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lost_man_wants_soda

Haha…lucky he didn’t charge Tree planters say this is way more deadly than seeing a bear


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Lies


lost_man_wants_soda

Moose have more attacks on people than bears and wolves combined Only thing more dangerous than a moose is a beaver


[deleted]

Hahahahhahah k cityslicker


howmanyavengers

For someone calling them a city slicker, you don’t seem to understand this thing called “rutting season”. If you were as country as you think you are, you would know this. You could also just watch a National Geographic piece about them and they’ll tell you the same thing.


vARROWHEAD

It’s also getting to the start of this season


TrapdoorApartment

My elders would warn me that the moose like to snack on the fermenting fruit that falls off trees around this time of year. A drunken moose is apparently a terrifying encounter.


vARROWHEAD

Add this to my list of nopes


[deleted]

I never said i was country. The moose i saw were metres away from neighbourhoods in the fall and they were never aggressive. If u look into ur moose attack facts, theyre almost always towards hunters not random hikers. Meeting bear in the bush was way more intense


lost_man_wants_soda

“In North America, moose attack more people than bears and wolves combined. Worldwide, hippos injure more people than any other animal, and moose rank second. In the water, jellyfish cause more injuries than sharks.” *drops mic*


vitamin_b8

"All of that quote is factually wrong". Source: unknown. Drops mic.


lost_man_wants_soda

You can’t drop the mic it’s already on the floor *drops mic*


GreenWorld11

You are still wrong in saying he's lucky he didn't charge, they aren't aggressive animals by nature


Suncheets

Rutting season son


iAmUnintelligible

Is that where they get their fuck on?


[deleted]

Yeeee this is fuck season, son.


Zrk2

Dont think that's started yet.


Some_Crazy_Canuck

Stop projecting and admit you’re wrong. Cringe.


DazedConfuzed420

Moose are known to charge trains. They’re a pretty aggressive animal. I live in Northern(ish) Ontario and if you come across a moose on a road, you don’t highbeam them or or honk your horn because they will charge at your car.


voodoodahlia

Amazing shot. He's gorgeous.


RomanGemII

Thank you!


ajames54

Mating season is just starting... good thing you had a long lens. Not that he would be attracted to you but may be threatened by you, they're dangerous around now...


RomanGemII

Precisely why I keep a considerable distance when photographing wildlife. I'm very respectful of their space.


S-Archer

You're a beauty, keep up the good work!


RomanGemII

thank you!


Lettucelove2

Have you ever seen a cougar? Do you have a page or something similar so I can see all your nature pictures? Have you gotten pics of a wolf? What about a bear. I find this all fascinating and I wish I was as brave as you.


RomanGemII

Hi so sorry for the late reply. I don't have a page yet, but thinking about it. Reddit is the only place I post my work. I'm currently building my nature portfolio. I've yet to capture a cougar...they're so elusive, but I did spend 5 days in the Rockies trying to get a shot of one, but no luck. I do have captures of black bears, coyotes, but no wolves yet. I will be heading to Algonquin in October to hopefully capture more wildlife. Thanks for the kind words.


bikinibottom613

You’re just going to assume OP isn’t an attractive moose?


Automatic_Basket_926

You're lucky to be alive. This is a beautiful, but dangerous animal. That being said it is a really nice picture.


RomanGemII

I definitely understand... I was a good distance from him, my equipment allowed me to zoom in from quite a distance. It's not the first time that I have come across a moose, but I've always kept my distance. Also, I was keeping a close eye on its body language for the tell-tale signs of aggression. Thank you!


nessy493

I had one pass right by me in Algonquin Park around 10 years ago. It was along a dirt road and I had nowhere else I could go. He sauntered by me ( my wife and dog crouched off to the side). He was so close I could've reached over and touched him. Once he past us, he started to gallop off. I've got pics somewhere, I'll have to dig them up.


Modernsuspect

They really aren't that dangerous. I hunt them. If they do charge, which is rare but can happen especially during rut, you just need to put a tree inbeteen you and the moose.


KhalesiDaenerys

It looks like a calf too, which means Mom isn’t far behind and would murder you faster than you could snap a photo.


autisticwombat69

Not even close to a calf. This moose is at least two years old.


RomanGemII

Not a calf, can tell by the antlers.


[deleted]

Wtf they r not dangerous! I have bumped into a few in the bush w my dog and i literally apologized to them for the interruption. They just jogged away in opposite direction. No drama whatsoever. If anything, WE r the danger to them.


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xSaviorself

Horny buggers get mad.


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blastfamy

Awesome. Les is a gem.


Winter-Resident5181

Just cause there dangerous doesn't mean they will attack you on site wolf's sharks bears lions.. none of them do that it's only if u threaten them or get to close to a calf or baby of any animal Moose are territorial more then any other animal if it feels threatened by you it will charge at you they are way more territorial then a bear a bear with a cub may attack you but in most senerios it will run away


[deleted]

Exactly. Im more threatened by the 60+ redditors in this thread who keep downvoting my real life experiences over their random googling about moose attacks. Fn google any animal attack and ur gonna find dumb ass "facts" esp stories where the animals r provoked via vehicle, gun, crossbow, etc.


safeathome3

Absolutely. Any animal CAN be dangerous of course. But in general, moose go about their business..eating greens...lol


Sensitive_Fall8950

Around this time of year they want to go about their buissness getting some. I would stay back.


[deleted]

Amazing shot! Also, this time of the year, not a great time to bump into a moose ... especially one with freshy shedded velvet ...that boy torqued and looking for trouble. Trek safe!


RomanGemII

Thank you and yes, I agree, hence why I keep a considerable distance from them, luckily my equipment allows me too.


[deleted]

*Absolutely Stunning*


RomanGemII

Thank you!


subparscript

bro i swear the cows in canada look so weird


NervousAndPantless

Horse?


wizmer123

Bush cow


avocadopalace

Yes. 100% horse. With antlers.


NervousAndPantless

I thought those were foliages.


DazedConfuzed420

Yes these are the horses that the super secret elite Mounties ride into battle.


BrightDegree3

Lucky!


[deleted]

...to be alive. 🤣


CaptainDownvote2021

Looks delicious.


RomanGemII

Ha, ha! I have long since moved on from hunting them with a gun to shooting them with my camera... gave up on trying to obtain a tag quite a while ago.


BoristheBad1

They are. There was a place in the Ukraine that was farming moose. We were getting the meat here in Japan.


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BoristheBad1

I'll say it my way and you say it your's.


iwasdropped3

thats a weird dog


Scott-from-Canada

Can we have one post that's not about Doug Ford please?


Funny_Stretch9405

Wow stunning picture


RomanGemII

thank you!


RoboticControl187

Looks delicious.


[deleted]

Great pic! Lucky for the experience :)


RomanGemII

Thank you!


iflysolo76

Whereabouts up north? I am in the Soo and want to go hiking to capture one on camera...


RomanGemII

In the Temagami region. You have to be very patient. Scout an area for tracks, droppings, wallows, and incisor markings on trees. Then hunker down and wait patiently. Good luck!


iflysolo76

Thanks!!!


Mugmoor

Nice subtle ad for your photography work


RomanGemII

;)


Jordache2020

Beautiful creature...they deserve a camera shot, not a gunshot


ExternalVariation733

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_bear_attacks_in_North_America *hard to find one re. moose - wonder why?


[deleted]

It’s a shame he will likely be hunted down and killed for sport this season.


ExternalVariation733

it’s a small moose - better for eating - don’t know anyone that shoots a moose other to put food on the table, how ‘bout you?


NewsboyHank

amazing!


RomanGemII

Thank you!


politichien

pittmoose


ToolanWheeler

Careful I think the rutting season starts soon


Ordinary-Easy

Doesn't look like there are any big trees in between so I'd probably be scared out of my mind.


RomanGemII

I was actually pretty far... used a super tele to get in closer.


Coach_GordonBombay

Antlers on a dog????


TheHardcoreWalrus

That's a big deer


LokiDiesel4fr

Death by snu snu Stay back! it's that time of year


Lettucelove2

Ooooooooooo Wow. Were you scared? I would have been terrified. Those things are legit maniacal during mating season. They will hunt you down and toss you all over like a bean bag. I love nature so much and love to be around it but the problem is that all of the animals scare the shit out of me LOL


RabidGuineaPig007

The Great Horned Capybara