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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Yahoo
Popular hiking trail remains closed due to moose that refuses to move
The Goodman Mountain trail in Tupper Lake, New York, remains closed for yet another day due to a bull moose taking up residence in the area and refusing to budge, according to a recent press release by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Officials closed the trail on June 6 after reported sightings of the moose, which appears to be exhibiting 'unusual behaviour' that could be the result of an underlying illness. According to a DEC veterinary report from July 10, illnesses in moose can sometimes make them unpredictable or more likely to act abnormally, increasing the risk of dangerous encounters with people. 'Based on these observations, and the terrain, the trail will remain closed to protect the moose and ensure public safety in the event of a close encounter with the public,' reads an excerpt from the DEC press release. 'Moose are large animals, and while no signs of aggression have been observed, moose can be dangerous if approached too closely.' Officials say they will continue to monitor the situation, and the trail will remain closed until it is deemed safe again. A reminder to respect wildlife The incident serves as a reminder to keep a safe distance from wildlife when on the trails this summer. Some animals may display unusual or unpredictable behaviour that can pose a risk to human safety. Others can become startled and charge, leading to injury. Parks Canada recommends keeping at least three bus-lengths, or 30 metres, away from any moose you encounter. It is illegal to feed, entice, or disturb wildlife in a Canadian national park. Violators could face charges, court appearances, and fines up to $25,000. RELATED: Here's what to do if you encounter a moose in the wild Click here to view the video Header image: File photo via Canva Pro.
New York Times
15-07-2025
- General
- New York Times
Lingering Moose Shuts Down Popular Adirondack Trail for a Month
In early June, environmental conservation officials in New York closed a popular Adirondack Mountain trail after a bull moose was observed there over an extended period and did not appear interested in leaving. On Monday, more than a month later, the moose was still there, and the Goodman Mountain trail was still closed as state wildlife experts sought to determine why the huge animal continued to linger. The most likely explanation for its 'unusual behaviors,' the Department of Environmental Conservation said, was 'an underlying illness' that was causing the moose to remain 'not responsive to attempts to move it off' the trail. 'The trail will remain closed to protect the moose and ensure public safety in the event of a close encounter with the public,' the department said in a news release on Friday. 'Moose are large animals, and while no signs of aggression have been observed, moose can be dangerous if approached too closely.' The unusually long closure of the mile-and-a-half-long trail, in Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest near Tupper Lake, began on June 6. Then, with the moose continuing to ignore repeated efforts to shoo it away, environmental conservation staff members, including a wildlife veterinarian, visited the site on Thursday and decided the trail should stay off-limits. Awesome to behold in the wild, moose are the largest members of the deer family and are among the largest land mammals in North America. The male, or bull, typically stands six feet tall at the shoulder, weighs up to 1,400 pounds and lives seven years on average. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
