Moose Day
Organized Nature Mapping of One of the Region’s Iconic Ungulates
What is Moose Day?
Moose Day is an annual census of the moose population in Jackson Hole. Observations made by citizen-scientists on Moose Day are combined with data collected by wildlife managers to paint a more accurate picture of moose numbers in the area. It takes place each year in late February or early March.
February 22, 2025
Join us for Moose Day and help track moose populations to support conservation. All participants must complete a virtual training to ensure safe and accurate observations. Your efforts make a real impact!
Training Sign Up
Learn how to identify male and female moose, age and activity before heading out on a wild and wintry scientific morning of tracking these amazing animals.
Register for Moose Day
Moose Day is a popular event, and registration is required. Complete the Registration Form to secure your spot and get ready to track the region’s largest ungulate.
Our Moose Mission
Certified citizen scientists with Nature Mapping Jackson Hole participate in Moose Day, an annual survey conducted with Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Grand Teton National Park, and Bridger-Teton National Forest. Teams of two or three are assigned parcels, often near private lands or developed areas where WGFD surveys are challenging, to record moose observations. These data help monitor moose population trends in Jackson Hole over time. Moose Day is a rewarding winter project that brings the community together while fostering a deeper connection to the valley’s wildlife and wild lands.
Did you know?
A little-known fact about moose in the Jackson Hole area is that they are one of the few wildlife species thriving despite the harsh winters. Unlike many animals that migrate or hibernate, moose are well-adapted to deep snow and cold temperatures, using their long legs to navigate snowy terrain and feeding on willows and other woody plants. Jackson Hole’s riparian areas, particularly near rivers and wetlands, provide critical winter habitat for moose.
Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation
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25 S. Willow St., Suite 10
Jackson, WY 83001
Mailing Address:
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Jackson, WY 83002
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