The GOP has made a big deal out of Sara Palin's ability to kill a moose. She used to wake up at 3am to shoot them. Most people would still be in bed. I have nothing against guns, but coming from Maine my relationship with moose is different from the Alaskan governess with her motto 'god guns and lipstick'.
Moose in Maine are traffic hazards. The big relatives of elk are responsible for hundreds of accidents in the Great State of Maine. The DOT suggest the following measures to avoid collisions with moose.
* Drivers should reduce their speed when it is dark.
* Use your high beams where it is appropriate
* Always have everyone buckle up
* Search the roadway ahead to identify potential problem
If you feel a moose-vehicle collision is inevitable, follow these suggestions from the Maine Warden Service:
* Apply the brakes
* Let off the brakes just before impact
* Aim to hit the tail portion of the moose
* Duck down to minimize injury
You could also have Sara Palin ride shotgun.
Me, I drive slower.
No sense in killing a moose when you can order pizza.
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