CRITTERS – If you see a moose wearing a radio collar in Eastern Washington report the sighting to wildlife researchers to boost a multi-year moose study.

Report these factors:

• Time and location of sighting,
• Color of collar,
• Number of moose in group,
• Whether calves were present.

Make the reports online at wdfw.wa.gov/viewing/moose.

Or call (406) 552-3487.

Or email james.goerz@umontana.edu.

Here's more info from James Goerz, a wildlife researcher contracted by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife:

Moose (Alces alces) play an important role in the ecology of eastern Washington and have cultural significance for the region’s human inhabitants. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, in conjunction with the Wildlife Cooperative Research Unit at the University of Montana, are tracking GPS-collared moose throughout eastern Washington to help determine movement patterns, survival, and reproduction over the next three years. The results of this study are critical to long-term conservation of the species in Washington, which is why we are asking for your help!
If you see, or have seen, a collared moose in eastern Washington, let us know!

Calves are born from May through June each year and are about the size of white-tailed deer for the first few months of life. Offspring from last year (yearlings) may still be around and are, obviously, much larger than a calf, but still smaller than mom.