Adirondack Moose Central

Adirondack Moose Central
Another Endeavor by the Snowy Mountain Crew
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This site is dedicated to the return of the Moose in the Adirondack Mountains, the rapidly growing Moose population and the people who treasure the wonders of nature and outdoor life.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) began a program a few years ago to study and educate people about the magnificent and largest member of the deer family, the Moose. Due to budget restraints, this program was compromised. The gang at the Snowy Mountain Inn said "geez, that is terrible, we should do something". Even though we are not experts on Moose stuff, we felt that someone should keep some information available for nature lovers. We are avid outdoor people that marvel at the the wildlife activity around us everyday here in the mountains. As time goes on, we will have links to sites in other regions of the world that know lots more about these critters than we do. At the same time, we will be learning and passing on info to you about the Moose population that we are right smack in the middle of. Actually, where the Inn is located (Indian Lake - Speculator road) there are Moose Crossing signs every couple of miles for 10 miles, just south of us.

Adirondack Moose Central
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Rt. 30, North (Speculator - Indian Lake Rd.) "Moose Board" at Speculator Auto Parts
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We would like to get the local people and visitors involved and report what they see as they go about their daily routine. In the past, it has been more like "Hey, guess what I saw the other day - a deer that was bigger than a horse." We are an informal "clearing house" of information for folks that are interested in seeing and learning more about about these awesome, unpredictable animals.

Believe me, Moose are here in the Adirondacks. The population is believed to be over 100, and growing. It is estimated that there are about a dozen or more new birth additions each spring. There is a prediction of the population expanding to more than 500 within the next 10 years at the current rate of breeding.

MOOSE HABITAT HOT-SPOTS

1. Perkins Clearing region northwest of Speculator (Rt. 30). (Jessup and Miami Rivers area.)

2. Moose River Plains. (Cedar River Flow to the Adirondack League Club boundary.)

3. Honnedaga Lake - West Canada Creek Area (North of Route 8, Herkimer & Hamilton County)

4. Meacham Lake to Debar Mt. in Franklin County (Rt. 30, north of McColloms).

So keep posted and check in regularly for Updates!

B U L L E T I N B O A R D

"2008 Information needed to post - send an email if you have sighting info"

Moose With Eight Legs

Photo by Sharon Grisenthwaite

April 17, 2008

(Above) A female moose strides out of the woods near the Christine Falls dam on the Sacandaga River just east of State Route 30 and just south of the Lake Pleasant/Wells town line Thursday, April 17, 2008. A yearling son stayed close to his mother’s side.

June 18, 2008
10:00 AM

Two of our lodging guests observed an adult moose crossing Rt. 28, south of Blue Mountain Lake while they were enroute to the Adirondack Museum.

July 2, 2008
11:30 AM

Dennis McAvoy from Indian Lake called to report a juvenile cow standing along side of Rt. 28 where the road crosses Lake Abanakee which is just south of the hamlet near the Chain Lakes Road. Several people stopped to watch her but not a camera among them.

July 15, 2008
3:00 PM

Meredith Summerville reports: My brother and I saw two moose as we hiked up the Owls' Head Mountain trail near Long Lake. They actually came right onto the trail about 20 yards from us before running off back into the woods. I didn't see any antlers. They weren't small--I guess I'd say medium, and I didn't notice much difference between them at all. Maybe two cows or a cow and a very big juvenile?

August 9, 2008
3:54 PM

Mike Clark from Caroga Lake, NY took these pictures of a young bull moose near the T- Lake outlet and T- Lake Falls. This is a small lake in the shape of the letter "T" which is north of Piseco Lake and is connected by a hiking trail. This area is between the southern Moose Habitat "Hotspots" of Perkins Clearing and West Canada Creek. Mike said he has seen many moose in the past but these were his first good photos. I think you will agree that they are excellent. Notice the "button" antlers of a juvenile bull and that his "hackles" are up, indicating that he is aware of Mike's close proximity.

T Lake Moose 1

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"The Moose is Loose"

Fun Facts about Moose Moose Facts Moose Mystery

North American Moose Foundation

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All About Moose

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Charlie's Outdoor Adventures

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Anyone wishing to contribute information to this site, please contact us by
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at the

Snowy Mountain Inn
PO Box 630, Indian Lake, NY 12842
(518)648-5995

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Some of the information contained above was printed in a publication called ADIRONDACK VOICES. This informative paper is produced by The Resident's Committee to Protect the Adirondacks, Inc.(RCPA), P.O. Box 37, Main St., North Creek, NY , 12853. Contact Peter Bauer (Editor), at (518)251- 4257, for membership and subscription information.

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