I came close to hitting a 6X6 Bull Elk in NC a few years ago when he ran across the Blue Ridge Parkway in front of me. Was a scary moment indeed. Saw plenty of Moose and Buffalo on my trip in the West last year and thought of it while carving the twisties.There's not much doubt that a motorcycle rider would not have gotten off easily -- and probably would not have survived a collision with a moose. Big tall animals, like moose, elk, and horses are particularly dangerous for us.
When were elk (re-)introduced to WV?now the introduction of Elk to the state.
Apparently not! :rolleyes1:The plural of mouse is meece, don't you know nuffin?
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Mike
Last year. Came through that area the other day and they already have Elk Crossing signs in place.When were elk (re-)introduced to WV?
I was followed by a Cow in a Singles Bar once.I had a buffalo chase me in Yellowstone...
Chris
Yea, not a fun feeling. One turned like an attempt to charge as we rode by him in Yellowstone 2 years ago. I keep a good distance from them now.I had a buffalo chase me in Yellowstone...
Chris
I did not know that Alex.......learn something every day.There was no shortage of dead deer along I-90 eastbound and westbound. Moose, Elk, and Buffalo don't reflect back with their eyes like deer do-so it's like hitting a wall. I avoid night riding unless it is in town.
Was this the road from Mammoth to Norris? The park entry people warned us to stay clear of that road......Having been trapped between two cages and having buffs walk past me front and back while sitting on my bike, I have a new way of dealing with animal jams....I was riding through a construction area in Yellowstone. They had the road torn up for quite a stretch. What was left, was just dirt, pot holes and mud from the water truck that had gone through to keep the dust down.
I had several SUVs in front of me when I saw the buffalo coming towards us in the opposite "lane". They all stopped, which was probably pretty smart, and I stopped a hundred yards behind them as I tried to keep my options open. The buffalo cut between two of the SUVs and started walking down the right shoulder towards me. All was good, I thought so I eased the bike in motion. As I got next to the buffalo, the last SUV stopped. When it started up again, it was barely moving. I was now trying to feather the clutch to keep moving and make it through pot holes. The buffalo (I'm guessing) took the changing exhaust sound to mean I was challenging him, turned around and started running toward me. Luckily, the SUV got moving and the buffalo gave up the chase.
Chris
Moose MythsI did not know that Alex.......learn something every day.
From an Aussie eye point-of-view, Moose look strange.I try and avoid moose but they like my back yard dog agility equipment!
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