This year, the famed moose Hälga, Alice, and Nils-Allan will swim across the Ångerman River without their GPS collars as the project that allowed them to be tracked has been concluded. The collars were essential for researchers and the public to monitor the moose's movements continuously, thanks to the database WRAM, which was integrated into the popular SVT show 'Den stora älgvandringen' (The Great Moose Migration). With the project initiated in 2019 now at an end, the collars have been removed, and a summary of the research findings is anticipated to follow.

Researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) visited the moose earlier this year to sedate them and remove the collars. This project, which featured notable moose known for their unique behaviors and personality, provided valuable insights on moose travel patterns. Wiebke Neumann Sivertsson, a researcher involved, highlighted the importance of understanding how these animals utilize their landscapes and the timing of their migratory behaviors.

The tracking project has garnered significant public interest and viewership, emphasizing the connectivity between wildlife research and media engagement. While this season marks the end of GPS tracking, the knowledge gained over the years will contribute to future wildlife studies and the ongoing conservation efforts that support moose populations in Sweden.