Amanda Griggs

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...

The rut, or breeding season, is a critical period for moose, characterized by specific behavioral and physiological changes in both bulls and cows (Franzmann & Schwartz, 1997, pp. 207–216). Occ...

This lab note aims to synthesize previous findings related to moose antler development and individual identification.Antlers, unique to members of the Cervidae family, are complex structures that u...

In the world of moose research, few individuals stand out as much as Pancho. First documented within this project on July 16, 2017, Pancho is instantly recognizable by a unique trait: damage to the...

Total Duration: 12:37:00Total Miles: 16.40As with every outing, I’ve recorded my field observations for each of these dates. My data collection covers a range of factors, including the date, total ...