Originally Posted by oldpenny16

I have hesitated to post a reply on this. I am an older woman who prefers to walk and hike alone in Alaska. My methods likely are out-of-date and not officially endorsed.

I suppose my methods work as I am still alive and reasonably well.

I have had a moose cross the trail in front of me with a lot of noise. They are not ballet dancers. Scared me, but I was not injured.

Moose are far from subtle. You don't even want to get between a mother moose and her calf or calves. She will kill to protect her off spring.

Do not plug your ears with an IPod. If you see a moose ahead of you on the trail stop and turn around very slowly and retreat. Moose do not see at all well. Their eyes are designed to find food. Anything else is 'noise' to them. They aren't too bright and make quick decisions. If you are at some distance and are still, they likely cannot tell you are there but can sniff you out.

Do not approach moose, try to feed them or fool around taking photos. Some tourists do!

Watch, look and listen. Moose won't sneak up on you.

Now I will stand aside for the young folks who are up-to-date to give their advice.

Have a good time!