Massive Moose Caught on Video Near New York-Connecticut Border
Moose Spotted Frolicking Near Brewster, New York
It's not every day that you see a moose walking around the Hudson Valley.
So when one pops up in our neck of the woods it's a spectacle. A video has surfaced of a rather large moose spotted just near the New York -Connecticut boarder in Brewster.
Connecticut Meteorologist Jack Drake shared a video from one of his viewers and shared that the moose was in the area of "684/84 exchange."
According to Drake this is the first moose sighting since 2022. Take a look:
We looked back found a few moose sightings around the Hudson Valley over the years:
Mapping Out Moose Sightings Across The Hudson Valley
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Are Moose Native to New York State?
It's not common to see a moose strolling the wilderness of the Hudson Valley, but they are native to New York.
Moose are the largest land mammal in New York State weighing in anywhere from 500 to 1,200 and standing up to 6 feet tall at the shoulder.
The Department of Environmental Conservation explains that "Moose occur in boreal forest areas of the Northern Hemisphere." They add
In New York, most moose are located in the northeastern part of the state in the Adirondack Mountains and the Taconic Highlands along the Massachusetts and Vermont borders.
Usually we see moose wander out of the Adirondacks to the Hudson Valley during mating season which is usually around the end of September through December.
Deer and Moose Cause Spike in Motor Vehicle Accidents in New York
Did you know that driving is increasingly more dangerous from October through December in New York State?
According to the New York State Department of Transportation, as well as the DEC and Thruway Authority there are an "estimated 60,000 to 70,000 deer-vehicle collisions" that happen throughout the year.
Experts say moose and deer are more likely to dart out into busy roads throughout October and December as it's the peak of their mating season.
READ MORE: NYSDOT Issues Warning to New York Drivers About Deer Season
Drivers should be aware of their surroundings, the DOT stresses that drivers should "Slow down when approaching deer or moose standing near the roadside, as they may suddenly bolt into the road."
They also share that deer and moose usually travel in groups. So If you see one cross the road, or on the side of the road, they're are likely others nearby.
Slow down!
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