Wildlife Moose
You won't go long in Jackson Hole without spotting one or these towering beauties. They're most active while searching for food in early morning or at dusk. Keep your distance, but keep your eyes out for them along Moose-Wilson Road, Gros Ventre Road and along the Snake River as they thrive in the lush, willow-rich banks.
Observing Moose Safely
- Stay 25 yards or more away
- Watch body language. If a moose starts licking, stomping, and lowering its head, you're too close.
- Keep your dogs heeled. Moose see all dogs as ferocious wolves. Keep a tight leash at your hip.
- Never separate a mama and her calf.
Dealing with a Moose Charge
Get running
Don't hesitate to move. This isn't a standoff animal, so unlike bears, get a move on.
Make an obstacle
Put something, anything solid, between you—a tree, a rock, and so on.
No choke points
Avoid narrow trails or spaces. Wide open only.
If you get knocked down
Curl up, in a ball, hands behind your head.