The Western Canada Moose is a medium-large subspecies occupying the boreal forests of central Canada and the Great Lakes states. Bulls can weigh 1,200 to 1,400 pounds and carry broad, palmated antlers spanning 5 feet or more. Winter brain worm infestations transmitted by white-tailed deer have caused significant moose declines in parts of the Great Lakes region as deer expand northward with warming winters.
Best time to see a Western Canada Moose
The best time to see a Western Canada Moose is April–June, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 156 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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