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THE ELK AND MOOSE - Part 2

Tracks: See those of the deer.

Hoof print: Much longer soles than the elk, about half the length of the hoof. The tracks are smaller than those of the elk, but the hoofprint can be almost as large. Does not keep to a single run as much as the elk, but instead roams around more and is less shy than the elk.

Droppings: Dung-like or disc-shaped masses in hunting season or when bulls are in heat.

Acorn form about 1/2"-3/4" long, 3/8" thick. Brown for cows, brown and piled in peaked masses for the bull.

Traces of Eating and Scraping: Sheds antlers later than the elk. Traces of antler scraping similar to those of the elk, but on weaker trees and not as high. The moose does not wallow in the mud and therefore has no trees for scratching. The moose kicks up earth and grass when in heat, but the elk does that all the time. The stamping spots of the moose are much more noticeable, lie closer together, and the ground is completely barren and stamped down solid.

Antlers:

1-year-old

6-pointer two with palmated antlers

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