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Six survival tips if you run into a moose
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| 3/21/07
| AFP
Posted on 03/21/2007 7:59:15 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
ANCHORAGE, United States (AFP) - Here are six tips from "moose whisperer" Rick Sinnott, the management biologist for the Alaska department of fish and game, in case you should stumble upon a moose.
What do you do if you spot a moose: "Usually if the moose is standing on the trail you want to wait for it to get out of the way. Moose get the right of way. You can try clapping at it to make it move. Sometimes you can do that but you have to use that with some discretion if they're acting agitated."
What's a safe distance from a moose: "20 feet is not safe, but usually you can do it. 100 feet is safe, or a couple house lengths."
How to tell when a moose is getting ready to charge: "They'll put their ears back, raise the hackles on the back of their neck and lick their lips."
What to do if a moose charges you: "Jump out of the way or get behind a tree. It will run at you and if you turn and run away it'll usually stop and look at you, but if you stand your ground they'll rush at you."
What not to do: "Throw rocks or snowballs at them or get between a mother and her calf."
Why: "You really don't want to stress a moose out. They're much bigger than you."
TOPICS: Cheese, Moose, Sister; Outdoors; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: moose; survivaltips
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To: dfwgator
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posted on
03/21/2007 8:44:12 PM PDT
by
Army Air Corps
(Four fried chickens and a coke)
To: Young Werther
OK, I'll bite. What did she give you?
22
posted on
03/21/2007 8:50:03 PM PDT
by
Huntress
(I believe in government by grumpy old guys.)
To: Huntress
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posted on
03/21/2007 8:52:25 PM PDT
by
Young Werther
( and Julius Ceasar said, "quae cum ita sunt.")
To: NormsRevenge
Tip #7: Hide behind the Viking Kitty.
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posted on
03/21/2007 9:02:28 PM PDT
by
Slings and Arrows
("By the way... who is Ben Dayho?" --60Gunner)
To: Allegra
Thanks, and if they are taking too long in front of you at the drive thru, just be patient.
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posted on
03/21/2007 9:07:55 PM PDT
by
thackney
(life is fragile, handle with prayer)
Oh, and when they call "dibs" on the Kiddie pool, don't argue with him, let him have it.
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posted on
03/21/2007 9:10:08 PM PDT
by
thackney
(life is fragile, handle with prayer)
but no matter how much he begs and pleads, do not let him play on your swing set.
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posted on
03/21/2007 9:22:20 PM PDT
by
thackney
(life is fragile, handle with prayer)
And don't believe them at all when they say they can fix your roof.
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posted on
03/21/2007 9:25:20 PM PDT
by
thackney
(life is fragile, handle with prayer)
To: proud_yank; pax_et_bonum
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posted on
03/21/2007 9:26:01 PM PDT
by
thackney
(life is fragile, handle with prayer)
And they are horrible at hide and seek.
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posted on
03/21/2007 9:27:52 PM PDT
by
thackney
(life is fragile, handle with prayer)
To: Slings and Arrows
LOL.. Great pic.. Thanks!
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posted on
03/21/2007 9:52:57 PM PDT
by
NormsRevenge
(Semper Fi ......)
To: thackney
Thanks for all the pics.. Very nice!
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posted on
03/21/2007 9:54:38 PM PDT
by
NormsRevenge
(Semper Fi ......)
To: NormsRevenge
You're welcome. It's been floating around the Net for quite a while - by now that cat and moose have probably moved to Massachusetts and gotten married.
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posted on
03/21/2007 10:06:07 PM PDT
by
Slings and Arrows
("By the way... who is Ben Dayho?" --60Gunner)
To: thackney
Don't leave them alone with your pet rabbits.
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03/21/2007 10:16:37 PM PDT
by
Slings and Arrows
("By the way... who is Ben Dayho?" --60Gunner)
To: thackney; Allegra
lol!
Great advice!
The next time I'm faced with an unexpected moose I'll be very nice to him/her.
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posted on
03/22/2007 3:12:43 AM PDT
by
pax_et_bonum
(I will always love you, Flyer.)
To: NormsRevenge
Where's the rest of this moose?
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posted on
03/22/2007 3:57:51 AM PDT
by
day10
(Whenever you come near the human race, there's layers and layers of nonsense.)
To: NormsRevenge
"I don't think this thread is funny at all, no siree"
To: thackney
Now you are talking...!!!
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posted on
03/22/2007 7:58:42 AM PDT
by
Osage Orange
(Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. - Will Rodgers)
To: FreeRadical
Anyway, I guess I must be on my way to being a sourdough because in 10 years here I've now had several close encounters on damn near all forms of conveyence.... feet, skis, bikes, cars, etc.
Let me fill you in on sourdough...as you obviously missed the Real Alaskan Dictionary...
A "sourdough" is one sour on the country, but not enough "dough" to get out!
40+ years there, a couple in America, bout ready to go back home!
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posted on
03/22/2007 8:07:22 PM PDT
by
Issaquahking
(Duncan Hunter for president!)
To: Issaquahking
Hmmm, I know the dictionary definition but hear sourdough routinely only meaning "long time Alaskan". No matter, I kinda think you were being a bit sarcastic anyway.
It's a Big Wild Life. Ha!
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posted on
03/24/2007 12:11:40 PM PDT
by
FreeRadical
(Pray. Make Babies. Teach. Repeat.)
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