"We do not see nature with our eyes, but with our understanding and our hearts." William Hazlitt
I hiked in Grand Teton National Park. This Shiras Bull Moose was about 20 feet off the trail. I hiked from Jenny Lake through Cascade Canyon to Lake Solitude. One of the most scenic and enjoyable hikes I have ever hiked.
Do not get this close when the Bull starts into rut and rubs the velvet off the antlers . More people are killed by moose than by Grizzly bears every year.
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Shiras Moose, Alces alces shirasi:
Common Name: Yellowstone moose, Wyoming moose
Shiras moose are the smallest of the subspecies of moose. A Shiras
bull will weigh up to 1,000 pounds, while standing 5'6" to
5'9" at the shoulder. It carries a rack that spreads from 40 to
50 inches wide. The Shiras is much lighter in color along its back
compared to other species of moose. Interestingly enough the moose’s
face changes from a light brown color in summer and becomes darker in
color as breeding season approaches. The legs are lighter in color
than the body. Both bulls and cows have a "bell" which is
the flap of skin and long hair that hangs from the throat.
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Ingrid0804 56 months ago | reply
An awesome shot
Cool Shot! .
zoniedude1 56 months ago | reply
I'm taking a second look at Bullwinkle here. Awesome!
Cool Shot! .
bekinaz 54 months ago | reply
Very cool.
smiles7 54 months ago | reply
Phenomenal shot.
tnlonghorn 52 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called WESTERN ANIMALS, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Laramie_Coyote 51 months ago | reply
Excellent Capture!
PaisleyPitbull 50 months ago | reply
This is amazing!!
[~db~] Photography 48 months ago | reply
WOW, that's a once in a lifetime shot.
Scandblue 47 months ago | reply
What a fantastic capture! Wonderful!
Jeff Clow 47 months ago | reply
Absolutely stellar piece of photo work......
Extraordinary.
Tony Buckley 44 months ago | reply
Lovely shot. Looks like a happy moose too.
Goeinarmed 42 months ago | reply
what an awesome picture of an awesome animal! sike i hate this moose. especially because its owned by shira. shira is such a darsh.
Al_HikesAZ 42 months ago | reply
Hey Goe - Dude - you are speaking a form of English with which I am not familiar. I have no idea who Shira is, but Shira doesn't own squat in this neck ot the woods. It's a Sheer ASS (Shiras) moose (Alces alces shirasi) not a Gigas moose like up in the Yukon. It's named after some Biology clown from a long time ago.
I'm pretty sure I know what a Darsh is, and I don't think it's the Hindu God. If I ever have the misfortune of meeting this Shira I will let her know how you feel.
Goeinarmed 42 months ago | reply
dont say ass. rude.
Laura Lea 42 months ago | reply
Amazing shot! Wow!
rosinberg 39 months ago | reply
Fantastic moose pic!
jt354 37 months ago | reply
77mm -- that's scary! great shot though.
Papillonartsolutions 33 months ago | reply
He is beautiful.
EncyclopediaOfLife 26 months ago | reply
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Erik Cooper 8 months ago | reply
You did it! Fantastic take!
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