Drivers Warned To Watch Out For Moose In MA During Breeding Season

As autumn approaches, so does moose breeding season, and the Massachusetts Environmental Police warned drivers to keep an eye out when they're on the road.

"Moose are the largest land animal in Massachusetts, weighing up to 1,000 pounds and standing nearly 6 feet tall at the shoulder," the environmental police said in a Facebook post. "Their dark coloring and height make them difficult to spot in low light, and they can appear in areas not typically known for moose sightings."

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The moose activity is mainly in central and western parts of the state, according to the environmental police, who provided the following safety tips for drivers:

• Slow down and drive defensively in moose-prone areas
• Watch for roadside signs and stay alert — even outside posted zones
• Don’t overdrive your headlights — you should be able to stop within your visible range

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The environmental police also stressed that salvaging roadkill moose is prohibited and to report all moose-vehicle collisions to Environmental Police Dispatch at 800-632-8075.

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