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Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Animation showing two collared moose — a bull and a cow — migrating together for six days before going their separate ways

Photo credit: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

“Moose-ical” romance: A Valentine’s migration story

Posted Feb 13, 2026

“During last year’s mating season (also called the rut), these moose spent a magical six days together before going their separate ways. Do you think they “moose” each other?

See our Facebook post for Valentine’s Day at https://www.facebook.com/reel/1923836135238197

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  • DWR, UDOT and other partners complete 7 structures to help wildlife and fish safely migrate across Utah in 2023 January 11, 2024
  • DWR, UDOT receive over 3K reports of wildlife killed by vehicles through Roadkill Reporter app after first year December 18, 2023
  • Mule deer migration animation in the winter and summer December 7, 2023
  • Utah among 17 states to receive $110 million to improve road safety by preventing deadly wildlife-vehicle crashes December 6, 2023
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  • June sucker spawning at the Provo River Delta July 28, 2023
  • Witnesses document mass migration of toads in Tooele County July 21, 2023
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Contact information

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

State of Utah
Department of Natural Resources
Division of Wildlife Resources

1594 W. North Temple
Suite 2110, Box 146301
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6301

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Fax icon801-538-4745

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