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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR
The estimate for moose in NH is around 4500. Last year 275 lottery permits were issued. That number yields aound 180 moose taken on average. The population was at a high of 7500 5 years ago up from a low of 13 in 1900. Seems like they are managing them pretty well.
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They are, but one thing they cannot manage is the tics which have as of late been a real problem for the moose. There is mounting evidence that the tics are doing a number on the population, how that shakes out long term remains to be seen, but it's certainly not a good trend.