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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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Scientists seek answers for stagnant moose population

By Mike Lynch

There are an estimated 550 to 900 of moose in the Adirondack region. But that number hasn’t grown as scientists expected.

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Northern NY’s moose population is flat. Scientists want to know why

By Mike Lynch

Researchers are now looking at moose calves for answers in a new study

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Riding the rails

By Phil Brown

The Adirondack Rail Trail, while still under construction, is living up to expectations

Video: Moose Montage

By Gwendolyn Craig

Photographer Ed Burke shares trail camera footage of moose in Saratoga County on the southern edge of the Adirondacks.

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