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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Steamboat Springs residents and visitors might notice some members of the local moose population have a new accessory hanging around their necks.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife on Nov. 20 started a new research project that involves tracking moose movement using GPS devices attached to collars.
Researchers hope to gain a better understanding of moose behavior with the goal of minimizing conflicts with humans.
This has especially been a concern at the Steamboat Ski Area, where moose could frequently be seen on the packed trails last season.
“They’re obviously extending their range out to the west,” wildlife biologist Jeff Yost said. “It was time to learn a little bit more about how we can manage it.”
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