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10 Porch Notes tagged “moose,” from counties across Colorado.
Outdoors and wildfire - Jackson County
State Forest State Park sits in North Park, and a pass gets you in
State Forest State Park east of Walden is run by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and like other state parks it needs an entrance pass to drive in.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Grand County
Grand County is moose country, and moose deserve real distance
Moose are common in the willows and wetlands of Grand County, and they can be dangerous up close, especially around dogs.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Mineral County
Moose, elk, and bighorn sheep all share the Creede high country
The forest around Creede holds elk, introduced moose, and bighorn sheep, and knowing where and how to watch them safely makes for better viewing and fewer surprises on the road or trail.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Routt County
North Routt is moose country, and moose deserve a wide berth
The willow bottoms and forests of north Routt County around the Elk River and Steamboat Lake are good places to see moose, which are large and can be dangerous up close.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Chaffee County
Give moose room in Chaffee County's willows and high country
Moose live in the willow flats and high basins around Chaffee County, and they deserve more distance than they look like they need, especially around dogs.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Gilpin County
Moose and other big animals along Gilpin County's Peak to Peak corridor
Moose have expanded into the high country around Gilpin County's Peak to Peak corridor, and they deserve far more distance and caution than people expect.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Summit County
Spotting moose in Summit County's willows
Moose are a treat to see in the willow bottoms and high country around Summit County. They're calm but bold around people, so the plan is simple: enjoy them from a good distance, especially with dogs.
Read note ->History and culture - Jackson County
Walden's moose came from a 1970s reintroduction in North Park
The moose now common around Walden trace to a state wildlife project that released moose into North Park in the late 1970s, and nearby State Forest State Park is known as the moose viewing capital of Colorado.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Larimer County
Moose live in the high country around Cameron Pass
The willow valleys near Cameron Pass and the Laramie River, in far western Larimer County, are moose country, and these large animals deserve more distance and caution than most people expect.
Read note ->Outdoors and wildfire - Hinsdale County
Moose now live in the high country near Lake City
Moose were brought to the upper Rio Grande region that includes Hinsdale County, and these large animals deserve plenty of space and quiet respect.
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