Eight yards is not a “moose hunting story” distance. It’s a “make one perfect decision after another” distance. Stephen Smith joins us fresh off New Brunswick moose season to break down a rut hunt that started with calm planning and ended with a fired-up bull coming in through thick alders like a dozer. We talk about what he heard, what he did, what he wishes he’d done sooner, and why pushing in on a raking bull is always a gamble you need to respect.
We also get into Stephen’s big news: his real human moose calls are now on the COCALL system. He walks us through how the opportunity happened, why the COCALL app and Bluetooth setup can sound shockingly real, and how electronic moose calls can fit into a smart calling plan without replacing woodsmanship. If you’ve ever wondered where those sounds come from, what “good” audio really means, or how to position a speaker so the moose locks onto the sound instead of you, you’ll get clear, field-tested answers.
On the scent side, Stephen shares how Pro Expedition approaches moose hunting scents, lures, and mineral sites, plus why minerals matter most over the long haul, especially for spring recovery and consistent animal patterns. We wrap with practical guidance on buck fever, shot placement coaching, fast meat care, and how sharing knowledge keeps moose calling traditions alive.
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