Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Aerial Moose Survey Wrapping Up

The annual aerial moose survey is underway in Northwestern Ontario.

Ministry of Natural Resources wildlife biologist Brad Allison says they're trying to see if certain trends are continuing this year, which includes low numbers in the Kenora and Fort Frances areas.

In recent years, brainworm has killed off a number of moose in the local area.


Allison says it's been an ideal winter for the survey because of the early snow cover