We discussed the moose roaming around Gold Hill last night at the Town Meeting.  You do want to be careful.  They’re huge and can be dangerous, although they’re really beautiful.  Martha called the Division of Wildlife and compiled their advice (see below), plus Bear found a good website (http://www.nps.gov/wrst/planyourvisit/moose-safety.htm).

Methods for Dealing with Unwanted Moose

Advice from Bill at the Colorado Division of Wildlife, (303) 297-1192

To report an aggressive or nuisance moose needing relocation, call the CDOW Service Center at (303) 291-7227.

1. Be Safe. Stay a safe distance from moose. Leash dogs. If moose is outside your door, stay inside or find another exit if you must leave. If outdoors, look for safe areas such as a tree or vehicle in case the moose starts toward you.
2. Make the moose feel unwelcome through hazing. Loud noise is effective. An air horn (bear horn) or whistle can be effective in turning the moose away.
3. If the moose is meandering away, an empty soda can filled with rocks, gravel or uncooked beans can be lobbed at the moose. It won’t be hurt if it gets hit with the can.
4. To chase the moose away from an area, an organized effort can be made to have folks at various locations along the moose’s exit path with noises and gravel cans to move it along.
5. Always be safe.
6. If a moose is repeatedly attracted to particular bushes or small trees in the area, repellent can be placed on the bushes or trees. This can be lion urine pellets or similar. You can also soak rags in ammonia and place in a Ziploc bag, punch holes in bag and hang from bush or tree.
7. If the moose becomes aggressive or is not deterred by the hazing, call the CDOW Service Center at (303) 291-7227 and leave a message. They will respond and relocate the moose.