We all know the difficulties faced when a large mammal ventures too close to town. We’ve seen it happen a lot lately. Sometimes it ends well and other times not so well.
The most recent incident involves a family of moose spotted in the NRC property near Montreal Rd and Blair. For the time being, these wayward moose have moved back into a forested area, but for how long? The blistering heat, the flies and frustration will, undoubtedly, push them back out onto city streets. It’s only a matter of time.
It has been brought to my attention that some concerned citizens have actually divulged the exact location of said moose, and even went so far as to provide Google Earth co-ordinates of where they can be spotted.
As the city, MNR and nearly formed wildlife task force deal with situations like this as they arise, I would ask the public NOT to interfere.
The undue stress and commotion of people stopping-by to catch a glimpse of the Bullwinkle family could have some serious adverse effects.
If you really want to help, just leave these moose well enough along and allow the professionals a chance to take care of things.
Outdoorsguy