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Moose ( Alces alces) The moose population peaked in the late 1990s, with between 7,000 and 7,500 moose in New Hampshire. Since that time, the population has gone down to about 4,000 animals today. About half the decline was an intentional response to the public's desire for fewer moose-car collisions.
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Where Do Moose Live 25 Sep, 2011 where do 0. The moose is a large animal that grows up to 2 m (6.5 ft) tall and can weigh over 800 kg (1,750 lbs). They are a mammal and are the largest member of the deer family. The male, called a bull, moose is easy to recognize due to their impressive set of antlers.
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- Where do moose live? Moose can be found throughout most of Canada and Alaska as well as in parts of New England, New York, Rocky Mountains, Minnesota, Michigan, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Oregon, Utah and Colorado.
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- Moose can be found in Montana, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Maine, upstate New York, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, … Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
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Moose Moose shed their antlers in the fall and early winter following the end of the breeding season. Every year male moose grow a new set of antlers that is larger than the previous year's rack. Females do not grow antlers and are smaller than the males. Mass: 270 to 600 kg; avg. 435 kg (594 to 1320 lbs; avg. 957 lbs) Length: 2.40 to 3.20 m (7.87 to 10.5 ft) Where they live: Moose are found throughout northern North America. They occur throughout Alaska, Canada, the northeastern United States and as far south as the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.
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- By the winter of 1994-95, the Isle Royale moose population stood at 2,400, the biggest herd since the early 1930ís and far higher than any count since 1949, when wandering wolves, perhaps only a pair, crossed a rare ice bridge from the Ontario mainland and first came to the island.
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Moose Hunt Quick Facts The largest bull moose ever taken in NH weighed in at 1,040 pounds, dressed weight. Live weight of this moose was approximately 1,518 pounds. The largest cow ever taken in NH dressed at 815 pounds, live weight would be approximately 1190. These two animals came from Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) A2 and both were taken in 1993.
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- While moose appear gangly and awkward, they are truly a magnificent animal adapted to deep snow conditions and bitter cold. Maine is home to the highest moose population in the lower 48 states and an icon of the Maine Woods.
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- New York Estimates State Moose Population Approaching 800. Moose numbers in New York continue to increase rapidly, with upwards of 800 moose estimated in the northern part of the state, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) projects this fall. That is up from 500 just three years ago and from 50-100 moose in the late 1990s. As their population has grown in New England and Canada, Alces Alces, or the North American Moose, began migrating to New York in the last decade, establishing a base in the North Country. That trend has continued with increases in young and adult moose populations and increased sightings by hunters and the public at large.
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Moose Moose (Alces alces) Also know as American moose (Alces americanus) Species Code: ALAL. What they look like: Moose are the largest members of the deer family and one of the largest land mammals in North America. Adults may stand as tall as 2.3 m high. Their huge bodies are covered with short dark brown fur. They have large ears and a long square face.
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Maine Moose 1 Current estimates place Maine’s moose population at about 25,000. 2  Moose breeding, the rut, is in late September and early October. 3  Bulls over the age of 4 are dominant breeders. 4  Cows may have their first offspring at 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 years of age. Current estimates place Maine’s moose population at about 25,000. 2  Moose breeding, the rut, is in late September and early October. 3  Bulls over the age of 4 are dominant breeders. 4  Cows may have their first offspring at 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 years of age.
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- Moose. At least 1,000 moose are estimated to live in Washington. Almost all are in the northeastern counties of Pend Oreille, Stevens, and Spokane. Occasionally moose are spotted in the northwestern and north-central counties of Whatcom, Okanogan, and Ferry, and a wanderer or two has been seen in other areas.
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- Moose are among the largest animals in the Northern Hemisphere. Adult males may weigh as much as 1500 pounds (680 kilograms). Average weights for adult males are closer to 1000 pounds (450 kg) and 800 pounds (360 kg) for adult females. The largest moose live in Alaska. Common names for family members are the same as domestic cattle:
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Moose: Facts About the Largest Deer Moose are the largest members of the deer family, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. They are also the tallest mammals in North America. Their height, from hoof to shoulder, ranges from 5 to 6.5 feet (1.5 to 2 meters).
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Moose Description. A bull moose in full spread of antlers is the most imposing beast in North America. It stands taller at the shoulder than the largest saddle horse. Big bulls weigh up to 600 kg in most of Canada; the giant Alaska-Yukon subspecies weighs as much as 800 kg.oose are found in Canadian forests from the Alaska boundary to the eastern tip of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is estimated that there are between 500 000 and 1 million moose in Canada. Since the beginning of settlement in Canada there have been considerable shifts in the distribution of moose.
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- By combining the results of the Known Nest Survey with data from a survey of random plots, an estimate of 1,312 +/-220) active nests was derived (Baker and Monstad 2005). Among the 50 states, Minnesota has the third largest bald eagle breeding population, following Alaska and Florida. Data from the 2005 surveys provided support for a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to remove the bald eagle from the federal list of threatened and endangered species.
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- Alaska has the largest sub-species of Moose, and also the largest population in the U.S. In the lower 48 states, Moose can be found in the East-Maine, Vermont, upstate New Y … ork, northern New England states. think you mean caribou, not moose. The caribou is traditionally on the Canadian quarter and is a common animal to see in the Rockies, an in northern parts of many of the pro … vinces. The caribou was hunted by First Nations tribes before the white man stepped foot on what is now Canadian soil.
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What Places on Earth Do Moose Live? In North America, moose can be found all across the continent's northern tier, including Alaska and large swaths of Canada. Their range extends south into the continental United States, where they inhabit parts of New England in the east; in the west, they can be found as far south as Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
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- Yellowstone National Park has the largest amount of antelope in the United States. Followe…d by New Mexico Colorado Kansas. Hurley New Mexico has over 200 herds that roam all of the way into Bagdad Arizona Southern Colorado & Safford Arizona.
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Explore Birds Of Prey, Bald Eagle, and more! The moose (North America) or elk (Eurasia), Alces alces, is the largest extant species in the deer family. Moose are distinguished by the palmate antlers of the males; other members of the family have antlers with a dendritic (twig-like) configuration.
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- Historically, there were around 50,000 grizzly bears in North America. Today, there are an estimated 1,800 grizzly bears remaining in five populations in the lower 48 states. Most of these bears are located in the Northern Continental Divide Population (including Glacier National Park) and the Yellowstone Population. Alaska is home to a healthy grizzly (sometimes called brown bear) population.
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Controversy lingers over Moose Mamas' mission to raise orphaned calves Critics also point out that moose in Alaska are generally not in decline. Tens of thousands of moose calves are born in Alaska each year, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. First-year survival rates for calves in areas with low predation range from 30 and 60 percent.
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12 Game Animals All North American Hunters Should Harvest Typically found in Canada and the northern U.S., moose are the largest animal in the deer family and can reach almost seven feet tall at the shoulder and weigh as much as 1,500 pounds. Moose hunting can give the North American hunter a different experience, as unlike deer and elk, moose do not form herds and are typically a rather solitary animal.
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Is a bull bison bigger than a bull moose? Bison are the largest land mammals in North America, making them larger than moose, but definitely not by a large margin! 3 people found this useful. Edit. Share to: Karin L. There's more to farming than dirt, cows, and a pair of bib overalls.
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Elephant Butte Lake State Park Map and Information About Elephant Butte Lake. New Mexico’s largest body of water, Elephant Butte Lake, is a fisherman’s paradise known for record-breaking black, white, and striped bass, as well as crappie and bluegill. Elephant Butte Lake State Park encompasses 40,000 acres and has a Visitor Center and camp sites.