JACKSON, Wyo. — The Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation (JHWF) is hosting its free annual Moose Day on Feb. 22, where community members of all ages can help track these animals while contributing to conservation efforts.
According to the JHWF website, Moose Day is an annual census of the moose population in Jackson Hole, where observations made by certified citizen-scientists are combined with data collected by wildlife managers to paint a more accurate picture of moose numbers in the area.
The WGFD collared moose program has previously revealed that the local moose population splits in the summer and tracks moose-vehicle collisions in the area. While moose populations have been declining in Jackson, recent colder winters have helped support the ungulates.
This year’s survey is conducted with Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD), Grand Teton National Park and Bridger-Teton National Forest. Teams of two or three will be assigned parcels, often near private lands or developed areas where WGFD surveys are considered “challenging.”
Because of the popularity of Moose Day, registration is required. Sign up to track the region’s largest ungulate here.
Anyone who is not a trained Nature Mapper can be trained on Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Cache Creek during the Hosted Moose Walk. Those interested can contact Renee Seidler, who will lead the walk, at renee@jhwildlife.org.
