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Maine Has a Ghost Moose Problem and Seemingly No Solution

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A biologist walks past a deceased moose that succumbed from tick bites.

Just when you think things are back to normal in the woods, you hear of a wildlife issue like the Maine Ghost Moose, and it not only scares you but also breaks your heart. Since Maine is the home to the largest moose population in the lower 48 states, you may think that it is […]

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Sow or Boar? How to Identify Black and Brown Bears When Hunting

LEFT: Gerald Corsi via Getty Images. RIGHT: ChuckSchugPhotography via Getty Images
LEFT: The American black bear (Ursus americanus) is a medium-sized bear native to North America and found in Yellowstone National Park. A male bear. RIGHT: A large female black bear sow - Ursus americanus - stands in profile with her head turned not quite directly toward the camera. She is a huge healthy specimen with a brilliant coat partially veiled by tall grass stalks. Vertical composition, close up, the bear occupying the bottom two thirds of the frame surrounded by leafy green vegetation.

Field-judging bears can be tricky. From determining sex to estimating age, there’s no exact science. But if you need to determine whether the bear in your sights is a boar or sow, you can look for a few characteristics to make your best judgment call. In many places, shooting a sow with her cubs is […]

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