Are there moose in michigan

Scientists said the decline in the Minnesota population could be attributed to parasites, disease and wolf predation. The environmental groups also blame a warming climate, The AP reports. Inclusion on the federal list would make it illegal to hunt the species and could mean habitat protections and federally funded research, The AP reports. Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota do not allow hunting the moose; North Dakota does.

Michigan has two moose herds in the Upper Peninsula. The population in the western U. Wolf attacks on moose have only about a 7 percent success rate, he said. Actions Facebook Tweet Email. Moose population in Michigan estimated at By: Associated Press.

Crews conduct the western U. Copyright Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Let's Stay Connected! NBYChamber gmail. Although it is difficult to predict where moose might be seen on any given day, there are areas where visitors would do well to begin their quest. Video taken in September of , by Nate Crosslin 4 miles north of Newberry. Some of the roads in the area are rugged seasonal roads that may become impassible any time of the year.

Look for moose in the early morning and evening, when summer temperatures are coolest. Moose often are associated with water, so areas around beaver ponds and along the edges of lakes, streams, and swamps are good places to look.

Tahquamenon Falls State Park has a moose information center with interpretive materials including a kiosk and a video on Michigan moose recovery efforts. Interpretive staff can provide the latest information on the local herd and recent sightings. What do the results of the moose survey indicate? The estimated moose population in the western Upper Peninsula was animals. This indicates a decrease compared to the survey results of animals.

We will continue to monitor future survey results for changes in the population. Browsers that can not handle javascript will not be able to access some features of this site.