Hey Rocky, think you saw Bullwinkle? Idaho Fish and Game confirms 2 moose in Boise area

A couple of moose have taken up residence in the greater Boise area this summer, Idaho Fish and Game told the Idaho Statesman on Thursday.

A young bull moose was spotted this week around Barber Park near the intersection of South Millbrook Way and East Warm Springs Avenue in Southeast Boise, and another moose has been living near Hidden Springs in the northwest Boise Foothills most of the summer.

Neither moose poses an immediate threat to those communities, a Fish and Game spokesperson said, but residents should still take precautions to avoid an encounter.

Here are some guidelines from Idaho Fish and Game regarding moose:

▪ Keep a distance of at least 50 yards.

▪ Moose view dogs as predators and can react aggressively. Dog owners should avoid the areas where moose have been spotted, and homeowners should make sure their dogs are contained.

▪ If a moose is seen on the roadway, slow down and avoid creating a traffic hazard.

▪ Watch for body language that indicates a moose is stressed, such as ears down or hair on its neck standing up. They may also stomp their front hooves and grunt or snort.