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USK – A young male moose is loose in Cusick and Usk, warns the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
“We’ve had some concerns about a moose in Cusick and Usk on and off over the past few months and are trying to get the word out for folks to give it plenty of space to keep anyone from getting hurt,” WDFW Communications Manager Staci Lehman said.
“Moose are cool to see but give them their space! Moose can become aggressive, especially cows accompanied by calves, males during mating season, and any moose approached by dogs.”
For the safety of yourself, others, and your pets, WDFW urges residents to do the following:
• Stay at least 25 yards (75 feet) away; it's hard to outrun them.
• Keep dogs leashed if you encounter a moose and if it’s in your neighborhood, put them in the house.
• Do not feed wildlife of any kind. Feeding moose is illegal and dangerous as it attracts them to roads and neighborhoods and often ends with them being habituated to humans. When the food doesn’t come fast enough, they can become aggressive and this leads to many moose being lethally removed.
• If you see a moose in town, please alert WDFW by calling our regional headquarters at 509-892-1001.
