Moose can be found throughout almost all of Canada outside of the Arctic and Vancouver Island. The province of New Brunswick has a robust population, with more than 29,000 animals throughout the area.
Moose typically flee when threatened, but they can become agressive in some occasions. People, dogs, and traffic can cause moose to become agressive, especially when hungry and tired in the winter as walking through deep snow causes fatigue. When they do attack, their charges, stomps, and kicks can seriously hurt humans or pets.
In this case, a moose decided to face off against a New Brunswick snowmobiler, using its head to hit the sled.
If a moose is obstructing your way and there isn’t another way around them, you should generally remain patient and let the animal move away in its own time. Loud noise or movements might startle the moose, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it will move away. Do not approach the moose and leave plenty of space between you and the animal. Read more on moose safety below:
Alaska Department of Fish & Game Guidelines On Charging Moose:
Many charges are “bluff” charges, warning you to stay back and keep your distance. However, you need to take them seriously. Even a calf, which weighs 300 or 400 pounds by its first winter, can cause serious injury. When a moose charges it often kicks forward with its front hooves. Unlike with bears or even dogs, it is usually a good idea to run from a moose because they won’t chase you very far. Get behind something solid; you can run around a tree faster than a moose. If it knocks you down, a moose may continue running or start stomping and kicking with all four feet. Curl up in a ball, protect your head with your hands, and hold still. Don’t move or try to get up until the moose moves a safe distance away or it may renew its attack.
