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Moose

Group hopes to lure moose off Southcentral roads with food

A mother moose climbs over a snowbank to cross the road where her two calves are feeding near Lake Hood on a frosty, cold day Wednesday.

The Department of Fish and Game announced Monday that a permit has been issued to the Alaska Moose Federation allowing the advocacy group to take measures in Southcentral Alaska that will divert moose from roads, driveways and railroad lines.

Moose-car collisions spike as storm blasts Southcentral

Heavy snow and poor visibility on Thursday night and for much of Friday led to a rash of moose-vehicle collisions in Southcentral Alaska.

Suspended road-kill moose retrieval renewed, expands

The Alaska Moose Federation expanded their moose salvage program to the Mat-Su valleys on Friday and, almost immediately, received their first call.

Deep snow may lead to record moose deaths on roads, tracks

When the snow is deep in Southcentral Alaska, moose are apt to relocate to flatland haunts that promise easier mobility and more opportunities for food. But that puts them in much closer contact with humans -- along with their cars and trains.

85-year-old woman wields shovel to stop moose stomping

85-year-old woman wields shovel to stop moose stomping

An agitated moose ran down and stomped a well-known Bush pilot from Willow, but he was saved when his wife grabbed a shovel from their pickup truck and whacked the big animal until it backed off.

Moose safety tips from Alaska Department of Fish and Game

The state Department of Fish and Game says that moose aren't normally aggressive but they can turn so in winter when they are hungry, tired of walking in deep snow or are being harassed by dogs, people or traffic.

Game Board expands aerial shooting of bears

In a new package of policies criticized even by some hunters, the Alaska Board of Game on Tuesday opened the door to aerial gunning of bears by state wildlife officials. It also debated a measure that would allow more widespread snaring of bears -- including grizzlies, which are officially considered threatened across most of the U.S.

Heavy snow in Southcentral leads to more moose collisions

A moose conservation group says heavy snow has led to more crashes between vehicles and moose.

White moose seen again near Delta Junction

A white moose seen near Delta Junction over the past two years has been sighted again.

Moose with calves attacks Palmer woman in her yard

A cow moose with a twin calves attacked a 64-year-old Palmer woman Monday as the woman was in her back yard. Alaska State Troopers say the woman sustained "incapacitating injuries."

Cow moose attacks, injures girl and her dog

A cow moose attacked a girl and her dog, injuring both, about 3 p.m. today in Anchorage, police said. Authorities had to put the moose down. Two calves were taken to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.

Anchorage boy kicked by moose after leaving school bus

A kindergartner suffered a head injury after being charged by a moose as he got off the school bus Monday afternoon on the Anchorage Hillside.

Board votes to add brown bears to snaring program

A controversial bear-snaring program designed to boost the moose population in an area on the other side of Cook Inlet from Anchorage was expanded Friday to include brown bears.

Moose kicks woman who came too close in Town Square

A moose kicked a woman in Town Square Park Monday afternoon after she got too close to the animal and reportedly tried to pet it, according to Anchorage police.

Chokecherry trees are deadly treats for 3 Anchorage moose

Three moose have died this year in Anchorage due to cyanide poisoning after eating from the European bird cherry tree, also known as Mayday and chokecherry, wildlife officials say.

Ornamental plants suspected in death of moose calf (Feb. 18, 2006)

Fairbanks moose caught in rope unfazed by Taser shot

Biologists with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game have failed in their attempts to Taser a cow moose roaming a Fairbanks neighborhood with a rope around its neck.

Trooper vehicle strikes, kills moose on Parks Highway

An Alaska State Trooper was not hurt Monday evening when his patrol SUV struck and killed a moose near Talkeetna.

Biologists try to catch moose with rope on neck

Alaska state biologists may use a stun gun to incapacitate a moose still wearing a rope from a river rescue three weeks ago.

Archers who shot moose sought

Alaska Wildlife Troopers are asking for the public's help in identifying those who illegally shot moose with a bow and arrow during a closed season.

Alaska troopers need help picking up road-killed moose

A moose conservation group's plan to pick up road-killed moose and deliver them to charities in Fairbanks and Anchorage this winter has fallen through because of lack of funding.

Police officers free moose tangled in rope and tree

An Anchorage police officer called out Sunday to deal with a big bull moose tethered by a rope to a post freed the ungulate with the use of a makeshift saw.

Urban Moose

Wandering moose are a staple around town. Check out our growing gallery and post your sightings to our reader-submitted gallery.

Urban Moose

About 700 to 1,000 moose call the Anchorage Bowl home in the winter months, with 200 to 300 staying year round.

Baby moose

Bob Hallinen /Anchorage Daily NewsOne of two spring moose calves rests in a patch of clover in the Spenard area on Wednesday July 12. 2006. 060712

Late spring is time for moose calves.

Moose gives birth

These photos cover only about 1.5 hours, from 10:30 AM to just after 12:00 noon. They were on the lower Hillside of Anchorage on May 25, in our backyard of a wooded and fairly private subdivision. Mom & baby are still in our yard and seem to be doing great! Though I have no way of knowing this, I believe it is possible (likely?) that the cow was born nearby and that is why she chose this spot. In about 4 of the last 7 years we have had an older cow show up for a few days with very young twins. This cow looks young to me, and I think it is possible that she could be one of those young calves we have seen in our yard. Nice thought anyway...

Midtown Moose

A bull moose browsed in Cuddy Family Midtown Park on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, before walking down B Street on his way to crossing Tudor Road.

Moose at Powerline Pass

Bull and cow moose gather in Powerline Pass in Chugach State Park above Anchorage on Saturday September 19, 2009. The moose gather annually for the fall rut.

Moose gather at Powerline Pass in Chugach State Park for the fall rut.

READER-SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Moose sightings

Location: Anchorage, 02/07/2012 My husband was on his way home & had taken a short cut through a neighborhood only to find this moose using a car to get to the higher branches of the tree!

Moose pictures submitted by our readers.

Moose sightings archive

REPORTS

Trails and grooming

The snow is here to stay in for the winter and the trail groomers are now out full time. Check our live updated page to get the latest reports on conditions around town.

VIDEO

Westchester winter

Clear and cold winter weather made for great ice skating conditions and beautiful views on Westchester Lagoon Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012.

UAF student recalls fright at moose encounter

Moose, mountain majesty in Powerline Pass

Bethel-area moose hunters face fines for late reporting

Harley hits moose, injuring rider

Moose stuck in mine's settling pond slurry dies

Leave moose calves alone, authorities say

Don't pick up moose calves, wildlife officials remind Alaskans

Calving season: Alaska moose population doubles in a month

Anchorage moose salvage effort may expand statewide

Teen gets community service for illegally shooting moose

Moose-wolf encounter pins Kenai tourists

Groups' goal is to minimize moose/vehicle collisions

Teacher hopes project leaves kids bullish about moose

Moose kicks boy on way to school

Delta Junction residents watch for albino moose

Mystery carcass found on roof of Midtown office building

Wildlife rehab center frees orphan moose

Moose with 3 calves has biologists disagreeing

Moose warts ugly but benign

Two Valley residents fined for moose smuggling

Orphaned moose calves wait at zoo while their fate is debated

Police intercept pickup carrying moose calves

Rescued baby moose gets break of its life

Potlatch moose hunting draws state's eye

Controlled burn considered to increase moose forage

More security after moose death

Moose death at Valley school prompts criticism, questions

Policeman hurt when patrol car strikes moose

Nonprofit is trying to keep moose off roads

Powerline Pass famous for viewing moose

Biologists remove bear's buried dinner

'Moose whisperer' earns biologist's scorn

Alaskans find takers for dead moose online

Moose problems feared along Elmore Road

Big Wild Feast

Weep, Anchorage;
Buzzwinkle is no more

Moose rescued from Chilkat the cowboy way

New claims to fame

Couple convicted for moose herding



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