When my husband returned from the Killington dump, he was excited and shared his surprise. “Guess what I encountered on River Road?” “A bear? A beaver? Canada geese?” Something MUCH bigger. “A moose!” he exclaimed. “When I turned on […]
Tag: moose
The Outside Story: Moose in rut
On an October day years ago, my husband and I were canoeing on a pond in the Green Mountain National Forest. We heard crashing in the bushes along the shoreline just before a magnificent bull moose with large antlers appeared. […]
Moose hunt proposed to improve moose health
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Dept. has proposed issuing 180 moose hunting permits in Vermont’s Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) E in the northeastern corner of the state in a continued effort to reduce the impact of winter ticks on moose […]
Be alert to avoid moose on the roadway
Drivers need to be alert and cautious because moose are on the move, according to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Dept. (VTF&W). Moose are more likely to be crossing roadways at this time of year, especially after dark or early […]
Fungi may kill winter ticks, and help moose survive
By Rachel Sargent Mirus 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 […]
Vermont’s moose hunt auction is open
Vermont’s auction for three moose hunting permits is open until 4:30 p.m. Aug. 12. Bids will be opened and winners notified on Aug. 13. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife board authorized a total of 55 permits for the 2020 moose season. […]
VTF&W holds public meeting on moose in Vermont
WOODSTOCK— The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is holding a public informational meeting about Vermont’s moose Dec. 19 at Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road, Woodstock. This is one of three being held throughout the state, including Dec. […]
Bethel woman uninjured after hitting, killing moose
RANDOLPH—On Sunday, June 4, at about 9 p.m. troopers out of the Royalton barracks responded to a car vs. moose crash on I-89 southbound at mile marker 30 in the town of Randolph. Upon arrival troopers found the vehicle, a […]
Be alert to avoid moose on highways
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department are warning drivers to be more cautions of moose crossing roadways. Moose are more likely to be crossing roadways at this time of year, especially after dark or early in the morning as they […]
Sick moose sighted in Rutland County
VTF&W is monitoring the animal for possible brainworm disease RUTLAND—A moose that is suspected to have a fatal disease is being monitored in Rutland County. The moose has remained near a road for several weeks and biologists and wardens are […]