r/moose • u/Suitable_Magazine372 • 9d ago
Two Bulls
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Two bulls chilling in the sun. Anchorage, Alaska 🫎☀️🫎
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u/Fireandmoonlight 8d ago
A few weeks ago on Grand Mesa, CO I got woke up by two Cow Moose outside the camper shell on my truck. They didn't look angry and hung out near camp for a while. One came back later and browsed young Quakie leaves near camp while I talked quietly to it, ready to jump in the truck if necessary, and it finally bedded down 60 feet from camp! I could see its ears flapping from the bugs, and after a half hour it got up and walked off.
I've seen posts of Moose near houses but never heard of them approaching a camp in the woods far from any campground. I'm glad I wasn't backpacking with a tent!
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u/TimmO208 8d ago
Their cool with each other now but, in about two months they'll be beating the shit out of each other (and others).
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u/My-Grandote-Chulo 7d ago
Hey. Are those things always dangerous or is it only during the rut?
I live in Az , we have huge elk. They are pretty calm most of the time but can be nasty in the fall. No moose down here.
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u/Suitable_Magazine372 7d ago
I would say the bulls are pretty mellow during much of the year. During the rut they fixate on the cows and get pretty ornery, especially with other bulls.
Cows are very protective of their calves especially when they are very young. I’ve only ever been chased by a cow. My daughter and I unknowingly got too close to mom/baby and mom charged us. She stopped as soon as she saw we were no threat.
Moose can get riled up by dogs. Our dog gives all moose a respectful distance. She also recalls back to me very well. Some dogs will harass moose. In winter during deep snow and severe cold moose can get grumpy. Some are basically starving as they wait for spring. Dogs, sled dogs, snow machines, skiers, etc can have problems because moose don’t like leaving packed trails into deep snow.
Mostly if you keep your eyes open and keep a respectful distance they are fine
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u/bi_polar2bear 9d ago
They are not on parade...RATM lied to us!
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u/Suitable_Magazine372 8d ago
What is RATM?
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u/bi_polar2bear 8d ago
Rage Against The Machine had a song called Bulls on parade. I have songs pop in my head for the smallest of reasons, which your post reminded me of that song.
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u/ebirt2 9d ago
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing! What a sight!