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Originally Posted by DatSOOKin
Many, many people don't understand how to act around a moose- I think most people would group them with deer....
If I were in his shoes I would of just waited till the moose cleared instead of trying to scare it off. That was a mistake, but I don't think he should be charged for it - that just opens up the door for hikers to be charged for poaching when they have to kill a bear as its mauling them.
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Well first off, I've never met anyone who would group a moose in with a deer. In terms of size and temperament, they're closer to Elk. You don't challenge an elk - or a moose. That was drilled into our heads since we were little kids (and I've yet to meet another adult my age that wasn't taught that same) - that wild animals are just that - wild.
So you give them the right of way, because you're on their turf, and they have no qualms about initiating a turf war, so it's best to give them a wide berth and/or go the other direction if possible. Hell, even a deer will kick the crap out of you and they can inflict some crazy ass damage. You don't walk up to a deer thinking it's Bambi and he and his little pal Thumper would just love an ear scritch and to sing a lovely little song for you about being twitterpated.
Heck, even domesticated animals will give you a pounding if they feel like it - we were taught to give them some respect too, and to take care around them.
What are you going to kill a bear with, if you're out for a hike? I doubt many people in this neck of the woods even carry a gun when out for a hike. We never have - typically, we're out in the national parks when we hike so you're not allowed to even have a gun with you there, AFAIK, unless you're Park staff and even that I'm not sure about - I'm guessing it depends on the nature of your employment with them. And why on earth would any hiker be charged with poaching if they survive a bear mauling? I've never even heard of such a thing - do you have any proof that it's even possible? LOL, that doesn't even make sense. What door is open there?