Wildlife activity throughout the city

The City is advising residents of recent reports of moose activity throughout Red Deer.

While there are often wild animals wandering through our city, there is a young moose calf that is lingering on the east side and for the safety of residents, drivers and wildlife, The City is reminding residents of some key safety points:

• Give moose and other wildlife plenty of space.
• Moose, deer and other wildlife are wild animals; the best way to keep both wildlife and the public safe is to keep wildlife wild.
• Driver’s should remain vigilant that wildlife may be in the area, obey speed limits and slow down when wildlife are present.

There are a few things residents can do to help this moose and other wildlife to move through the area instead of staying.

• Do not feed wildlife; feeding wild animals can create unnatural feeding patterns and competition, overcrowding and disease; dependency on humans; aggression towards humans; and, damage to landscape.
• Store garbage and compost appropriately and do not leave pet food outside.
• Properly maintain bird feeders, clean-up fallen fruit and declutter yards.

Learn more about how to live responsibly with your wild neighbours by visiting https://www.reddeer.ca/city-services/animals-and-wildlife/living-with-wildlife/