Bull Moose Wanders Into Minot Front Yard
A resident recorded a large bull moose in her yard in Minot, North Dakota, as the animal investigated and then ran off.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Wildlife
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A woman in Minot, North Dakota, filmed a large bull moose in her front yard, and the animal ran off suddenly after investigating the property. The video was shot by Cassie Olson and provided courtesy of KX News.
Why it matters
The sighting fits a shift in North Dakota's moose population that has moved beyond the state's traditional northeastern woodlands. Moose reports in Minot, a city well outside those historic areas, reflect how the animals' range is changing.
The average adult bull moose weighs between 800 and 1,600 pounds, and the animal in the video appears to weigh more than 1,000 pounds. Whether the Minot moose has been tracked since the video was recorded is not reported.
The players
North Dakota Game and Fish Department
The state agency responsible for wildlife management in North Dakota, which tracks moose using tracking data and hunter survey points.
KX News
A regional television news outlet that provided the Minot moose video to the public.
The details
Cassie Olson filmed the bull moose as it investigated her front yard before running off. Moose have historically been concentrated in the heavily wooded northeastern corner of North Dakota, including the Pembina Gorge, but sightings have spread across the state over the past two decades.
Timeline
Over the last two decades, the state's moose population has shifted geographically.
Over the last week, a moose was reported loose in Bismarck.
On November 4, 2026, the Minot moose video was published.
Seasonal Patterns
The Game and Fish Department's tracking data shows moose have expanded from the northeast corner into Williams, Burke, and Divide counties over the last two decades. The Minot video adds a single urban sighting to that documented geographic shift.
Minot residents who spot a moose should keep their distance, since bull moose can be large and unpredictable when startled. Residents in areas where moose sightings are rising can expect more encounters as the animals' range expands.
The takeaway
Moose are spreading into parts of North Dakota where they were rare a generation ago, so residents in new areas should be prepared for close encounters. Giving large wildlife space in your yard protects both you and the animal.
Further reading
For more on North Dakota's changing wildlife patterns, browse the Wildlife section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by SuperTalk 1270.
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