Aroused moose getting snagged by hammocks

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Itchy to rub antlers and aroused for fall mating season, bull moose have been tangling with hammocks this week.

The hammocks are winning.

At least three moose have been caught since Sunday and another four have been reported snarled in hammocks or swing set chains over the past two weeks, said Jessy Coltrane, assistant area biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

"I get a call every day almost," she said Tuesday on her way back from rescuing the latest victim in a mountainside area on the city's east side.

"I took a hammock off a moose on Sunday. I had a call on Monday that I couldn't find. And now today."

Coltrane suggested that residents take down their hammocks or tie up swings so that bulls aren't tempted to joust.

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one summer around 11 p.m. (still daylight...whew) and there is this huge moose rubbing his antlers against the grill of a pickup truck.
For a moment I thought I'd had a few too many.