When was the last time you got this close to moose?

[Kevatc]

Spending sometime in southeast Wyoming seeing family. Went hiking with my spry 72 year old mom. As we headed down the mountain we stopped to see 5 bulls. I was within 10-30 yards of them. Obvious they are used to people because they could've cared less we were even there.

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[FourTeeFive]

I've heard they can be dangerous. Depends a lot on the season obviously.

 

[Kevatc]

I've heard they can be dangerous. Depends a lot on the season obviously.

I was quite cautious as I moved. They were all in eat mode and were just tearing into willows in a marshy area.

 

[safetyman]

Back in 2001 I went to a family reunion in Anchorage. It was late fall/early winter and had just snowed the night before. Riding around East HS on a cousin's bike I rounded a corner of a building right into a cow and her calf. Must have been less than 10 yards. Scared the crap outta me...and them. She gave a grunt and they high-tailed it. I did the same.

 

[asorum]

Here's a shot of a youngster that wasn't too afraid of an audience. We have few moose stompings every year, but hitting one with the car is a greater risk...

 

[MountainBear]

About three days ago. Hazards of working in Alaska. Walk to post office? Moose on trail. Go for a drive? Moose on side of road. All kinds of fun...

 

[slimmer13]

Obvious they are used to people because they could've cared less we were even there.

That's Moose for you. Not too much gets them excited. I would still love to put a big fella down. Moose is fantastic. Great pics!

 

[wyojeeper]

Where in Wyoming was that? I spent a few years around Laramie and saw a few up in the Snowy Range Mountains west of town.

 

[Kevatc]

Where in Wyoming was that? I spent a few years around Laramie and saw a few up in the Snowy Range Mountains west of town.

That's exactly where I am. These moose were about 1/2 to 3/4 mile from Sugar Loaf. Real close to where Libby Creek runs right next to the highway.

 

[wyojeeper]

I know right where your talking about. Very cool.