![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And while that holds true most of the time, moose, if provoked, can be just as dangerous as the clawed and fanged omnivores that people usually worry about in the wild. Throw in pop culture references like Rocky and Bullwinkle, and the general perception is that moose are just big, lumbering herbivores that wouldn’t hurt a fly. The long, spindly legs, droopy nose, and furry bell (that’s the dangly bit that hangs from the underside of the animal’s chin), give moose the appearance of something not only entirely harmless, but a little goofy, too. There’s good news though: It’s usually not hard to avoid a violent encounter with the largest member of the deer family. 34K Followers, 186 Following, 1799 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Moose Peterson (moosepeterson). In fact, there are more moose attacks in Alaska than black bear and grizzly attacks combined. They are massive (weighing up to 1,600 pounds and standing over six-and-a-half feet tall), hairy animals that appear to be so awkward and friendly that many assume they couldn’t possibly be aggressive. The male moose is typically lured by imitating the sound of a female moose (cow), or by imitating the sound of a male moose (bull) 6, 7, 9, 16, 20, 27, 53, 71, 84, 90, 93, 102, 105, 107, 108. Moose make unique sounds during this season and hunters can mimic them. Moose: They’re easily among the top three of nearly every hiker’s must-see list in places like Canada and Alaska. Fall is also a preferred time to hunt moose because this is moose mating season. Look at that silly face! Just don’t forget that it’s more than twice the size of yours. ![]()
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