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Whether you live in or visiting Alaska, if you have children, it\u2019s important that they know the basics for safely interacting with wild animals safely \u2013 especially moose. During the winter moose often enter our cities to avoid the deeper snow that is harder to walk in. Now as we are enjoying spring, we need to keep in mind that moose often migrate into yards now and into summer, when an abundance of shrubbery and fresh grasses make for easy eating and calving grounds safe from predators.<\/p>\n
Are Moose mean? How to protect ourselves and our kids from moose danger In Alaska we have the extra challenge of factoring in our wild country. As savvy residents or visitors to the Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla and the Mat-Su Valley we can heed some simple safety tips.<\/p>\n Here are a few tips perfect for any age.<\/strong><\/p>\n Know the season<\/strong> \u2013<\/p>\n Learn the signs<\/strong> \u2013<\/p>\n Agitated Moose \u2013 Ears flat back against the head, raise the hair along its back, and lick its lips. Sometimes, a moose will \u201cbluff charge\u201d by doing a crazy, forefooted bucking maneuver that means \u201cget the heck outta here, now!\u201d to people. Unlike horses and other hooved animals, moose can kick with all four feet, in all sorts of directions!<\/p>\n Have an Exit Strategy<\/strong> \u2013<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Moose are less dangerous than bears, but more people are injured by moose than by bears each year. A moose will usually flee when threatened, but sometimes they will become aggressive. Moose become agitated when something interrupts their happy bubble of eating, resting or taking care of their calves. I mean, we would too, right?<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>It\u2019s instinctual to want to keep our youngsters safe from danger. We know the basics of protecting our children outside, making sure they are dressed correctly for the weather, have responsible guidance, and activities and locations that suit their abilities.<\/p>\n\n