Moose Species Profile, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
In the wild, moose rarely live more than 16 years. General information about Moose in Alaska such as description, life history, range, habitat and more.
Moose Species Profile, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Moose are an important source of food for Alaskans, and at least 7,000 moose are harvested annually in Alaska, amounting to about 3.5 million pounds of meat. There are eight subspecies of moose recognized, and the Alaska-Yukon race (Alces alces gigas) is the largest.
Living With Moose - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Moose, the world's largest member of the deer (Cervidae) family, are prevalent in most areas of the state. They can be found from the Unuk River in the Southeast Panhandle to the Colville River on the Arctic Slope, a span that includes many large Alaskan communities and numerous villages.
Moose Hunting in Alaska - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Alaskans and nonresidents annually harvest 6,000 to 8,000 moose, which translates into about 3.5 million pounds of usable meat. Only bull moose have antlers. The largest moose antlers in North America come from Alaska, the Yukon Territory, and the Northwest Territories of Canada.
Moose Range Map, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Range map of moose in the State of Alaska. Alaska Department of Fish and Game P.O. Box 115526 1255 W. 8th Street Juneau, AK 99811-5526
Moose Management and Research - Alaska Department of Fish …
Managing moose involves looking at predators, habitat, human harvest, other non-harvest mortality (severe winters, vehicles and trains), and the composition of populations – cows, calves and bulls – and these elements are touched upon in this section.
Moose — Wildlife Viewing, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Moose (Alces alces) are the largest members of the deer family, and Alaska moose are the largest of all. They may appear gangly and awkward, but these imposing creatures can run at speeds of up to 35 mph and swim at 6 mph for up to two hours.
Moose Hunting in Alaska - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Below are the hunt details for RM781 within the Subunits of 20A, 20B, 20C, 20F & 25C. Hunt Details (PDF 2,608 kB) Information on Moose hunting in Alaska.
Moose Hunting in Alaska - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Moose are the most sought after big game animal in Alaska. Hunters report harvesting over 7,000 of Alaska's estimated 175,000 moose each year. Going out to “get a moose” is a fall ritual for tens of thousands of Alaskans.
Moose Hunting in Alaska - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Registration permit RM865 required: available online at hunt.alaska.gov or in person at ADF& offices in Tok, Delta Junction, and Fairbanks, and at select vendors in Eagle and Tok. Season: September 8–17. Bag limit: one bull moose with 50-inch antlers or antlers with 4 …