Close encounter with Northern Maine Moose

[@binkymagnus]

This happened to me once. It was actually the first time I ever saw a moose, I didn't realize how big they are. Came around a bend and there she was. I continued on my way when the moose decided I could pass. Very cool experience.

[@gaius_enceladus]

Awww..... just adoooooorable! Those big dark eyes and that long soft nose!

[@genevievesmith3630]

gotta love northern maine,i live in Greenville and my husband is a moose guide here for northeast guide service...when he not working we always go looking for maine moose on backroads ,so awesome

[@patrickhughes6756]

Hope S my wife and i were just up in greenville over the weekend and did a guided tour with northwoods outfitters. our first time seeing moose in the wild.

[@Denzel_Watchington]

I'm from Millinocket! This is my life!

[@hamrobert1469]

The beautiful wonders of our Great Creator's creatures, in northern Maine. Hallelu-Yah.

[@hamrobert1469]

No Tony that's not my car. Just a person that posted there close meeting with a moose up here in Maine. If you spend enough time up north exploring you will meet up with one sooner or later. They are beautiful. But,can be very dangerous if you spook or provoke one.

[@hamrobert1469]

I've had one close encounter with a family,mom,dad,baby.walked about 10' in front of me while I was walking on a logging road. Very intimidating. I was a little nervous at that moment. Then have had a few not so close.

[@raquelhazell2771]

is that a moose??? ^~^

[@hamrobert1469]

Yes Raquel, Very beautiful animal, Yes.

[@CvndyClvb]

+TheNewyorkreload LOL

[@kathryncarter6143]

Such a cutie!

[@RG-hf4et]

He looks young. Definately was waiting for a snack. 🍎🍏🍐🌽🍅🍓🍇

[@icecubes76]

Wow, so beautiful

[@JIALINN]

He is so adorable

[@wumpascott]

So beautiful. You're very lucky.

[@randallgrant6175]

Fantastic she's beautiful!

[@ocsteved]

Early Spring..y/n? Their antlers haven't begun to grow yet(think it looks like a young bull = looked like foundation of antlers)... They're not aggressive if they don't feel threatened = if people(in vehicles) don't approach like they're charging. At night they get blinded by headlights....so if ever they're facing you...dim your lights, slow down and either stop or pass at as far a distance from them as you can.

[@davidgrant2025]

I think this is a Cow Moose because if it was a Bull, there would be too distinct circles where the antlers would be. Moose have very poor eyesight. Typically Moose aren't aggressive animals. I would never try to pass a Moose even if it was at a distance though. They are wild and unpredictable and you just never know what they will do. I would just stop and wait. They will move along in a couple minutes if it even takes that long. As an avid Fisherman, I run into them from time to time and I'm on foot in their world. I make lots of noise and make sure they have at least one way out. Most times they will just casually walk away.

[@missbackwoods]

I'll never forget the one in my driveway

[@susanolson3611]

If I lived there, I would keep apples, carrots and a bag of horse grain in my truck, just in case. 🙂

[@max31505]

so cute i want to pet them all day

[@susanolson3611]

I think it was hoping for a snack, It came right to the drivers window and waited. Someone must feed it that way.

[@human.rationally]

Don't ever do that

[@debbieacushing5536]

Please don't then someone can shoot it

[@genevievesmith3630]

Patrick Hughes,glad yous seen one..my married name is keene, Christopher keene is my husband n local author up Here..writes Northwoods walks hiking book and next month we will have a book called Crossing Moose n This Blows and of course the fifth edition of Northwoods walks...he works at Northeast Guide Service here in Greenville...he used to work for Northwoods, who did u have as a guide may I ask? Ashley or Mark?they are great guides also..

[@DougCraftOfficial]

She’s a beautiful girl of a Moose

[@scottmontgomery4537]

Hey man..can you give me a lift into town? There's wolves and shit out here!

[@amycrossan2803]

do you always have encounters with these magnificent beasts

[@ocsteved]

The less challenging/threatening you & your vehicle want to seem to them....the safer everyone will be. All the idiots who get into crashes with them...have usually driven right up towards them, like they drive in city traffic.

[@davidgrant2025]

Not always. I know of a guy who was driving along one night and the Moose ran into the side of the vehicle. He never saw it in the ditch standing there even with lights on obviously. They believed that once the light had passed the animal it thought it was safe to cross. It ran into the side of the vehicle.

[@dennis9707]

Why such a long face my friend?

[@nbmooselovers]

Great Video!

[@barbaramay1866]

💕💕💕

[@annemariegraff2743]

👍👍👍❤❤❤ il voulait voir si il y avait a manger ☹le pauvre 😘😘😘🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️❤❤❤

[@CvndyClvb]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww she's so adorable OMFG!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Hehe, curious moose is curious.❤❤❤❤❤

[@superdjaction]

zoophile

[@CvndyClvb]

Jaction K

[@jimcrawford5039]

Beautiful! Australia.

[@clawhammer704]

Remind me of our big tall mules.

[@darcyburlingame9448]

Very beautiful

[@1022amy]

I just came back from a road trip through Canada and Maine (I'm in Jersey). I would be TERRIFIED if I saw a moose. The damage they can do is great!!

[@missbackwoods]

Not as scary as Camden your way. I'd take 100 moose over going to that place again

[@cherylcooper1885]

The moose looking for a hand out? Lol?!!

[@cherylcooper1885]

Here's another thought: "Hey pal, there's a Bigfoot out there...let me in!!!"

[@elfkitty12]

MOOOOOSE

[@babsfocker7751]

he wanted a treat

[@roblandry4437]

Very cool.

[@JAK3THETUB3]

Awesome

[@joshua12084]

Where exactly in Maine?

[@rogerdaniz4265]

👍👏😁💙

[@ericfagan9951]

she isn't full grown yet is she?

[@shattered831]

Face Smiley Naw not even close, young cow maybe 2nd year at most i'ld say.

[@NE-Explorer]

wow no ticks

[@AndrejPodzimek]

No antlers at all? Is that common?

[@AndrejPodzimek]

Aha! Females of this species don't have antlers. Just looked it up. I was obviously mislead by all the stupid fairy tale illustrations.

[@dimmacommunication]

@@AndrejPodzimek I've seen a moose and It had huuuuge horns.. maybe depends on species

[@AndrejPodzimek]

@@dimmacommunication But was it a female? This says that female moose don't have antlers, only males grow them: news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/03/160307-moose-drops-antler-video-wyoming/

[@dimmacommunication]

@@AndrejPodzimek Don't know, looked a male tho , I've only seen it from a fence

[@ozmaile7938]

Females no antlers... Males antlers that they grow new each year starting in the spring and by fall they have their HUGE antlers (Bigger with age),They joust and use them in proving who is more dominant to impress females... Once the rut (Mating Season) has ended and harsh winter hits they fall off (thought to preserve heat etc) and it starts all over the next spring. They are covered in skin with a fine fur (called velvet) that allows them to be on the short list of fastest growing animal tissue. The velvet falls away afte the antlers are full grown. It is used in Chinese Medicine as a natural growth hormone.... While impressive and of course could be quite dangerous if used agains any animal or person the real danger from Moose (besides car accidents) Is their powerful kinking and stomping, The hoof of a Moose is the size of a 1 to 2 liter soda bottle ! They can kick with all 4 legs in any direction (think karate kicks) ....

[@LeeLeelove777]

I think she is hungry 😋

[@ladydior9691]

This is great i would love to see the moose get close to my car

[@jamessnow5369]

Where is the grizzley? Where is the Wolf?! Sure I think it is nice to see a moose. I would luv to see a moose. Rather a moose fighting or fleeing and watching a predator chase its prey and, Will only ensure as a whole the survival of the Moose.

[@davidduprey470]

hey Matthew I think we may be related.

[@Dierwolf2000]

all you have to do is exactly what this guy did, stay calm and let the cow pass you on its own terms. the cow is a majestic but incredibly stupid animal. just let it do its thing and its gonna be fine. but mostly, just lettem be in the wild doing their thing unless you are hunting them responsibly :)

[@donreed7018]

He wanted to know how to get better gas mileage.

[@1022amy]

So they are not aggressive or anything? I guess it's the height that scares me --they are pretty tall, large animals.

[@az0970449]

they can be aggressive amy you half to be very careful when you get close to them don't make any sudden moves ect and if they have a baby or 2 with them stay a lot farther away

[@davidgrant2025]

Typically they are not aggressive. However, if they have a baby, stay away and if it is rutting season, be cautious of bulls as they tend to be more aggressive then. Use common sense and give them plenty of space and you'll be fine. They are tall and weight a lot but usually won't harm you. I run into them from time to time while walking to Fishing spots in the Maine Woods and usually they run away or will just walk away and move on.

[@Dierwolf2000]

you usually wanna let them be whenever possible. just sayin. amy r got it right, they can do incredible damage. if the taker of this video had not stayed calm and let the cow do her thing he could be dead right now.

[@davidgrant2025]

The best thing to do is make lots of noise. If this guy had talked to this Moose even in a calm voice, she likely would have fled as it is not a natural sound to them and they are weary of humans. This Moose was likely either fed by humans which is wrong or the vehicle was not running and the Moose felt safe. They are very inquisitive animals

[@jasonwagner4724]

Bro pet him or give him somthin godamn

[@messiahmohammedali1964]

So

[@nbmooselovers]

Great Video!