If any of you know these people, report them ....... that is animal abuse big time. Those guys can't even differentiate between moose or elk. http://huntervids.com/videos/man-rides-moose-in-british-columbia/
I agree it's wrong, but it would be pretty cool to ride a big bull moose Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Can't fix stupid. ... but you can fine the crap out of them and impound their boat. Besides, this is how you properly ride a moose.
I must be off in the head as well because it looked not only hilarious but fun as well to me. If the moose didn't get hurt I don't understand what's the fuss about. He had a moment of fun and the moose went off to its day, but if he shot that moose and killed it on film you all would applaud the guy...
The moose is not there for his entertainment. They also can be hurt from stress like that. That moose doesn't know the difference between a human or a wolf jumping on its back. If a warden sees that video, I can guarantee they'll be looking for him to give him a much deserved citation.
Why stess or harass any animal like that? There is a big difference between hunting an animal to harvest it compared to scaring the life out of it just so you can get your jollies. If you need to do something like that to find enjoyment in life, youre no better then the person that will pick on the elderly or anyone one else that couldnt fight back. I can guarantee if that moose had injured hime, him or his relatives would have screaming bloody muder to put the "rogue" moose down!
I'm willing to bet every Canadian that has spent any time in the bush has ridden a moose. I know several that have. I will never understand people placing human emotions on animals. Fear my butt. That moose would stomp the guy on land given the opportunity. How many here have road a horse in a hunt? That horse needed to be broke to the saddle at some point. Is that acceptable?
If you cant understand that animals have emotions (and yes I said emotions and didnt call it "human emotions", due to the fact humans are not the only creature that have them) then I feel for you. Anyone that has ever paid close enough attention to an animal can clearly see it, I just think they wish to ignore it. As far as fear, look at the video again...notice how the moose lays it's ears back... that is a sign of alam and/or fear. I wont respond to the horse riding comment because I have never used a horse to hunt from.
I have spent 35 summers in Canada and from my experience and interaction, when a moose lays its ears back you are about to receive a serious butt kicking. It's not a fear response. It's a sign of aggression. Much like a bear popping its jaws and or huffing. Or a wolf with its hackels up and showing its teeth. Prey animals have been genetically programmed over the melaniums to flee anything that chases them or that of what they don't understand.
