Fish and Wildlife urges drivers to be alert to moose on Vermont roads

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) – Moose are on the transfer in Vermont, and the Division of Fish and Wildlife is urging drivers to observe for the large animals crossing roadways, particularly after darkish and early within the morning.

Officers say drivers have hit 23 moose on Vermont roads this 12 months.

Biologists say because it’s breeding season for moose proper now, you might even see extra of them than standard out.

They urge drivers to all the time be cautious as a result of moose cross roads randomly. They are saying in case you see a moose forward, decelerate or cease.

Fish and Wildlife additionally highlighted quite a few highways the place moose are most frequently noticed, together with:

• Route 2 from Lunenburg to East St. Johnsbury
• Interstate 91 at Sheffield Heights
• Interstate 89 from Bolton to Montpelier
• Route 105 from Island Pond to Bloomfield
• Route 114 from East Burke to Canaan
• Route 12 from Worcester to Elmore
• Route 118 close to Belvidere Corners and the Route 109 intersection

Fish and Wildlife says 19 individuals have died in crashes with moose on Vermont highways since 1985.

Click on right here for extra data and ideas from Vt. Fish and Wildlife.

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