Turkey hunter attacked by female moose with calves near Blackfoot
When recreating outdoors remember that thick vegetation and rushing water can make moose and other wildlife harder to see and hear, contributing to surprise encounters.
Idaho Fish and Game
Late afternoon Friday, May 24, a turkey hunter was attacked by a female moose on a section of Bureau of Land Management land bordering the Snake River downstream of Wadsworth Island, a few miles south of Blackfoot city limits.
The individual was hunting turkeys when he inadvertently startled a female moose with her twin calves. The moose began to charge, and though he fired two warning shots at the ground in front of her, she was not deterred. As the moose knocked him to the ground, he was able to fire a third shot, which made contact with the animal. The moose ran off, and the hunter was able to leave the area safely. He reported to Idaho Fish and Game that he is “bruised up” and will seek medical attention if his injuries appear to be more serious.
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