Vermont Hunters Took 51 Moose on 85 Permits

Vermont Fish and Wildlife issued 85 moose permits this year, all for Wildlife Management Unit E in the northeast, and hunters took 51 moose in the October 1 to 7 archery season and October 17 to 25 regular season, the department said November 9. Nearly 6,000 hunters applied for 79 lottery permits. The hunt is meant to reduce moose density and the winter ticks that come with it: "This hunt helps to reduce moose density and improve the overall health of WMU-E's moose population," said moose biologist Nick Fortin.