Moose

Talkeetna dogs attack day-old moose calf

A day-old moose calf that was attacked by dogs in Talkeetna was taken to a wildlife center, where a large gash on its back was cleaned and stitched up.

Moose bashes woman's memory and car, but she gets to work on time

A resident of the Canadian province of Newfoundland arrived at work one day last week dazed and sitting inside her nearly demolished car with her neck fractured and her face bruised. And was that a moose hoofprint on her forehead? CBC reports Michelle Higgins didn't know what exactly had happened to her, but her co-workers convinced her to get medical care. It was later determined that Higgins had driven 25 miles to work after a collision with a moose.

Moose Federation gets more funds for controversial program

For the second straight year, the Alaska Moose Federation has received more than $1 million in state funding for a "rescue and relocation" program that didn't move a single moose last winter.

Uncommon winter tough on moose

It's been a tough year for moose in Southcentral Alaska. Record snow has fallen this year, driving more moose down from the mountain valleys into the most populated parts of Alaska.

Pet a moose? Officials say don't as Anchorage video goes viral

Petting a moose had been a goal for Chantelle Hernandez since she moved to Anchorage in September. She got her chance on Sunday, but she didn't know someone was making a video of her.

Homer dogs injure moose; dogs' owner finishes off moose

A Homer man with three dogs previously reported as aggressive has been cited for letting them attack a moose last week. And the Alaska State Troopers are investigating whether the man's decision to then dispatch the moose with a gunshot was legal, reports the Homer Tribune.

YouTube video of woman petting moose prompts warning

A video posted on YouTube of a woman petting a moose in Anchorage has prompted a safety warning from Alaska wildlife officials.

Video: Woman pets moose on nose in Anchorage

Moose-relocation program gets big boost from state

For years, Gary Olson and his Alaska Moose Federation were rebuffed by a Department of Fish and Game that did not warm to the idea of a private group with the motto "Grow More Moose" taking a hands-on role in managing wildlife. But Olson's efforts are finally paying off.

Group opposing bear snaring brings fight to Game Board

An Alaska conservation group announced Wednesday that it has lined up opposition to an expansion of snaring of black bears and grizzly bears so more moose will survive.

State OKs group's plan to drug, relocate roadside moose

State OKs group's plan to drug, relocate roadside moose

The moose you've seen loitering by Mat-Su roads may soon be getting an all-expenses paid trip to new, more rural homes, courtesy of the Alaska Moose Federation -- and the state treasury.

Group opposing bear snaring brings fight to Game Board

Moose feed stations open in Mat-Su, but not everyone approves

Moose feed stations open in Mat-Su, but not everyone approves

The Alaska Moose Federation, a nonprofit that operates under a "grow more moose" philosophy, opened the second of 20 planned feeding stations on Sunday in Mat-Su. The group hopes to create a connected trail of "diversionary" feeding stations well away from rail and road corridors.

Moose visit to Anchorage hospital goes viral

Straight from the wild to your computer screen, a moose that wandered into a local hospital entrance has gone viral. The moose strolled into the garage at Providence Alaska Medical Center on Saturday.

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Group seeks donations to divert moose from Southcentral roads

The Alaska Moose Federation is soliciting donations for its plan to divert moose away from roads and rail lines in Southcentral Alaska.

Group hopes to lure moose off Southcentral roads with food

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.