More people are injured by moose than bears in Alaska, although attacks by both moose and bear are very rare. You are much more likely to see a moose on any given day in Alaska than a bear, but a moose will not attack unless provoked. The real danger with moose is the chance of hitting one with your vehicle. read more
Moose outnumber bears nearly three to one in Alaska, wounding around five to 10 people in the state annually. That's more than grizzly bear and black bear attacks combined [source: Smith]. Despite the incidence rates, moose do not tend toward natural aggression. read more
Moose can be found in Alaska from the Unuk River in the Southeast Panhandle to the Colville River on the Arctic Slope, a span that includes many large Alaskan communities and numerous villages. The key to coexisting with moose is to avoid confrontations by giving moose plenty of space. read more