Surprised Bull Moose Kicks and Injures Hiker Near Ennis
According to Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, a hiker was injured during a surprise close encounter with a bull moose east of Ennis. while hiking on the Jack Creek Trail (USFS Trail 6317) east of Ennis on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
Two men in their 70s were hiking on U.S. Forest Service Trail 6317, known as the Jack Creek Trail. The trail is approximately 10 miles east of Ennis. When the men were about two miles up the trail, they encountered a bull moose standing about 10 yards off one side of the trail, according to the press release from Montana FWP.