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Moose
Capital District
News
Increased Crash Risk: Watch For Deer During Mating Season, State Warns Motorists
With the arrival of fall, there is an increased risk of crashes involving deer, both the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are warning motorists. Deer are most active and more likely to enter public roadways this time of year as they search for mates during their breeding season, which is the months of October, November, and December. According to the University at Albany’s Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research, in 2022, 41.5 percent of the crashes between deer and vehicles occurred during this three-month…
Hampden
Police & Fire
Moose On Lam Caught After Making Break From Ludlow Police Office
A moose was on the loose outside the Ludlow Police Department Tuesday morning, Oct. 24, a department spokesperson said. Ludlow Police shared photos of the animal on their Facebook page, and residents couldn’t get enough of it. A special guest visiting the Ludlow Police Department today . Posted by Ludlow Police Department, MA on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 The large mammal was spotted by one of the department’s employees roaming the streets around 9:20 a.m. at the intersection of Chapin and Center Streets, right in front of the Public Safety Center. “Bullwinkle is looking for Rocky agai…
Hartford
News
Moose Spotted Near I-91 In Windsor Locks: Drivers Should Watch Out, Officials Say
State environmental officials are warning drivers to be cautious after a moose was spotted near a busy Connecticut highway exit. The warning came as the result of a sighting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, when a moose was seen in Hartford County near Exit 40 on Interstate 91 southbound in Windsor Locks, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced. According to DEEP officials, the large animals can "pose hazard potential" to drivers, especially during the early morning and evening hours when they are most active. There are currently estimated to be just over 100 moose in the…
Hartford
Police & Fire
Large Moose Spotted In Bloomfield Just Miles From Where 2 Were Killed
Officials are warning residents and motorists to use caution after another large moose was spotted in Connecticut. The moose was spotted in Hartford County in Bloomfield just three days after two were killed on I-91 by motorists just two miles away. The Bloomfield Police said the moose was spotted in the area of Ellsworth Drive on Saturday, May 20. Earlier report: Second Moose, Struck, Killed By Car In Hartland The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection also put out a warning on Twitter, asking residents to please not approach the animal and to use caution when driving especia…
Hartford
Police & Fire
Second Moose, Struck, Killed By Car In Hartland
A second moose has been hit and killed in Connecticut by a vehicle on the same day. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) says the moose was killed in Hartford County around 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, in Hartland on Route 179. No injuries were reported in the crash. The moose was an approximately 550-pound male and was estimated to be 1 to 2 years old, DEEP said. The crash follows a moose fatality from a motor vehicle collision earlier in the day. That incident took place in New Haven County around 6:50 a.m., Wednesday, in North Haven on northbound Route 15 -…
New Haven
Police & Fire
Moose Struck, Killed By Car On Route 15 In North Haven
Days after state officials put out warning for drivers to be on the lookout for moose along the state's highways, one was hit and killed by a vehicle. The incident took place in New Haven County around 6:50 a.m., Wednesday, May 17 in North Haven on northbound Route 15 -- known as the Wilbur Cross Parkway -- near exit 63, said the Connecticut State Police. The driver of the vehicle was not injured but the moose was killed, state police said. The Department of Transportation removed the moose from the scene, and the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Wildlife Division wi…
Hartford
News
Hartford Area Moose Sighting: Drivers Beware Says State Wildlife Officials
A moose is out exploring the world for spring, and Connecticut wildlife officials are warning drivers to beware. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said the moose has been spotted in Hartford County in the area of Route 20 in East Granby, within five miles of I-91. Though Connecticut’s moose population is small (about 100 individuals), moose can pose a serious threat to public safety if they wander onto roadways, DEEP officials said. During this time of year, young moose may be traveling long distances in search of new areas to occupy, making them more of a …
Putnam
News
Deer, Moose On, Near Roadways Pose Increased Crash Risk Months During Fall, NY DEC Says
Although it may be easy to get distracted by beautiful foliage while driving in the fall, New York officials are warning motorists to keep an eye on the road for deer -- and even moose -- as the weather gets colder. Deer and moose are more likely to enter roadways in the months of October, November, and December, as it is breeding season for the animals which can cause them to be more active and visible, according to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. According to the University at Albany's Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research, 41 percent of c…
Danbury
News
CT
Deep
Issues Alert To Motorists After Moose Sighting In Danbury
State officials issued an alert to motorists after a series of moose sightings in Fairfield County communities. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced on Tuesday, Sept. 27, that motorists should use caution due to the increase in sightings. "Recent sightings of moose in Woodbury, Southbury, Danbury, Newtown, and New Fairfield, though believed to be the same moose, serve as an important reminder for motorists to be aware that increased moose activity near roadways can pose a hazard," DEEP said. Earlier report - Moose Spotted In Connecticut Of…
Danbury
Lifestyle
Moose Spotted In Danbury
A large moose seems to have made quite a journey over the past few days, with multiple sightings in parts of Fairfield County. Meteorologist Jack Drake shared photos and videos on his Facebook page of a large moose that was spotted at the AMC movie theater in Danbury on Monday, Sept. 26. Drake reported that the moose was also seen in Woodbury and Newtown. "I’ve never heard of moose in our immediate area, but I don’t think there is any mistaking that photo, and there have now been several additional reports," he said in the post. Drake said the moose was also spotted heading toward Ne…
Capital District
News
Video
: Transient Moose Relocated Out Of Schenectady
A moose is on the loose no longer, at least not in the region. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) said a young cow moose was successfully immobilized in the Capital District in downtown Schenectady over the weekend and released back into the wilds of the southern Adirondacks. View the video here. The transient moose had been spotted around town several times this month, including near Schenectady Community College on Friday, May 13, the DEC said. “Immobilizing a large animal (or any animal) is also a risky endeavor and is reserved for when it is truly a last resort and th…
Capital District
News
Moose On Loose In Schenectady County
Officials are warning the public after several moose sightings in Schenectady County, CBS6 in Albany reports. The animal has been spotted multiple times along the Mohawk River, including the area of Providence and Hillside avenues in Niskayuna, the outlet reports. Residents are warned not to feed or approach the moose should they come across it. The Department of Environment Conservation (DEC) said sightings or concerns can be reported to the Unified Communications Center at 518-630-0911. Carrying the distinction of being the largest land mammal in New York, moose can weigh up to 1,200 po…
Litchfield
Police & Fire
Winchester Police Warn Residents Not To Approach Wild Moose Spotted In Area
Police have issued an alert about a wild moose that has made a big impression on residents in a Connecticut town. The Winchester Police Department in Litchfield County announced on Thursday, March 31, that it has received a number of complaints about the moose spotted in the area, and people approaching and crowding the animal. Police added that the department has received reports of people parking on and walking across the highway to see the moose, which could lead to crashes. The department plans to establish barriers to protect the moose and enforce the barriers if people do not respec…
Brookfield
Lifestyle
Moose On Loose At UConn Campus Signals Beginning Of Birthing Season
After a moose was spotted on the UConn campus, Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is advising motorists to be watchful of increased deer and moose activity along roadways. The moose was spotted strolling the streets in Mansfield and later on the campus in Storrs on Saturday, May 8. DEEP says the sign of the moose out and about is normal as the months of May and June mark the birthing period for deer and moose. DEEP’s Wildlife Division urges motorists to be aware during this period of activity and also slow down and drive defensively should a large animal,…
Brookfield
News
Three Hospitalized After Moose Struck, Killed By Car In Connecticut
Three people were hospitalized after a car struck and killed a pregnant moose in Connecticut. The incident happened at around 9:40 p.m. Saturday, May 1 in Litchfield County, on Route 272 in the Town of Goshen near the Town of Norfolk. The car, a 2011 Subaru Legacy, was driven by a 38-year-old woman from Torrington, Connecticut State Police said. The driver and two passengers were transported to Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington, state police said. Jon Barbagallo, public information officer for the Norfolk Police Department, described those injuries as being minor. The vehicle b…
Danbury
News
Keep An Eye Out: Moose Are On The Loose, CT
Deep
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Moose are on the loose in Connecticut and the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is warning drivers that the animal won’t look both ways before crossing the street. A moose was spotted walking along a wooded area near a roadway in Suffield on Monday, April 8, DEEP announced. “Stay alert when driving in areas of the state where moose are observed on a regular basis,” the Connecticut Fish and Wildlife Division advised, citing more than 40 moose-related crashes in Connecticut between 1995 and 2017. Data collected in other states where moose are more prevalent determ…
White Plains
News
'Zombie Deer Disease' Warning Issued By CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning about “zombie deer disease” that impacts deer, elk and moose. The CDC issued a warning about cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (also known as CWD or the “zombie deer disease”) after several cases cropped up throughout the country. According to the CDC, as of last month, CWD in free-ranging deer, elk and moose has been reported in at least 24 states, including New York. “‘Zombie Deer Disease,’ aka Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), has not been found in New York since 2005,” the CDC wrote in a statement. “New York State successf…
Ossining
News
ICYMI: Rare Sighting: Moose Spotted In Northern Westchester
Social media is abuzz with comments from Northern Westchester residents who've reported seeing a moose that has been making the rounds in the area. It was last spotted on Thursday, June 28 near the Teatown Lake Reservation Nature Preserve and Education Center, which is located in the towns of Yorktown, Cortlandt and New Castle. On Facebook, posters reported seeing the moose on Cedar Lane in Ossining and Croton-on-Hudson. One even noted that she saw a neighbor using a drone to try and track down the animal. “This morning at about 9:20, there was a moose standing on Cedar Lane between (a loc…
Ossining
Lifestyle
New Moose On The Loose In Northern Westchester
The area is filled with all sorts of wild animals, from coyotes to black bears to bobcats, but moose sightings are extremely rare. That's why social media is abuzz with comments from Northern Westchester residents who've reported seeing a moose that has been making the rounds in the area. It was last spotted on Thursday, June 28 near the Teatown Lake Reservation Nature Preserve and Education Center, which is located in the towns of Yorktown, Cortlandt and New Castle. On Facebook, posters reported seeing the moose on Cedar Lane in Ossining and Croton-on-Hudson. One even noted that she saw a…
Yorktown
Obituaries
Beloved Yorktown Police K-9 Dies
Moose, a beloved Yorktown Police Department K9 Officer has died at the age of 14. Yorktown police announced Moose's death on its Facebookk page. Moose worked side-by-side with his K9 Handler, Sgt. Justin Foley, for nearly nine years, from 2006-2014. While the police department mourns the loss of Moose, it celebrates his many achievements. Moose was instrumental in several arrests, as well as in assisting tracking missing persons. " No one could clear a room / area and make it safe for all of us to do our work better than Moose." YPD said on its Facebook page. "Moose was …
