Northern Wilds: Scientists Predict Grim Future for Minnesota Moose

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Scientists Predict Grim Future for Minnesota Moose

At the recent Minnesota Large Mammal Conference in Grand Rapids, biologists presented bad news and good news about the state’s moose population. The bad news is that the northwestern herd has diminished nearly to nonexistence and the northeast herd also appears to be in long term decline. The good news is that state and tribal biologists are taking whatever steps they can to learn more about Minnesota and make on-the-ground habitat improvements.

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