The Truth Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiiawiwb Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Truth Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntster Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 I don't think I'd accuse a moose of poor eyesight. They can sure see in the dark better than I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norseman Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 I’ve had buddies chased around trees. I would not want to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntster Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 My experience with moose is that if you retreat, they will let you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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