Increase in Moose and Vehicle Collisions, According to Federation

Apparently, this year's heavy snow in the mountains cause moose to look for easier paths, usually on the roads.

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by Megan Mazurek

Story Created: Jan 5, 2012 at 7:23 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Jan 5, 2012 at 7:23 PM AKDT

According to the Alaska Moose Federation there has been an increase in crashes between vehicles and moose this winter.
Apparently, this year's heavy snow in the mountains cause moose to look for easier paths, usually on the roads.
The group says in the past few days several moose have been hit by cars in Anchorage and the MatSu Valley.
The group also says that this winter will probably be well above average for the number of moose killed by vehicles.
To minimize the risk of hitting a moose, drivers should keep their headlights on and windshields free of ice. Also, slow down and drive to the conditions of the road, despite posted speed limits.

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