Vermont scales back on moose permits | The Burlington Free Press

Winning a moose permit has always been a game of chance, but the odds grew considerably longer Friday when 2010 permits were picked.

A successful effort to reduce the size of Vermont’s moose population prompted the state Department of Fish and Wildlife this year to cut the number of hunting permits from 1,225 to 765. About 11,000 people applied for the permits, which were chosen by lottery Friday morning in Waterbury.

The annual moose hunt, this year set for Oct. 16-21, was re-introduced in 1993 to help control a burgeoning moose population. Initially comprised of 30 permits, the hunt was expanded several times. Now, it will be contracted.

State moose biologist Cedric Alexander said the moose density is at a more manageable level and fewer hunting permits need to be issued.  Click Link Below for Full Story!

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