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Moose have lived in Colorado for centuries – unpacking the evidence from history, archaeology and oral traditions

  • Written by William Taylor, Assistant Professor and Curator of Archaeology, University of Colorado Boulder
Moose have lived in Colorado for centuries – unpacking the evidence from history, archaeology and oral traditionsMoose may have been in Colorado longer than previously thought.Illustration courtesy of Ettore Mazza, CC BY-ND

Moose are on the loose in the southern Rockies.

In July 2025, a young wandering bull was captured roaming a city park in Greeley, Colorado. A spate of similar urban sightingsalongside some aggressive moose encounters has elevated moose...

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