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DEC Seeking Reports of Moose Sightings

June 15, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Moose provided by DECDEC is asking the public to report moose sightings as part of ongoing efforts to monitor moose distribution in New York.

In 2019, 447 moose observations were reported to DEC.

Most of New York’s moose live in the Adirondacks, but we also have moose in portions of eastern New York along the border with Vermont and Massachusetts. Occasionally, moose are seen in southeastern New York and the Catskills — these are generally single animals that have dispersed from other areas in New York, Connecticut, or Massachusetts.

Moose at Helldiver Pond in the Adirondacks (Photo by John Warren)Moose are the largest land mammal in the state. Bulls weigh from 600 to 1,200 pounds and stand up to six feet tall at the shoulder. Cows weigh anywhere from 500 to 800 pounds.

Moose are primarily browsers, feeding on the leaves, twigs, and buds of hardwood and softwood trees and shrubs. In the summer, when most moose sightings occur, moose feed heavily on aquatic plants in ponds and wetlands, wading into the water and reaching beneath the surface for plants.

Many moose sightings also occur along roadways. Drive cautiously at dusk and dawn as moose can be hard to spot due to their dark color. If you see a moose, do not block traffic and remember to respect wildlife by keeping quiet and viewing from a distance.

Report your moose observations using DEC’s online form and share your moose photos with DEC by email.

Photo of moose above, provided by DEC; photo below by John Warren.

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Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Hudson Valley - Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Nature Tagged With: DEC, moose, nature, Wildlife

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