Amanda Griggs

Following my last update — where I hoped for a few moose sightings — the woods did not disappoint.Within 24 hours, I discovered two different moose appearing on separate cameras. First was Ferdinan...

September, unofficially named (and only by me) “Moose Month,” did not disappoint! With new reports coming in daily—and sometimes more than one in a day—I logged 17 new unique sighting IDs represent...

It’s been a little while since my last update. Partly because summer has been busy, and partly because—if I’m being honest—this isn’t my favorite time of year to be out in swamps, bogs, and marshes...

I am pleased to share that moose (Alces alces) have been included as a Species of Greatest Information Need – Monitoring (SGIN-Monitoring) in the Draft 2025–2035 Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan. Thi...

My study of moose populations in Wisconsin has reached an exciting milestone with new developments. Last week, I signed a volunteer researcher contract with Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, whi...

Returning from the field today (3/8/25), I’m reminded that not every excursion results in exciting moose sightings or stunning images. Some trips are just about the grind—the essential but unglamor...

I recently submitted formal input to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI DNR) as part of their strategic planning process, providing data and observations that suggest moose may be a ...

While there have been fewer updates in recent months, I want to reassure everyone that work on the moose project has been ongoing, albeit behind the scenes. In fact, the past few months have been b...

Hello, everyone!With the Wisconsin rifle deer hunting season in full swing, I’ve temporarily paused field activities to avoid disrupting hunters on public land and to ensure that moose and other wi...