Moose

Moose are built to move easily through any terrain.
Wolves and bears are the main predators of moose, so moose may be more likely to wander close to populated areas to avoid them.

Did you know? Moose are strong swimmers and their long legs help them cross any landscape

Normally, moose are not aggressive; however a moose that is stressed, a bull moose in the fall rut or a cow moose protecting her young may be easily provoked into an attack.
An agitated moose may show some of the following behaviours:
- Neck and back hairs standing up
- Ears going back against its head
- Snorting
- Lip licking

Always keep your distance from any wildlife, even if they appear calm or friendly.

If you are charged by a moose, run away as fast as you can and try to find a car, tree or building to hide behind.
If the moose knocks you down before you reach safety, do not fight - curl up into a ball and cover your head.

To help prevent a possible confrontation, do not allow your dog to harass the moose and do not try to scare the moose off by yelling or throwing things.
Never approach moose calves that have been left alone by their mothers. The mother may have temporarily left the calf in a safe spot and may not be too far away. Moose mothers can also be very protective. If she senses that you are too near her calf, she may defend them.

If you live in an urban neighbourhood where the moose may have difficulty returning to the wild because of roads, buildings or other barriers, contact the nearest Saskatchewan Environment office.
If you have an aggressive encounter with wildlife, and/or if public safety is at risk, call the Turn in Poachers and Polluters (TIPP) line at 1-800-667-7561 or from your SaskTel cell phone at #5555.
Draw the curtains on patio doors and large windows so the moose doesn't mistake them for escape routes.
If the moose is blocking a route you need, try to find another way around or wait for it to leave.
Moose that are experiencing a moderate to severe tick infestation – commonly in late March or early April – may seek shelter in open buildings such as sheds, barns or carports or near exhaust ventilation from houses or other buildings. Moose with tick infestations will have bald patches and in extreme cases may seem to have no hair. These moose can be stressed and aggressive. Contact your nearest Sask Environment office.
Keep your dog inside. A moose will sometime go out of its way to kick at a barking dog because it is annoying it, causing it stress or distracting it from making an easy exit from your yard. The moose may be extra defensive because dogs resemble wolves, moose's main predator.
Children and cats should also be kept indoors until the moose has moved on. This precaution is for their safety.

In winter, moose may use the city's park paths, streets and alleys for easier movement, especially if there has been a freeze/thaw/freeze pattern that has left the snow difficult to move through.
Moose may also be attracted to the road salt or de-icer that coats cars in winter. If you live in area where moose can visit, watch for moose as you approach your car, or wash your car more frequently to avoid a build-up of salt.