Moose in Spring

Most of the Bull Moose photos that you see show them in the fall, when they have a full set of antlers and they are as handsome as a moose can get. But what do they look like in spring?

On June 4, 2008 I saw this Bull Moose on County Road 15 in Lake County MN. He was standing along the road so I stopped and took some photos of him.

Notice that his antlers are just beginning to take shape. They will be much larger in the fall. Of course, in the spring, they are covered with velvet which will also be rubbed off in the fall.
930 moose male lake
Here is a side view. You can see remnants of his winter coat which haven't been shed yet. It's especially noticeable on his head and his left front leg.
931 moose male lake

Moose in Spring

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