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Moose study, sampling continues in Adirondacks

Moose study, sampling continues in Adirondacks

By New York Department of Environmental Conservation

The aerial distance sampling for moose across the Adirondacks, is underway across the Adirondacks.

The DEC, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Cornell University's Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit and Animal Health Diagnostic Center, the Biodiversity Research Institute and the Wildlife Conservation Society Adirondack Program are conducting a multi-year research project.

The study seeks to obtain information on the status of New York State's moose population, health of the moose and the factors that influence moose survival and reproductive rate.

As part of the study, twelve moose were captured in the Adirondacks in January 2015, fitted with GPS radio collars, and released. Another nine moose were captured in January 2016 and five more were captured in 2017.

The movement of the moose are being remotely tracked. The goal of the Adirondack moose study is to create a moose management plan for New York State based on the data they collect.

Residents who see a moose are asked to fill out a moose sighting report, available online.

The moose is the largest member of the deer family and the largest land mammal in New York State.

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