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[The Truth]

Apparently the best way to save yourself from a moose attack is to simply hide behind a tree. Supposedly with a moose, out of sight, out of mind. Doesn't work for a bear unfortunately. 

[wiiawiwb]

Unless the moose saw you first and bursts from the brush toward you. Now, you have to make a split-second decision of where to go.  If it's a tree, then be prepared to play ring-around-the-rosie.

 

 

Edited June 28, 2019 by wiiawiwb

[The Truth]

2 hours ago, wiiawiwb said:

Unless the moose saw you first and bursts from the brush toward you. Now, you have to make a split-second decision of where to go.  If it's a tree, then be prepared to play ring-around-the-rosie.

 

 

So is it a myth then that all you have to do is hide behind a tree? Ungulates are notorious for having really bad eyesight. 

[Huntster]

I don't think I'd accuse a moose of poor eyesight. They can sure see in the dark better than I can.

[norseman]

I’ve had buddies chased around trees. I would not want to try it.

[Doug]

I have tried that with deer, elk, and coyotes. In nearly every case, once I hide from them, they cam look ing for me. We called it playing cat and mouse.

[Huntster]

My experience with moose is that if you retreat, they will let you.