Moose Hunter Orientation User Action Required This quiz works best with javascript enabled. Please turn on javascript in your web browser to proceed. 1: In order to accurately count brow tines, a frontal or head-on view is needed because: × It is the most difficult view to obtain. × It is not necessary. ☑ Viewing antlers from the side runs the risk of counting main palm points as brow tines. Correct answer: Viewing antlers from the side runs the risk of counting main palm points as brow tines. 2: A point is an antler projection that is greater than 1 inch in length and longer than it is wide with the width measured one inch or more from the tip. ☑ True × False Correct answer: True 3: If a bull is harvested in a 50-inch or 3 or more brow tine regulation area and meets the 50-inch rule, but does not have the minimum number of brow tines on at least one side, the antlers must: × Be brought out of the field before the meat. × Cut in half to carry out of the field more easily. × Remain at the kill site. ☑ Remain naturally attached to the unbroken or uncut skull plate until all salvage and sealing requirements have been met. Correct answer: Remain naturally attached to the unbroken or uncut skull plate until all salvage and sealing requirements have been met. 4: Is this moose over 50 inches? × No. ☑ Yes. The correct answer(s) are: Yes. Explanation: This bull measures out at 63 inches. To assess antler spread, use the width of the skull to estimate the width of the antlers. Since the space between a moose’s eyes is about 10 inches, if there are more than two times the head width on each side, the moose is legal. Often, more experienced hunters will be comfortable with this approach, but if you’re less expereinced you may want to consider relying on brow tines to asses a legal animal. This bull has only 1 brow tine on one side (the second underdeveloped point is not legal because it shorter than it is wide) and 1 tine on the other, so this moose would not be legal by any brow tine regulation. 5: Does this moose have at least 3 brow tines on one side? × Yes. ☑ No. The correct answer(s) are: No. Explanation: At first glance this bull appears to have 3 brow tines on one side and 2 on the other, which would make him legal in a 3-brow tine area. However, be patient. Waiting until you can view the antlers from multiple angles helps to identify tines that are true brow tines, and those that are not. This bull has a mid bay tine, which is a tine that emerges from the main bay that separates the brow palm from the main palm. Another hint is brow tines typically project forward. Look closely, the mid bay tine on this bull extends to the side. This bull actually has only 2 brow tines on each side. 6: Is this moose legal in a spike-fork, 50-inch antler spread, 4 brow tine area? × Yes, this moose is legal. ☑ No, this moose is not legal. ☑ It's impossible to tell. The correct answer(s) are: No, this moose is not legal. It's impossible to tell. Explanation: This is a smaller bull with at least 1 brow tine on one side and 2 on the other. However, there is not enough time to accurately determine if the bull has additional tines or meets the 50-inch rule. Never rush a shot; it is better to let a moose get away than to shoot an illegal animal. 7: Is this moose legal in a spike, 50-inch antler spread, 4 brow tine area? ☑ No, it is not legal in a spike, 50-inch antler spread, 4 brow tine area. × Yes, it is legal because it meets the required number of brow tines. × Yes, because this bull exceeds 50 inches. The correct answer(s) are: No, it is not legal in a spike, 50-inch antler spread, 4 brow tine area. Explanation: Count the brow tines to determine if he is legal by the 2, 3 or 4 brow tine regulation. There are 2 brow tines on one side and 1 on the other, so this bull is not legal in a spike, 50-inch antler spread, 4 brow tine area. This moose demonstrates another way to estimate antler spread. When a bull is standing broadside to you with his head at a right angle to his body, if his antler tines extend beyond his hump, he is over 50 inches. This method takes some experience to be comfortable using and should be used as a guideline for determining if a moose is in the 50-inch ballpark. The antlers on this bull are clearly not 50 inches wide. This bull is also flanked by two cows. Even if this were a legal bull, this scenario is an example of why hunters must be aware of what is between them and their target, as well as what is beyond. Particularly in dense vegetation it is possible to shoot the wrong animal or hit two animals at once. 8: Is this moose legal in a spike-fork, 50-inch antler spread, 4 brow tine area? × Yes. ☑ No. ☑ It’s impossible to tell. The correct answer(s) are: No. It’s impossible to tell. Explanation: This is the type of situation that gets hunters in trouble. Wait for a clear view of the moose’s head. This is actually a cow, and therefore only legal in antlerless hunts or hunts where the bag limit is any moose. 9: Is this moose legal in a spike-fork, 50-inch antler spread, 4 brow tine area? × Yes, because it meets the 50-inch regulation. × Yes, because it meets the required number of brow tines. ☑ No, this bull is not legal. The correct answer(s) are: No, this bull is not legal. Explanation: This bull does not have the correct number of brow tines, nor does it meet the 50-inch regulation to be legal in a spike-fork, 50-inch antler spread, 4 brow tine area. This is a great example of a situation that requires patience. While the moose is walking only one side of the antler with 2 brow tines is visible. Wait for a better view. When the bull stops and lifts his head 2 brow tines become visible on each side. In a portion of Southeast Alaska, it is legal to harvest a bull with two or more brow tines on each side. But in a spike-fork, 50-inch antler spread, 4 brow tine area, this bull is not legal. 10: How many points does this moose have on each side? ☑ At least 3 points on each side. × 3 points on one side, fork (two points) on the other. × Fork (two points) on both sides. The correct answer(s) are: At least 3 points on each side. Explanation: This small bull is a prime example of why it’s important to view the antlers from as many angles as possible. When the bull is looking straight ahead, it looks like it could have a forked antler on at least one side. However, as it moves it’s head from side to side, a third point can be seen on both sides. There may be a fourth point on one side of this bull’s antlers, but it is too hard to tell if that point is greater than 1 inch in length and longer than it is wide. 11: Is this moose legal in a spike, 50-inch antler spread, 4 brow tine area? ☑ It’s too hard to tell for sure. × Yes, this is a spike bull. ☑ No, it's not a bull. It's a cow. The correct answer(s) are: It’s too hard to tell for sure. No, it's not a bull. It's a cow. Explanation: Look carefully, there are no antlers present. This is a cow. The front edge of a cow’s ears are about the same length and color as spike antlers. Occasionally hunters mistake cow moose for spike bulls; this is most common in the early morning or late evening light. While this animal would be legal in an antlerless or any moose hunt, look closer — there are ear tags present on both ears, which means she may be a collared animal. It is legal to harvest a collared animal in most areas of the state, however check the regulations in the area you are hunting. Plus, there is too much brush preventing a clear view of the animal making this a bad shot. Remember, ADF&G recommends hunters shoot moose in the heart/lungs for a clean kill. 12: How many brow tines do you see on each side? ☑ 4 brow tines on at least one side. × 4 brow tines on one side, 2 on the other. ☑ This animal is too far away to be certain. The correct answer(s) are: 4 brow tines on at least one side. This animal is too far away to be certain. Explanation: While this bull is on the run it is impossible to confidently tell if he is legal. Always wait until you are absolutely certain before pulling the trigger. Once this bull stops, the brow tines become more visible. This bull has 4 brow tines on at least one side. But, he is also pretty far away and it’s hard to know for sure. Remember, if you’re not sure if a moose is legal, it’s better to let it walk away. 13: How many brow tines do you see on each side? × 2 brow tines on each side. × 1 brow tine on one side; 2 on the other. × 3 brow tines on each side. ☑ 2 brow tines on one side; and 3 brow tines on the other. The correct answer(s) are: 2 brow tines on one side; and 3 brow tines on the other. Explanation: There are 3 brow tines on one antler and 2 on the other, making this bull legal in a 3 or more brow tine area. When viewed from a different angle, the antler configuration becomes clearer; always watch an animal long enough to be sure of what you’re seeing. If you’re not sure, don’t shoot. 14: Is this moose legal in a spike-fork, 50-inch antler spread, 4 brow tine area? × Yes. ☑ No. ☑ I’m not 100 percent sure. I wouldn’t shoot. The correct answer(s) are: No. I’m not 100 percent sure. I wouldn’t shoot. Explanation: This bull clearly has 2 brow tines on each side. Using the width of the bulls eyes as a guide, he falls just short of 50 inches. Even if this bull was legal, don’t shoot. Your bullet can deflect off shrubs. Small-sized branches can turn even heavy bullets. Also be aware of other moose near your target. The cow to the left of this bull could easily move behind the bull and into range of your bullet. As always, if you’re not sure, don’t shoot. 15: How many brow tines do you see on at least one side? × 3 brow tines. ☑ 4 brow tines. × It’s impossible to tell. The correct answer(s) are: 4 brow tines. Explanation: Here is a good example of why you should not count brow tines from a side view. This bull has lots of points, but until he shifts his head to the side near the end of the video it is not clear how many of those points are brow tines. There are 4 brow tines on one side and at least 2 on the other. But it’s also a brief view of the moose, and some hunters may deem it too hard to tell for certain. There’s nothing wrong with waiting to take a shot until you’re 100 percent sure of what you’re seeing. 16: Is this moose legal in a spike, 50-inch antler spread, 4 brow tine area? × He’s too far away to tell for certain. × Yes, because this bull has 4 brow tines on each side. ☑ Yes, this bull is legal because his antlers are wider than 50 inches. The correct answer(s) are: Yes, this bull is legal because his antlers are wider than 50 inches. Explanation: This bull has at least 3 brow tines on one side and at least 2 on the other. Due to distance and lighting, it's too hard to tell whether 4 brow tines are present on either side. However, this bull clearly meets the 50-inch rule using the width of the head to estimate antler spread. Even without having his head at a perfect 90 degree angle to his body, this bull’s antlers extend beyond his hump. 17: How many brow tines do you see on each side? ☑ At least 2 brow tines on one side, 4 on the other. × At least 2 brow tines on one side, 3 on the other. ☑ It's too hard to be 100 percent certain. The correct answer(s) are: At least 2 brow tines on one side, 4 on the other. It's too hard to be 100 percent certain. Explanation: This bull has 4 brow tines on one side and at least 2 on the right. However, because of the lighting, and the angle at which the bull is standing, it’s hard to tell for certain how many brow tines are on the bull’s right side. Still, this is a legal bull in any antler restricted area. 18: Is this moose legal in a spike-fork, 50-inch antler spread, 4 brow tine area? × Yes. × No. ☑ It’s too hard to tell due to distance. The correct answer(s) are: It’s too hard to tell due to distance. Explanation: This is a common sight, a large bull a long way off. His brow tines are not clearly visible and there is no way to tell if his antlers are 50 inches wide. This is a prime example of why ADF&G encourages hunters to invest in high quality optics. Don’t shoot. Get a closer look. 19: Is this moose legal in a spike, 50-inch antler spread, 4 brow tine area? ☑ No. × Yes. The correct answer(s) are: No. Explanation: This bull has two points on both antlers, and is therefore a fork. This bull is only legal in areas that allow harvest of fork bulls. Under spike-fork regulations a bull must have at least one antler on either side that is a spike (1 point) or a fork (2 points). Furthermore, this animal is standing in water, which can make retrieval very challenging. An adult bull moose weighs about 1,400 pounds. Consideration should always be taken for where the animal will fall. Facebook Twitter Google+ Reddit