Three elk have moved from the foothills of the Front Range and are now making their way across the plains of Northern Colorado. Two cow elk and a bull elk were recently spotted moving through the small town of Nunn, east of I-25.
According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the three moose were spotted in the area over the past two days and are believed to have followed rivers and streams east, eventually ending up in Weld County.
Aiden & Abi Holsten
Viewers Aidan and Abi Holsten shared the video with CBS News Colorado’s Dillon Thomas, which shows the moose trotting through rural yards. The video was shot from a distance and from an indoor location.
CPW advised people not to attempt to approach the moose because, unlike other wild animals, they are generally not afraid of humans.
CPW said moose are often aware of their size and speed and are often willing to physically challenge humans.
Pet owners should bring their animals indoors. According to CPW, dogs often find other animals intriguing and approach them. However, moose will attack pets if provoked.
CPW said that at least at this point, they do not plan to shoot the elk with tranquilizer darts or relocate them by force. Instead, they are resorting to legal means to herd the elk in the hopes that they will naturally find their way west.
At the last inspection, CPW reported that the cows were heading north from Nunn and the bull was heading west.
