A moose nibbles on branches in the brush off the highway heading towards Anchorage, Alaska 02 March 2007. There are few things that will calm an 1,100-pound moose when it gets its antlers caught in a children's swing and starts dragging it through the streets of Anchorage, but "moose whisperer" Rick Sinnott, who is Wildlife Biologist for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, isn't fond of tranquilizers.(AFP/File/Jim Watson)
Do not say the words,, Global Warming.
I sacrifice my sister to da moose and make tracks.
"They'll put their ears back, raise the hackles on the back of their neck and lick their lips."
I had a date like that, once.....
The best solution to the problem: 45/70...
When I lived in Alaska I always carried a Ruger .22 pistol for moose and bear protection.
My plan was to shoot whoever I was hiking with in the thigh and then run like hell!
Clapping? I didn't think bulls liked clapping. Especially if they are rutting.
But hey, I'm not the specialist.
I do think bulls like cheese, though.
If you don't believe me goggle "Moose Turds!"
The chest shot was taken last fall from my bike as I was peddling by as fast as possible. I was kinda scared, but not too bad. It didn't really know I was coming till the last second.
The snow shots are from a few nites ago. The ski tracks just to the left of it in the first foto are mine. We weren't that close when we crossed paths, but this one was a bit scary because this one was really pissed. And walking head on at time of encounter. I wish I had a recording of all the schmack I was talking while it went by. Plus video of its ears and hair going up and down as it couldn't decide whether to be peeved or just mosey along would have been cool too.
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.
Offer it cheese.
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