CUT KNIFE — An early February story, Maybe you herd it but moose were on the loose in Luseland. - 小蓝视频, tells of several moose that had come into Luseland on more than one occasion until conservation officers could resolve the situation.
The community of Cut Knife experienced recent similar encounters with moose.
The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety tells the Press-Herald / SASKTODAY.ca, “At January’s end, North Battleford conservation officers received reports of a moose in Cut Knife. Officers responded on two different occasions to attempt to chase the young bull moose out of town, but it kept returning.
“Feb. 10, conservations officers from both North Battleford and Lloydminster chemically immobilized the moose and were successfully able to relocate it to a safe area west of the community.”
The public is reminded that wildlife may move into populated areas seeking available food and cover during winter months. Trees and shrubs in communities offer good browsing opportunities, as well as other attractions like pet food, bird feeders or unsecured garbage.
Leaving feed out for this wildlife can do more harm than good and is highly discouraged. Supplemental feeding can draw animals in and away from good winter cover, causing public safety issues and increased predation and disease transmission according to tips provided in the earlier Luseland moose story.
