Moose Roaming Nebraska Likely Came From Minnesota
A moose roaming the flatlands of Nebraska has been spotted in numerous locations around the cornhusker state in recent weeks. Wildlife officials first received reports of the moose in the central part of Nebraska in late September. Those reports continue into October, according to information KSNB-TV shared with P&P Oct. 8.
Wildlife officials in Nebraska and Minnesota say it’s possible, even likely, the moose wandered south from the land of 10,000 lakes. A wildlife official we spoke with said it’s also possible the moose came from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and traveled to Nebraska during the ongoing rut (mating season).
We spoke with Nancy Hansen, the area wildlife manager for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources based in Two Harbors, about the situation. Regardless of where the moose came from, Hansen reminds people that moose are dangerous animals.
“If folks encounter an aggressive moose, they should also try to put a large object between them and the moose (large tree, conifers, car, cabin, etc.) and the sooner they can get out of sight of the moose, the better, without running,” Hansen said.
She added, “If folks encounter a moose on the road, be patient and try not to pressure it with the vehicle or horn to hurry it along; that can backfire.”
Hansen spoke with Joe Friedrichs from Paddle & Portage on this video podcast episode.