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Alces alces sibiricus ?Alternative name:
Siberian Moose
Siberian Elk

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moose

July: Antlers of males continue to grow. Calves continue active foraging.

  • 19 August, 2024
    Deili Saan
  • 19 August, 2024
    Deili Saan
  • 13 August, 2024
    Marielle Suur
  • 25 April, 2024
  • 24 March, 2024
    Raili Randmäe
  • 23 March, 2024
    Raili Randmäe
  • 16 March, 2024
    Deili Saan
  • 16 March, 2024
    Liisi Tattar
  • 16 March, 2024
    Romet Haug
  • 16 March, 2024
    Liisi Tattar
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    Liisi Tattar
  • 16 March, 2024
    Chatren Carmen Klein
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    Chatren Carmen Klein
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    Marielle Suur
  • 16 March, 2024
    rando kalbus
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    Chatren Carmen Klein
  • 16 March, 2024
    Romet Haug
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    Liza Musienko
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    Romet Haug
  • 16 March, 2024
    Marielle Suur
  • 16 March, 2024
    rando kalbus
  • 16 March, 2024
    Karmel Uuselu
  • 16 March, 2024
    Karmel Uuselu
  • 16 March, 2024
    Karmel Uuselu
  • 16 March, 2024
    Liza Musienko
  • 16 March, 2024
    Liisi Tattar
  • 16 March, 2024
    Karmel Uuselu
  • 7 March, 2024
    Deili Saan
  • 7 March, 2024
    Deili Saan
  • 28 February, 2024
    Marielle Suur
  • 21 February, 2024
  • 20 January, 2024
  • 12 May, 2023
    Kärtyn Kaljusalu
  • 25 March, 2023
    Raffael Somelar
  • 25 March, 2023
    Raffael Somelar
  • 18 March, 2023
  • 15 March, 2023
    Ursula Pajumäe
  • 15 March, 2023
    Ursula Pajumäe
  • 25 July, 2022
    Tuuli-Triin Linnas
  • 27 April, 2022
    Kristiine Toots
  • 27 April, 2022
    Kristiine Toots
  • 25 April, 2022
    Iti Miina Ulmas
  • 23 April, 2022
    Katrin Kaareste
  • 23 April, 2022
    Iti Miina Ulmas
  • 22 April, 2022
    Birgit Plaado
  • 22 April, 2022
    Vete-Mari Kuningas
  • 21 April, 2022
    Emilia Lukenskaite
  • 17 April, 2022
    Elise Mägi
  • 11 April, 2022
    Hennessy-Elizabeth Dubrov
  • 9 April, 2022
    Marian Klaus
  • 9 April, 2022
    Aleksandr Kirillov
  • 9 April, 2022
    Aleksandr Kirillov
  • 9 April, 2022
    Aleksandr Kirillov
  • 9 April, 2022
    Aleksandr Kirillov
  • 7 April, 2022
    Sten Saare
  • 7 April, 2022
    Ranno Põhjakas
  • 7 April, 2022
    Ken Kaskla
  • 3 April, 2022
  • 4 March, 2022
    Dina Levit
  • 26 February, 2022
    Elise Mägi
Safe for humans. May show aggression during rutting season. Moose often appears in Siberian hunting folklore. Meat used in traditional festive dishes. Antlers used for crafts and trophies.
Inhabits taiga and mountainous regions of Siberia. Males have massive antlers up to 25 kg. Active at dawn, capable of swimming across rivers.
Calling hunt during rut (September–October) Drive hunts with rangers Ambush near salt licks and watering spots
Often appears near forest edges at dawn. Cautious and clever, quickly retreats into thickets. Can be aggressive when wounded.
Carcass up to 700 kg – winch or snowmobile required for transport. Thick hide requires sharp knife and precise skinning. Dense meat needs aging for tenderness. Meat is safe when properly cooked. Possible parasites if eaten raw.
Tenderloin: Steaks, roasting
Neck: Mince, patties
Shoulder: Braising, stew
Ribs: Grill, soup
Moose stew with pine nuts (Braising)
Pine nuts add Siberian flavor
1. Brown onion, meat, and carrots.
2. Add tomatoes, pine nuts and simmer 2 hours.
3. Serve with mashed potatoes.
Smoked moose sausage with garlic and pepper (Smoking)
Served as hunting snack
1. Mince meat with garlic and spices.
2. Fill casings and dry for 2 days.
3. Smoke with cold smoke for 6–8 hours.
Moose pilaf (Frying + simmering)
Uses hind leg cuts
1. Brown meat, onions, and carrots in a pot.
2. Add cumin, rice, water and simmer until done.
3. Let sit covered for 30 minutes.