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Oregon biologists study new moose population
Saturday, January 26, 2008 | 2 comment(s)
ENTERPRISE (AP) — State agents have collared some newcomers to Oregon in hopes that more will live here.
The four moose are in the Blue Mountains of Wallowa County.
Wildlife biologists say the four now wear collars, two with radio transmitters and two with GPS equipment. The gear is expected to yield information about seasonal movements, habitat use and reproductive rates.
The state Department of Fish and Wildlife says the state’s moose population is about 35 and growing.
Individual moose have been wandering in from Washington state and Idaho for about four decades.
Wildlife biologist Pat Matthews calls them “majestic newcomers” and says there’s enough vacant habitat for a population of 500-700 in Oregon.
The four moose are in the Blue Mountains of Wallowa County.
Wildlife biologists say the four now wear collars, two with radio transmitters and two with GPS equipment. The gear is expected to yield information about seasonal movements, habitat use and reproductive rates.
The state Department of Fish and Wildlife says the state’s moose population is about 35 and growing.
Individual moose have been wandering in from Washington state and Idaho for about four decades.
Wildlife biologist Pat Matthews calls them “majestic newcomers” and says there’s enough vacant habitat for a population of 500-700 in Oregon.
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