The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) is expecting the number of vehicular collisions with moose to increase over fall.
The federation says Saskatchewan motorists should be on the lookout during the latter stages of September and throughout October moose are on the move seeking mates.
Deer and moose are much more mobile and the SWF says motorists need to be more vigilant when driving, especially at dusk, at night, and at dawn.
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Darrell Crabbe, Executive Director for the SWF, says “moose are not very road-wise… in fact, they often have little or no regard for their own safety when it comes to crossing highways.”
The SWF and Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) introduced a campaign in June to warn motorists of increasing moose collisions.
The “Moose On The Loose” campaign includes highway billboards, radio and television public service announcements, reflective road-side signs, posters placed in SGI branch offices, placemats provided to select restaurants and used at a special events hosted by the Wildlife Federation across the province.
“They are large, heavy animals and hitting one could cause extensive damage to your vehicle and possibly cause severe injury or death.” Crabbe said.
In 2010, the SWF says there were over 13-thousand vehicle collisions with wildlife. This resulted in the deaths of eight people and injured almost 4-hundred others.
Vehicular collisions with moose have resulted in the deaths of at least 10 people since 2006.
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