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A sunrise view from the summit of Goodman Mountain on Friday, August 22. Photo by Carol MacKinnon

Once closed for a moose, Goodman Mountain trail is open again

By Mike Lynch

Goodman, one of the Tupper Lake Triad mountains, had been closed since early June.

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A trail camera set up by DEC captured this image of the moose on June 29. Photo courtesy of DEC

DEC euthanizes ailing bull moose that closed Goodman Mountain trail

By Mike Lynch

Trail closure continues as DEC studies the area to evaluate moose's range and foraging habits

DEC encountered the moose in the middle of the trail on July 10. Photo courtesy of DEC

Goodman Mountain moose might be sick, says DEC

By Mike Lynch

Biologists suspect neurological illness behind unusual behavior after the bull moose was spotted lying directly in the trail

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Moose rules Goodman Mountain: DEC refuses to elaborate on when closure might end

By Brenne Sheehan

No resolution in sight for trail restriction as state officials remain tight-lipped on reopening timeline

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The moose that won’t move: DEC closes Goodman Mt. trail after bull moose settles in

By Brenne Sheehan

State officials closed the trail for now, citing safety concerns for both hikers and the animal

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An unusual search and rescue, involving a moose

By Times Union

Forest Rangers, ECON Police work to free a moose stuck in ice of Lake Abanakee

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Chronic wasting disease discovery in Adirondack region raises concerns for wildlife

By Mike Lynch

State officials are investigating a case of chronic wasting disease that was found in a captive deer late last week. 

A moose hangs out near the Saranac River in July 2019.

Adirondack moose population threatened but stable

By Mike Lynch

Giant liver fluke playing big role in deaths

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Latest moose death adds to ongoing study

By Adirondack Daily Enterprise

A young moose found dead in Franklin County earlier this month likely died of a parasitic worm known to affect the Adirondacks’ limited moose population

Researchers examine deaths of young Adirondack moose

By Mike Lynch

Ongoing study tracks 19 additional Adirondack moose using GPS collars to try and understand what's killing some young animals

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