View Full Version : Zealand Trail Moose Attack Warning
peakbagger
02-26-2009, 11:51
There is an interesting thread on http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/index-vftt.html (http://http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/index-vftt.html) regarding what happens when a moose decides that a section of trail is his. The pictures of what an upset moose looks like is probably a good to take a look at for future reference. The snow is quite deep in the whites these days, so the moose arent too happy about wading around in the snow when there is a perfectly packed trail for their use.
This section of the Zealand trail is in the White Mountains in NH along the AT. Its just north of the AMC Zealand Hut and is 1/4 mile north of where the AT heads Northbound (compass south) towards Zealand Notch and Ethan Pond. Zealand Hut is open year round and gets a large crowd most winter weekends and during winter vacation weeks. The section of trail with the moose is on is the main route to and from the hut in the winter.
I had trouble with the link - didn't work for me.
http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/index-vftt.html
More specifically, Direct Link: http://www.viewsfromthetop.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28240
big_muddy
02-26-2009, 15:49
I was in this section in August 2007, a group that was a day behind me reported being challenged by a bull moose in this exact section. I guess he's lived there for a few years now.
Funny...I saw two Bull Moose on that section of trail when I rolled through last July. Did not encounter any problems, and they did not do anything when me and three other hikers observed them for a few moments.
rlharris
02-27-2009, 08:14
The Manchester Union Leader finally caught up with this story. http://unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=He%27s+guarding+his+turf+on+ the+Zealand+Trail&articleId=54c599bd-6b2c-447c-801d-d65d81c7e453
peakbagger
02-27-2009, 09:16
Sorry for the bad link originally and thanks for fixing it. As mentioned in one of the posts, the snow is deeper than a moose's legs right now and there is no crust to speak of, therefore the moose gets to snow plow through the snow and that wastes a lot of energy in the time of year when the eating isnt very good. Therefore when they find a flat well packed spot they can use as a trail, they dont want to get off it. The particular section of trail is next to a series of beaver ponds which can have good browse, plus it is sheltered from the west and northwest and it gets early morning sun, so its a real nice place for a moose to hang out.
NatureTalk
03-01-2009, 21:42
Wow, moose attack warnings. We Florida hikers find such reports rather exotic and interesting.
We come across gators on the trail sometimes. They almost always run when they see you. But if they don't, it's time to turn back.
Alaskanhkr23
05-12-2009, 11:34
Moose are interesting because,only in rut season will bull's attack unless u piss them off most of the time give them there space or just wait them out,and they will move
Moose are interesting because,only in rut season will bull's attack unless u piss them off most of the time give them there space or just wait them out,and they will move
While I agree with this statement I had to read it three times. Consider restating it so some urbanite does not get the wrong idea.
I would not want to be between a runt moose and where it wanted to be...
I think I should restate that.
Alaskanhkr23
06-04-2009, 11:30
Im pretty sure like october? i used to hunt,so i can look it up.