Grand Teton | Guide to Spotting Moose in the South of Grand Teton

1. Foreword: Moose, being the largest deer species on the earth's surface, are extremely gentle. In case you come across moose, please maintain a safe distance from them. Do not disturb or startle them. Take pictures quietly without feeding them, and abide by the local laws. 😊🦌📋 This is essential to ensure that both you and these magnificent creatures can have a peaceful interaction during your search in the Grand Teton area. 😎🌳🏞️ 2. We began our moose-searching journey after settling down in the town of Jackson in the south of Grand Teton. In winter, only one road is open within the National Elk Refuge. You need to drive to the end of the road where the Ranch is located and then turn back. It usually takes about 15 minutes for a one-way trip. However, during our visit to the National Elk Refuge, we only spotted some goats. After this unsuccessful attempt, we decided to change our plan. 😃🚗🐐 It made us realize that sometimes we have to explore alternative ways to achieve our goal of finding the moose. 😊🤔🌅 3. First of all, I highly recommend visiting the National Elk Refuge Visitor Center. Firstly, it's a really charming place with some specimens for science popularization. Besides, the viewing platform on the second floor is also quite appealing. More importantly, the staff there will patiently and enthusiastically explain to you how to find the right paths. Here's the information I got: 😎🏢👋 Their guidance can be really helpful for those who are eager to spot moose in this area. 😃🗺️💡 4. My Experience of Spotting Moose: Following the staff's advice, I drove along the recommended loop. It took around 40 minutes for a round trip. I had originally planned to drive along it twice, once in the afternoon and once at sunset to increase my chances of seeing moose. To my surprise, I saw them halfway through my first drive. 😊🚗🦌 It was such an exciting moment when I finally caught sight of the moose I had been looking for. 😎🎉🎊 5. When I just turned the corner and drove onto Falts Rd, I noticed several cars parked by the roadside and a family flying a drone. I immediately thought that there might be some animal sighting in the distance because normally, parking by the roadside isn't allowed without a proper reason. After I parked my car, I could vaguely see a group of animals on the prairie. Meanwhile, there were also some photographers not far away. So I got out of my car and walked across the snow for about 500 meters to get closer to the moose herd. There were both male and female moose in the group, and what surprised me most was that their antlers hadn't fallen off yet! Then I started taking pictures while keeping a safe distance. The moose herd was quietly grazing, and two male moose were even butting heads, which was really interesting. 😃📷🌱 It was a wonderful sight that left a deep impression on me. 😊🦌💖 6. Good luck! And I welcome you to share the pictures of the wild animals you've taken in the comment section. 😎📷🗨️ I hope everyone can have a great experience when exploring the wildlife in Grand Teton. 😃🌳🦌 #Travel #GrandTetonNationalPark #Moose #WildlifePhotography