloodyeyeful]

Ha! I picked the darker moose from the get go. I win. Lol.TY for sharing. Blessings all.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Good pick! Yes, 22 is wider, older, and wiser, despite being a little outweighed here. Ya gotta hand it to Left Hook for making an uphill charge at him. Pretty impressive! Thanks for the kind words! Wellness to you!

[@lynnbrady1025]

Great photography thanks

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Appreciate that Lynn. Thanks for watching!

[@mikepsly73]

The footage on this is crazy!!! Stealth skills like no other!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks very much SLY. Sorry I missed this comment somehow!

[@Encourageable]

That pre-fight walk up was some serious swagger.

[@matthewforster2661]

These guys are clearly bros.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Hard to say, but they sure were well matched! Thanks for the comment.

[@matthewforster2661]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos there also seemed to be a level of respect paid to each other where they locked antlers first instead of poking each others' eyes out with their antlers when they could. Thank you for the video!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@matthewforster2661 Yes, they do seem to show respect, it's odd and cool at the same time. There are a lot of eye injuries out there but that's to be expected, a very vulnerable body part for sure. Thanks for the comment!

[@ADVENTURESOFBZ]

Absolutely incredible!!! The things that go on out in the middle of nowhere, whether we're there to see it or not it's happening. Freakin awesome!!!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

thanks Brian! That is so true. This fight was miles out. No one would have even seen it, but right place right time. Two bulls that we are familiar with though.

[@patrickmckenzie9919]

That’s what I was thinking Holmes that stuff goes on all the time if your enough to capture it on camera that’s so awesome.

[@bowbender1]

It's just amazing that they grow those in a matter of months

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

The fastest growing tissue of a mammal. Truly amazing what it takes, all the calcium/protein. Sorry I missed this comment earlier!

[@mason96575]

Awww they're just whiddle snuggle bugs ❤

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Yeah, they are! Gahed and go pet one of 'em! 😁

[@mason96575]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos haha, I've seen what they can do! Terrifyingly majestic

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@mason96575 Well put! So true!

[@NoCantsAllowed]

You're a crazy, crazy dude! Chills!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

If you mean us crazy? We'll accept that! Been called worse! (It's dude and dudette, btw😁) Crazy about moose!

[@NoCantsAllowed]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos Ok, go team! "...about moose." ...totally what I meant to write. I can only imagine the adrenaline rush from your perspectives. If I weren't so dangerous myself (haha)... I may've began sweating even from here! Keep 'em coming. Love it!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@NoCantsAllowed Thanks so much again TTTH!! We're rolling 'em out for ya! Stay tuned!! And thanks for being here!

[@Headonwriter]

Amazing how they don't get tangled with each other. Interesting fight.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Sometimes they do, BB. And that can be fatal to both animals. Luckily this was pretty much a shoving match and everyone walked away unscathed. Thank you for watching!

[@Headonwriter]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos Ok. They look amazing with those huge antlers. Cool video. Always a fan of nature's variety of animals.

[@jacklangley861]

That was balls! Can't believe you got close enough to record the sound of those antlers smashing. Just awesome! Thanks 🙏

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

You're welcome and thank you! We got really lucky that day for sure!! Heart pounding stuff. Safe distance with trees always. Gotta have a solid tree (or several!) close by. Thanks for watching!

[@thuongcao8153]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos hh

[@sandrajohnson9926]

The old one on the right acting so nonchalant, then C R A✨️S H!!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

He's actually younger! But you're right; at one point I thought he was going to decide to leave. (.That happens a lot at the last second.) We were pretty shocked to see him go through with it! Thanks for watching

[@earlfreimuth5799]

Awesome thank's for sharing

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks for watching Earl, sorry I missed this comment somehow!

[@Katkjc]

Incredible!!! That slow swagger, and then BAM it's all out war between them! Truly a hold your breath few moments!! They are magnificent, I have to wonder if you can feel the ground rumbling during their battle? WOW, just WOW!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

In the past we have indeed felt the tundra shake to the rumble of two behemoths going at it. Just amazing. We never know if it's actually going to end up in a brawl; at times even these two seemed more like they were going to spar than fight. But this year Left Hook has come to his own and wanted all in. It's unnerving stuff to film because of safety coming first, but we had nice big trees to dash into for cover if need be. Glad you're on board, Kat!

[@Mark-nz9ek]

That sound must be heard for miles i wonder if other bulls home in on it,brilliant footage ,first time I've seen a moose battle ,impressive beasts in a spectacular landscape

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

It echoes through the valley but the other animals really don't seem to givva care! it's amazing. Thanks for watching and commenting. (Can't go wrong with the Alaska mountains, right?)

[@abovebeyondandforever6571]

Nature is still an amazing thing.

[@christielawrence4640]

Thank ya'll!!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

You're welcome!

[@scottsthaname1]

Haven't lived in AK since '82 but this brings back memories... nice job catching this...👍

[@ericdolgner1535]

Awesome,

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks, it was pretty epic to be able to film it!

[@canature9128]

Epic battle!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

It sure was, we were SO glad to have been there to record it all! Thanks for watching CA!

[@zovijoutehmar5536]

Thank you for the Amazing footage

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

You are most welcome, thank you for watching!

[@Ukepa]

wow, great footage... hard to believe those antlers don't break!!!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks very much. And they do break. Sometimes a fight will take an antler clean off, other times a paddle will be broken in half. But for the most part the tines are just broken off. There is no marrow, so they're not alive and cause no pain. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@tbom9644]

Man that clash of antlers wwwooowww……..nature is at beast mode…the power of such huge animals,,,,,love it👍🏾great shots!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks very much. Yes, that's a LOT of combined power, hormonal attitude, and will clashing there!

[@vxccxv9874]

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[@dundeeecroc]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos Testosterone

[@ShortyWhatYourNameIs]

Great Match❗️ and Nice Racks Too❗️🦌👏🏾👏👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏾👏👏🏻👏👏🏾👏👏🏻👏👏🏾👏🏻

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

We were lucky to get this in its entirety. They were really evenly matched, glad it ended the way it did! Thanks for watching!

[@micahmcgee1740]

It’s awesome to see Deer Elk Moose & Caribou fighting

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

It is! Anything that grows weapons every year is pretty awesome anyway, and watching them use them? Heart pounding. Not easy to film but we got lucky here!

[@user-ho5vz5tg3r]

Thank you for the amazing footage!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you for watching and appreciating it!!

[@ryanprosper88]

Such beautiful creatures! I don't know what the smaller one was thinking upon seeing the size of the older one. Such massive antlers and huge beasts!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Sometimes size flies out the window when hormones are raging Ryan. It was a good fight though! They really went at it! Thanks for being here and for the comment!

[@jackcato7210]

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[@davegingrich8642]

I'm pretty sure the smaller bull - the loser - is older, just past his prime.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@davegingrich8642 Actually he's younger. The wide racked bull is older. The younger bull actually became dominant this past rut. The older bull we believe we lost to winter last year. Thanks for the comment and for subscribing!

[@wakeoftheflood2]

Woww! Awesome footage!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you. We appreciate that! It takes: 8 parts luck, 10 parts patience and 82 parts passion to get it! 😁

[@rangerbill9536]

Nature at its finest! The view, 2nd to none! Once in a lifetime achievement!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks so much rangerbill! Appreciate that!

[@tomcrosby6332]

Amazing!! Great color and action!!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks, very tough to film a fight, we got lucky!

[@Abebe345]

Magnificent capture and filming. The one on the left was bigger and used his strength. Explains why Grizzlies want nothing to do with them.

[@pokerman9108]

giants!!!!

[@Dan-qt7kq]

Holy cow, to see that, they are so zoned in and you were not even thought of or been seen and could of been trampled ect. Boy oh boy yiu are so lucky to witness such a significant part of nature nice shots.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks Dan. Yes, we followed them right into the battle zone but safely behind trees. Always with trees! Because fighting bull moose do not see anything other than each other, it's so true, they are in a zone and anything else is collateral damage. As always, thanks for the comment!

[@shivajigutal7305]

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[@user-ROMAN555]

Сильно, эмоционально, красиво!!! Просто дух захватывает! Грациозные и благородные животные!!! Желаю Вам здоровья и всего самого хорошего, смотрю Ваши видео с огромным удовольствием.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Большое тебе спасибо. Мы ценим ваше присутствие здесь. Многое еще впереди!

[@ToroBravo]

INCRIVEL SUPER BULLS

[@kishorchettri5756]

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[@JamesKing2understandinglife]

thank you for sharing a video of moose fighting that few have ever witnessed. We get to see it from a great vantage points.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you for this wonderful comment. We love being able to share all the different aspects of these wild animal's lives. And fights are a holy grail to be sure, very tough to get on and film safely and well. to be sure. We were thrilled to get this one in the can and that both bulls walked away unhurt. Appreciate the comment!

[@RickyBobby42069]

The bull on top has good experience. Dude is basically putting all of his weight on the other guy and letting him work and get tired.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Yes, the older bull is far wiser. Such is life, right? The young can learn so much from their elders but nooooooo. They just have to butt heads. At least this guy walked away intact. Thanks for watching!

[@RickyBobby42069]

@MooseMan Nature Photos amazing video my friend 🤘

[@GiuseppeGalati-pr7mf]

😊 ❤

[@elcormoran1]

Powerful animals

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Yes, sort of like two small locomotive engines.

[@breezer1788]

Magnificent. Thank you guys. You do great work.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks, B1B, appreciate that!

[@maungthin6339]

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[@moosepoop]

Swaying back & forth, back & forth...😂 Time to get it on!!..🥊🥊...looks like no one was really hurt, which is good..😊🤗😊...1 reason 22 won that fight, he was on higher grounds alot which is easier to push their opponent downwards...& the loser, gracefully runs away, 🥰...Great Capture on this one!!...I'm guessing you're having a Blast in Alaska, 😂...A World of Paradise, ⛰️🏞️⛰️....❤️ Yas Team MooseMan!!...🤗...& Thanks for sharing!! 🤗

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

High ground is always the advantage with these fights. Did you see Left Hook though? Pushed 22 up and back?! He’s come to his own this year. Last year he was too pretty (🐕) to fight. Haha. 😆 We joked that if he’d only look in a puddle 🪞 to see himself he may have been more of a player 💪 but wow this year? sally, bar the door! Left Hook is In The Building. (He’s fought someone since and has a nasty injury to/over his right eye. 👁 Haven’t shared any of that yet. Kinda ugly. But he’s acting like a big bad bull during the rut, chasing cows all over! These animals are TOUGH! Thanks 🙏 for watching and commenting MP!😊

[@moosepoop]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos Ohhh yes, I watched it several times, 😂 🥰...great footage of them!!...& you're right, Moose are tough!!.💪...but it worries me when theres eye damage, 😞..that's never good, I'm guessing if they can survive a long Alaskan Winter, they can handle just about anything... ❤️M🥰O🥰O🥰S🥰E❤️

[@sundog70]

Nature at its best.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Between this and the tiny little wobbly legged newborns, yes.

[@donnaruper3199]

What power!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Yes, take two Ford F250s and ram them head on! Ok maybe not quite SO powerful but still, two Honda Pilots? 😁

[@blackmonday738]

Definitely not in no hurry, 1 of them is like ok bro let's just do this, later we'll meet up and eat together. 😄 Such wonderful photography.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Sorry, Black, I missed this comment somehow! Thanks for that. And yes, some time after this battle they did meet back up to have a bite together. Ha! Thanks very much for the comment!

[@richwood8650]

Wow! Two men really proving what they believe is important! Lol

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Yup, well after all, it only happens once a year for them so...gotta give it all, right?

[@gunwantisaroj6475]

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[@PrettybuoyJones1992]

The way they were walking before the fight was hilarious,like they drank a ton of liquor. 😅😂

[@aaroncourchene4384]

That's how they challenge each other 🤗!

[@grammy3g808.]

With that hughe rack the bills have, they can't help but walk with a swagger ..

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Right? I would too!! Ha!

[@jodyswanson6885]

That was an exhilarating video! Excellent footage of two monarchs!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Yes it was a goo and pretty even battle. We were happy to see that Left Hook has matured into a partaken of the rut. Thanks for watching!

[@user-xk9wl6gg8q]

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[@RaisedinAlaska]

I watched this again. Awesome footage. 22 used the terrain to his advantage got high ground a couple times. Hopefully both these awesome bulls are back this fall. LH needs a rematch.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Yes, despite 22, the wise old man, gaining high ground, LH had the audacity to go for an uphill push! We were impressed (if not slackjawed). We sure hope 22 returns and that LH shows up for the party too, and they do rematch AND that we're there in a beautiful clearing with front row center views to film it all in 4K slo mo! (We can dream, right?)😁🤞

[@RaisedinAlaska]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos That would be AWESOME. 😎

[@Paulo37580]

What a beautiful landscape!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

It truly is, Alaska is just gorgeous. Thanks for watching!

[@nadewitt-yf6ng]

And it's all in my back yard. I'm so blessed to have bought land and building my house on it!

[@huntstyle]

Wow, I need to get up to Alaska for the rut! The moose here in Idaho don't have nearly such impressive racks! I haven't had the pleasure of seeing them battle yet, either. Great footage!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks very much! Yes, you have to get to AK to see these racks for sure. The moose where you are are called Shiras moose, that's the name of the subspecies in the Rockies/area. The AK moose subspecies are the Yukon. They are larger in every way. And they don't get any bigger than the monsters in the Denali region. It is tough getting to watch a fight, good luck to you! Thanks for watching!

[@LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto]

Alaska is just different land. As Bob Ross said, God was having a good day when he made Alaska, the most beautiful land you'll ever see.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto It is stunning for sure. Nothing like it in the lower 48 and I've lived in Colorado and Washington state, Idaho and New Hampshire (Florida too but I don't count that one ha!) Love that rugged mountain country/wilderness up there. And the wildlife can't be rivaled! Thanks again for the comment! Bob Ross was spot on! Happy BIG trees!☺

[@colinferguson972]

We have guys this big in Alberta

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

@@colinferguson972 Thats impressive!

[@Albisriede]

Great photography, and right there in our backyard (sort of). Having just been 'up there' today to look around and walking off trail makes one realize how adept these guys are at getting around in the first place, not to mention fighting, which includes backward and forward movements. We little humans would have broken a leg in that uneven terrain in no time, if we had to maneuver without eyes fixed to the ground.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you A! And sorry I didn't see this comment until now. Yes, getting around that terrain with only 2 legs/feet is difficult. The muskeg especially. All our focus is on our feet and keeping our gear from peril. I envy the grace of these moose to cover the ground the way they do. They look like they should be tromping and stumbling but they instead look more like ballet dancers.

[@nordicdiscgolferatrumble9430]

They sound like a walking Bamboo Forest 😄

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Ha love it! Yes!! What a great idea for audio files! Thanks for that (now to find a bamboo forest...hmmm) 😁Appreciate you watching, ND@R!

[@nordicdiscgolferatrumble9430]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos 😃😄

[@theresahickson8326]

They must have their own language. It's like 1, 2, 3, GO!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

We have analyzed these films in slo mo to see just what sparks the kickoff but we figure they must just give each other the hairy eyeball and someone turns their antlers a certain way, and BAMMO! So weird because they seem to take forEVER making their minds up! Thanks for the comment, Theresa!

[@AdventureAceSweden]

Magnificent creatures!!! What a video 👏👌

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Incredible day that was

[@Rottimail]

WOW! That would be something to see!

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

You just did! Ha. Kidding, I know what you mean. It gets the heart pounding for sure. Glad we're on tripods! Hard to hold a camera steady enough to capture it otherwise.

[@randykulesza755]

that was spectacular, thanks

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks Randy, sorry I missed this comment, guess it was hidden from me! Appreciate you watching!

[@susanpaulson9010]

So good to be back. Old phone wouldn’t let me work much with you tube. Loving your videos as always

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Glad you're back Susan. (You can always watch these on the computer or smart TV on the youTube app.) Phones don't let you appreciate the picture as much, but I get that people live on their phones these days! Thanks for being here!

[@luisg6574]

Incredible video thanks for sharing

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thanks for being here!

[@123TauruZ321]

Amazing. They must be pretty strong to walk around with those huge horns. They got locked down pretty good at 4:00.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Yes, sometimes the antlers get so locked that both bulls die of exhaustion and stress. At least they shed them every year after the rut is over. They can at least go around in the winter without all that extra weight on their heads. Until the next summer, of course. The amazing cycle of antlered animals. Thanks for the comment.

[@laituong3735]

Aotu

[@123TauruZ321]

@@MooseManNaturePhotos Wow that's strange and interesting. Thank you too.

[@chateaupig826]

Beautifully captured in their natural environment

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Thank you cp!

[@dadangsudana2397]

Pemandangan alam yg menakjubkan sungguh luarbiasa 2 binatang yg sedang bertarung menghiasi alam ini

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Terima kasih, ini adalah momen yang sangat intens di sini. Kami beruntung dan mereka bertarung dalam suasana yang indah. Bonus! Sangat menyenangkan bagi kami untuk memfilmkan semuanya! (I hope that translated right!)

[@DP-ot6zf]

I was waiting for the lighter guy to pull out a sword and thrust it into the heart of his rival.

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

He left it at home that day...

[@finallyfamous9628]

The rut is on full swing

[@MooseManNaturePhotos]

Yup, it sure is!

[@typhan3592]

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