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In January 1985, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, together
with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, began an historic
capture and release program that would reintroduce moose into the Upper
Peninsula of Michigan. 29 moose in 1985 and 30 in 1986 were
captured in Algonquin
Provincial Park in Ontario and released into the wilderness north
of Champion. Over the past twenty years the moose herd has grown
considerably and several hundred moose now call the Champion area their
home.
Many visitors come to the Champion area each year hoping to catch a
glimpse of these magnificent animals. Although tracks and other
evidence of their presence is commonplace, sighting a moose can be
difficult, but it's not impossible. They are most often seen when
you are not looking for them: they cross the road in front of your
vehicle; you round a corner and find one staring you down;
or you paddle your canoe around a point in a lake, and there he is,
eating his evening meal in the shallows of the bay.
| Van
Riper State Park has a very nice interactive display about
the area moose. Information about recent moose sightings
may often be obtained from local residents and businesses. |
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