Recruitment and Fecundity of Minnesota Moose Graphic

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Chart showing age at capture of moose collared in Minnesota since 2010, highlighting limited data for juvenile and yearling moose.

This project addresses a current knowledge gap: information on young moose (1-3 yrs old)

Aerial photo of a cow moose and a juvenile moose moving across snowy terrain in northeastern Minnesota.

Photo from January aerial surveys — Credit: Mike Schrage

We propose to capture and collar juvenile moose during their first winter, when they are 8-9 months old and weigh about 400 lbs

We propose to capture and collar juvenile moose during their first winter, when they are 8-9 months old and weigh about 400 lbs

Aerial photo of a cow moose and a juvenile moose moving across snowy terrain in northeastern Minnesota.

Photo from January aerial surveys — Credit: Mike Schrage

Map of northeastern Minnesota showing the core moose range and the 1854 ceded territory, with nearby reservations labeled and an inset location map.

If we are successful, we would greatly increase the amount of survival, reproduction, and habitat use data we have on these young moose

Chart titled “Collar Data By Moose Age” showing existing collar data by age and new data expected from this project for young moose ages 1–3.

This data will contribute to population modeling, habitat management, and population management decisions by the MN DNR, tribes, and other agencies

This data will contribute to population modeling, habitat management, and population management decisions by the MN DNR, tribes, and other agencies

Chart titled “Collar Data By Moose Age” showing existing collar data by age and new data expected from this project for young moose ages 1–3.
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