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A Celebration of Adirondack Moose

November 19, 2022 by Tom Kalinowski 1 Comment

Moose at Helldiver Pond in the Adirondacks' Moose River Plains (Photo by John Warren)There are several creatures that serve as symbols of the rugged and majestic character of the Great North Woods, yet none is as fitting as the moose. When initially seen, a moose may be perceived as being quite ugly and an unusual choice to represent the beauty of the northern wilderness. [Read more…] about A Celebration of Adirondack Moose

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Adirondacks, moose, nature, Wildlife

Advocates Urge NY Officials Not To Remove Wolf From Endangered Species List

October 1, 2022 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

wolf courtesy Oregon Department of Fish and WildlifeAdirondack Council has called upon the NYS Dept. Environmental Conservation to drop a previously announced plan to remove the gray wolf from New York’s endangered species list. [Read more…] about Advocates Urge NY Officials Not To Remove Wolf From Endangered Species List

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Adirondack Council, Adirondacks, coyotes, endangered species, moose, Mountain Lions, nature, whitetail deer, Wildlife, wolves

Adirondack Moose Research Project Launched

January 22, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

DEC's moose research projectThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the start of a new moose research project in the Adirondack region. This winter, 14 moose were fitted with GPS collars as part of a multi-year project assessing moose health and population. [Read more…] about Adirondack Moose Research Project Launched

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Adirondacks, Cornell University, DEC, moose, nature, Science, SUNY ESF, Wildlife

Moose, Winter Ticks and Fungi

January 15, 2022 by Guest Contributor 1 Comment

winter tick courtesy Emily S. Chenery Legend says a stake through the heart will kill a vampire. But it’s a bit more complicated if you’re plagued – as moose can be – by tens of thousands of tiny blood-suckers. In the case of moose, the vampires are winter ticks (Dermacentor albipictus), and finding a way to stake them has been tricky. However, recent research has found a potential – and microscopic – vampire hunter. [Read more…] about Moose, Winter Ticks and Fungi

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Adirondacks, fungi, insects, moose, nature, ticks, Wildlife

Report Moose Sightings to DEC

July 9, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Moose at Helldiver Pond in the Adirondacks' Moose River Plains (Photo by John Warren)DEC has asked the public to report moose sightings via an online form as part of ongoing efforts to monitor moose across New York.

While the Adirondacks are home to most New York moose, some live in the eastern part of the state along the Vermont and Massachusetts borders. Moose can also occasionally be found in southeastern New York and the Catskills, but these are usually individuals that have dispersed from other areas. [Read more…] about Report Moose Sightings to DEC

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: Adirondacks, DEC, moose, nature, Wildlife

Be Alert for Moose in the Adirondacks

October 19, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has reminded motorists that they should be alert for moose on roadways in the Adirondacks and surrounding areas at this time of year during peak moose activity. [Read more…] about Be Alert for Moose in the Adirondacks

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Nature Tagged With: DEC, moose, nature, Wildlife

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. [Read more…] about DEC Seeking Reports of Moose Sightings

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

Remembering Elk, Once A Northeast Native

April 4, 2020 by Guest Contributor 2 Comments

elk by adelaide tyrolHundreds of years ago, haunting bugle-like calls echoed through these hills and valleys. The sounds were made by bull elk to attract mates and fend off rivals.

Elk in the Northeast? Yes, elk were once the most widely distributed of North American hoofed mammals. Millions roamed over much of the U.S. and Canada. Adaptable to a variety of habitats, elk were found in the Adirondacks, and in most ecosystems except the tundra, deserts, and the Gulf Coast. [Read more…] about Remembering Elk, Once A Northeast Native

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History, Nature Tagged With: CWD, elk, moose, nature, whitetail deer, Wildlife

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