SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Neighborhood Action Program is asking walkers and visitors to its property to be aware of a moose and its calves spotted at their office on Ft. George Wright Drive over the weekend.
The SNAP office is located at 3102 Ft. George Wright Dr.
SNAP Maintenance Specialist Austin Fager spotted the moose and her calves during scheduled maintenance at the SNAP property. He said the adult moose was panting heavily and trying to cool down in the shade.
“I know moose can get aggressive, especially when they think their babies are in danger,” Fager said.
A spokesperson for SNAP says they have not seen the moose and her calves on Monday morning, but they do assume they are still in the area.
SNAP is encouraging visitors to exercise caution should they see the moose and its calves. Current guidelines recommended staying 50 feet away and avoiding the calves.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says several features could increase unwanted moose visits to properties. Ponds, pools and other large water features, along with landscaping on those features, can attract moose during hot summer months.
Species of plants such as fruit tree branches, dogwood, willow, aspen, birch, fir and pine species can also attract moose.
WDFW officials also recommend watering lawns at night to decrease moose usage of property.
Residents are also asked to avoid feeding and approaching a moose, along with keeping dogs under control and away moose.
