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Title: Minnesota Moose population
Post by: Rebel SS on March 03/09/20, 08:55:17 PM
 :moose105:

https://www.kaaltv.com/minnesota-news/minnesota-moose-population-stable/5669295/?cat=10151
Title: Re: Minnesota Moose population
Post by: Dotch on March 03/09/20, 09:00:36 PM
But, but, but climate change!!!!  :evil:
Title: Re: Minnesota Moose population
Post by: Leech~~ on March 03/09/20, 11:52:38 PM

"Low reproductive success and continued deaths from brainworm and other diseases make it difficult for the population to recover."  Bla, bla ,bla!  :coffee:
Title: Re: Minnesota Moose population
Post by: Gunner55 on March 03/10/20, 08:16:50 AM
 :scratch:  FYI, watch the link Reb posted guys! I had some weird stuff goin here on when I clicked on it but just closed everything as quick as I could & everything still seems OK. :tut: :crazy: :confused:
Title: Re: Minnesota Moose population
Post by: LPS on March 03/10/20, 08:24:18 AM
They are sure afraid to use the word "wolf" aren't they?
Title: Re: Minnesota Moose population
Post by: Dotch on March 03/10/20, 09:42:11 AM
Quote from: LPS on March 03/10/20, 08:24:18 AM
They are sure afraid to use the word "wolf" aren't they?

Yes they are. "Low reproductive success" makes it sound like the bull moose disccovered how to use condoms.  :rolleyes: The fact that the moose numbers are stable might indicate that farmers are becoming better shots when it comes to protecting their livestock from wolves.  :happy1:
Title: Re: Minnesota Moose population
Post by: Reinhard on March 03/10/20, 11:17:46 AM
I agree with LPS.  Didn't even mention wolves.  I also have read that the moose with all the snow we have had in the Arrowhead region, can walk around more because of their long legs.  While the deer have more of a problem.  The deer solve some of this by herding up more this time of the year.  Creating more trails and pounding some of that snow down with numbers.  But it's amazing that the DNR do not mention wolves at all.  Must be afraid of the city liberal tree huggers.  good luck.
Title: Re: Minnesota Moose population
Post by: Leech~~ on March 03/10/20, 11:31:55 AM

I agree with LPS too, because he mentioned Wolf.  Leech only showed pictures!   :tut:

 :rolleyes: :moose105:   :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
Title: Re: Minnesota Moose population
Post by: delcecchi on March 03/10/20, 06:30:07 PM
Quote from: Leech~~ on March 03/10/20, 11:31:55 AM

I agree with LPS too, because he mentioned Wolf.  Leech only showed pictures!   :tut:

 :rolleyes: :moose105:   :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

Deer, Bear, Wolf... Sounds like one of those picture books. 


  But they are all contributors to Moose decline.   
Title: Re: Minnesota Moose population
Post by: Rebel SS on March 03/10/20, 07:34:55 PM
Maybe the moose just isn't meant to be a hugely populous thriving animal.... :moose105:
Title: Re: Minnesota Moose population
Post by: delcecchi on March 03/11/20, 12:17:43 AM
Quote from: Rebel SS on March 03/10/20, 07:34:55 PM
Maybe the moose just isn't meant to be a hugely populous thriving animal.... :moose105:

At least not in areas that people have made favorable for whitetail deer... And wolves are protected.   Maybe we could get Moose designated as endangered in Minnesota, then wolves could be killed to protect them :angel: :smiley:
Title: Re: Minnesota Moose population
Post by: Reinhard on March 03/11/20, 11:05:17 AM
Isle Royal has a high population of moose.  They are trying to introduce more wolves there to control them.  Send some from Minnesota.  good luck.