As recently as 2009, the national park made a habit of saying there were zero moose on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park. Since then, the moose population has steadily increased. At the end of 2020, I estimate there are about 40 Shiras Moose east of the continental divide. The East Troublesome fire, on the Grand Lake side, raged in prime moose habitat. The impact of the fire on the moose population is unknown.
Newborn moose calf with mother in the Kawuneeche Valley.
Bull moose brothers in Sheep Lakes.
Newborn baby with mother in Kawuneeche Valley.
Newborn baby moose with mother in Kawuneeche Valley.
Bull moose reflection at Sheep Lakes.
Newborn moose in Kawuneeche Valley.
Cow and calf at Sprague Lake.
A growing population of Shiras Moose inhabit Rocky Mountain National Park.
Captain Hook.
Bull moose drinks from Glacier Creek.
Captain Hook during moose rutting season.